Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine

David Bo · 04-04-2009, 01:58 PM

I added the muffler and chrome fender trim earlier this year. I also did all of the carburator mods, air filter mod, and installed a 16 tooth sprocket. The throttle response has been MUCH better since these modifications were done. It really feels like a new bike. :cool:

mrlmd1 · 04-04-2009, 06:00 PM

Nice looking - never saw a green one before, must be a pretty rare color.
What did you use for the fender/tank trim?

David Bo · 04-04-2009, 06:22 PM

I got it at an Auto Parts Store called ADVANCED AUTO PARTS. I think most big name auto parts places would carry it. It is basically door molding for cars and trucks. It comes in a 10 foot coil (I needed about 16 feet for the front fender, rear fender, tank , side panels, and rear plastic under the licence plate). The stuff is kind of a "U" shaped, chrome plated plastic with adhesive tape already inside. Once you open up the beginning of the coil you just sort of push it on around your fenders. It bends around tight radius's quite easily. If you mess up you can just pull it off and start again. The adhesive is not overly strong so it will not mess up your paint or anything. It took me about 20 minutes to do. The stuff only cost about $5 for a 10 foot coil. I realy like the finished look it gave my bike. My brother-in law is home doing his bike with it even as we speak!

Water Warrior 2 · 04-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Looking good. You will have ride it harder to discolor the header pipes so it looks used. Right now it looks like it just came out of a shipping crate.

alanmcorcoran · 04-04-2009, 09:45 PM

Nice bike. We used to install that trim on Japanese imports and mark it up %1000 percent.

mr. softie · 04-05-2009, 04:00 PM

That is a great looking GZ Dave. Hard to believe it is a 2001 it's so new looking. And I like the green color. Now get out riding and grimy it up!

Easy Rider · 04-06-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mr. softie

Now get out riding and grimy it up!

A clean bike is a sign of a sick mind !! :shocked: :biggrin:

Water Warrior 2 · 04-06-2009, 01:54 AM

[quote=Easy Rider]

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Originally Posted by "mr. softie":1h5xx2bj

Now get out riding and grimy it up!

A clean bike is a sign of a sick mind !! :shocked: :biggrin:[/quote:1h5xx2bj]
Everything looks clean next to my Vstrom. heh heh. :lol:

David Bo · 04-06-2009, 11:38 AM

I am one of those crazy guys that really enjoys cleaning my bike (more of a Felix Unger vs. Oscar Madison for all you Odd Couple Fans!). I definitely will keep the good people at Windex and Turtle Wax employeed during this recession!

burkbuilds · 04-14-2009, 04:54 PM

I'm a fanatic about keeping my ride clean too. I wash my pickup truck once a year whether it needs it or not!

By the way, nice bike!

04-04-2009, 01:58 PM	#1
David Bo Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northbridge, MA Posts: 96	Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine I added the muffler and chrome fender trim earlier this year. I also did all of the carburator mods, air filter mod, and installed a 16 tooth sprocket. The throttle response has been MUCH better since these modifications were done. It really feels like a new bike. :cool: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-04-2009, 06:00 PM	#2
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine Nice looking - never saw a green one before, must be a pretty rare color. What did you use for the fender/tank trim?
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04-04-2009, 06:22 PM	#3
David Bo Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northbridge, MA Posts: 96	Re: Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine I got it at an Auto Parts Store called ADVANCED AUTO PARTS. I think most big name auto parts places would carry it. It is basically door molding for cars and trucks. It comes in a 10 foot coil (I needed about 16 feet for the front fender, rear fender, tank , side panels, and rear plastic under the licence plate). The stuff is kind of a "U" shaped, chrome plated plastic with adhesive tape already inside. Once you open up the beginning of the coil you just sort of push it on around your fenders. It bends around tight radius's quite easily. If you mess up you can just pull it off and start again. The adhesive is not overly strong so it will not mess up your paint or anything. It took me about 20 minutes to do. The stuff only cost about $5 for a 10 foot coil. I realy like the finished look it gave my bike. My brother-in law is home doing his bike with it even as we speak! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-04-2009, 09:26 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine Looking good. You will have ride it harder to discolor the header pipes so it looks used. Right now it looks like it just came out of a shipping crate.
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04-04-2009, 09:45 PM	#5
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine Nice bike. We used to install that trim on Japanese imports and mark it up %1000 percent. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2009, 04:00 PM	#6
mr. softie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bucks Co. PA Posts: 361	Re: Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine That is a great looking GZ Dave. Hard to believe it is a 2001 it's so new looking. And I like the green color. Now get out riding and grimy it up! __________________ The real money in a gold rush is in supplying liqueur and women to the miners.... May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
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04-06-2009, 11:38 AM	#9
David Bo Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northbridge, MA Posts: 96	Re: Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine I am one of those crazy guys that really enjoys cleaning my bike (more of a Felix Unger vs. Oscar Madison for all you Odd Couple Fans!). I definitely will keep the good people at Windex and Turtle Wax employeed during this recession!
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04-14-2009, 04:54 PM	#10
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Dave Bo's 2001 Green machine I'm a fanatic about keeping my ride clean too. I wash my pickup truck once a year whether it needs it or not! By the way, nice bike!
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