2003 Gsxr1000

[sixpack577]

White leds in the guages, to replace the factory orange funk, and I put on a new oem guage cover.
The original cover had a big scratch on the tach and multiple stains on the lenses, as well as the black plastic was faded.
I had Scott's Blue Guages put in the white leds, as that guage cluster require a soldering gun with suction to remove the ribbon cable(a pain in the azz that I would rather pay for than sit down and do).
He did my Gen2 guages in blue years ago too, and did a great job on those also.
He was also going to add a dimmer switch or knob if possible, but said that after looking at them, it would've required 4 switches being added to the circuit board, so he did not, oh well.
My eyes do not like looking at orange, red, or green backlit guages at night.
Blue looks good to me, but it takes just a moment for my eyes to focus on.
The white leds are perfect, I can see them clearly, and my eyes focus on them immediately.
That and the new cover make the guages look brand new, and much improved.
Well worth doing.

 

[sixpack577]

Battery-tender pigtail.
I was going to use the left side passenger peg bolts for a remote resivor mount for a rear shock, but after putting in a late model Showa rear shock without one, I can do something else there instead.
What, I'm not exactly sure yet, but likely some type of small bracket on the back side, to hold the battery-tender pigtail.

 

[mabupa]

White leds in the guages, to replace the factory orange funk, and I put on a new oem guage cover.
The original cover had a big scratch on the tach and multiple stains on the lenses, as well as the black plastic was faded.
I had Scott's Blue Guages put in the white leds, as that guage cluster require a soldering gun with suction to remove the ribbon cable(a pain in the azz that I would rather pay for than sit down and do).
He did my Gen2 guages in blue years ago too, and did a great job on those also.
He was also going to add a dimmer switch or knob if possible, but said that after looking at them, it would've required 4 switches being added to the circuit board, so he did not, oh well.
My eyes do not like looking at orange, red, or green backlit guages at night.
Blue looks good to me, but it takes just a moment for my eyes to focus on.
The white leds are perfect, I can see them clearly, and my eyes focus on them immediately.
That and the new cover make the guages look brand new, and much improved.
Well worth doing.

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That’s one of my favorite things about the gen3, the nice and crisp white gauges. Scott did my gen2 as well.

 

[sixpack577]

That’s one of my favorite things about the gen3, the nice and crisp white gauges. Scott did my gen2 as well.

Yeah, I really like the Gen3's guages too.

 

[sixpack577]

Luimoto synthetic suede seat cover.
I should have time to staple it on over the weekend, as it's just pulled over the seat foam for now(stock cover removed).
It does match the flat/matte black of the fairings too.
I prefer a cover that's easy to slide around on, and didn't think about that when ordering this one.
The cover isn't rough like a gripper seat, but has some tack to it, but I'll find out soon enough, worst case I'll just buy one of their vinyl covers like this, or get the top done in vinyl.
It's a project bike, plans change with it regulary, lol.

Stock vinyl cover

 

[sixpack577]

At some point in antiquity, someone was 'good' enough to cut the left turn signal plug and the license plate plug off of the main wiring harness in the tail too...I just don't understand how some people think.
Anyway, I couldn't find the exact plugs, but am waiting on ones very similiar to replace them with.
I will solder and heat-shrink as needed, and then be able simply plug/unplug the brake lights, tail light, turn signals, and tag light for the aftermarket undertail, all into one harness with 4 plugs.
I should be able to put on the tail and undertail then, mount the license plate bracket, and be finished with the back end of the bike...at least for now, lol

 

[Bumblebee]

At some point in antiquity, someone was 'good' enough to cut the left turn signal plug and the license plate plug off of the main wiring harness in the tail too...I just don't understand how some people think.
Anyway, I couldn't find the exact plugs, but am waiting on ones very similiar to replace them with.
I will solder and heat-shrink as needed, and then be able simply plug/unplug the brake lights, tail light, turn signals, and tag light for the aftermarket undertail, all into one harness with 4 plugs.
I should be able to put on the tail and undertail then, mount the license plate bracket, and be finished with the back end of the bike...at least for now, lol

You'll want the grip for your feet in stand up wheelies.........(that I'm sure this bike will be subjected to....)

 

[PeregrineKeith]

Dang six, makin me want a project bike. If I had the time space and skill you have I’d probably have one by now! Always great to see this thread with your work!

 

[sixpack577]

Dang six, makin me want a project bike. If I had the time space and skill you have I’d probably have one by now! Always great to see this thread with your work!

Thank you sir, I appreciate it!
And project bikes are always easier when you have running bikes, so go get an old beater and have at it!

 

[Bumblebee]

Thank you sir, I appreciate it!
And project bikes are always easier when you have running bikes, so go get an old beater and have at it!

I bought a lightly wrecked bike in 1984 once as a project.....

It was fun searching around for parts....we used to have a few big bike wrecking yards we could go to......I recall one where there was thousands of bikes.....but not one complete bike like the one I was working on (81 1100 Katana). I did find a few parts though....when these things were crashed it was usually enough to wreck everything....

The one I got was lightly crashed by a fellow soldier who put it away and didn't have the heart to sell it until he got a posting message to Germany....

A few months later, I finally got the bike done and although I was going to add to my collection, I ended up with a bidding war and sold it...I didn't even get it transferred into my name.

 

[sixpack577]

I bought a lightly wrecked bike in 1984 once as a project.....

It was fun searching around for parts....we used to have a few big bike wrecking yards we could go to......I recall one where there was thousands of bikes.....but not one complete bike like the one I was working on (81 1100 Katana). I did find a few parts though....when these things were crashed it was usually enough to wreck everything....

The one I got was lightly crashed by a fellow soldier who put it away and didn't have the heart to sell it until he got a posting message to Germany....

A few months later, I finally got the bike done and although I was going to add to my collection, I ended up with a bidding war and sold it...I didn't even get it transferred into my name.

It's only the bike's that I've really wanted to keep that sold quickly...and the ones that I've wanted rid of always seemed to take a while, lol

 

[sixpack577]

Connected the Heal-Tech's power wire for their Smart TRE/gear indicator, at a switched connection, the rear license plate light, which will now be led and drawing less current anyway.
I soldered on and heat shrunk a new rear light's plug/connector, as someone had cut it off of the harness.
Still waitng on the plug for one of the rear turn signals, then I can finish the tail/undertail.

 

[LC4CARL]

So cool…

 

[Bumblebee]

Chris is having fun with this beastie.....

 

[sixpack577]

I put the LuiMoto seat cover on yesterday.
It fits very well and the synthetic suede is easy to stretch and work with, and with a couple coats of waterproofer, smells like a leather shop.
I had previously soaked it with leather conditioner several days ago(yes, I know it's not leather, and it's synthetic...but it still smells good, lol).
It also came with a sheet of plastic, like a grocery bag that wouldn't tear.
That is to keep moisture out of the seat foam.
I taped the plastic on tight, then pulled the cover over, then stapled it, then trimmed the pastic, the cover does not need trimmed.
I may have to pull some staples and tighten up some spots after I sit on it for a while, it just depends if the material stretches any more or not.
I also cut a 1" wide by 1" deep groove up the center of the seat, Saddleman style, and it is very comfortable.
The synthetic suede is not too grippy either.
So far I like it.
(The rear wheel is off for a new tire, the forks are off for a rebuild, the gas tank is off to install a new fuel pump, and the tail is off while I make a wiring harness for the aftermarket undertail and lights).
I think it'll match the matte black on the gas tank and tail.

 

[sixpack577]

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[Bumblebee]

Great job, it looks like it is a factory fit......

 

[Dnyce]

Good looking seat cover

 

[sixpack577]

Good looking seat cover

Thanks

 

[sixpack577]

Great job, it looks like it is a factory fit......

Thankyou