So I recently purchased my first bike about a month ago, a 2005 GS500F. I love it so far and am now feel its time to ask some questions after I have spent some time getting to know the bike.
My first question is it normal for the throttle to be a little hesitant? By no means is this very noticeable but coming from dirt bikes and having that "go" in any gear where you feel the front want to pull up a bit. I know this is not a supersport and it cant do power wheelies (not that I want to), but there is a slight hesitation sometimes especially taking off in first and second gear.
Secondly, I make a 2hr trip a few times a month and am really getting sick cramming everything in my backpack. Any recommendations on a good tank bag or something that will stay put on the rear seat?
Look forward to hearing your input and becoming part of the community!
Shouldn't really be a hesitation with the throttle. Could it be something as easy as the cable needing adjustment?
I think the GS travels great. This is just a magnetic tank bag I got off Ebay - I do run the strap around the center of the bars for safety. Saddle bags are just your standard throw-overs.
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Sounds like it might be a little rich at idle. Try turning the fuel screws in a 1/4 to 1/2 a turn.
I'm sorry I meant to say there IS a slight hesitation.
Check your float heights as well with a clear tube.
I have a dry bag from Nelson Rigg that I use on my GS450. It isn't easily accessible for small things at quick stops, but the straps that hold it to the back seat are pretty easy to anchor down. Can't say how well it would work on a GS500, but that's my experience...
What revs are you starting from when you have the hesitation? Are you high enough?
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You can hear/feel it even when its in neutral and revving it. It the low RPMs just seem like a little bogged down. Ill try and get a video maybe and post it this weekend, maybe that will help.
oh FFS adjust you fuel screws. If it doesn't help, you pilot jets are clogged with shaZam!.
Post a video and I am sure there will be a general consensus on the throttle response. Keep in mind this is a carb'd bike, so it may not have the exactly fine-tuned precision of a fuel-injected system. Changes in altitude and air pressure will have a more pronounced effect on the bike.
Also, I echo that the fuel/air ratios may not be ideal - but keep in mind, these screws are concealed behind two brass plugs that must be drilled out first before they can be tinkered with. In all honesty, taking a moment to clean out the carbs might not be a bad idea, especially if you don't know the condition they are in.
I am going to assume this is a stock bike with the airbox and not with a K&N air filter? If so, chances are the air/fuel may be fine and could be closer to some dirty jets.