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GS500: Which do you prefer?

Started by OctaneMotorsports, October 11, 2006, 03:28:46 PM

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GS500: Which do you prefer?

Fairing
17 (27%)
No Fairing
39 (61.9%)
Both are good
2 (3.2%)
Who cares? Let's ride!
5 (7.9%)

Total Members Voted: 63

OctaneMotorsports



Stupid hurts. Dress for the crash, not for the ride.

pandy

Arrrrgggh....Can we add a third option? Both?

I really do like both.

I like the nekkid GS's due to my....erhm...propensity...for falling over... (but not since I lowered my SVS! :P:icon_lol:

I like the faired models just because I liked fairings...I'm just not to the point where I trust myself with them yet. ;)
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

nsaP

Naked bikes are hotter in my opinion, but it is nice to be able to go over 50mph without taking a huge beating.

Need a third option of naked with windscreen.

scratch

#3
No fairing.  Why?  Because, then I can customize it the way I want it.
Because...
I can admire the engine, and the frame.
The ease of access for maintenance.
It attracts less wanted law-enforcement attention, and allows them to concentrate on better things.
It's less attractive to thieves.
It reminds me of when I used to ride my Triumph.
I can actually feel air though all the holes of my perforated leather suit.
Bug guts are easier to hide in the wiring harness.
Crosswinds don't affect me as much.
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

RVertigo

Fairings just make bikes look fat to me...

But, I love old UJMs...  Mmmmm...  H#nda CB400....  Suzuki GS1000....   Mmmmmm.....

Naked bikes look like real machines, not plastic alien spacecrafts.

bubba zanetti

I prefer my twins naked so guess what one I chose  :icon_mrgreen:
The more I learn about women, the more I love my bike.

SHENANIGANS

Ugly Fat Old Bastard #72

Wrecent_Wryder

All fully-faired bikes look alike. Plastic looks cheap. Plastic with decals looks like a cheap toy. Horrible thing to do to an honest machine.
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Leon78

Going naked is totally natural   :thumb:
The right way is always the hardest, most expensive, and time consumming way.

I spell like a 6 year old.

cafeboy

I have eaten way 2 many bugs. So with that out of the way i love my fairing but to each there own lets just enjoy the ride  :cheers:
IF I COULD FRAME MY MIND---WHERE WOULD IT HANG ?
I've Seen The Future, and It's Cafeboy-Shaped.

Alphamazing

'05 DR-Z400SM (For Sale)
'04 GS500E (Sold)

Holy crap it's the Wiki!
http://wiki.gstwins.com/

ajaxgs

2k gs500 naked (sold)
07 sv650s

bucks1605

I like 'em naked, but thats probably because I have a '96 :icon_lol:
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

505

naked. i think they look a lot tougher
01 gs500 stunt bike---SV integrated tail light, renthal bars, 13 up sprocket, engine cage, no plastics except for fender, dented in tank w/grip tape, 12 o'clock bar, enduro headlight, lots of spray paint, too many zip ties and maybe some tape here and there.

Budrick320

Well I am going to step out since no one else is.
I like the fairing. When I first was looking for a bike, I wanted a sport bike. Technically the GS is low on the list of real 'Sport' but I like mine.
I like it because:
It looks nice (Though it does stick out more than I like)
It is a bit warmer for me to hide behind the small windshield when it gets cooler.
You actually feel like you are washing something, when you clean it.
05 GS500F: the Black/Grey/Red one
Official LVN as of 1/26/07! Yeah Baby!

pantablo

Quote from: pandy on October 11, 2006, 03:34:21 PM
Arrrrgggh....Can we add a third option? Both?

I really do like both.

I like falling over naked...

I like the models just because ...I'm just not to the point where I trust myself with them yet. ;)
so I heard...
Pablo-
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/
www.pma-architect.com


Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

makenzie71

you're missing the "who gives a f%$k" option.

CirclesCenter

Naked:

1. Wind and bugs are part of the experience.
2. Cold day? Reach down and put a glove to the engine!
3. Why hide an engine? Are you ashamed of it or something?

And BTW...

Who decided to put an air cooled engine in an enclosure....?
Rich, RIP.

makenzie71

Quote from: CirclesCenter on October 11, 2006, 10:55:04 PM
And BTW...

Who decided to put an air cooled engine in an enclosure....?

The GSF is liquid cooled.  Pay attention.

cafeboy

IF I COULD FRAME MY MIND---WHERE WOULD IT HANG ?
I've Seen The Future, and It's Cafeboy-Shaped.

CirclesCenter

Quote from: makenzie71 on October 11, 2006, 10:55:44 PM
Quote from: CirclesCenter on October 11, 2006, 10:55:04 PM
And BTW...

Who decided to put an air cooled engine in an enclosure....?

The GSF is liquid cooled.  Pay attention.

No it's talking about the GS500. Look at the topic.

You pay attention.
Rich, RIP.

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