GS500: Which do you prefer?

[OctaneMotorsports]

Which do you prefer and why?

[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! ) 

I like the faired models just because I liked fairings...I'm just not to the point where I trust myself with them yet.

[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]

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.

[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 

[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.

[Leon78]

Going naked is totally natural   

[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 

[Alphamazing]

I have eaten way 2 many bugs.

Wear a helmet.

[ajaxgs]

nakedness all the way

[bucks1605]

I like 'em naked, but thats probably because I have a '96

[505]

naked. i think they look a lot tougher

[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.

[pantablo]

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...

[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....?

[makenzie71]

And BTW...

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

The GSF is liquid cooled.  Pay attention.

[cafeboy]

I have eaten way 2 many bugs.

Wear a helmet.

  I do just not a full one unless it's cold.

[CirclesCenter]

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.