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

[buzz]

4 valves per cyl

FI, I can deal with either, but fi is so much better when there is a problem as long as there is obd

, and I like the clip on flairing idea. I love the flairing in the winter, but naked is better when warm.

more accurate speedo.

[Blazinjr]

Aluminum frame to drop a few pounds
wider rear wheel/tire combo
fuel injection
digital gauges on F model/ standard on an E model
accurate speedometer
about 5 to 8 more horsepower

If they upgrade it too much the cost will go up and so will the insurance rates.

[MPA]

they need to do something - tacking on some fairings to a bike that really hasn't change in forever just ain't enough. That's why I'm buying used

[Alphamazing]

I don't think they should go with 4 valves per cylinder. That's what makes the GS so simple. Valve adjustments are so much easier on a 2 valve-per bike. It's way cheaper too.

[yamahonkawazuki]

they could do all that i suppose, but then again, youd end up with a gs in a gix 600/750 price range by then. to me anyway, id settle for fi by itself, the rest srinath can come up with parts to do the rest. hell, id settle for a gs right now, im bike less :x    :lol:

[Roadstergal]

FI.  The rest is fine.

[Blazinjr]

FI.  The rest is fine.

How about 15 to 20 lbs less and keep the power the same?  I would settle for that.

[Roadstergal]

Not if it costs more.  FI is the only change for which I'd be willing to pay extra.

[Alphamazing]

FI would be nice. I'm still very serious about getting Suzuki to offer the E model in the US as well as the F. Anyone want to write a letter with me?

[callmelenny]

I think making those improvements would encroach to much on the SV line and they don't want to compete with themselves.

[oppy00]

Here's what I've liked so far:
-Weight redux
-Offer nekkid and faired (maybe a 1/2 faired and full faired version)
-better shocks
-better brakes
-accurate/improved guages

Not sure I like the FI idea, I agree that low cost and simplicity in a competant  package is what makes the GS great.  My next bike will almost assuredly be FI, but it will also be bigger and more expensive (and I'm keeping the GS).

I totally disagree with putting a bigger rear wheel/tire on.  There is no need for that, except cosmetics.  The GS doesn't have to power to need a bigger tire, and a bigger wheel/tire means more weight and drag.  That translates into lower mpg and less performance.

Now I would like to see more SUZUKI accessories for the GS.  Specifically:

-Hard-luggage and luggage rack
-cosmetics packages
-uprated headlight
-better mirrors
-adjustable throttle rebound

[The Buddha]

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

4.5 inch but 16 inch rear wheel.
Oil pump and cooler and for god's sake make it not use oil by putting in rings that are nice and tight and valve seals that seal up nice and tight.
Belt drive like the savage ... but better belt and pulley's ... like a buell.
Spin on filter.
4 pot caliper in front.
Less noisy valve train and a better cam chain tensioner ... maybe one that takes an oil pressure line ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[JetSwing]

Belt drive like the savage ... but better belt and pulley's ... like a buell.

dear suzuki, please do not listen to srinath. he's crazy  :nana:

[scratch]

Belt drive would be cool, but then Suzuki would have to engineer a new frame around that and the 4.5" rear rim. If the rim were to be 16", I would suggest a 3" rim width so that we can use Harley-Davidson tires  :lol:  haha, just kidding.  :lol:  A 130/90-16 would fit better on a 3" wide rim.

[RVertigo]

Shaft drive!

[Badger]

Shaft drive!

(Shaft!)
Can ya dig it?

[RVertigo]

Ed-Zakly!

I want my drive to be black private duck that's a sex machine with all the chicks.



Damn I love that movie.

[Roadstergal]

Not sure I like the FI idea, I agree that low cost and simplicity

Pay a little more up front for FI for simplicity down the line.

Carbs are a pain.  Everything on an FI bike is easier to work on except the brain, and I've never heard of an FI brain going off on a bike or a car.

Now that Srinath said belt drive, the idea is festering in my brain.  I really can't think of any arguments against it.  It's lower-maintenance than chain, and the performance difference isn't going to be noticed on a street bike...
(Yeah, but it's what Harleys have...   )

[skoozi12]

dear suzuki,

please find the SOB that took my baby and return him to me.   :x


I agree on the fuel injection...i would fork over some cash for that...

not sure about all this belt and shaft talk....

harleys scare me. :dunno:

Accessories...anything would be better than what they offer now...

[thirdman]

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I wish it was a 750cc air-cooled twin with FI and shaft drive.  And made by Moto Guzzi.


Oh, wait....

http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/bikes/breva/index.html