Rejet, and re-pipe.  What is the best way to do this?  I'd like to do it myself. 

Its gonna be a few months before I buy my new bike, so i decided i would give it a try. 

Stage 1/2/3 rejets, whats the difference?  I have regeared down to a 14 tooth front sprocket, but I am still craving more performance!  And I want a deep and throaty twin sound!
I would prefer not to spend more than about $300 on the whole process, and I can do the work myself(except welding, i have no experience there).

Any ideas?

for under $300 you could go the route i did, that being V&H SS from www.discountcycleparts.com ($270 shipped to US) and get jets from your local dealership/parts shop (15.99 - pilots, 9.99 - mid and mains all of which come in packs of 4) after that, just find a friend with a free afternoon and a wealth of engine knowledge i do not posess.  If that doesn't work for you, there's always some sketchy stuff available on ebay.  Enjoy!!!   END

Quote from: kalel3914 on February 15, 2006, 02:04:12 AM
for under $300 you could go the route i did, that being V&H SS from www.discountcycleparts.com ($270 shipped to US)

how does that exhaust sound? 

good. really good sounding. deep, loud and throaty but these terms are subjective...the exhaust will cost you $275 or so and a jet KIT will run you $100. You dont NEED a jet KIT though, just the pilots, mains and washers for the needles. see the FAQ section for details or my site...

here's a great write up done by a member here, with great photos: http://www.angelfire.com/mt2/mikesgs500/rejetting/

Quote from: 97gs500e on February 15, 2006, 10:34:53 PM

Quote from: kalel3914 on February 15, 2006, 02:04:12 AM
for under $300 you could go the route i did, that being V&H SS from www.discountcycleparts.com ($270 shipped to US)

how does that exhaust sound? 

http://www.gstwin.com/vanceandhines.htm