So my bike needs a new starter relay and it looks like i can pick one up on amazon for about $11, anyone know if local dealerships usually carry this item in stock (i will call tomorrow, closed at the moment) and if the starter relay is specific to the gs500e or are they pretty generic?
My bike also needs new handlebars. I am torn because i have a spare set of clip ons that i can put on for free and i have them right now however i think i enjoy the more upright position from regular bars. Anyone have a spare set they don't mind getting rid of, what would a regular set of bars (similar to the stock ones) go for, price wise?
Bikemasters Superbike bars are similar to stock, just slightly lower. They go for around 25 bucks on Amazon.
Superbike bars on top, (bent) stock bars on bottom:
(http://i.imgur.com/vE0iVGj.jpg)
I have a set of stock bars from my 2004 that I don't need anymore.
I think i may go with the bikemaster bars, does anyone know if the gp touring bars will fit a gs500e?
It looks like the diameter is the same as the super sport it will just sit a bit higher. Is this going to look ridiculous or has anyone else done it?
I've used the bikemaster drag bars. The diameter is fine; what you do need to take into account is that raising the bars uses takes up some of the slack in the throttle, brake and clutch lines. you should be okay, as there is probably enough slack in the lines now, but just keep it in mind.
Also, you'll need to drill a hole in the bikemaster bars to lock the right-side switch gear in place. you'll see where when you get the original bar off.
Should you decide you want an oem bar, i have the one off my 96 GS500 that you can have for free + shipping. Let me know if you're interested.