Track day with the GS500f

spcassell2125 · December 11, 2012, 09:48:44 AM

So because I cannot figure out photo uploading on here

I will just throw up a link to my Flicker account and you guys can check them out there. Bone stock 2009 gs500f and I was running 1:40 at jennings gp. Now I have k and n lunchbox and two brothers exhaust along with re-jet and I am heading back in about 2 or 3 weeks. Hoping to knock it down to around 1:35 1:30 we will just have to see! Have fun with these pics more pics to come of the upgrades ect.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spcassell2125/8264829874/

burning1 · December 13, 2012, 01:42:18 PM

Looking good! Beautiful stoppie there at the end.

spcassell2125 · December 13, 2012, 05:35:09 PM

Quote from: burning1 on December 13, 2012, 01:42:18 PM
Looking good! Beautiful stoppie there at the end.

Thanks! I love this bike everyone tells me how I should upgrade to like an sv 650 or some type of 600 and I just think why should I do that when I am beating people on a gs500 at a track day when everyone else is on 600 its just to much fun!! Granted if I went to PBIR or Daytona I would be screwed bc of the lack of top end however at a track like jennings its all about corner speed and how late you are willing to brake in a turn... honestly I dont even brake I just scrub the front tire going into the corners drop a gear and you are good to go!! I am a stong believer in the gs500 as one of the best bikes out there I mean I romp on it sooo hard and have never had 1 mechanical issue with it!!!!! Knock on wood!!!

gsatterw · December 13, 2012, 05:42:14 PM

how in gods name did you manage that stoppie?!?!

spcassell2125 · December 14, 2012, 05:24:03 PM

Quote from: gsatterw on December 13, 2012, 05:42:14 PM
how in gods name did you manage that stoppie?!?!

Honestly I throw those on the gs all the time!

BockinBboy · December 15, 2012, 10:22:13 AM

Great pics in there. Bone stock?... Although you seem to be doing great without them, you might seriously consider suspension upgrades, especially the front springs... You'd be amazed by the change for the better, especially on the track.

- Bboy

spcassell2125 · December 15, 2012, 03:05:15 PM

Quote from: BockinBboy on December 15, 2012, 10:22:13 AM
Great pics in there. Bone stock?... Although you seem to be doing great without them, you might seriously consider suspension upgrades, especially the front springs... You'd be amazed by the change for the better, especially on the track.

- Bboy

In the works as we speak and yeah that was bone stock!! I just ordered an r6 shock off one of the guys on the forum. On top of that have sonic springs 1.0 coming in the near future also before the next track day the weekend between Christmas and new years eve gunna be a blast plus just got the re-jet with k and n filter ect ect prolley took a good 30 pounds off the bike I will post more pics up soon!!

BockinBboy · December 16, 2012, 02:17:09 PM

Great to hear on those suspension upgrades. You won't be disappointed.

- Bboy

spcassell2125 · December 17, 2012, 07:48:07 AM

Quote from: BockinBboy on December 16, 2012, 02:17:09 PM
Great to hear on those suspension upgrades. You won't be disappointed.

- Bboy

This is true it should be a whole new bike but I would like to know where to go from there?

If anyone has any ideas that is!!!!!!

BockinBboy · December 17, 2012, 08:46:17 AM

The simplest upgrade for the track that makes quite a difference would be a change in throttle tube. The stock throttle tube has a 1/4" turn, while and R6 throttle tube has a 1/6" turn. That means no more repositioning the hand/wrist to get to full throttle. Motion Pro sells the R6 tube for about $10 under part number 01-0094. The install is quick and simple, and the hardest part is getting the grip on/off, which isn't too bad at all!

- Bboy

BockinBboy · December 17, 2012, 08:47:28 AM

Here's a quick thread reference thats up to date on the R6 throttle tube mod.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=62471.0

- Bboy

spcassell2125 · December 17, 2012, 10:42:53 AM

Thanks track day in 2 weeks gunna have to get on it lol

gsatterw · December 17, 2012, 02:06:28 PM

I love my r6 throttle tube.

spcassell2125 · December 17, 2012, 09:11:21 PM

Any other ideas my PEOPLE!!!!!! lol

weedahoe · December 17, 2012, 09:30:39 PM

You can always get different cams

http://www.megacyclecams.com/

gsatterw · December 17, 2012, 10:04:47 PM

SS front brake line - Firmer front brake, lasts longer
89' factory clip ons - more aggressive riding position
Rear sets from a gsxr - requires a little creativity to fit, but more aggressive position
Heavy duty fork brace - stock one can distort pretty easily

spcassell2125 · December 18, 2012, 08:15:46 AM

ss front and back are already on mine
What year for the gsxr rear sets?
ill look into the rest lol

BockinBboy · December 18, 2012, 08:32:38 AM

I will +1 on the heavier fork brace. The is a member on the board in the For Sale section who makes these available for purchase. Just short of replacing the front end... the most track benefit you'll squeeze out of the stock forks would be to add heavier springs(check), add heavier fork oil (check), add heavier fork brace, and add gold valve cartridge emulators...

- Bboy

gsatterw · December 18, 2012, 06:50:32 PM

I actually have cbr900rr rear sets on mine, but I had to make some brackets. no brackets they were about 2" back, and a 1/2" lower. With the brackets they are still about 2" back and at the same height. I also had to get a different piece to fit onto the shift shaft, and I had to make it Moto GP shift pattern (1st is all the way up, 6th is all the way down), which it turns out I prefer.

Search the forum for info on the gsxr rear sets, I've heard it is an easier swap.

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