So because I cannot figure out photo uploading on here :technical: I will just throw up a link to my Flicker account and you guys can check them out there. Bone stock 2009 gs500f and I was running 1:40 at jennings gp. Now I have k and n lunchbox and two brothers exhaust along with re-jet and I am heading back in about 2 or 3 weeks. Hoping to knock it down to around 1:35 1:30 we will just have to see! Have fun with these pics more pics to come of the upgrades ect.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spcassell2125/8264829874/
Looking good! Beautiful stoppie there at the end. :)
Quote from: burning1 on December 13, 2012, 01:42:18 PM
Looking good! Beautiful stoppie there at the end. :)
Thanks! I love this bike everyone tells me how I should upgrade to like an sv 650 or some type of 600 and I just think why should I do that when I am beating people on a gs500 at a track day when everyone else is on 600 its just to much fun!! Granted if I went to PBIR or Daytona I would be screwed bc of the lack of top end however at a track like jennings its all about corner speed and how late you are willing to brake in a turn... honestly I dont even brake I just scrub the front tire going into the corners drop a gear and you are good to go!! I am a stong believer in the gs500 as one of the best bikes out there I mean I romp on it sooo hard and have never had 1 mechanical issue with it!!!!! Knock on wood!!! :thumb:
how in gods name did you manage that stoppie?!?! :bowdown:
Quote from: gsatterw on December 13, 2012, 05:42:14 PM
how in gods name did you manage that stoppie?!?! :bowdown:
Honestly I throw those on the gs all the time!
Great pics in there. Bone stock?... Although you seem to be doing great without them, you might seriously consider suspension upgrades, especially the front springs... You'd be amazed by the change for the better, especially on the track.
- Bboy
Quote from: BockinBboy on December 15, 2012, 10:22:13 AM
Great pics in there. Bone stock?... Although you seem to be doing great without them, you might seriously consider suspension upgrades, especially the front springs... You'd be amazed by the change for the better, especially on the track.
- Bboy
In the works as we speak and yeah that was bone stock!! I just ordered an r6 shock off one of the guys on the forum. On top of that have sonic springs 1.0 coming in the near future also before the next track day the weekend between Christmas and new years eve gunna be a blast plus just got the re-jet with k and n filter ect ect prolley took a good 30 pounds off the bike I will post more pics up soon!!
Great to hear on those suspension upgrades. You won't be disappointed.
- Bboy
Quote from: BockinBboy on December 16, 2012, 02:17:09 PM
Great to hear on those suspension upgrades. You won't be disappointed.
- Bboy
This is true it should be a whole new bike but I would like to know where to go from there???? If anyone has any ideas that is!!!!!!
The simplest upgrade for the track that makes quite a difference would be a change in throttle tube. The stock throttle tube has a 1/4" turn, while and R6 throttle tube has a 1/6" turn. That means no more repositioning the hand/wrist to get to full throttle. Motion Pro sells the R6 tube for about $10 under part number 01-0094. The install is quick and simple, and the hardest part is getting the grip on/off, which isn't too bad at all!
- Bboy
Here's a quick thread reference thats up to date on the R6 throttle tube mod.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=62471.0
- Bboy
Thanks track day in 2 weeks gunna have to get on it lol
I love my r6 throttle tube.
Any other ideas my PEOPLE!!!!!! lol
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You can always get different cams
http://www.megacyclecams.com/
SS front brake line - Firmer front brake, lasts longer
89' factory clip ons - more aggressive riding position
Rear sets from a gsxr - requires a little creativity to fit, but more aggressive position
Heavy duty fork brace - stock one can distort pretty easily
ss front and back are already on mine
What year for the gsxr rear sets?
ill look into the rest lol
I will +1 on the heavier fork brace. The is a member on the board in the For Sale section who makes these available for purchase. Just short of replacing the front end... the most track benefit you'll squeeze out of the stock forks would be to add heavier springs(check), add heavier fork oil (check), add heavier fork brace, and add gold valve cartridge emulators...
- Bboy
I actually have cbr900rr rear sets on mine, but I had to make some brackets. no brackets they were about 2" back, and a 1/2" lower. With the brackets they are still about 2" back and at the same height. I also had to get a different piece to fit onto the shift shaft, and I had to make it Moto GP shift pattern (1st is all the way up, 6th is all the way down), which it turns out I prefer.
Search the forum for info on the gsxr rear sets, I've heard it is an easier swap.