Previous owner "opened it up" - rear baffle plate all gone. Runs much better with the restriction back in it, suits my preferred ambient noise level better, too. Very easy to adjust/experiment with (assuming you have more than one soup can available if you decided that you've opened it up too much).

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=42443.msg478856#msg478856

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=42443.msg479098#msg479098

I am kinda jealous of the new color combo.  That is wicked.  I bet it would look good with some red wheel stripes.  I have ridden mine in the rain a few times and haven't had a problem with mud and the fenderectomy but then again mine never sees dirt if I can help it.  I'm kind of a clean freak with my vehicles.

Quote from: nascarkeith on July 31, 2008, 09:21:45 PM
I am kinda jealous of the new color combo.  That is wicked.  I bet it would look good with some red wheel stripes.  I have ridden mine in the rain a few times and haven't had a problem with mud and the fenderectomy but then again mine never sees dirt if I can help it.  I'm kind of a clean freak with my vehicles.

Interesting- you don't get a whole bunch of water flung up there?

As far as springs go, Sonic and progressive seem to be popular choices. Any directives on which way to go? To me, it doesn't seem like there is enough travel on the bike for a PRS to provide any benefit, but I could be wrong. I always ran PRSs on cars I build, but I don't see the neccessity on a bike. Anyone got any advice?

Quote from: secondhandloser on August 04, 2008, 09:42:22 AM
As far as springs go, Sonic and progressive seem to be popular choices. Any directives on which way to go? To me, it doesn't seem like there is enough travel on the bike for a PRS to provide any benefit, but I could be wrong. I always ran PRSs on cars I build, but I don't see the neccessity on a bike. Anyone got any advice?

I understand that by PRS you mean progressives, if yes than let me tell you that progressives are excellent springs for GS.
If you race then they may not be that great, but for everyday enjoyment on a street they're perfect.
I bottomed out my stock springs on 2004 GS500 few times, that never happened with progressives, so I wouldn't say that there isn't enough travel.

if this is not what you meant please disregard this post 
if it is what you meant please consider that as honest advice 

cheers
Kamel

Quote from: kml.krk on August 04, 2008, 10:32:02 AM

Quote from: secondhandloser on August 04, 2008, 09:42:22 AM
As far as springs go, Sonic and progressive seem to be popular choices. Any directives on which way to go? To me, it doesn't seem like there is enough travel on the bike for a PRS to provide any benefit, but I could be wrong. I always ran PRSs on cars I build, but I don't see the neccessity on a bike. Anyone got any advice?

I understand that by PRS you mean progressives, if yes than let me tell you that progressives are excellent springs for GS.
If you race then they may not be that great, but for everyday enjoyment on a street they're perfect.
I bottomed out my stock springs on 2004 GS500 few times, that never happened with progressives, so I wouldn't say that there isn't enough travel.

if this is not what you meant please disregard this post 
if it is what you meant please consider that as honest advice 

cheers
Kamel

PRS= progressive rate springs

Sounds good. Thanks for the info.

I just got a 2008 GS500F within the last month as well.  While reading the message logs on this site I noticed a lot of talk about ignition advancers on older bikes.  Has that problem been resolved on the 2008? 

I don't get too much water flung up there from what I can tell.  The main thing I notice is chain lube on the back of the license plate.

Quote from: Mike451 on August 06, 2008, 06:03:09 PM
I just got a 2008 GS500F within the last month as well.  While reading the message logs on this site I noticed a lot of talk about ignition advancers on older bikes.  Has that problem been resolved on the 2008? 

there hasn't been any problem with them! what people were doing was changing the timing advance to get a little more power in down range of rpms.

someone correct me if I'm wrong 
cheers