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Title: top speed
Post by: glynnd89 on September 25, 2009, 11:00:47 AM
How fast as everyone gotten their GS?  Just curious as to what mods people did to get the most out of their bike, I know alot isnt really available out there for the 500f's
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 11:24:13 AM
117mph (real, not indicated)  Windscreen, lunchbox, dynojet, shorty slipon, 15/43, and vance and hines advancer.  
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: jeremy_nash on September 25, 2009, 11:46:33 AM
106 gps indicated  mph   lunchbox, vance and hines pipe, 14 tooth front sprocket, 160-60 rear, and rejetted carbs.
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: ecpreston on September 25, 2009, 02:14:28 PM
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=46919.0

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=42644.0
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: Bluehaze on September 25, 2009, 02:32:44 PM
Too slow to care at the track.  just get your turns tight.. you will be allright.
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 07:11:25 PM
126-127 mph indicated (maybe 115 actual, bikes are usualy around 10% high) my mods are listed in my sig. at this speed im at ~11000 rpm in 6th gear.

P.S. when my 500 was stock it would only do 114-115 mph indicated (104 actual)
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 07:17:21 PM
QuoteI know alot isnt really available out there for the 500f's

There is many mods for the gs500fs, they just dont respond with huge power increases. however the drivability, idle, startup, and acceleration below 80mph can be greatly improved with most mods assuming there done right.
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 07:11:25 PM
126-127 mph indicated (maybe 115 actual, bikes are usualy around 10% high) my mods are listed in my sig. at this speed im at ~11000 rpm in 6th gear.


My F tach was off by about 8%.  It read high.  If yours is the same you still have some room to work with.  
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 07:27:13 PM
Quote from: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 07:11:25 PM
126-127 mph indicated (maybe 115 actual, bikes are usualy around 10% high) my mods are listed in my sig. at this speed im at ~11000 rpm in 6th gear.


My F tach was off by about 8%.  It read high.  If yours is the same you still have some room to work with.   :D

I read elsewhere on this forum that if you get an accurate aftermarket tach you shouldnt go above 10000rpm indicated on the new tach because the redline of the bike is 11000 on the high reading stock tach.
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 07:47:07 PM
You might be right...but I didn't look at it that way.  How I saw it, the real redline is 11,000 and suzuki purposely makes the stock tach read high to keep people away from there.

Either way I never worried about it.  I used to just set my rev limiter to a real 11,000.  Give it hell !!! 
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 09:41:48 PM
Quote from: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 07:47:07 PM
You might be right...but I didn't look at it that way.  How I saw it, the real redline is 11,000 and suzuki purposely makes the stock tach read high to keep people away from there.

Either way I never worried about it.  I used to just set my rev limiter to a real 11,000.  Give it hell !!!

hellz yeah! If it didn't blow up then it must take it
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: glynnd89 on September 27, 2009, 01:29:07 PM
Are all speedometers that far off on all model of  bikes,  Min went up toe 117 and was riding along with an 02 FZ1...  He agreed with my speedo.  I've been searching all major sites for aftermarket parts and can't find much other than sprockets and jet kits, air filters.  the only exhaust full systems i could find were jardine and a laser brand that was ridiculously priced, and was promoting a dual tone exhaust.
I have the stage one jet kit, k&n filter and Jardine RT1 complete system.  Was advised by a dealer mechanic to go with bigger jets with the stage one kit.  I appreciate all input.
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: black and silver twin on September 27, 2009, 07:57:44 PM
Quote from: glynnd89 on September 27, 2009, 01:29:07 PM
Are all speedometers that far off on all model of bikes,  Min went up toe 117 and was riding along with an 02 FZ1...  He agreed with my speedo.  I've been searching all major sites for aftermarket parts and can't find much other than sprockets and jet kits, air filters.  the only exhaust full systems i could find were jardine and a laser brand that was ridiculously priced, and was promoting a dual tone exhaust.
I have the stage one jet kit, k&n filter and Jardine RT1 complete system.  Was advised by a dealer mechanic to go with bigger jets with the stage one kit.  I appreciate all input.

Most bikes Ive seen are close to 10% high

as far as power mods there are:
intakes 1. K&N stock replacement 2. K&N lunchbox(best)
Exhausts 1.too many slip ons to mention 2. Vance & Hines full 2. Jardine full(best)
Jets depend on what other mods you have
Ignition advancer 1. custom(easy) 2. you can find them through the forum.
Cams exhist but are crazy expensive
Over bore kits are crazy expensive
Head work is crazy expensive

Then there are countless tire, suspension, and cosmetic mods
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: intergalactic on September 30, 2009, 02:29:30 PM
So my excursion to 12,500 in neutral was ok? :)



Quote from: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 07:11:25 PM
126-127 mph indicated (maybe 115 actual, bikes are usualy around 10% high) my mods are listed in my sig. at this speed im at ~11000 rpm in 6th gear.


My F tach was off by about 8%.  It read high.  If yours is the same you still have some room to work with.  
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: black and silver twin on September 30, 2009, 10:04:07 PM
Quote from: intergalactic on September 30, 2009, 02:29:30 PM
So my excursion to 12,500 in neutral was ok? :)



Quote from: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 07:11:25 PM
126-127 mph indicated (maybe 115 actual, bikes are usualy around 10% high) my mods are listed in my sig. at this speed im at ~11000 rpm in 6th gear.

My F tach was off by about 8%.  It read high.  If yours is the same you still have some room to work with.  

if nothing broke your good. but i would never go that high due to valve float. at 10500 the valves start to float slightly, at 11500 it VERY audible and very dangerous.

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: intergalactic on October 01, 2009, 01:54:07 PM
Quote from: black and silver twin on September 30, 2009, 10:04:07 PM
Quote from: intergalactic on September 30, 2009, 02:29:30 PM
So my excursion to 12,500 in neutral was ok? :)

Yeah, it was accidental...



Quote from: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: black and silver twin on September 25, 2009, 07:11:25 PM
126-127 mph indicated (maybe 115 actual, bikes are usualy around 10% high) my mods are listed in my sig. at this speed im at ~11000 rpm in 6th gear.

My F tach was off by about 8%.  It read high.  If yours is the same you still have some room to work with.  

if nothing broke your good. but i would never go that high due to valve float. at 10500 the valves start to float slightly, at 11500 it VERY audible and very dangerous.


Title: Re: top speed
Post by: Andy13186 on October 26, 2009, 09:17:36 PM
Quote from: ineedanap on September 25, 2009, 07:47:07 PM
You might be right...but I didn't look at it that way.  How I saw it, the real redline is 11,000 and suzuki purposely makes the stock tach read high to keep people away from there.

Either way I never worried about it.  I used to just set my rev limiter to a real 11,000.  Give it hell !!! 

how do you set the rev limiter?  I keep going from 1st to neutral on accident and revving the hell out of it for a second to like 12k prob...  do you need to buy something or what?
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: jeremy_nash on October 26, 2009, 09:31:57 PM
he had an aftermarket rev limiter.  you can find them online.
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: Andy13186 on October 29, 2009, 12:25:51 AM
Quote from: jeremy_nash on October 26, 2009, 09:31:57 PM
he had an aftermarket rev limiter.  you can find them online.

cant seem to find one, are they hard to install? do you have a link to a good one?

i maxed out my gs500  tonight its a gs500f converted to gs500e but kept oil cooler, top speed i got to was 110 on speedo .. mabe 111  my tires are pretty new so i doubt theres much error

also accidently revved to like 12k+ again
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: ineedanap on October 29, 2009, 05:57:55 AM
Quote from: Andy13186 on October 29, 2009, 12:25:51 AM
Quote from: jeremy_nash on October 26, 2009, 09:31:57 PM
he had an aftermarket rev limiter.  you can find them online.

cant seem to find one, are they hard to install? do you have a link to a good one?

i maxed out my gs500  tonight its a gs500f converted to gs500e but kept oil cooler, top speed i got to was 110 on speedo .. mabe 111  my tires are pretty new so i doubt theres much error

also accidently revved to like 12k+ again

Here you go.  These can be found used on ebay for next to nothing. 

http://www.dynaonline.com/skins/products/drag_racing/rev_limiter/ (http://www.dynaonline.com/skins/products/drag_racing/rev_limiter/)

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: meriGS500F on October 29, 2009, 11:33:48 AM
top speed i gained was 114 mph, but with all the posts reg being off by 10%, not sure now  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: top speed
Post by: black and silver twin on November 05, 2009, 10:51:01 PM
Quote from: meriGS500F on October 29, 2009, 11:33:48 AM
top speed i gained was 114 mph, but with all the posts reg being off by 10%, not sure now  :dunno_white:

105 buddy, common top actual speed of stock gs500