question about upgrading

nick_villan · May 13, 2006, 11:16:45 PM

I was wondering why do most people upgrade their motorcycles, i heard from some people that its because of a lack of power. anyone here have any experince on this subject?

ajgs500 · May 13, 2006, 11:32:20 PM

Some people want more power and some people just want a different "type" of bike. It is really an individual question. Some people keep buying GS's and some people buy new bikes and keep their old GS's. Everyone will probably have a different answer.

RVertigo · May 13, 2006, 11:34:52 PM

I want a different type... AND a GS.

ajgs500 · May 13, 2006, 11:36:49 PM

I plan on keeping my GS once I get an SV. 2 bikes are always better than 1.

RVertigo · May 13, 2006, 11:39:14 PM

AND GS500...

ajgs500 · May 13, 2006, 11:40:28 PM

Your soooo old!!!!

Gisser · May 13, 2006, 11:49:34 PM

More power; more style; more thrills; better brakes & suspension; better handling; wider tires; cooler frame; fuel injection; snob appeal. You spend more and you can get more.

RVertigo · May 13, 2006, 11:56:40 PM

Quote from: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:40:28 PM

Your soooo old!!!!

You know... I really am... 3 hours on the GS and my knees and back are hurting.

I think I could sit on that thing for at least 4 horus.

ajgs500 · May 13, 2006, 11:58:09 PM

Quote from: RVertigo on May 13, 2006, 11:56:40 PM
Quote from: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:40:28 PM

Your soooo old!!!!
You know... I really am... 3 hours on the GS and my knees and back are hurting. I think I could sit on that thing for at least 4 horus.

Well as long as you sometimes still ride like an ass!!!

Matty B 500 · May 14, 2006, 07:04:58 AM

i just want a 200 for the bike tire.

DerekNC · May 14, 2006, 07:35:52 AM

I just want a bike that looks and feels bigger. The GS500 is a bike that can be ridden and enjoyed by any experience level but it does feel awful small to me. The Yamaha XT350 I had years ago felt like a giant compared to the GS500. Of course it was a dualsport so it was a lot taller.

ukchickenlover · May 14, 2006, 10:06:25 AM

The gs500 was my first big bike. I got it after my test because it was cheap to buy and made a decent amount of power and was easy to ride. I now have a 1993 cbr600 because it handles better and the extra power is great for overtaking and I like the look of it.

RVertigo · May 15, 2006, 12:02:36 AM

Quote from: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:58:09 PMWell as long as you sometimes still ride like an ass!!!

I scraped parts riding 2up today... Does that count?

ajgs500 · May 15, 2006, 12:03:49 AM

lol yup!!!

pantablo · May 15, 2006, 12:05:08 AM

some people upgrade because that was always their plan. I bought my gs to learn on. I always intended to sell it and replace it with a sportbike. So after 16 months of riding the gs I sold it and bought a cbr600rr.

RVertigo · May 15, 2006, 12:16:52 AM

Quote from: ajgs500 on May 15, 2006, 12:03:49 AM
lol yup!!!

My wife didn't think it was funny.... But, I was laughing for 20 minutes... And I laugh every time I think about it.

All this talk about upgrading and riding 2up makes me want to buy my old-man cruiser all the more...

ajgs500 · May 15, 2006, 12:38:39 AM

I was on the back of an '85 Honda Shadow when we scraped pegs now that was interesting....

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