Quote from: jordanearl on August 26, 2007, 04:58:44 PM
i guess we can also say goodbye to lower insurance rates as well.  i know with my insurance company they go by cc's  for rates

They actually go by both CC size and class.  A Supersport 600 such as a YZF-R6 has a higher insurance rate than the FZ6 because the FZ6 isn't supersport.  And my Yam Reps havn't said anything about the 600R going anywhere, although an R6S would be an easier step up than dealing with the weight of a 600R IMO.

On the one hand it makes me a bit sad that the GS may go the way of the dinosaur, but on the other hand it'll be nice to have more options when I DO get a bike in the spring.  If nothing else, getting a GS will be a lot more affordable once the new model comes out, which is good for me.  It's a win-win situation, really.

Quote from: RedShift on August 26, 2007, 04:03:45 PM

Quote from: pbureau69 on August 26, 2007, 01:39:17 PM
well yeah no more faired GS.. Guess in June my choice will have to be the Yamaha YZF600R.
I dont like the gixxer... just to name one reason (reputation of the riders).

oh well...

Don't be so sure that the YZF600R has much of a life left either.  It was dropped three years back from the Yamaha's European lineup, and apart from paint that bike hasn't had any changes. To my knowledge, North America is the only market that its still sold in.

The time has probably come to say good night to carbureted motorcycle motors.  Heck, even The Motor Company is going to throttle bodies.

yes they need to simply upgrade (options) for it to be FI like FZ6.... I may take a an FZ6 but I really enjoy my fairings in the winter time...

we see, I have until June 08 to  make my mind up.... maybe go test drive a Monster 600 from duc.

My brother took his little half faring off and went fighter with his FZ... crazy wheelie machine!  A bike that I would like to see would have that 80horse twin yamaha has in the Phazer sleds.  As light as that motor is... that motorcycle would be one snappy, fun ride!

It's gonna suck seeing them go but lets face it... the GS is old tech.  Partially the reason we love thm is because they're dirt simple but it's not exactly the quickest thing on two wheels, although it's as nimble it'll never be a 1/4 mile bike.  The most we can do is tip our hats, I guess and bid farewell to the idea of a new one.

I'm going to keep riding my GS and enjoy it.  This news doesn't affect me in the least, since parts will still be plentiful for years and years to come.  The FZR I'm riding has been discontinued for eight years, and that hasn't been an issue.

I mean, the GS *is* outdated.  Suzuki has no responsibility to keep making it.

The CB400/500/550/750/etc was a great machine for it's day, and they stopped making that.

I don't think anybody that starts on an SV650 is going to behind the curve of somebody learning on a GS, so why not make the SV the new GS?  Maybe make an SV "Dark" with a single rotor and cheaper suspension/paint, and then an upgraded version with good brakes, a more robust front-end, and a real shock.

Sort of like Ducati's old 900 SS model.  They had the 900SS/CR which had the half fairing, non-adjustable suspension, and regular fiberglass fenders.  The 900SS/SP had carbon fibre fenders, wider rear wheel, fully adjustable suspension, and a little badge on the triple clamp.

Quote from: RobTheTyrant on August 27, 2007, 07:11:25 AM

Quote from: jordanearl on August 26, 2007, 04:58:44 PM
i guess we can also say goodbye to lower insurance rates as well.  i know with my insurance company they go by cc's  for rates

They actually go by both CC size and class.  A Supersport 600 such as a YZF-R6 has a higher insurance rate than the FZ6 because the FZ6 isn't supersport.  And my Yam Reps havn't said anything about the 600R going anywhere, although an R6S would be an easier step up than dealing with the weight of a 600R IMO.

i never said anything about jumping classes, but if they replace the 500 with a 650, the insurance is gonna be higher.  just like the sv, its considerably higher an still isn't a supersport, so id assume the 650 replacement will be right along the lines of the sv

i'd prefer a liquid cooled FI GS over that obese faired Bandit 650 they're touting as a "new" model.

well technically i guess the 04 and up gs with the oil cooler is "liquid" cooled.  but i am looking forward to getting a bike with a lower op temperature,  radiator and FI.  i was going to get a sv1000 since i used to run the TLR1000 and they are similar.  but they trow too much heat so i am looking at a 600-750 sport bike a gsxr, triumph or something like that.

Thats real bad , i love the gs , Englands insurance rates and price of petrol put me off the bigger bikes , il wait and maybe get the New Shape gs , and put sum GSxr USD forks on it or sum it

The GS will never end....it will just take on a new look with each owner as it is modified to continue to exist.

Quote from: dgyver on August 27, 2007, 04:45:13 PM
The GS will never end....it will just take on a new look with each owner as it is modified to continue to exist.

The man is trully a philosopher mechanic.   

He will be at the Haywood Mall in Greenville, SC for a book signing of his debut title "Zen, the GS, and the tau of Dgyver"

If you buy it through GSTWin, a portion of the proceeds will go to his wine collection.    (or is that consumption??)


Yep, she's old tech, but I love her too. At least I won't have to worry about keeping up with new VINs for years to come. (That project is just about to wear me out. ) There ought to be some super deals on 07 models coming up.  Ebay sales of the 2004, 05, and 06 are a huge percentage of my data collection.

It's funny


the things I love about the GS are the things that will be its down fall.


Air cooled (no worries about leaking, overheating radiators, replacing radiator fluid, water pumps, thermostats, corrosion)

Gravity Fed Fuel System - No worries about fuel pumps

Carbs - Simple to fix, upgrade, clean and repair. No electronics and computers to muck around with.

Simple suspension - Easy to upgrade

Straight through exhausts - No catalytic converters to worry about fouling or burning

Skinny Tyres = Cheap Rubber to replace






I LOVE THE GS!!!!

^^^^^^^
+1000


Man, do I like my GS!!!!!

Oh, and may I add the fact that I don't need to worry about thievin' b@$t@rd$?

Suzuki can force feed the masses whatever they want.  I like my GS.  It's good for what it is.  I'm gonna hold onto mine until the bitter end.

I talked to my dealer in town yesterday. Yes, the Gs500f have been discontinued. The paper work he let me read from Suzuki said "the gs650F was the replacement for the 600 Katana, not the 500e or f."
I myself will keep riding mine until I cannot get parts for it any more.

When I can't get parts any more I'll make them.

Quote from: sledge on August 26, 2007, 02:14:16 AM
Yeah its dying for sure. It was dropped from the UK and most of the European line-up last year, all thats left in the dealers here is old stock.

You can still find them new in the UK, but you'll need to phone around. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a naked one now - most remaining stock seems to be the 'F' now. On the plus side, you can drive a hard deal and get yourself a real bargain. I did, and it was even eligible for the 0% finance that Suzuki were offering on new bikes registered before 1st Sept. I've had my 2007 GS500 for nearly two months now, and 450 miles later I'm loving it (especially now I've found the extension bar in the toolkit that let me pump up the preload... )

Phew! My first post...it's quite nerve-wracking isn't it?   

Quote from: desilva on September 04, 2007, 05:29:45 AMPhew! My first post...it's quite nerve-wracking isn't it?   

I think you did quite well! 

Quote from: RobTheTyrant on August 27, 2007, 07:11:25 AM
They actually go by both CC size and class.  A Supersport 600 such as a YZF-R6 has a higher insurance rate than the FZ6 because the FZ6 isn't supersport.  And my Yam Reps havn't said anything about the 600R going anywhere, although an R6S would be an easier step up than dealing with the weight of a 600R IMO.

Nah, thats wrong.   An R6s is just a second-generation (2003-2005) R6.  The 600R Thundercat has a more comfortable seating position, slightly less powerful engine... and probably a few other more tour-friendly differences.