Just bought one!

[Dave!]

I told him they were all the same he didn't believe me

Hi Dave!

You found me!

[CraigR]

it was the rainpants!

[mister]

Pliskin, the "sticker" you're talking about is the state Rego Label. The state govt in all its wisdom has now decided from Oct 1 this year we do not need to have them - but - we still need to pay rego.

Dave,

You Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast?

Screaming Demon exhaust sounds good on the GS. As for other upgrades... first, forget jetting like everyone here talks, our bikes are jetted differently to the USA and run fine as is. Second, get yourself a fork brace and put in 15w or 20w fork oil. You can upgrade the springs too if you want, but the oil and brace is the basic low cost mod for better handling. See chuck for the fork braces http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58455.0

[Dave!]

Oh I didn't realise he was talking about that lol! Yeah that's a rego sticker.

Southside man, midway between coast and city.  I looked at the screamin demons, I wanna hear one before I buy though. Haha. And I did the kn filter without rejecting, runs the same if not better in terms of fuel air mixture.

[radodrill]

As for other upgrades... first, forget jetting like everyone here talks, our bikes are jetted differently to the USA and run fine as is.

I just checked the an Australian parts site (Blue City Motorcycles) and for the 2010 GS500(F) they show stock jetting of 17.5/60/130, which is exactly the same as was stock for the US model GS500F.  I know the pre-2001 models with the 2-jet carbs in the US market they did indeed have a slightly smaller pilot jet.

Regardless of weather it's a US model or not, it's still lean from the factory and can benefit  from a rejet particularly when changing the air filter and/or exhaust.

[mister]

As for other upgrades... first, forget jetting like everyone here talks, our bikes are jetted differently to the USA and run fine as is.

I just checked the an Australian parts site (Blue City Motorcycles) and for the 2010 GS500(F) they show stock jetting of 17.5/60/130, which is exactly the same as was stock for the US model GS500F.  I know the pre-2001 models with the 2-jet carbs in the US market they did indeed have a slightly smaller pilot jet.

Regardless of weather it's a US model or not, it's still lean from the factory and can benefit  from a rejet particularly when changing the air filter and/or exhaust.

We've had this discussion before... our bikes down here do not need rejetting. Whether the upsidedown gravity is to blame or the reverse spinning water down the gurgler, or our atmosphere full of kangaroo farts, rejetting is Not Needed. The guy just bought a brand new bike from the showroom. Leave him be to at least run the darn engine in before trying to convince him he needs to start messing with his carbs.

Dave, check your messages...

[gsJack]

Amen mister!  I've put as many miles on my GSs as any have and my 02 with 3 circuit carbs did/does not need rejetting riding year around here in NE Ohio for the 10 years and 100k miles I've had it.  My 97 with the 2 circuit carbs ran like a scared rabbit spring, summer, and fall with stock jets and ran 7-9k rpm thru the mountain twisties for endless hours to my complete delight and to the amazement of a few others.  It did however need rejetted for winter use here in the northern US.  I had an old CM400 I used for a winter bike back then.

Other than that the only real need for rejetting and/or cleaning GS carbs is on bikes that have sat unused for long periods of time. I looked at radodrill's first post and he bought a four year old GS with only 2678 miles on it so I have no reason to doubt the improvement in performance a rejetting made for him.  I think he is right on the US/AU jetting being the same, the only difference being in the older 89-00 models.

The stock jets for the GS500 are according to the wiki:
1989 - 2000: Pilot 40 (37.5 USA), Main 122.5 (yup, only two!)
2001 - 2003: Pilot 17.5, Mid Main 60, Main 127.5
2004 - 2007: Pilot 17.5, Mid Main 60, Main 130

 

[sledge]

Regardless of weather it's a US model or not, it's still lean from the factory and can benefit  from a rejet particularly when changing the air filter and/or exhaust.

You are rejet crazy man

Its a brand new bike and under warranty, if he starts screwing with the carbs and then has a related issue Suzuki are gonna laugh in his face if he takes it back 

[radodrill]

Regardless of weather it's a US model or not, it's still lean from the factory and can benefit  from a rejet particularly when changing the air filter and/or exhaust.

You are rejet crazy man

I like spirited performance vehicles that pull hard when you need them to.  The 2007 Ninja 250 I had prior to the GS did just that, but I did not feel comfortable on it on the freeway as it got pushed around by the wind a lot due to the light weight; not to mention it was running 10.5K RPM at an indicated 80mph.

Right of the bat I noticed that the GS was a lot more stable and better suited for freeway riding; but for my tastes it lacked the pull and spirited nature and seemed flat on the top end.  The rejet got me exactly the performance I was expecting from upgrading to a bigger bike, though at the cost of a bit lower fuel economy.

I guess it all comes down to personal preference and riding style.  For more docile riders and commuters who won't change the intake or exhaust, the stock jetting will certainly suffice and run many many miles (e.g. gsJack).  On the other hand, a rejet can give a noticeable performance upgrade at low cost, which is great for people like me who prefer peak performance.

Edit: just because I went with bigger jets than The Buddha would have expected, doesn't mean everyone else has to do the same.

[gsJack]

...............I guess it all comes down to personal preference and riding style.  For more docile riders and commuters who won't change the intake or exhaust, the stock jetting will certainly suffice and run many many miles (e.g. gsJack).  On the other hand, a rejet can give a noticeable performance upgrade at low cost, which is great for people like me who prefer peak performance...................

..................My 97 with the 2 circuit carbs ran like a scared rabbit spring, summer, and fall with stock jets and ran 7-9k rpm thru the mountain twisties for endless hours to my complete delight and to the amazement of a few others..................

Wish you were there. ^ But now 10 years later I'm finally acting my age, I have to.   

Keep in mind:

.............the only real need for rejetting and/or cleaning GS carbs is on bikes that have sat unused for long periods of time. I looked at radodrill's first post and he bought a four year old GS with only 2678 miles on it...............

The rejetting only by others might not be so dramatic as yours was.

[radodrill]

The rejetting only by others might not be so dramatic as yours was.

My carbs were clean as a whistle when I started, no gummy fuel etc to screw things up.  Granted my rejet was so dramatic that The Buddha was surprised and thought it shouldn't run at all