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Title: question about upgrading
Post by: nick_villan on May 13, 2006, 11:16:45 PM
I was wondering why do most people upgrade their motorcycles, i heard from some people that its because of a lack of power. anyone here have any experince on this subject?
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:32:20 PM
Some people want more power and some people just want a different "type" of bike.  It is really an individual question.  Some people keep buying GS's and some people buy new bikes and keep their old GS's.  Everyone will probably have a different answer.
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: RVertigo on May 13, 2006, 11:34:52 PM
I want a different type...  AND a GS.   :thumb:
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:36:49 PM
I plan on keeping my GS once I get an SV. 2 bikes are always better than 1. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: RVertigo on May 13, 2006, 11:39:14 PM
(http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/logo/500/M50K6.jpg)

AND GS500...   :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:40:28 PM
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Your soooo old!!!!
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: Gisser on May 13, 2006, 11:49:34 PM
More power; more style; more thrills; better brakes & suspension; better handling; wider tires; cooler frame; fuel injection; snob appeal.  You spend more and you can get more.   :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: RVertigo on May 13, 2006, 11:56:40 PM
Quote from: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:40:28 PM
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Your soooo old!!!!
You know...  I really am...  3 hours on the GS and my knees and back are hurting.   :cry:  I think I could sit on that thing for at least 4 horus.   :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:58:09 PM
Quote from: RVertigo on May 13, 2006, 11:56:40 PM
Quote from: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:40:28 PM
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Your soooo old!!!!
You know...  I really am...  3 hours on the GS and my knees and back are hurting.   :cry:  I think I could sit on that thing for at least 4 horus.   :icon_mrgreen:

Well as long as you sometimes still ride like an ass!!!
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: Matty B 500 on May 14, 2006, 07:04:58 AM
i just want a 200 for the bike tire.  :laugh:
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: DerekNC on May 14, 2006, 07:35:52 AM
I just want a bike that looks and feels bigger. The GS500 is a bike that can be ridden and enjoyed by any experience level but it does feel awful small to me.  The Yamaha XT350 I had years ago felt like a giant compared to the GS500. Of course it was a dualsport so it was a lot taller.
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: ukchickenlover on May 14, 2006, 10:06:25 AM
The gs500 was my first big bike. I got it after my test because it was cheap to buy and made a decent amount of power and was easy to ride. I now have a 1993 cbr600 because it handles better and the extra power is great for overtaking and I like the look of it.
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: RVertigo on May 15, 2006, 12:02:36 AM
Quote from: ajgs500 on May 13, 2006, 11:58:09 PMWell as long as you sometimes still ride like an ass!!!
I scraped parts riding 2up today...  Does that count?   :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: ajgs500 on May 15, 2006, 12:03:49 AM
lol yup!!!
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: pantablo on May 15, 2006, 12:05:08 AM
some people upgrade because that was always their plan. I bought my gs to learn on. I always intended to sell it and replace it with a sportbike. So after 16 months of riding the gs I sold it and bought a cbr600rr.
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: RVertigo on May 15, 2006, 12:16:52 AM
Quote from: ajgs500 on May 15, 2006, 12:03:49 AM
lol yup!!!
:icon_twisted: :laugh: :icon_twisted:  My wife didn't think it was funny....  But, I was laughing for 20 minutes...  And I laugh every time I think about it.  :laugh:

All this talk about upgrading and riding 2up makes me want to buy my old-man cruiser all the more...   :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: question about upgrading
Post by: ajgs500 on May 15, 2006, 12:38:39 AM
I was on the back of an '85 Honda Shadow when we scraped pegs now that was interesting....  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: