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So it is time to replace the turn signals, I've been mulling over new bars for a while, I don't have any mirrors, and am generally not a huge fan of the styling of my bike...
I asked about the bars before and got some good leads, so I won't hit that again. However, it looks like I'll be ordering the bars through http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/, so when I talk about other parts, I'm kinda looking there to consolodate shipping costs... Not a huge deal though.
As for rear turn signals, I hate the look of the originals, (the last remnants of the last one are now out in the street) and am thinking of going with some flush mount ones. (http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/head_and_tail.htm) Will any fit in the square hole back there, or do they adhesive mount? I see talk of single and double element, which do I need? The bulb I took out has a single filament and is numbered 1073.
Any suggestions for the signals up front? They're beat up, but hanging on. I'm concerned with visibility up there if I don't go with the stalk-style, even though I don't like the look. I'm also considering ditching the front ones entirely.
For mirrors, I'm thinking the ones at the top of (http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/mirrors.htm) the page. I'd prefer the style of the next one down, but kinda like the black. Might get the one I like, blast it, and paint it...
I'm thinking of flat-black painting the tank & side covers. (they're factory red now) The tank has a couple small dents & no rust, but is faded. The emblims are there, somewhat beat up, but pretty good condition. The side covers are in similar condition, all there, but a bit beat up. I might choose to leave the side covers off...
I'm thinking about replacing the seat. What does it take to find a different looking seat that'll fit this bike? Is it worth the trouble? The seat is in pretty good shape, has some stains from rain that armorall will clean up, and a few scuffs around the bottom lip, but no major tears. Some of the mounting hardware is missing, but nothing that couldn't be fixed up easily. Certainly need some recomendations on seat replacement...
I mention all this, because I'm pondering a rather dramatic & non-reversable departure from an essentially stock bike. I would never dream of doing anything non-stock to my '71 IH Scout, but I don't have that hangup about this bike. But, I realize others may feel this kind of modification (mutilation) to be sacrilege, so I'm giving a chance for people to speak up, beg for parts, offer a trade, etc.
This may be insane, but if someone in the area (Atlanta) had a somewhat reliable mid 70's or earlier VJM, and wanted to save a GS, I'd probably trade... Something about the vintage & look of those bikes, I think I'd end up becoming a stock-only snob... I ended up with this bike because I came across a deal (read money pit), not because it was the bike of my dreams.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions,
Rob
I asked about the bars before and got some good leads, so I won't hit that again. However, it looks like I'll be ordering the bars through http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/, so when I talk about other parts, I'm kinda looking there to consolodate shipping costs... Not a huge deal though.
As for rear turn signals, I hate the look of the originals, (the last remnants of the last one are now out in the street) and am thinking of going with some flush mount ones. (http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/head_and_tail.htm) Will any fit in the square hole back there, or do they adhesive mount? I see talk of single and double element, which do I need? The bulb I took out has a single filament and is numbered 1073.
Any suggestions for the signals up front? They're beat up, but hanging on. I'm concerned with visibility up there if I don't go with the stalk-style, even though I don't like the look. I'm also considering ditching the front ones entirely.
For mirrors, I'm thinking the ones at the top of (http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/mirrors.htm) the page. I'd prefer the style of the next one down, but kinda like the black. Might get the one I like, blast it, and paint it...
I'm thinking of flat-black painting the tank & side covers. (they're factory red now) The tank has a couple small dents & no rust, but is faded. The emblims are there, somewhat beat up, but pretty good condition. The side covers are in similar condition, all there, but a bit beat up. I might choose to leave the side covers off...
I'm thinking about replacing the seat. What does it take to find a different looking seat that'll fit this bike? Is it worth the trouble? The seat is in pretty good shape, has some stains from rain that armorall will clean up, and a few scuffs around the bottom lip, but no major tears. Some of the mounting hardware is missing, but nothing that couldn't be fixed up easily. Certainly need some recomendations on seat replacement...
I mention all this, because I'm pondering a rather dramatic & non-reversable departure from an essentially stock bike. I would never dream of doing anything non-stock to my '71 IH Scout, but I don't have that hangup about this bike. But, I realize others may feel this kind of modification (mutilation) to be sacrilege, so I'm giving a chance for people to speak up, beg for parts, offer a trade, etc.
This may be insane, but if someone in the area (Atlanta) had a somewhat reliable mid 70's or earlier VJM, and wanted to save a GS, I'd probably trade... Something about the vintage & look of those bikes, I think I'd end up becoming a stock-only snob... I ended up with this bike because I came across a deal (read money pit), not because it was the bike of my dreams.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions,
Rob
