[Element]

I love my 08 Versys in every way - except - I think it looks kinda goofy from the front. I don't like the headlight design.

Can anything be done in a cheap/reasonable way to make it look less retro and more modern/aggressive around the headlights? I love how these bikes look around the headlights: 2010 Versys(!), Ducati Hypermotard, 2010 multistrada, Kawa Z-1000... you get the idea.

I have no experience of modifications of any kind, so please excuse me if it's a stupid or obvious question.

Thanks!!

Martin,
What do you think of this?

 

[naz]

element what did you do with vibrations within the two shields?
plastic spacers?

 

[Element]

I haven't noticed the vibrations yet, but that is probably next. I have only had it up to 50 here in town today. If it does, I have some black foam washers that should stop any noises. I can't see your avatar pic well enough to tell, have you done the same? I think this mod would be better still on a black because it would be an easy match with less seam shadow. BTW, if anybody is painting red, I had mine custom matched and it was Mazda 1990 paint.

 

[kevrider]

i'm surprised no one has commented on the most surprising part of this most shocking post:

... I think it looks kinda goofy from the front. I don't like the headlight design... make it look less retro and more modern...

retro??? really??? i can see "goofy" easily enough. i can understand calling it strange, weird, funny, dorky or just plain ugly. i've surely directed a few of those at versyses, myself. but retro???

no sir, the versys is anything but retro. you are out of line and are required to apologize to your steed at once. :thanx:

 

[naz]

I haven't noticed the vibrations yet, but that is probably next. I have only had it up to 50 here in town today. If it does, I have some black foam washers that should stop any noises. I can't see your avatar pic well enough to tell, have you done the same? I think this mod would be better still on a black because it would be an easy match with less seam shadow. BTW, if anybody is painting red, I had mine custom matched and it was Mazda 1990 paint.

its almost like this ,but in other order,1st the oem,then the aftermarket shield.
i like it and i will keep it that way,you can feel the difference in high speeds.the small "hole" above the light that was a big air passage (toward my face...) now is blocked and the buffeting has significantly reduced.with plastic spacers you wont feel any vibrations,in high speeds air pressure forces can become pretty strong so use thicker nuts/axles and good plastic spacers to have a reliable -solid overall package.

 

[Element]

Thanks, that is very good to know; I will need to make another hardware store trip! Another minor difference is I have the OEM screen a notch further out, with only one
set of screws holding it on. That may cause me some problems, so I will see how that
works out on longer rides.

 

[naz]

it will vibe very much,you dont wanna hurt the givi aftermarket.you could make some extension brackets and move it lower.the 2 screens mod is a good mod but needs good tightening and attention in detail.report back if you meet any problems.
ps. sorry for the thread hijack:guilty:

 

[Element]

it will vibe very much,you dont wanna hurt the givi aftermarket.you could make some extension brackets and move it lower.the 2 screens mod is a good mod but needs good tightening and attention in detail.report back if you meet any problems.
ps. sorry for the thread hijack:guilty:

My best guess is the fact that I only used one screw set and the downforce
of the wind is keeping it in place. I rode for a bit longer today, absolutely no
problems, vibrations, buzzing whatsoever. Maybe I'm just lucky!!

 

[smasheromalley]

The headlight/tank and cowling is one of the things that caught my attention about the versys. Reminds me of

fixed
bah I was in a hurry

 

[Element]

The headlight/tank and cowling is one of the things that caught my attention about the versys. Reminds me of

Fail!

You know, nothing is perfect. For $20,000 you can buy a Ducati Multistrada S, and the front end looks like a bird. But it's an awesome adventure tourer.

 

[LAVersys]

Fail!

You know, nothing is perfect. For $20,000 you can buy a Ducati Multistrada S, and the front end looks like a bird. But it's an awesome adventure tourer.

For $20,000... You still have to look after some after market product to protect the radiator...

Nice bike though...

 

[Duke79]

How about this, someone posted it earlier in this threat and i am handy with photoshop. Maybe make a sticker out of it?

 

[WeekendWarrior]

The Multi makes me hard but 20k is way way out of reach right now.

I love the versys. I have 2 other bike that dont even get ridin cause when I ride im like ummmmmm I'll take the Versys. beside I cant see the head light when Im on it

 

[WeekendWarrior]

Shes, BEAUTIFUL

 

[LAVersys]

How about this, someone posted it earlier in this threat and i am handy with photoshop. Maybe make a sticker out of it?

Haha... I love this!!!

 

[stagehand38]

How about this, someone posted it earlier in this threat and i am handy with photoshop. Maybe make a sticker out of it?

THAT....is frickin' AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.....and to think, I didn't even notice the 'skull' shape till this thread.


INSPIRED!!!!!!!

 

[Element]

Maybe somebody can make a Rat Bobber with a skull theme headlight. Awesome

 

[LoneRanger]

I used the windshield to hide it a little, makes it look a little meaner. I also added side driving lights. CLick below to see it.
http://www.photoreflect.com/store/Orderpage.aspx?pi=04RK016P000450&po=450&pc=656

 

[Element]

I like the stock headlight, I just like it better now...

 

[Doctor Shifty]

How about this, someone posted it earlier in this threat and i am handy with photoshop. Maybe make a sticker out of it?

I like the look of this. Ever since I got my V i've thought the headlight would look good with a Phantom skull cave kind of sticker over it. This might just be it.