GS12 autumn makeover - SV650.org

21-11-05, 01:49 PM

Never happy as you know unless messing around with this and that here's some pics of the autumn makeover so far.....if anyone's interested

It started off a bit like this...

I've been messing with this and that for a bit and was thinking of going faux (operative word

) Gauloises blue desert racer conversion I had seen but as I prefer alloys and the desert racer was jacked up about 4 inches

I thought things might not be quite right.

SO....impressed by the K1200R colour scheme of silver and black and the minimal amount of spraying required I have come up with this.

I'm still tempted by a shorter beak and maybe fill in the cuts by the roundels but thats more cash...

Subtle in a good way, too subtle...what do you reckon?

21-11-05, 01:52 PM

Gorgeous! I demand that you deliver it to me immediately, you've had it long enough, now it's my time to play!

Who did the respray?

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anna · 21-11-05, 02:04 PM

very nice (for a BMW!)

I like the seat...

fizzwheel · 21-11-05, 02:11 PM

I'm liking that Dr Rich, very nice, Subtle is definately the way to go

21-11-05, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jonboy

Who did the respray?

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The tank side panels were done professionally. I did the beak and tank cover as matt black seemed ok...ish. Matt black was an experiment and I took the view if it went crap I'd juts get them done. Its come out lovely but I think a tankbag etc will put a sheen on the matt. All the small silver bits I did myself like the infill panael with mixed success but its ok.

21-11-05, 03:11 PM

Dr.Rich that really is extremely understated yet so good. Are you a Ducati fan just waiting to break out by any chance?

21-11-05, 03:36 PM

Rich did you have to ? I was trying to eat my lunch and almost

at the site of another one of those GS things...

Only joking mate, looks OK for "one of them"

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21-11-05, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jelster

looks OK for "one of them"

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Hmmm...pink with flowers?

Anna, I picked that seat up secondhand. As its one piece you can move around more and although a little higher its easier to get one leg down* properly as its a more conducive shape. Also I reckon it looks nice.

*I am unsure if its easier to get your leg over...

21-11-05, 04:35 PM

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SO....impressed by the K1200R colour scheme of silver and black and the minimal amount of spraying required I have come up with this.

was this picture taken by bristol airport/ just past i think i know whare it is lol

ahh couldnt get the pick up.. n e way its the one with ur bike in the field

21-11-05, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by suzsv650

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SO....impressed by the K1200R colour scheme of silver and black and the minimal amount of spraying required I have come up with this.

was this picture taken by bristol airport/ just past i think i know whare it is lol

Maybe, maybe not depending on your idea of what's near the airport. Its on a lovely little road I found called Claverham (think) Drove which is off those lanes that run through the back of Nailsea, Chelvey, Clevedon etc. So not far away I guess as you might go up to the airport from Chelvey Batch I think????

They all run along these drainage rhynes with little stone bridges to give access for the cattle and sheep. Most are smooth but one of them undulates like a wave it is so bumpy. I'll have to take some of you SVs and sportsbike riders along it one day...its is hilarious and I would imagine sore

I remember some complaints of similar roads between Glastonbury and Cheddar last time around

21-11-05, 01:49 PM	#1
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	GS12 autumn makeover Never happy as you know unless messing around with this and that here's some pics of the autumn makeover so far.....if anyone's interested It started off a bit like this... I've been messing with this and that for a bit and was thinking of going faux (operative word ) Gauloises blue desert racer conversion I had seen but as I prefer alloys and the desert racer was jacked up about 4 inches I thought things might not be quite right. SO....impressed by the K1200R colour scheme of silver and black and the minimal amount of spraying required I have come up with this. I'm still tempted by a shorter beak and maybe fill in the cuts by the roundels but thats more cash... Subtle in a good way, too subtle...what do you reckon?

21-11-05, 02:11 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I'm liking that Dr Rich, very nice, Subtle is definately the way to go __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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21-11-05, 01:52 PM	#2
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Gorgeous! I demand that you deliver it to me immediately, you've had it long enough, now it's my time to play! Who did the respray? .

21-11-05, 02:04 PM	#3
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	very nice (for a BMW!) I like the seat...

21-11-05, 03:11 PM	#6
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Dr.Rich that really is extremely understated yet so good. Are you a Ducati fan just waiting to break out by any chance?

21-11-05, 03:36 PM	#7
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	Rich did you have to ? I was trying to eat my lunch and almost at the site of another one of those GS things... Only joking mate, looks OK for "one of them" .