Now New owner of a 1400

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Some mini led indicators  and you're done.
Great write-up.

[BlueDragon]

Some mini led indicators  and you're done.
Great write-up.

I do actually have some mini Led indicators.

Went through 2 or 3 sets before I found a set that were really really bright.

But in the end, I didn't really like them.  I also couldn't get used to the delay when turning on the indicator.  There is about a 1/2 to 1 second delay from when I hit the indicator to when the LED lights up.  Not Much, I know, but it makes a difference to me when I indicate to get off the small country town roundabouts here.  By the time the light comes off, I'm already off the roundabout or about to get off.  I know I could just consciously make an adjustment to turn them on earlier, but after nearly 40 years of riding, old habits die hard as they say.

I saw a 1400 with clear indicator lenses and liked the look better.  No big orange blobs.  Which is what I hated about the OEM indicators.  I didn't care about the size, just hated the orange blob.  So clear indicators with orange bulbs suit me just fine.

So I like it the way it is.  The only thing I will end up doing is taking out the front indicators with such a long stalk and put some rear OEM indicators on the front so they don't poke out as far.  I do have a set, I just haven't got around to installing them.  Will probably do it tomorrow.

[Olstorparn]

Well, I ended up buying the fairing brackets that Big Geordi had to see how the GS1000S fairing would fit up to the 1400.  Something I'll do when summer gets here and at the same time I'll do a respray on the 1400.

In between time (before I bought the brackets) I ended up buying a cheap headlight fairing on Aliexpress and found that it fitted up with a minimum of fuss.

Pretty much doesn't do a lot except protect the gauges from bugs splattering all over them. It offers no wind protection but I think it looks OK. 

The clear fly screen I had fitted on before fitting the fairing, actually provided more wind protection than this little fairing.  But then the fairing barely makes it over the top of the gauges, which is why it is more looks - for those who like bikini fairings.  Having started riding in the early 80s on the road, it was the "old school" thing back then to fit the small bikini fairings, so I like them.  Each to there own though.

I have read your whole thread now and ypu have done a great job with the bike. Do you have a link for the windshield from aliexpress btw?

[Fast1400]

Nice one mate, it looks great, although apparently a great deal of work to make it as good underneath?

I was lucky, mine was immaculate when I bought it, but I think it was a bit too much for the seller as the set up when I got it was a disaster.

[BlueDragon]

Well, I ended up buying the fairing brackets that Big Geordi had to see how the GS1000S fairing would fit up to the 1400.  Something I'll do when summer gets here and at the same time I'll do a respray on the 1400.

In between time (before I bought the brackets) I ended up buying a cheap headlight fairing on Aliexpress and found that it fitted up with a minimum of fuss.

Pretty much doesn't do a lot except protect the gauges from bugs splattering all over them. It offers no wind protection but I think it looks OK. 

The clear fly screen I had fitted on before fitting the fairing, actually provided more wind protection than this little fairing.  But then the fairing barely makes it over the top of the gauges, which is why it is more looks - for those who like bikini fairings.  Having started riding in the early 80s on the road, it was the "old school" thing back then to fit the small bikini fairings, so I like them.  Each to there own though.

I have read your whole thread now and ypu have done a great job with the bike. Do you have a link for the windshield from aliexpress btw?

Sorry,  Only just noticed this reply.

Here is the link to the fairing that I bought from Aliexpress.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001793382201.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.3d6c2e0e7u9oQ2

[BlueDragon]

Nice one mate, it looks great, although apparently a great deal of work to make it as good underneath?

I was lucky, mine was immaculate when I bought it, but I think it was a bit too much for the seller as the set up when I got it was a disaster.

Yep. more work than I expected.  Recently have changed all bearings in the steering and wheels, swing arm etc. 

The bike is definitely a keeper... 

Just need to paint up the complete set of spare bodywork/tank I have for it.. 

[Ultramagnus]

Thank you for all the work you have done explaining, taking photos etc. It has been a great help for someone like me.

I bought and installed the halo headlight and it looks good and works great.
I did have massive problems when trying to mount the fairing (same as yours, but black) took me 2 days to figure out how to do it and I hade to make some parts for everything to fit and stay in place. It works and looks good, but its not a 100% fit, I have trouble adjusting the headlight, but it is manageble, so it will have to do for now!


oh, and your bike looks amazing!