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Title: 2010 gsx650 parts on gs500? What fits
Post by: wakey86 on November 20, 2014, 01:30:04 PM
righto as the title states I have purchased a gsx650 it looks amazingly similar to the gs500,

Will the forks fit? - wider front tire dual brakes and new suspension

Will the swing arm fit? - wider rear tire New discs and brakes

Once again any help would be appreciated.

Pics to come soon

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Title: Re: 2010 gsx650 parts on gs500? What fits
Post by: GS500Schultz on November 20, 2014, 07:16:02 PM
i would be more interested in what parts fit on the 650 from the 500.

As EFI, dual disc, more power, bigger tire, and better bike...
Title: Re: 2010 gsx650 parts on gs500? What fits
Post by: wakey86 on November 20, 2014, 07:42:16 PM
The engine casing is broken, fairings (not that I would have them) are screwed.

I'll know more when I collect this evening
Title: Re: 2010 gsx650 parts on gs500? What fits
Post by: GS500Schultz on November 20, 2014, 08:04:23 PM
so the engine isn't fixable?

who needs fairings? wire in a Street fighter headlight and call it a day!
Title: Re: 2010 gsx650 parts on gs500? What fits
Post by: wakey86 on November 20, 2014, 09:24:53 PM
Engine is rooted pretty much
Title: Re: 2010 gsx650 parts on gs500? What fits
Post by: Big Rich on November 20, 2014, 10:08:57 PM
Search around for Katana wheel swap, and you'll find the wheels can be fitted up fairly easily (wouldn't hurt to cross reference the wheel bearing / axle diameters though). As far as the forks & front brakes, they are a little more involved. There is some machining and steering stem swapping if I recall.

I don't remember anybody doing a swingarm swap, so I would guess there's a good reason.....different pivot bolt diameter, wider frame at the pivot, or just maybe no benefit from a Katana swinger? I dunno.
Title: Re: 2010 gsx650 parts on gs500? What fits
Post by: gsJack on November 21, 2014, 06:26:36 AM
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=25426.msg382917