Some thoughts and observations on Wileyco, K&N, and

[vfrocket]

Some thoughts and observations on WileyCo, K&N, and DJ Jet kit

Well, a few of you have read my previous posts about some of the things I have done to date on my 2000 GS500e. I thought I would just post some observations and comments of my experiences with the mods.

First off, my hat is off to Srinath for making an excellent flange that fit perfectly, for an extremely reasonable price. Job well done! The addition of the WileyCo can and this flange was a fairly easy mod, which made a huge difference in the look and sound of my GS.

Next I installed the DJ stage 3 re-jet kit. The directions were pretty thorough, however my previous learning experience in cleaning the carbs made this task easier as I was already familiar with removing the tank, air box, and carbs. I think that even without experience that this task could be accomplished, as long as one read say a Clymer manual, or any of the online how to pages. One valuable lesson I learned was that I needed to install the white plastic washers from the stock needles to the new needles. Once I installed them the bike ran perfect.

Finally I installed the K&N lunchbox air filter. This is why I chose the stage 3 kit (134 mains). Its installation was very simple, and it is in my opinion easier to put on than the stock airbox. The only thing I still am not sure what to do with is the hose that comes off the top of the valve cover. I installed an extra fuel filter in the end of it, to keep dirt out. It seems to be working fine.

The rideability of the motorcycle is increased exponentially by doing these mods. It is extremely quick on the throttle now, and seems to have more power, even in 6th gear it will pull up a hill without downshifting. When I twist the throttle now, I am rewarded with power and the sweet sound of the WileyCo. One cool thing it does as I downshift, it gives off a nice rumble, and sometimes a few pops. I would not say they are backfires, just pops, which to me make the bike sound mean.

In conclusion, I would suggest that if you have not done these mods, to do them. They make the GS much more fun to ride. Plus they look and sound cool.

VFR

[stefman722]

I want them all.  :lol:

[Jace009gs]

Hey,

Your running my exact same set up that I'm working on assembling...I went with the old "timer's" rejetting of 150's and 2 washers, 3turns out..Was wondering what the thickness of the white spacers were with the actual JET KIT? I live at a higher altitude than most people here on the forum so Hopefully 150's will work out and not be to rich. either 150's, 147.5 or 145 will work

I can't wait to hear the wilico in action :nana:

[vfrocket]

I dont know how thick they are, but they are the stock white plastic washers that are on the stock needles.

It does make a difference at least with the DJ kit.

I really dont know that much about doing it with other jets and washers, and even most people will tell you at best the washers and bigger jets on the stock needles will only get you in the ballpark.

I went with DynoJet because I prefer to let someone else do the r&d for me and provide me with the proper jets and needles that are speciffically engeneered and tested for the GS.

The DJ kit worked perfectly for me will little tweaking.

Just my opinion.

[Lukewarm Wilson]

Have you done suspension work yet to complete the package?  

[vfrocket]

no not yet, but some progressive springs are on my horizion...

not sure what to do with the back... it feels ok to me. I only weigh 190.

[Lukewarm Wilson]

The forks make soooooo much difference and with your extra power and throttle responce you will probably need them if you want the most out of it all, if your curious about rear shocks I put a post up last week for some new koni rear shocks for sale on ebay I sure there still on there but one is for a gsx600 the other a gpz600 which looks the same as a gs shock.
Ive got both the fork springs and rear shock (koni for a gs500) and after a bit of adjusting the bike feels better then new handles much the same but no fork dive and no underdampening at the back and from that I found in just about any condition I was going about 10kmh faster because the handleing was just so much better and i now have what i call brakes because the front brakes feel better with better control.
So give it a thought the money is well worth it  

[vfrocket]

Thanks for the advice... I need to get a job, and save a few pennies first.

I think I will start with the progressive forks first, then go from there.

Thanks.

[Frost]

I have wileyco, KN pod, 15t sprocket, progressive, rejet...
and now when i rode my friend's STOCK GS...it feels like a 250... :lol: