Have you ever been really really happy...and then got happier??
Don't worry the GS500F isn't going anywhere anytime soon, I still love riding it as much as I did before I bought it's big brother :thumb:
(http://home.comcast.net/~stykers/gsx05.jpg)
congrats :woohoo:
Nice! Let's see some more pics.
Quote from: bucks1605 on December 10, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
Nice! Let's see some more pics.
Thanx!
(http://home.comcast.net/~stykers/first.jpg)
Givi E21 Side Luggage....
(http://home.comcast.net/~stykers/gsx04.jpg)
ooooh! sexy! om nom nom nom
hhehehehehe
congrats!
I have those E21s on my FZ6 - dandy luggage for commuting.
Bop on down to the Bay Area - we're warmer this time of year, and I'd love to compare it to my FZ. :cheers:
Quote from: Roadstergal on December 10, 2008, 06:05:34 PM
I have those E21s on my FZ6 - dandy luggage for commuting.
Bop on down to the Bay Area - we're warmer this time of year, and I'd love to compare it to my FZ. :cheers:
Yes..I like the E21's best for commuting or day trips because they top load, I also have a set of E36N luggage for camping or longer trips.
(http://home.comcast.net/~stykers/gsx06.jpg)
man how many bikes do u have :technical:
i'm jealous haha :mad:
Quote from: Tang on December 10, 2008, 06:43:51 PM
man how many bikes do u have :technical:
i'm jealous haha :mad:
Five, a Wee Strom, Burgman 400, GSX650F, GS500F and a CH80. Every time my motherOutLaw says...
"you can only ride one at a time" I go out and buy another, just to piss her off! :dunno_white:
^^^true story^^^ :whisper:
if only i had money like u haha :sad:
Quote from: Tang on December 10, 2008, 07:17:35 PM
if only i had money like u haha :sad:
It's not that I have allot of money, I'm an old fart and my house, car, and all my other toys are paid for, so I can devote a large portion of my paycheck to my personal happiness :thumb:
After 40 years of riding, motorcycles still make me happy......your day is coming! :cheers:
Go buy an SV-650 and a GSXR-600. Then you'll have the entire Suzuki middleweight lineup. :icon_razz:
Let's hear some riding impressions once you put a few miles on it! :thumb:
Quote from: GeeP on December 11, 2008, 06:00:51 PM
Go buy an SV-650 and a GSXR-600. Then you'll have the entire Suzuki middleweight lineup. :icon_razz:
Let's hear some riding impressions once you put a few miles on it! :thumb:
Well I have had it since Black Friday and have managed to log about 150 in town miles on it, so here is what I think so far. The first thing you notice is as soon as you bump the "Start Button" is that it springs to life and idles with an almost mesmerizing smoothness. Many people are concerned with it's Curb Weight: 241 kg (531 lbs) but this is only felt when you push it around in the garage, many testers claim it's weight is only an issue if you really have to toss it back and forth very quickly in the twisties, after all it's not a GSXR and believe it or not weight/mass is required for a good ride and is totally acceptable in a Sport/Touring bike, having said that a 1500 Lb Cadillac would ride like compost. The seating position is very close to the one you are familiar with on the GS500. The engine is ELECTRIC SMOOTH and wants to spool up past the break-in limit of 6000 Rpm with a quickness. At one point I took it down to 1500 Rpm in 6th gear and then rolled the throttle on...it pulled from that Rpm smoother and with less complaining than my V-Strom that starts to complain at around 2500 Rpm in the same situation. So far so good I totally love it and do not regret buying it :thumb:
love the new bike!
Man, that's a sharp looking bike. The more I see it, the more I like it.
P.S. You gotta love the old Burgman!
Black friday ? OK 24th nov ... OK I have ridden 7 days since ~14th nov. rain is partially to blame ... and I put 1200+ miles ... tommorow may make it 1500 ... or just be short prolly.
Cool.
Buddha.
Quote from: The Buddha on December 11, 2008, 10:14:24 PM
Black friday ? OK 24th nov ... OK I have ridden 7 days since ~14th nov. rain is partially to blame ... and I put 1200+ miles ... tommorow may make it 1500 ... or just be short prolly.
Cool.
Buddha.
Snow is in the forecast here, but other than that....OK you win :bowdown:
Yeah, :woohoo:
Buddha's the weiner
...................
uh I mean winner
:oops:
I sure liked my GS500 gas milage of 60 mpg highway last summer. :icon_lol:
Once you get your new 650 broke in...please let us know how its doing on fuel.
Somehow I don't think the low gasoline prices will last forever. :icon_rolleyes:
Thanks and it looks like a good upgrade for someone who likes the 500.
Nice bike- Congrats! I just bought a new bike myself- way to support our struggling economy by purchasing expensive manufactured goods :thumb:
Weiner ... always a weiner. Especially when you consider 1/2 the miles are from pushing it
Cool.
Buddha.
Quote from: The Buddha on December 12, 2008, 10:22:56 AM
Especially when you consider 1/2 the miles are from pushing it
Cool I thought it was just me that pushed half the miles. :laugh:
There are a bunch of videos on YouTube of the GSX650F....
Suzuki GSX650F wheelie 2 gear (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lXfsk1UZ5Y)
Can the GSX650F beat the R6? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRfsy6-IMg)
congrats on another fun machine. that's one happy garage !
everything i read about the 650f is positive. sure, people will say it's 'heavy' or whatever, but comfort in traffic beats 189 horsepower every time !
keep us posted as to your impressions during break-in and stuff. nice to hear it's silky smooth with power. :)
enjoy !
Sounds like a fun ride. Although, I don't think many in the motorcycle world understand it's purpose. They can't seem to see beyond the 600 supersport bikes. I'm rather fond of the 600 Katana. This sounds like it might be even better.
Quote from: GeeP on December 12, 2008, 07:49:22 PM
Sounds like a fun ride. Although, I don't think many in the motorcycle world understand it's purpose. They can't seem to see beyond the 600 supersport bikes. I'm rather fond of the 600 Katana. This sounds like it might be even better.
Bingo!
When I bought my GS500F it was over in the clearance section of the store for a greatly reduced price, I couldn't understand how it could be passed over and not snagged up by somebody before me? The sales person told me he sold Gixxer 600's at the rate of about 5 or 6 to 1 compared to the GS500F. I love the GS500 because it reminds me of why I started riding street bikes in the first place, before I felt I had to move on to more power. Having gone all the way up to a KZ1000 and then back down to mid sized bikes again for the pure fun of it. 98% of the people you see on liter+ bikes can't ride them to the end of the bikes ability and are basically just
Posers and are stroking their egos and over compensating for a small pee pee :dunno_white:
The GSX650F is pretty much in the same situation as a GS500...everyone will overlook it for any bike with an "R" in it's name, but when you get down to it in reality the GS500 and GSX650F are some of the most practical bikes out there for daily use, but of course everyone here already knows that! If you think it might be time to move on from the GS500? The GSX650F will feel just like home........(on steroids) :thumb:
Repost from above: but this pretty much sums it up..
Can the GSX650F beat the R6? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRfsy6-IMg)
can you put clip-ons on that bike? i like the look and wouldnt mind owning one but I hate sit up bars.
Quote from: mach1 on December 12, 2008, 08:58:32 PM
can you put clip-ons on that bike? i like the look and wouldnt mind owning one but I hate sit up bars.
Yes, the
VORTEX RACING 41mm Kit (http://www.vortexracing.com/index.php?src=directory&srctype=display&id=26&view=Products_detail) is one of many choices.
(http://www.vortexracing.com/clientuploads/directory/Products/CL_large.jpg)
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on December 12, 2008, 08:12:10 PM
Bingo!
When I bought my GS500F it was over in the clearance section of the store for a greatly reduced price, I couldn't understand how it could be passed over and not snagged up by somebody before me? The sales person told me he sold Gixxer 600's at the rate of about 5 or 6 to 1 compared to the GS500F. I love the GS500 because it reminds me of why I started riding street bikes in the first place, before I felt I had to move on to more power. Having gone all the way up to a KZ1000 and then back down to mid sized bikes again for the pure fun of it. 98% of the people you see on liter+ bikes can't ride them to the end of the bikes ability and are basically just Posers and are stroking their egos and over compensating for a small pee pee :dunno_white:
The GSX650F is pretty much in the same situation as a GS500...everyone will overlook it for any bike with an "R" in it's name, but when you get down to it in reality the GS500 and GSX650F are some of the most practical bikes out there for daily use, but of course everyone here already knows that! If you think it might be time to move on from the GS500? The GSX650F will feel just like home........(on steroids) :thumb:
Repost from above: but this pretty much sums it up.. Can the GSX650F beat the R6? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRfsy6-IMg)
Completely agreed.
The "curl up and die" R-bike riding position doesn't do too much for me. :)
My SV is currently in transformation from "streetfighter" to "touring streetfighter". The day after I bought it, the clipons went into the spare parts bin. No way I was riding like that!
I've a bad case of the single and twin bug, so the next bike to the stable will likely be a DR-Z 400. I have some hooliganism I need to work out of my system. :icon_mrgreen:
Since I have owned it, the SV has been called:
A Buell
An Aprilia
A Ducati
And a WTF is that?
All by flip-flop sporting riders of supersports. :icon_razz:
Quote from: GeeP on December 12, 2008, 09:45:39 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on December 12, 2008, 08:12:10 PM
Bingo!
When I bought my GS500F it was over in the clearance section of the store for a greatly reduced price, I couldn't understand how it could be passed over and not snagged up by somebody before me? The sales person told me he sold Gixxer 600's at the rate of about 5 or 6 to 1 compared to the GS500F. I love the GS500 because it reminds me of why I started riding street bikes in the first place, before I felt I had to move on to more power. Having gone all the way up to a KZ1000 and then back down to mid sized bikes again for the pure fun of it. 98% of the people you see on liter+ bikes can't ride them to the end of the bikes ability and are basically just Posers and are stroking their egos and over compensating for a small pee pee :dunno_white:
The GSX650F is pretty much in the same situation as a GS500...everyone will overlook it for any bike with an "R" in it's name, but when you get down to it in reality the GS500 and GSX650F are some of the most practical bikes out there for daily use, but of course everyone here already knows that! If you think it might be time to move on from the GS500? The GSX650F will feel just like home........(on steroids) :thumb:
Repost from above: but this pretty much sums it up.. Can the GSX650F beat the R6? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRfsy6-IMg)
Completely agreed.
The "curl up and die" R-bike riding position doesn't do too much for me. :)
My SV is currently in transformation from "streetfighter" to "touring streetfighter". The day after I bought it, the clipons went into the spare parts bin. No way I was riding like that!
I've a bad case of the single and twin bug, so the next bike to the stable will likely be a DR-Z 400. I have some hooliganism I need to work out of my system. :icon_mrgreen:
Since I have owned it, the SV has been called:
A Buell
An Aprilia
A Ducati
And a WTF is that?
All by flip-flop sporting riders of supersports. :icon_razz:
that's lust man, lust. someone lives nearby with one, and his grin is 3 feet wide as he goes by on it, there are dr-marks on curbs near the park. i'm betting it's him ;)
i'll second the notion of the liter bike crowd being posers also. keeping up on the straights is just over rated.
'wtf is that?' - lol, hell i get that on the gs. funny how if it isn't emblazened with vinyl declaring it 'xyz' motorcycle people don't know what the hell it is ;)
rock on, youtube is starting to fill up with gsx-f videos now. looks like a really fun ride.
I loved my GS, it was such a good choice to learn on. I have 200 miles on my Viffer and it's still a bit intimidating. I seriously considered an FZ6 but was going to get raped on insurance for $20 a month more than on my Interceptor- for a bike with a smaller cc'd engine and lower power output! I think having a bike with a 600cc displacement puts you into supersport land and the insurance companies automatically tag you as having squid like tendencies. Hopefully your 650 dodges that garbage...good looking bike. How is the transmission? does it feel like the GS's? I ask because that was one of the first things I noticed with my new bike was how light and slick-feeling the transmission was on my Honda. That and the 125 lbs extra weight, and double the horsepower.....
Quote from: bikejunkie223 on December 14, 2008, 02:00:58 AM
I loved my GS, it was such a good choice to learn on. I have 200 miles on my Viffer and it's still a bit intimidating. I seriously considered an FZ6 but was going to get raped on insurance for $20 a month more than on my Interceptor- for a bike with a smaller cc'd engine and lower power output! I think having a bike with a 600cc displacement puts you into supersport land and the insurance companies automatically tag you as having squid like tendencies. Hopefully your 650 dodges that garbage...good looking bike. How is the transmission? does it feel like the GS's? I ask because that was one of the first things I noticed with my new bike was how light and slick-feeling the transmission was on my Honda. That and the 125 lbs extra weight, and double the horsepower.....
Washington State does not require insurance on M/C's, and my bike/bikes is/are paid for, so I'm not covering any banks interest in it either. Sometimes I get a clunk from 1st to 2nd if I get lazy...by 3000 miles when I switch to synthetic oil I should be golden. The VFR is a rock solid choice, Honda 90° V-4 engines are legendary! When I retire I mightl go with an ST1300 :cheers:
Congrats on the new ride! GSX650F has been getting great reviews for real world use-ability.
So....will a GSX650F rear wheel fit on the GS? :icon_razz: It looks like it has the same spoke design.
Do these fit on the GS500F? Any other parts required?
What are other clip-on products available for GS500F?
Thanks
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on December 12, 2008, 09:12:15 PM
Quote from: mach1 on December 12, 2008, 08:58:32 PM
can you put clip-ons on that bike? i like the look and wouldnt mind owning one but I hate sit up bars.
Yes, the VORTEX RACING 41mm Kit (http://www.vortexracing.com/index.php?src=directory&srctype=display&id=26&view=Products_detail) is one of many choices.
(http://www.vortexracing.com/clientuploads/directory/Products/CL_large.jpg)
yes and no, vortex makes clip-ons that will fit the gs vut you need to get ones for 37mm forks i have a pair (http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/9973/cimg1401zq4.jpg)
if you have an f than you will mount them like this, if you got a e than they can go lower.
The GS500 has 37mm fork tubes and uses the VORTEX RACING CL0037 Clipons (http://www.vortexracing.com/index.php?src=directory&srctype=display&id=3213&view=Products_detail)
I dont understand how these will fit on a stock GS500F....remove stock handlebar....then attach these how?
There are many ways to do it. But somehow you need a place on the forks to clamp the clip-ons. You can do above or below the handle bar mount depending on the kind or riding position you want. You can drop the front end to make more room for the clip ons (careful changes steering geometry) or remove the handle bar mount.
I did a little of both, lowering a little and also getting rid of the handle bar mounting plate. Then a speedo/tach mounting plate had to be made because they usually attach to the handle bar plate.
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/190/3054466990ff75b32782ohx7.jpg) (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3054466990ff75b32782ohx7.jpg)
back on topic....Nice bike. I agree, most of the public doesnt understand the purpose of the riding position of the reason poepl get bike like em. they see comfort as a harley and fast as a super sport. They see no grey.
Wow Bluesmudge that is a nice handlebar setup! How do I do that? How much does it cost? Where can I get all the parts?
I notice other people did 89' clipons....does this include the handlebar AND the plate? full setup?
Basically, would appreciate if someone could explain how to take your stock handlebar system off and put the clipons on...want to be aware of any possible complicated mods or what not
Budda...thats what I want to do....the clipons that you'll send to me will allow me to do this? They will include all the pieces for full handlebar system? Any necassary mods? (ie. lowering front end like Bluesmudge did?)
I just realized....might be wrong tho.....the clipons is only those vortex things above....and they attach to the plate thats stock already on the bike? (on the two screwheads on each end of the plate?)
If you want to know what you need to do and where they sit on ur ga pm me and I will give you full details and pics lets stop jacking this thread
So you all hate me cause I also have a GSXR1000 :dunno_white:
Hey...My doinker size has nothing to do with me buying a liter bike. Its the increasing size of my gut and @ss that needs the extra power to get moving. I did manage to stick with a GS style riding position though... :flipoff:
Nice bike though...I did look at the gsx650f, and liked it, but the FZ1 was cheaper (older too)
Quote from: galahs on December 19, 2008, 06:47:59 AM
So you all hate me cause I also have a GSXR1000 :dunno_white:
Not if you let me take it for a spin :tongue2:
GSX650 seems almost too similar to the GS for me, even with the extra power. Luckily you have a Vstrom if you want something a little different, but if I bought a second bike I would want to change it up a little more.
Unless you love your baby but want her to get a little stronger. Its like your girl before the gym, then after the gym. Which is more fun?