hey all, i'm new here and was searching around for some info on how to lower my 05-GS500F, lots of information on here great to finally find a site that deals with my bike and not all the racey bikes

i'll definately be around here more often... if there is any info i need ot know before attempting this at home project let me know...

Seana

Welcome to the site. Yep, this is the best motorcycle site on the Internet 

Welcome!

Here's a link to a current thread about lowering a GS
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=23451.0

I definitely recommend removing the centerstand if you lower it.  It would be dangerous if you leave it on, especially when cornering.

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