Ok, so I just got done with my little project upgrading the 02 gs. I went from pretty much stock to: green leds in the gauges (for shitz and gigz), V&H exhaust, k&n lunchbox, 22.5, 65, 147.5 on the jets, progressives up front, r6 shock in the rear, pirelli 110 tire up front, 130 in rear (stock sizes), 14t front sprocket, 41t rear sprocket, stainless steel front brake line, fresh battery and oh. my. god. This is an entirely new machine. She pulls like a champ from about 5 to red line, and once she hits 7 to red line, she takes off. First gear, which used to lag a bit on my bike, is screaming. I really only do in town riding, so I havent gotten to test out the top end yet but i must say i'm in love with my gs all over again <3. It handles so well through turns, doesnt bottom out on the crappy new orleans streets like it used to, and the sound. Oh the sound. Makes me smile from ear to ear when i open that throttle. Highly recommend the above improvements. Totally worth the $$$. That money was just sitting there, being money, not making me happy. I would trade those little wrinkled pieces of green paper for that face ripping smile any day.
Graham
sounds like you have a new bike now.. :thumb:
where did u get the ss front brake line? the stocker is a sponge!
Quote from: craigs449 on April 12, 2012, 07:59:07 PM
where did u get the ss front brake line? the stocker is a sponge!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS500E-CUSTOM-STAINLESS-STEEL-BRAKE-LINE-HOSE-/120895015433?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c25e78a09
Guy gave me amazing service, was building my line within an hour of me purchasing, was ready to ship within 4 hours of me buying.
Graham
Something else to consider if you dislike repositioning your wrist as much as I do would be changing the stock throttle tube for one from an SV650. The shorter throw made my bike feel much different.
Nice, new bike indeed. Whats it lookin like after all that ... Got any pics?
Quote from: gsatterw on April 12, 2012, 06:10:52 PM
Ok, so I just got done with my little project upgrading the 02 gs. I went from pretty much stock to: green leds in the gauges (for shitz and gigz), V&H exhaust, k&n lunchbox, 22.5, 65, 145 on the jets, progressives up front, r6 shock in the rear, pirelli 110 tire up front, 130 in rear (stock sizes), 14t front sprocket, 41t rear sprocket, stainless steel front brake line, fresh battery and oh. my. god. This is an entirely new machine. She pulls like a champ from about 5 to red line, and once she hits 7 to red line, she takes off. First gear, which used to lag a bit on my bike, is screaming. I really only do in town riding, so I havent gotten to test out the top end yet but i must say i'm in love with my gs all over again <3. It handles so well through turns, doesnt bottom out on the crappy new orleans streets like it used to, and the sound. Oh the sound. Makes me smile from ear to ear when i open that throttle. Highly recommend the above improvements. Totally worth the $$$. That money was just sitting there, being money, not making me happy. I would trade those little wrinkled pieces of green paper for that face ripping smile any day.
Graham
Second that...Pictures or it didn't happen :nono:
Can you tell me more about this mod? Is there more than just the throttle tube required? Does the throttle tube need to be from a specific year sv650?
Quote from: k.rollin on April 12, 2012, 11:28:10 PM
Something else to consider if you dislike repositioning your wrist as much as I do would be changing the stock throttle tube for one from an SV650. The shorter throw made my bike feel much different.
pics to come in a bit...how do i do that...?
open a photobucket account then copy the image url to the forum text box. example...(http://www.your%20image%20name%20here.)
Use the 1st gen '99-02 SV650 throttle tube ~ I didn't really notice that much of a change but it was nice to be able to get more throttle with less effort ~ just makes the bike nicer to use.
Quote from: SAFE-T on April 13, 2012, 10:09:23 AM
Use the 1st gen '99-02 SV650 throttle tube ~ I didn't really notice that much of a change but it was nice to be able to get more throttle with less effort ~ just makes the bike nicer to use.
Yup, '99-'02. All that is needed is the throttle tube. I think the R6 tube works as well and has a slightly shorter throw than the SV. The difference I noticed was instantaneous throttle response (great for leaving from a stop) and not having to reposition my wrist while cruising.
Quote from: gsatterw on April 12, 2012, 08:21:19 PM
Quote from: craigs449 on April 12, 2012, 07:59:07 PM
where did u get the ss front brake line? the stocker is a sponge!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS500E-CUSTOM-STAINLESS-STEEL-BRAKE-LINE-HOSE-/120895015433?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c25e78a09
Guy gave me amazing service, was building my line within an hour of me purchasing, was ready to ship within 4 hours of me buying.
Graham
What were the measurements and info that you gave to him to custom make the line? I am too lazy and not motivated enough to measure mine.............Thanks in advance :thumb:
Quote from: k.rollin on April 14, 2012, 03:26:36 AM
Quote from: SAFE-T on April 13, 2012, 10:09:23 AM
Use the 1st gen '99-02 SV650 throttle tube ~ I didn't really notice that much of a change but it was nice to be able to get more throttle with less effort ~ just makes the bike nicer to use.
I think the R6 tube works as well and has a slightly shorter throw than the SV.
The R6 throttle tube works on the 2nd gen. '03+ SV650, but not the GS500. A friend of mine put one on his '04 SV650 :thumb:
Thanks for the info on the 99-02 SV650 throttle tube, I just ordered one. I believe that the part number is 57110-46E01, in case any one else is looking for one.
here she is...
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need moar pics.
Hey, I know this is an old thread...but I just got around to taking a bunch of pictures. She's a little rough around the edges, could use some paint and cleaning here and there, but I'm close to done with her. Went back up to 15t/41t, my gas mileage was laughable. Shorai battery, ditched the s4r fairing.
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oh me like!
You've gone down a similar path as me with the mods. The only real differences I see is my clipons attach to the fork tubes themselves, it is a pretty aggressive position.
14/41 gearing is insane! You must have lost a lot of top end. I have a 15t front sprocket, stock rear, and I am in mid 6th gear for highway speeds
I went for steel braided brake lines, pirelli rubber, rejet, K&N lunchbox and all that too. :cheers:
You really need 147.5 mains with K&N and pipe.
14/41 wont cost you much in terms of top speed. Remember this bike reaches top speed in 5th ... and if you gear it taller I believe it gets to that same speed in 4th.
Cool.
Buddha.
yea, that was a mistake, they are 147.5. 14/41 was fun, but my gas mileage was laughable. I'm at 15/41 now.
edit: and top speed was about 110 indicated
Great, as I read, I was going to post that they are nearly identical performance mods that I made over the years, except for the sprocket changes. I would not go down that road. Then I see you already "fixed" it.
I think the only other difference is I don't have clipons, and my rear shock is a Katana.
K&N lunchbox -- check
Vance &Hines -- check
Progressive Springs -- check
Re-jet -- check
No stainless front brake cable :icon_confused:
OH! I got Rizoma (Italian) mirrors and turn signals. The highest quality I have ever seen. They are fantastic! Look them up if you want smaller metal, sturdy mirrors that are still very usable.
i do need new mirrors, my cheapo ebay ones starting falling apart
Quote from: gsatterw on June 19, 2013, 06:35:25 PM
i do need new mirrors, my cheapo ebay ones starting falling apart
This is the one that I bought about 5 years ago, they still make it. Solid and superb quality!
http://www.moorespeedracing.co.uk/rizoma-billet-motorcycle-mirrors/rizoma-dynamic-mirror.html
In black of course 8)