first modification?

[porsche4786]

What is the best first modification for a 2005 gs500f? Right now I'm looking for a rear fender eliminator kit. Haven't been able to find anything. Also, which exhaust/jet kit would be the best and cheapest?

[Phaedrus]

Fender Eliminator:

http://www.gstwin.com/fenderectomy.htm

[Blazinjr]

get a flange from Srinath and buy a muffler for a 96 to 99 gsxr 600 or 750

I had around a $110 for the muffler and flange.  AS far as jetting my flange has a restrictor in it so I'm waiting to see what jetting to get then remove the restrictor.

I know of a couple different people on here that are trying different pipes/mufflers because the cheap Wileyco pipes on ebay are pretty much gone.  A whole V&H exhaust is around $300 and sounds pretty good too.

Also people on here say going to a 15 tooth front sprocket is a nice modification to do.  I will probably do this before the rejet.

[pantablo]

Fender Eliminator:

http://www.gstwin.com/fenderectomy.htm

or http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id48.html

first thing, after fenderectomy of course, is to replace stock fork springs with progressive suspension springs. WORLD of difference. http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id2.html

this should be the first required mod-by suzuki!

[Roadstergal]

Good gear.  Good tires.  Track day.

[porsche4786]

i think for now i'm leaving the track days for my car

[Phaedrus]

i think for now i'm leaving the track days for my car

I'm around my 7600 mile mark and I still don't think I am up for the track either, but my riding style isn't racing anyway.

But anyways, the fenderectomy is a great mod. A lot of people on here do turn signal mods too; do a search and you will find lots of information, photos, etc. There are also folks on here that have done some creative exhaust setups, search for Wileyco, Vance and Hines, Scorpion, etc exhausts on this site and see what comes up. Also, search for rejetting, K&N lunchbox, 15 tooth sprocket, etc.  

EDIT:
check out this link as well: http://www.whaccessories.com/GS500Accessories.htm

[Neon01]

i think for now i'm leaving the track days for my car

<Off topic> I'm with you.  What kind of Porsche do you drive?  I was just at Beaverun in July with the PCA - Allegheny Chapter.

<Back on topic> Anyone know a way to reduce the throttle travel?  What I mean is I'd like to be able to twist the throttle less for the same carb response.  Is there a way to do this?  It seems I have to turn that throttle way too far to get full-throttle response out of the bike - it's almost hard to do!

[Roadstergal]

i think for now i'm leaving the track days for my car

That's what I did, at first.  Great track car - reliable, great handling, fun as hell.



But there is nothing like track days on a bike.  Absolutely intoxicating.  And they fulfil the same functions on the bike that the car track days did on the car:
-Skill improvement for onroad emergencies.
-Getting my yayas out so I keep it legal on the street.

[Aerospike]

That's what I did, at first.  Great track car - reliable, great handling, fun as hell.

Not to mention very inexpensive to maintain.  Love the miata, I'm on my second one.    

[porsche4786]

sorry I don't have a porsche, but i love porsche. My dad has a 1997 993 C2. But I drive a mazda rx-7.

[500rider]

not sure if the ignition advancer mod applies to the GS500F but made a big improvement on the GS500E.  

Fork springs are a must!!!  do this before any cosmetic mods (unless they are free like a fenderectomy).  fork springs are easy to do as well.  Stock springs are way too soft for even medium braking and bottom out regularly.  I have not bottomed out the suspension since installing the progressive springs. It will truly be like a different and better bike.

The next mod for me would likely be a 4-piston brake caliper.  The GS brake seems wimpy after riding a few bikes with 4-piston setups.