Hello guys, happy new year to all
I use the bike as a commuter and for middle range touring and i needed to do some adds and mods as to make it more comfortable.
I like gs but i had some issues like knee and shoulder pain after an hour riding it. So let's start:
1) kappa ka600 windshild
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0597.jpg)
very usefull item, especially on highways, i don't start riding without this any more.... as for cosmetic.. :cry:
2) kappa k35 topbox with mkn aluminum plate and side racks
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0594.jpg)
one of the best gifts you can do to you...very very practical, but it causes some stability problems to handlebar at specific speeds(around 60km/h and 120 km/h and up)but not big deal--just don't leave handlebars... :sad:
3)handlebar riser kit 30mm+genmar riser kit with angle
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0590.jpg)
This is the most critical mod--much more upright riding position, no stressed thumbs,arms, can ride continuously at least 2 1/2 hours without probl. :thumb:
Ok, the front wheel doesn't get so much weight, but really there are no stability probl. at 130-140 km/h or more, where i am cruising.
No vibration issues as well and i can now use all the length of the seat and change my body position much more easier. But not tank slapping...
After this mod i had to reroute the choke cable(outside the fork) and install a new front brake line(800mm hose, new banjos and copper washers)
new brake line
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0593.jpg)
4) footpep lowering kit including allu footpegs, extensions and adapters.
Unfortunatelly, i took in hands front adapters for other suzuki models(dl 650,bandit,gsr) and 50mm extensions. So i had to grind the adapters as to fit to gs and also to drill new holes on extensions cause i only needed 30mm leg space...---But it works just fine until now and i hope for ever...
Some pics from these:
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0598.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0600.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0599.jpg)
I had to readjlust the rear brake pedal and the gear shifter. Some people modify the gear shifter(gear shifter extensions etc) but for me it's ok. I have got used to it and works fine..
The position of my legs is much more natural(for everyday use and cruising of course),no knee stress and pain even after two hours but you can feel some small vibrations(compared with stock pegs) in a small speed range that don't make me feel uncomfortable... :thumb:
For me it is a highly recommended modification if you feel you need more leg room.
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0605.jpg)
Thanks gstwin community for knowledge and kindness. :D
You're on top of this. Only your 12th post and you're already making good with the pictures! That's great info too. Everyone on here has done plenty of stuff to their bike, but I think the majority of people are trying to make it faster and more aggressive, although there are plenty of people who have done similar touring/commuting mods, but these pictures will be good for someone looking at some of these things. Any better pictures of how that top box mounts up?
Does that fairing only clamp onto the bars, or does it also bolt somewhere else? I eventually would like to pick up a fairing like that to use if I know I'm going to be on the highway for a couple hundred miles, but is easily removed once I'm done on the highway.
Hei thanks dude :D
As for the top box and how it mounts up: the two separate arms mount on frame with two screws.
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0612.jpg)
under the circular plastic cover you see above,there is an allen screw that mounts on a spacer.
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0615.jpg)
as for the spacer,it holds on frame with a screw, but we have to remove first the side panels.
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0620.jpg)
The fairing clamps only onto the bars-- very ease mechanism, full adjustable. Just two allen screws and you can remove it in a minute...
just remove this plastic cover and unscrew...
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0629.jpg)
;)