Do we have a case of too much love? (Dear Suzuki: GS500 SUX)

[JetSwing]

Something has got me thinking...are we blindly in love with our baby GS? If Suzuki had stopped by this board today, they would think they've got a perfect bike on their hand. There isn't even a single complaint about the bike. They wouldn't even think about changing anything for another 10 years.

What do you all think? Is it time for Suzuki to make some mechanical/technological upgrades on the decade old bike?

[RVertigo]

I just want FI...  Other than that, they already screwed it up by adding all the plastic.   :dunno:

So... I vote that they make it FI and leave everything else alone.

[dionysus]

FI and make it burn booze (aka: E85)!
In all honesty, I think the GS is great and will add to it, but never replace it.

[Phaedrus]

The beauty of the GS is it's simplicity. Right? If they go and change that, it will lose it's main attractive trait.  :dunno:

There are plenty of bikes out with with advance technology. But we all bought our GS's for a reason, and I think the reason for many of us is the simplicity  

[davipu]

the need to take the fairing back off, and treat it like a harley confedarate edition.

[JetSwing]

the need to take the fairing back off, and treat it like a harley confedarate edition.

sell both nakid and faired versions

[NightRyder]

the need to take the fairing back off, and treat it like a harley confedarate edition.

sell both nakid and faired versions

Sell either, but make it so you can switch for cheap. (and easy) ((and have it look like it came that way))

[scratch]

If we didn't already enjoy modifying the hell out of it already...

Wider rear rim (4.5inch)
Add drain screw to bottom of forks
Preload adjustment to forks
Better oil pump
Redesign the head for better flow and compression
Fix the leaky valve guide prob

[Badger]

* Fuel Injection
* I'd like to have a clock
* Make the damn turn signal indicator a different freakin color than the neutral light (I know they are different on some gs's...not mine, both green)

Some nice-to-have's
* Low fuel indicator light (do away with the res petcock)
* Engine/oil temp guage (overtemp light?)  I'm not sure it really needs it, but it is an air-cooled engine.  Seems odd it doesn't have one.

Oh...and an accurate speedometer might be a bonus.

[Alphamazing]

the need to take the fairing back off, and treat it like a harley confedarate edition.

sell both nakid and faired versions

Bingo. I think they should sell both the E and the F model, with the E being slightly cheaper than the F.

- FI
- Sell both E and F variants
- Better front suspension (stiffer springs minimum)
- Clock would be nice, but not totally necessary
- More accessories
- Passenger footpeg bracket BOLTED onto the frame rather than welded. Allows for easier customization and removal.
- Wider rear rim/tire
- More accessories (Yeah. Twice.)

[Alphamazing]

the need to take the fairing back off, and treat it like a harley confedarate edition.

sell both nakid and faired versions

Sell either, but make it so you can switch for cheap. (and easy) ((and have it look like it came that way))

You can. All you need is the headlight mounting equipment. I did it with mine and it looks pretty damn good, if I say so myself.

[aaronstj]

Or import one from Europe.

[davipu]

or jsut drive up to vancouver.

[scratch]

Also, larger diameter fuel lines and a better vacuum actuated petcock to help alieviate the fuel starvation issues.

Are my requests too altruistic? I'm just not a big fan of FI becuase that means I wont be able to work on it.

Oh, and a better protected ignition rotor and plate. Upgrade the alternator, too.

[aaronstj]

or jsut drive up to vancouver.

Oh, look at that.  Lucky canucks.

[Alphamazing]

or jsut drive up to vancouver.

Canada is a lot farther of a trip for me than it is you, ya bum.

[davipu]

and how far is it to mexico from austin?

[Alphamazing]

and how far is it to mexico from austin?

The only vehicle by Suzuki Mexico sells is the Grand Vitera. No Mexican Suzuki motos.

[Turkina]

I've got one request to add with the others... A frame and tank that won't rust!  :lol: No, really... a redesigned frame with a better (aka less corrosion) grade steel.

FI is good, just put in injectors that can handle a higher duty standard than required.  I'd rather remap a little black box than have to deal with constantly cleaning carbs  :x Oh, and add a fuel filter!

So do you think Suzuki could just halve a Kat 750 engine that's been bored out?  That would probably do the job

Don't need another liquid cooled engine...  

[pandy]

* Fuel Injection

+10,000

If the GS500F offered FI and dumped the carbs, I'd have given it serious consideration...and I wouldn't now be involved in a torrid affair with my new Big Red man.    :mrgreen: