Hey ya'll,
  I just picked up a cheap '93 GS to use as a commuter. It is a little cosmetically impared, but mechanically it is very strong. It also has a brand new tank on it due to some corrosion issues in the old tank, so I don't have to worry about that pain in the ###. The only thing that is bugging me is that at 3500-4000 rpm the thing vibrates throught the bars like crazy. It also does it at 60-65 mph in top gear. Is the GS usually a "buzzy" machine? It is a very high frequensy buzz, not a shake like an unbalanced or bent wheel would cause. It does not have bar end weights in the bars, so that may be part of the problem.  Hopefully it is an easy fix no matter what is wrong. Hopefully in a month or so I can start modding it.

This is what all I plan to do

The clip on type bars by Sirnath

Tail conversion: maybe a TZ 250 tail like I saw someone on here had done in the pic section, or maybe a Sharkskinzs RS 250 style tail that they make for the Honda NT-650 Hawk. I think the latter will be easier to fit without completely replacing the stock sub frame.

I need to get the seating position up about 2.5-3 inches before fitting rear sets as well, as I do not have full range of motion in my left knee from an old accident.

Maybe full fairings, but I don't know what. The Air Tech set is fugly, and the GS-F sets are still to pricy. I saw where someone on here was making a set, but it looked like an old thread, and I don't know if they were ever finished.

Anyway, it looks like this MB has alot to offer info wise, and hopefully I can contribute something as I go. In the mean time I am off to perform a fenderectomy and turn signal stalk shortening.

The bar will vibrate at those RPMs, but you should not be riding around at 3500 or 4000 rpms.  You should be cruising at no less than 4500, so you really won't deal with vibrations for more than a split second.  The srinath bars are heavier and won't vibrate as much.  Some things just resonate when vibrations hit a certain frequency.  I think the stock bars are like a G flat.

Thanks for the reply. I am cruising above the vibe point, I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something to be concerned about.

www.whaccessories.com/GS500Accessories.htm
otherwise look at aluizio motors of brazil for their gs500 fairings.
They are all too pricey in my opinion.  Try streetfightering the bike it you want it to look hot and original.  Get an acerbis headlight and a chin fairing, for example.

Welcome to the wonderful world of the quirky GS!!  

pandy  

As quirky as it may be, I'll bet I have alot more trouble getting my old Triumph project running.

How old?

You have pics?  **drool**

I just received my first motorcycle ('94 GS500 Yesterday).  First off, does the seat go up, and have a storage area underneath? Perhaps better access to the battery?  If not, how do you change a battery on this thing, the one I have is dead, and the guy told me it needs a new one.  I know this is such a newbie question, it's horrifying to ask such things.  The bike is amazing looking!!

Any help is appreciated.

Max

Welcome, Maxwellf!

Read this entire thread: http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19114

Scratch,

I just got my M1 license, and I'm well aware of whats needed to start a bike.  I didn't see anything in there about whether or not the seat opens up to reveal access to the battery area.

Did I miss something in the thread?

Max

welcome...it is normal.

Whoops! Didn't mean that to happen! I shoulda pointed you to the latter part of the the thread that actually applies: http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19114&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60
Scroll down to the 14th post.

Or follow this direct link.

That's two corrections, how you do that?

Yeah well, I feel like a dork .. found the keyhole on the side of the bike that opens the seat to reveal the battery.  Hopefully today I'll get the new battery, connect it, and finally start it.  It sure looks pretty!

Thanks for the help.  

Quote from: RVertigoHow old?

You have pics?  **drool**

No pics right now. It is in a thousand pieces right now, most of which are at the platers or powder coaters. It is a 1972 T-120 650. It will be a few years in the making as I intend on it being a 100 point concourse restoration. I am currently looking for a Kawasaki H1 or H2 triple to build into a politically incorrect two stroke rocket. The plan is for a beefed up stock frame, new swing arm to house a 180 tire, and Ohlins rear shocks. The front end will be modern sport bike forks, brakes etc. The motor will be sent off to K&T and should make between 110-120 hp at the crank.  Hopefully I can have that done in 6-8 months if I can find a good basket case to start with.