Hello World of GSTwins!
I am not only new to the world of GS's but to motorcycling in general, so please forgive me if I ask anything that may seem like an obvious answer to most.
After a lot of research I have chosen a 2009 GS500F as my first bike (and if I may say, what a beautiful bike it is!)
Since I am a new rider I would like to take precautions incase I happen to "tip" my bike, does anyone know where I can buy sliders for my 2009 GS500 F?
I am sure you guys and girls will be seeing me around the board here and then. Also, when do the post verifications go away, if ever?
Thanks to everyone in advance!
R&G are the best. Even though you have to drill a hole, they look good and protect the front of the bike.
The t-rex are too far back to do any good at protecting the front of the fairing and the turn signals.
Verifications go away after 5 posts.
Also, it is nice to know where you are. You can update your profile to include that.
If you were in Seattle, we have a dozen GS500 people that regularly gather to ride and wrench on bikes.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500/DSCF0134a.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/GS500/DSCF0134a.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500/DSC01690a.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/GS500/DSC01690a.jpg.html)
I dunno. I had the misfortune of testing out my T-Rex sliders, and they did just fine with a low speed slide. No damage other than the slider puck and a scratch on my bar end. I have flush mount front signals, though, so I can't speak for stock signal protection.
I managed to lose my balance while avoiding a transport that changed lanes without checking. Wet, Cold, Rear stepped out.
The bolt on my R & G snapped, and the fall punched the signal through the fairing. Still much better than having to replace all the plastics.
Quote from: adidasguy on March 10, 2014, 11:28:54 AM
R&G are the best. Even though you have to drill a hole, they look good and protect the front of the bike.
The t-rex are too far back to do any good at protecting the front of the fairing and the turn signals.
Verifications go away after 5 posts.
Also, it is nice to know where you are. You can update your profile to include that.
If you were in Seattle, we have a dozen GS500 people that regularly gather to ride and wrench on bikes.
First off, thank you everyone who responded to my post!
No, unfortunately I do not. I live on the east coast!
By drill, you mean drill through the fairing, into the frame?
R&G go on the front engine bolt (they give you a threaded rod to replace the engine bolt).
You only drill through the plastic.
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(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500/IMGP0897a.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/GS500/IMGP0897a.jpg.html)