Who feels like they've outgrown their 500???

[Ed_in_Az]

i certainly don't feel that I have outgrown the GS's power, after all I've only had it one month, but I do fell that I need better suspension. My chicken strips are fairly narrow and I feel that the underperforming suspension is holding back my confidence and cornering speed.

I know that I could spend a few hundred to upgrade the suspension, but I'd rather use that money for payments on a new SVS650 and get better suspension in the process.

Two words, Progressive Springs. $46.99 from Chaparral. They're cheap, easy to install and work wonderfully. It's what the factory should have done.

[Ed_in_Az]

Is my confidence and riding ability up to riding a bigger bike? Absolutely. But that doesn't change the fact that my GS is a rip to ride, and you're not going to find a bike with that grin factor that's cheaper to insure and maintain.

The GS is also cheap to buy, particularly used. My experience and ability surpassed the GS the moment I got on it. That doesn't make it any less enjoyable, just more easily controllable. For another $1,000 the local dealer tried to sell me a 1200 Bandit. I would have loved the power wheelies and ripping acceleration. But I know how much trouble I could get in with that. I'm just too mature(or old) to do it. I don't want any more crashes, thank you, or tickets. I'm dangerous enough on the GS(or a Harley). The GS is a blast and soooo easy to ride. With an easy handling bike and lots of experience, you think and it moves. It's way cool.  

[South East Rocket]

CHEAP???
I've bought two engines for it, V&H pipe, K&N airbox, Jetkit, progs springs, GSXR750 rear shock, got it repainted, swapped the 6ft blinkers, changed handlebars, replaced my forkseals, and all the other small things that I can't think of right now...
I'm depressed even thinking about it!  

[Ed_in_Az]

CHEAP???
I've bought two engines for it, V&H pipe, K&N airbox, Jetkit, progs springs, GSXR750 rear shock, got it repainted, swapped the 6ft blinkers, changed handlebars, replaced my forkseals, and all the other small things that I can't think of right now...
I'm depressed even thinking about it!  

Well yeah, since you put it that way, I have been putting money into mine too. But, the initial cost of the basic machine is fairly low.

I've bought  springs, regulator, stator, tools, and new tires I haven't even mounted yet. We must be having fun.

[pantablo]

i certainly don't feel that I have outgrown the GS's power, after all I've only had it one month, but I do fell that I need better suspension. My chicken strips are fairly narrow and I feel that the underperforming suspension is holding back my confidence and cornering speed.

I know that I could spend a few hundred to upgrade the suspension, but I'd rather use that money for payments on a new SVS650 and get better suspension in the process.

Two words, Progressive Springs. $46.99 from Chaparral. They're cheap, easy to install and work wonderfully. It's what the factory should have done.

and a katana rear shock for $50 or less on ebay. Best $100 combined you'll spend on the gs bar none.

[jdiggity]

This bike would be perfect with another 20 horse power.  

My low end is just soggy...  

I wish the final gear was a bit taller too.

I need more power!!!

[The Antibody]

NEVER!

 -Anti

[jjr_vw]

I did until I put the GS down about 10 days ago.... on a stupid cornering mistake.

Prior to that happening, I was lusting after the Hondas 599/919, big time (like 'em naked and with big headlights

Now I realize the GS's lack of raw power does a good job in preventing me from being the complete jerk that I know I can be.  

So it looks like many more moons together for me and the GS

[Blueknyt]

GOT one from factory on my seca650, but needs carbs.  hopefuly cheap.

once i have them, it will be set. as to the GS still want a V4 or 650 Vtwin

[spazzypengin]

I've been wanting a new bike since the beginning of this season... Partially because my GS seems to be lacking the power that I remember it having a year ago... That may just be the worn out chain though, as well as the sprocket.

[tmckay]

This is my third season riding, with about 8000 miles on the bike going into it.  Pretty even mix between highway and backroads.

I plan to keep the GS until it is completely worn out, and repairs get expensive.  It's easy to work on, no radiator, no computers, not much space in the garage.  And, I still make plenty of mistakes.

I have read that many of the sportbikes are unforgiving about mid-turn line corrections.  I don't know about you, but I still adjust my line through corners all the time.   Plenty of blind corners around here that prevent you from looking all the way through.

Are the bigger bikes really that unforgiving?

Trev

[chuey]

I think that's BS. They are neither forgiving or unforgiving. However if you hammer on that throttle on a sport bike before  coming out of the apex you might get yourself in trouble quicker than not.

[pantablo]

Some are more forgiving than others. they're generally not firgiving of ham-fisted newer riders that dont have exceptional throttle control under duress.

[The Antibody]

duress... thats a good word.

 -Anti

[TR]

I definetely haven't outgrown my golden GS, actually after the accident I had 2 months ago I feel like a beginner again... Need to re-gear myself and re-learn to ride... and I have had the GS for 3 years...

Anyway, there's no budget to outgrow anything...

[Jeremichi]

I feel like I've out grown the gs.  I'm either going to buy a new sv650s or a gsx-r600.  I just bought a house so the sv price is looking better than the gsxr.  This guy at work who always rips on my gs just bought a cbr600 rr.  I have to admit its a pretty nice bike.  Then another guy at work has a harley and seems to know nothing about horsepower just how many cc's the bike is.  Typical Harley guy.  If I buy the sv I hope it's enough power to keep me satisfied for at least a few years.

[jag69]

Outgrown ... probably not.  I just want something new.  My 97 has 18,500 miles on it.  SV650 or YZF600r ........  very different and I still can't decide.

[Blueknyt]

I think that's BS. They are neither forgiving or unforgiving

Try asking the 86-88 GSCR750 pilots that, they wernt called HIGHside bikes for nothing. they were Very unforgiving in corners