Mods legal?

[Jutto]

Hi guys.
Just wondering if the mods are actually legal in QLD in particular.
Looking at doing-
K&N filter
New sprockets
Rejett

Thanks for the advice?

Jutto

[slipperymongoose]

Far as I know all legal.

[mister]

Where abouts in Qld are you?

All those mods are legal in Qld - but - I would question Why do them at all.

The only mods NOT legal in Qld are...

- Fenderectomy (chopping off that dangling piece of plastic below the number plate)

- removal of exhaust with catalytic converter in it and replacement with exhaust without cat. If your bike came with a cat and you install aftermarket exhaust they must still run through a cat, otherwise it will be a $600 fine and 3 points! And the cops that pull bikes up in blitzes have the gear to Test for the presence of a cat.

As I mentioned in the other thread, leave your carbs alone (don't mess with your carbs and they will not mess with you).  If you want to make adjustments to the bike, start with heavier fork oil, add a front fork brace (it does make a difference) and adjust the rear preload. You could swap out the rear shock BUT you may find adjusting the preload suits you and the shock can stay stock.

My bike with 53,000km on it, of which I have put all of those on, is totally stock and I am happy with it as such. I can still overtake B Doubles 

As for oil leak. Just writing, "I have an oil leak but don't know where from" doesn't help anyone diagnose it. We need more info. How do you know you have an oil leak? If there is some oil on the ground, where is it located in reference to where the bike sits?

Michael

[slipperymongoose]

The Aussie bikes seem to be different to the American bikes, whatever you do don't mess with your carbs unless your putting new o rings in. Honestly keep your bike as stock as possible, you can do like I did and mod your suspension, I've put stiffer springs in the forks, but I've kept the stock ones when it comes time to sell, and I've put an r6 shock in the back only because my oem shock shat itself on a ride and it was a cheaper to put an r6 on than put another oem one on.

[ThatOtherGuy]

Also remember any mods you do may affect the LAM status of the bike.  If you make the mod and try to pass the bike as a LAM bike (and it is not) then you can land yourself in trouble.

[luke4224]

New GS500F owner here, just wondering what is different between the Aussie and US bikes and why you guys recommend avoiding re-jetting. There's a lot of info out there that says it's a good thing.

[codajastal]

New GS500F owner here, just wondering what is different between the Aussie and US bikes and why you guys recommend avoiding re-jetting. There's a lot of info out there that says it's a good thing.

DO NOT REJETT YOUR CARBS ON AN AUSSIE BIKE. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE GOTTA TELL YOU PEOPLE,

Actually I havent got a clue why? I am pretty sure our jets are bigger on our bikes for a start and our emission controls are slightly different as well so maybe that is why ours are BETTER? Yes you Yankees I said it.....Our bikes are better than yours. NA NA NA NA

[codajastal]

The only mods NOT legal in Qld are...

- Fenderectomy (chopping off that dangling piece of plastic below the number plate)

Michael

Done it

The only mods NOT legal in Qld are...
- removal of exhaust with catalytic converter in it and replacement with exhaust without cat.
Michael

Done it 

As I mentioned in the other thread, leave your carbs alone (don't mess with your carbs and they will not mess with you).
Michael

Never done it and hey both my bikes run great

The only mods NOT legal in Qld are...
- removal of exhaust with catalytic converter in it and replacement with exhaust without cat.
Michael

Actually I think I did the opposite? Did not have Cat Convert and put on one that does?

[slipperymongoose]

Cods going green for the cause lol. Yeah do not re jet your bike, apart from the power implications with the Lams scheme it's more trouble than it's worth cause people may say its good but read through the 300 threads about "help I re jetted and my bike doesn't run or runs like shaZam!". There's an Aussie saying that's serves us well. If it ain't broke don't fix it. apart from risking your bike running like a dog you'll ruin the excellent fuel economy that the GS gets. Leave it stock as a rock till your off your lam license, your next bike that's isn't a lam will be the one worth making go faster. However if you have the annoying itch to tinker chuck a fork brace on with some stiffer fork springs and oil. I've got a set of .85 sonics all ready to go $80 plus postage. I can throw in an aluminum fork brace for another $20.

[andymal13]

Hey guys,
Have read heaps about these "sonics" springs, do they really make that much difference?  I am about 95kgs, have adjusted my preload on the rear, but haven't touched the front.  IYO (especially from fellow aussies) does it make that much difference?  Also, would just changing the fork oil to a heavier grade make any difference?  I have a 2008 naked.
Cheers for any advice,
Andy.

[codajastal]

Just changing fork oil will make a difference, dont know about the springs
Slips can tell you about the springs as he had them in his bike.

[slipperymongoose]

Hey guys,
Have read heaps about these "sonics" springs, do they really make that much difference?  I am about 95kgs, have adjusted my preload on the rear, but haven't touched the front.  IYO (especially from fellow aussies) does it make that much difference?  Also, would just changing the fork oil to a heavier grade make any difference?  I have a 2008 naked.
Cheers for any advice,
Andy.

Makes a world of difference I weigh about the same the bike dives less under braking, tips in quicker, feels better in the corners and I felt I achieved greater lean angles. I had 15w fork oil at 91mm too if memory serves me right. If your interested pm me.

[Gs500fmrex]

So that was re jet or not to jet?? Lmao
The previous owner of my bike cut the rear fender off ( number plate) but hey ... So far all good. Although I was told today I need to check my carbs ( I opened a thread on it)


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[jolt77]

Cods going green for the cause lol. Yeah do not re jet your bike, apart from the power implications with the Lams scheme it's more trouble than it's worth cause people may say its good but read through the 300 threads about "help I re jetted and my bike doesn't run or runs like shaZam!". There's an Aussie saying that's serves us well. If it ain't broke don't fix it. apart from risking your bike running like a dog you'll ruin the excellent fuel economy that the GS gets. Leave it stock as a rock till your off your lam license, your next bike that's isn't a lam will be the one worth making go faster. However if you have the annoying itch to tinker chuck a fork brace on with some stiffer fork springs and oil. I've got a set of .85 sonics all ready to go $80 plus postage. I can throw in an aluminum fork brace for another $20.

So is it safe for the engine to just fit an exhaust and air filter to an Aussie 2013 GS500F without rejetting? What advancing the ignition timing?

[slipperymongoose]

No you'll have to rejet to do that.

[Janx101]

Aussie bikes are just harder!! ... the special upside down HTFU effect of the geomagnetical realignment of the steel and other metal particles in Aussie bikes means we dont need to mess with shaZam!!!! 

i recently bought a mikuni carb racing rejetting book and slide rule thingy from Weedahoe in the 'States ....

not so much cos i want to change my jets .. but as a reference tool/book to better understand the carbs , improve my almost non existant knowledge of bike carbs in general  .. including what parts go where in case i need to clean the suckers!! .. and drop something!

and most importantly.... to take another carb tuning book out of USA circulation to try and help them leave the damn carbs alone!! ..  ... if they cant read it then they might just leave things be and have a better chance of smoothly running carbs!! 

[Banzai]

So is it safe for the engine to just fit an exhaust and air filter to an Aussie 2013 GS500F without rejetting? What advancing the ignition timing?

You should be fine without re-jetting. My bike is a year older than yours and I didn't need a re-jet when I changed the exhaust or intake.

Did you buy your bike at ProCycles or SCM?

A good place to get your bike serviced is Lloyd Penn Motorcycles at Artarmon.
http://www.lloydpennmotorcycles.com.au/
They have a good reputation, specialise in Jap bikes and I've seen quite a few GS500s whenever I've been there.

[jolt77]

Hi Phil

Not sure if you remember me but I used to have an S15 too with rego IS151 back in 2001-2003 when you were helping Greg to set up NSCC.

I bought my GS500F from SCM but their Kogarah store because they offered the best price. My first time riding on the road was from Kogarah to Chatswood in peak hour on a Friday night!

I've heard good things about Lloyd Penn, so I think I'll fit the parts myself and take it there for them to double check the tune.

Have you done anything to your bike yet?

Cheers
Rod

[Banzai]

Hi Rod. I'm sure if I see you I'll remember you. That rego plate is certainly familiar.

I've done most of the things to my GS that are on your mods wish list. I have a few more in mind but I am also thinking of selling the GS. It is a great commuter but I wouldn't mind something with more power for when I'm out of the city or need to get ahead of the traffic.

The NSCC is still going fairly well. Greg worked in the US for a couple of years. Now he lives in St Leonards and owns a black Toyota 86. It's the closest thing you can buy these days to the good old 200SX. As for me, I went Lotus Elise. Small, light, fast, RWD; it ticked all of the right boxes for my type of car.

[jolt77]

I was the guy who first used the CES dual dump in Sydney, although I understand that didn't work out too well later on for others.

Yes, the Elise is pretty awesome ... especially with a K20 conversion, right?!