My time with the GS is drawing to a close

[Paulcet]

Personally, I've never had that issue when I actually give a hoot if a car is waiting for me.  All you have to do is turn the throttle with a purpose, and get into third gear ASAP. If your shifting at 7000 RPMs or better, every car should be shaking in your mirror by the time you hit third.  

I do have a SV650 throttle to install in the future. That will take it to full throttle faster.

I hear ya.  I probably just need more seat time...and at any rate will want to log a few K before I start changing things.  Maybe I just need to be a bit more aggressive.  I've been shifting at about 4500, but maybe I need to wind it out more.  Just seems like in first it's making noise but not really going, but then as soon as I shift to second it immediately begins forward.

I'm not the expert here, but I have heard that a washer under the needle and a turn on the mix screws help the low-rpm drivability.  Fatter pilot and mid jets might help too.  Check with the Buddha.

I do not have trouble with traffic, either in town or on the highway.  That's small town Statesboro and big city Atlanta.  Maybe it's the way I ride, or dgyver tuned it up perfectly.  Whichever, I have not wished I had more power to deal with traffic.

[gsJack]

You'll get the best performance out of a stock GS500 by keeping it between 7000 and 9000 rpm for spirited riding.  HP peak is at about 8500 rpm and torque peak is around 7000 rpm.  4 to 6-7k rpm is for just putting around.  Below 3-4k and above 9-9.5k are useless unless you mod it a bit.

On my 97 GS I had to slip the clutch with higher revs until 3-4k to take off in a spirited manner, a 15T front sprocket helped it a lot.  My 02 with the 3 circuit carbs does much better with a stock 16T front and doesn't need the rev/slip as much.

Had the same problem many years ago with my 400cc Honda first bike, it seemed so noisy when revved up that I rode it in a rather timid manner for 6 months and 6k miles and traded it for a new CB750, looking back it really wasn't necessary all I had to do was learn how to ride that CB400.  Must be a common newbe problem.  My GS500's have had all the power I've needed for traffic, interstate travel, or mountain play.

[mister]

Personally, I've never had that issue when I actually give a hoot if a car is waiting for me.  All you have to do is turn the throttle with a purpose, and get into third gear ASAP. If your shifting at 7000 RPMs or better, every car should be shaking in your mirror by the time you hit third.  

I do have a SV650 throttle to install in the future. That will take it to full throttle faster.

I hear ya.  I probably just need more seat time...and at any rate will want to log a few K before I start changing things.  Maybe I just need to be a bit more aggressive.  I've been shifting at about 4500, but maybe I need to wind it out more.  Just seems like in first it's making noise but not really going, but then as soon as I shift to second it immediately begins forward.

For steady riding around town, try changing around 5500 - 6000. It's not aggressive but more responsive than where you are changing.

Michael

[MysterYvil]

One of my better halves has a 675 Daytona and a 250 Ninja (she kept her "starter" Ninjette after pickup up the Daytona).

Sorry man, I just gotta ask...how many better halfs do you have??  I find one wifey quite enough...there is no way I would go through that process more than once thank you very much...

Later.

I'm blessed with two better halves...I'm in a non-traditional relationship.  Legally married and live with one (20+ years), and have been concurrently involved for six-plus years with (but don't live with) another.

We all get what we need, so it works for everyone involved.  Plus, I get access to FOUR motos!   

[madjak30]

Well, I have to admit that is a surprise response  ...I was expecting more of a "oops" or some other kind of typo response...lucky you for finding two that you can get along with for extended periods  ...I have enough trouble with just the one...don't get me wrong, I'm happy but it does take work during the stressful parts as I'm sure you know...

Later.

[The Buddha]

Yea 1 is enough headaches.
Cool.
Buddha.