Hey All, Just ordered a brand new GS500! Lookin forward to it
Upgrading from my old trusty Virago that is sitting at 57000kms and still powering. Haha

So, what do I need to look out for, modify etc on my new GS?

Cheers,
Dave

Depending on your weight ... Front springs .... Unless you are light ... Then maybe ok ..

But ride it enough to get to know what the thing behaves like ..... Then you can appreciate the difference with any modification 

first i would say enjoy it. dont worry about modifcation for a while. The only modifcation that it would need is upgraded front suspension. other than that enjoy the bike a while.

Cheers!

Post those pics when you get it!

Congrats, if it runs as cold-blooded as mine did, then you will eventually get into larger jets and such, but I agree. Choke it a bit, and enjoy.

  -Anthony

Piccies!

  looks nice ... 'they' do say that ..'once you go black you never go back!' 

Nicely done Dave Good to see another Qlder as well

ohhhh nice 

pics 

please update with your review and what you like,....dont like,....

And now, without big goofy mirrors!

Only thing that is something I need to get used to is how quiet it is! Haha

Quote from: Gorilla on June 26, 2013, 02:58:04 PM
first i would say enjoy it. dont worry about modifcation for a while. The only modifcation that it would need is upgraded front suspension. other than that enjoy the bike a while.

Agreed. can change front sprocket if you want to either gain more acceleration or speed. the front end, the k&n lunchbox filter, theres a whole host of mods to do. the filter is avail at most auto parts houses. BUT as said, ride it first, break it in, see what shes got to offer
and keep the viagra so youve got two modes of moto transport

What size dirtbike do you have parked next to her?

Glad you went naked, looks good.

I just did a bunch of stuff to mine.

Hands down suspension is the best performance mod. Sonics up front. Rear is not as necessary but I dropped a replacement 2003 Katana shock.

Beyond that I love the new shield I put on keeps the bugs all out of the gauges, etc.

Lastly the hugger is probably another favorite mod in regards to function.

Theres a bunch of aesthetics you can do, but whats new that can be done to anything you buy.

Looks good. Keeping it in the wash room close to the washer so you can wash all those greasy rags? What is that little tag holder on the rear arm? Is that like a state inspection sticker?

Quote from: Snake2715 on July 06, 2013, 09:59:07 AM
What size dirtbike do you have parked next to her?

Is the mighty DRZ400E 

Quote from: pliskin on July 06, 2013, 07:16:04 PM
Looks good. Keeping it in the wash room close to the washer so you can wash all those greasy rags? What is that little tag holder on the rear arm? Is that like a state inspection sticker?

I just throw all the dirty rags in the vicinity of the washer and let the mrs deal with them hahaha

Unsure what that sticker is, ill have a close look when Im near the bike next 

Quote from: Dave! on July 08, 2013, 08:50:02 PM

Quote from: Snake2715 on July 06, 2013, 09:59:07 AM
What size dirtbike do you have parked next to her?

Is the mighty DRZ400E 

Cant beat the push button!

I run a 2002 XR400. Super reliable, kicking is pretty good too once you know the process (TDC then 1 kick).

I'm on the hunt for a new exhaust although things when I punch anything into eBay it's showing kits for up to about 2011 and gs500f. Can I make the assumption they'll fit this? Being that it's a 2013 gs500e?

All GS500 exhausts fit the same.

I told him they were all the same he didn't believe me

Hi Dave!