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Started by axentz, September 14, 2009, 10:24:28 AM

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September 14, 2009, 10:24:28 AM Last Edit: September 14, 2009, 10:25:02 AM by axentz
Well, I recieved my jets, and on Tuesday evening (9/15/09) we will be tearing apart this beautiful machine with hopes of putting her back together correctly and running even better than now. I'm going to put the new iridiums on then as well, and drop in the K&N.

I will be searching the FAQ section for bits of tips and tricks, but if anyone has any experieince with a setup similar and would like to offer some advice, thanks much in advance. 2007 GS500F, Yosh slip on. Should be a great learning experience if anything!

Bluesmudge

#1
September 14, 2009, 12:09:56 PM
The only hard part is taking those goddamn JIS screws out. Good luck with that!
The other hard part is getting the airbox back in, but since you are switching to a K&N that won't be a problem (assuming it's a lunchbox K&N).

Punkalflufen

#2
September 14, 2009, 04:02:49 PM
It's not hard to do, the screws are the hard part just give them a few good hits with a hammer and screwdriver and they will come out and don't forget to mark all the hoses so you can remember where they go when you have to put everything back together
Silver 2006 GS500F
GStwin decals, K&N Lunchbox, Jardine Exhaust, 22.5/60/142.5, Vortex clip-ons.

Statistics are like a bikini - what they reveal can be interesting, but it's what they conceal that really matters.

Bluehaze

#3
September 14, 2009, 05:11:21 PM
replace them with a allen nut.  you never have to worry about stripping them when you have to redo.

part number:

M4X7X10mm   You can find in Lowes or Home depot if you are in US.

2008 GS500F Modification: Fenderectomy. Additional LED Brake Lights. Blue Underlighting Kit. Grills on the Fairing. K&N Drop in Filter. Laser Deeptone 2-1 Exhaust. DynoJet Kit. Rear Kellerman Turn Signal. 14T sprocket. Carbon Fiber Race pegs. SM2 handlebar. 06 R6 Rear Suspension.

The Buddha

#4
September 14, 2009, 05:23:22 PM
20/147.5/3 turns/1 washer.
65 mids optional.
Cool.
Buddha.

Quote from: axentz on September 14, 2009, 10:24:28 AM
Well, I recieved my jets, and on Tuesday evening (9/15/09) we will be tearing apart this beautiful machine with hopes of putting her back together correctly and running even better than now. I'm going to put the new iridiums on then as well, and drop in the K&N.

I will be searching the FAQ section for bits of tips and tricks, but if anyone has any experieince with a setup similar and would like to offer some advice, thanks much in advance. 2007 GS500F, Yosh slip on. Should be a great learning experience if anything!
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axentz

#5
September 14, 2009, 06:22:37 PM
Awesome  :D Thanks for the tips all. Looking forward to the challenge. I'll post how it goes!

jvitzu

#6
September 17, 2009, 11:15:54 AM
Don't do like I did: Mistake the tank mounting holes/bolts for the airbox ones and strip the brass threds in the airbox.  And don't spend 2 hours trying to stretch the boots to where the airbox would reach those holes.

mitch.lax

#7
September 17, 2009, 11:29:14 PM
Or do what I did, block the tank return hose and wonder why it was backfiring, coughing and spluttering, and wouldn't idle less than 2500rpm  :embarassed:

It's alright now though
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