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Title: my new bike
Post by: bhouse1587 on April 10, 2006, 06:18:56 PM
hey guys i just bought a 2004 gs500f with 1919 miles on the od for $3000.. and i just had some questions about it..

1. where is the idle control screw
2. what are some mods i can do to increase speed and acceleration
3. where is a good aftermarket parts site for the gs500f

thanks guys
Tim
Title: Re: my new bike
Post by: cyclin-scott on April 10, 2006, 06:21:51 PM
A-O!!! Welcome and congrats!

As far as parts go, I just had this link sent to me ... http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24308.0
Title: Re: my new bike
Post by: Alphamazing on April 10, 2006, 06:34:26 PM
Quote from: bhouse1587 on April 10, 2006, 06:18:56 PM
1. where is the idle control screw

Underneath the carbs behind the engine. White knob.

Quote from: bhouse1587 on April 10, 2006, 06:18:56 PM
2. what are some mods i can do to increase speed and acceleration

First bike? If so, you should probably learn to ride it first before you go trying to make it faster.

Quote from: bhouse1587 on April 10, 2006, 06:18:56 PM
3. where is a good aftermarket parts site for the gs500f

There aren't any, really. MAWonline.com has some stuff. Dennis Kirk has some stuff. And by stuff, I mean stuff that you can make work. Not many things are made directly for the F.
Title: Re: my new bike
Post by: RVertigo on April 10, 2006, 11:59:32 PM
I only have one question...  What color is it?
Title: Re: my new bike
Post by: scratch on April 11, 2006, 10:34:45 AM
Welcome!

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 10, 2006, 06:34:26 PM
Quote from: bhouse1587 on April 10, 2006, 06:18:56 PM
2. what are some mods i can do to increase speed and acceleration
First bike? If so, you should probably learn to ride it first before you go trying to make it faster.
+1

Here: www.peterverdonedesigns.com/introduction.htm
Title: Re: my new bike
Post by: pandy on April 11, 2006, 01:00:36 PM
Congrats on your new bike (excellent choice), and welcome!  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: my new bike
Post by: pantablo on April 11, 2006, 03:02:50 PM
drop one tooth on front sprocket to make it accelerate faster. but wait till you have more experience...