GSx550ESF Project

[Solanis]

ok so i kinda started this thread in the intro's thread, so i thought i would put it in it's proper place. so some of you may have already seen some of these.

So to get things up to date.

First.

Ok, so i got this bike, and initially thought that i would restore her to her former glory. But as the Fairing's are scercer than hens Teeth, i have decided to Customise.

How she is now:


Without the attire:


Her Original look:


So first things first. New Battery and rear light on order.
Thought going through my head at the moment are:
Swap out Front headlight and remove fairing bracket:

possibly put in either one of these headlights:

Wave:


Or Dominator:


Paint, I'm Thinking of Daytona style. White with Green stripes. Possibly a Celtic knot on the sides of the tank.

[Solanis]

Second. (i decided to go with the Dominator lights and brackets)

ok, so my headlights and brackets arrived today, and thankfully, i didn't need to faff about with wires.

so, before:





and after:





Got to tidy up the wiring a wee bit, but i quite like the look. might have to think about the clocks later though.

[Solanis]

And third. (this is how far i am at the moment)

ok, so today i sorted out my rear light bracket problem. made myself one from 90deg aluminium bar. And it's worked pretty well, if i do say so myself:

[JEEPRUSTY]

Sweet pictures keep em comin'

[bakirkwold]

Where did you get those turn signals?

[7981GS]

It's got potential.

Daniel

[Solanis]

Where did you get those turn signals?

came with the bike, but i'm thinking of getting a different set. Probably LED type.

[Solanis]

well, just got a load of stuff to start prepping the tank for painting. will be starting to get it ready tomorrow. so next update will be on painting bits.

[Solanis]

So, i stripped the tank back and got it primed today.

Before Priming








After Primer







Having looked at the lines of the tank, i have changed my mind about the daytona stripes.


thinking of this, (very rough!!) now. the lines lend themselves to it. still to decide on motif for center of white panel.