hey im just wondering if there are anymore upgrades for my 2007 gs500f for some more power
i already have-
yoshi tri oval exhaust
rejetted
k&n filter
irridium plugs
i have a 15t front sprocket, i just have to put it on

Also i was wondering if there are any power restrictions on my bike as i have seen in other countries there are.
im in australia by the way

You've pretty much done everything you can to make it faster apart from suspension mods. The only thing left is cracking open the motor and doing headwork, boring out etc which is an expensive exercise.

There's no limiting on the Aus bikes.

At some point, in the quest for more and more power, one needs to ask themself if they should upgrade bikes.

A simple cost benifit anlysis would be prudent before cracking open the engine and dropping serious money on headwork and boring.  Also, I believe that the more you modify, especially serious mods, the more you impact the future resale value potential for your bike.

The mods you have made, exhaust, jets, filter, plugs and sprocket are all great mods and desirable on resale.  If you need more power I would sell the GS and buy a SS bike.  Now can I buy your exhaust

Do a track day or three. Then ride some more. Then be worried about more power. No matter how much power you've got, if you're not a good enough rider to put it to the ground, it is all worthless.

If you drop the 15T on and lose 15 lbs, it'll outrun a bunch of bikes!

Quote from: Alphamazing on July 21, 2009, 06:45:02 AM
Do a track day or three. Then ride some more. Then be worried about more power. No matter how much power you've got, if you're not a good enough rider to put it to the ground, it is all worthless.

Amen

Vance & Hines modified an early model GS500 with their V & H exhaust, intake and carb mods, and installed a Wiseco 555cc piston kit.  These expensive modifications raised the performance of the GS500 to the level of an EX500.  If you want EX500 aka Ninja 500R performance just buy the EX500 to start with and go enjoy it as is.  Now priced at $400-500 lower list price than the GS500F.

Best upgrade for a bike like the GS500 is learning how to ride it well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/jcp8832/GS500tests.jpg

Quote from: gsJack on July 21, 2009, 07:53:06 AM


Best upgrade for a bike like the GS500 is learning how to ride it well.

As I am learning now.  Within the last couple of months I have stopped worrying about the power as I know that it is a GS and not made to outrun anything, lol.  I have been enjoying how it handles lately.  That is more fun to carve up a road then go 100 mph.

i was looking at a gsxr600 a while back and thinking "that motor would probably fit without too much hammering".
that'd make our bikes get up and go a bit better

If you haven't upgraded your suspension and brakes, start there.  If you haven't upgraded the rider, do that next.

Quote from: O.C.D. on July 21, 2009, 08:04:12 AM

Quote from: gsJack on July 21, 2009, 07:53:06 AM


Best upgrade for a bike like the GS500 is learning how to ride it well.

As I am learning now.  Within the last couple of months I have stopped worrying about the power as I know that it is a GS and not made to outrun anything, lol.  I have been enjoying how it handles lately.  That is more fun to carve up a road then go 100 mph.

exactly! 

someone i know just got his PERMIT (yes, permit only) and is boasting about him getting his bike up to 100mph already. but yet, i'm sure he can't handle hard leaning yet. sheesh. anyone can twist the throttle!

ride smart. stay safe.

cheers,
~drin

Quote from: Dr.Sparkie on July 21, 2009, 08:33:19 AM
i was looking at a gsxr600 a while back and thinking "that motor would probably fit without too much hammering".

Yeah, no.

Oh man, I remember the first time I hit 85mph on my 1983 dual sport when I was 17. I thought I was going to die. I can't even imagine starting out on a 600. Granted, it's easier to go 100+ mph on a 600 sportbike than it is to go 85 on an 83 dual sport, but still, I never would've made it out alive.

You can only get so far with the speed upgrades, at some point you just have to accept that you've got 40hp and there's not much you can do about it. I geared bike down, a lot. It doesn't go over 100mph anymore, but it doesn't need to. I plan on sticking to back roads or riding slowly through town so it works out fine.

1: remove everything but the gas cap.

2: install a 600 inline 4 sportbike under the gascap.

3. done.

Or enjoy it for what it is, which is a nice bike with 40-45 hp at the max. If you want 100 hp, you want a different bike. However, 100 hp does not magically make you a good rider...

A variation on Dodis suggestion......

1) Remove GS500 from the license plate.

2) Fit a 600cc in-line 4 sportbike of personal choice to the plate.

3) Job done 

Speed/power and kicks are seperate entities. Looking back my fave bike was a 1978 XL125....all 9hp of it.

Quote from: DoD#i on July 21, 2009, 10:52:01 AM

Or enjoy it for what it is, which is a nice bike with 40-45 hp at the max. If you want 100 hp, you want a different bike. However, 100 hp does not magically make you a good rider...

Just because you appear to not be following the other thread which is somewhat similar to this one....
100hp doesn't make you a better rider, but it does attract babes, and that's what's important.

I would say chicks dig fairings more so than horsepower. if it LOOKS fast, they are impressed.

so my reccomendation is to take 600cc inline 4 sportbike FAIRINGS of your choice and duct tape to gs500. Tell the ladies you'll "take it easy" for them

Quote from: Dr.Sparkie on July 21, 2009, 12:34:45 PM
I would say chicks dig fairings more so than horsepower. if it LOOKS fast, they are impressed.

so my reccomendation is to take 600cc inline 4 sportbike FAIRINGS of your choice and duct tape to gs500. Tell the ladies you'll "take it easy" for them

Let me tell you... girls can tell the difference between a GS500 and a GSX-R. The GS500F looks funny and awkward. It's pretending to be something it's not, and it's painfully obvious.

Motorcycles - they are only about looking cool. 

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Let me tell you... girls can tell the difference between a GS500 and a GSX-R. The GS500F looks funny and awkward. It's pretending to be something it's not, and it's painfully obvious.

Motorcycles - they are only about looking cool. 

Disagree -- GS500F does not look funny or awkward.. it is focking beautiful when modded correctly. I have gotten lots of "nice bike..what is that.." comment.  Even though  it blatantly says GS500F on my fairing... i still have to tell them its a suzuki GS500F.

Quote from: Alphamazing on July 21, 2009, 01:51:25 PMLet me tell you... girls can tell the difference between a GS500 and a GSX-R.

And they can tell the difference between a competent rider on an underpowered bike and a doofus on an I-4 race replica.