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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: thegman26 on May 21, 2006, 02:13:21 PM

Title: back tire and fairing kit
Post by: thegman26 on May 21, 2006, 02:13:21 PM
Hello I have had my 1996 gs500e for 2 yrs now. great starter bike! I am in need of a new back tire and was wondering if someone could tell me the meatiest(thickest) back tire a factory gs500e could use and maybe website I could order it from (with pictures of the tire if pos.)
I am also looking very hard for a fairing kit for my bike. I was wondering what kits would work on a 96? Would a fairing kit from the new gs500f line up correctly? if pos could someone post a website of some picture of these also?
                                                                                                                                  Thankz,
                                                                                                                              TheGman26
Title: Re: back tire and fairing kit
Post by: Egaeus on May 21, 2006, 06:31:53 PM
The tire question will start an argument.  Some say that you should stay with the stock size.  Some say no more than 140/80.  Some say that 150/70 is fine. 

My research into fairings led me to the conclusion that if I want fairings, I should get a new bike.  It's just not worth the cost.