[mrchocolate]

Never had a bike before but always wanted one, msf not available till mid September looking at an 04 Kat for first bike cash not an issue if I damage it, but I may stay smart and wait till I take the msf so I won't go out on my bike and look like a total ass on the first day, also what are some good items too get for the Kat when I get it

 

[prekarious1]

a good well fitting helmet, leather jacket, gloves, sturdy boots.

 

[Phease]

Good choice of bike, you will enjoy it i guarantee. Might not be a bad idea getting the bike delivered to your house a couple of days before the msf course and learning a bit of clutch control on your driveway to speed things up during the course.

 

[mrchocolate]

Thanks guys, are there any items I can add because according to all the post I may drop it once or twice what are some good items for dropping protection

 

[Phease]

I think you can get frame sliders for the gsxf600, they cost a bit for what they are but will save a lot of money in repairs if you do drop it at speed, leaving only the fairing to get damaged instead of the engine block/covers.

 

[Novaz3]

Im not sure if you can get fairing for the GS500f because i see know slots to put them.

 

[red7eb]

Im not sure if you can get fairing for the GS500f because i see know slots to put them.

:? :? :?

I'm lost.... ?

 

[Dekaddemon]

I got frame sliders for my new 04 Gixxer 600 for $59.95, less a discount my dealer gives on accesories bought with any new bike. Discounted total was $49.95. With some bikes, you have to cut holes in the fairing to mount sliders, but Gixxers since 01 (I think) have holes over the engine mounts where the sliders attach.

It's the cheapest insurance money can buy :wink:

 

[red7eb]

Never had a bike before but always wanted one, msf not available till mid September looking at an 04 Kat for first bike cash not an issue if I damage it, but I may stay smart and wait till I take the msf so I won't go out on my bike and look like a total ass on the first day, also what are some good items too get for the Kat when I get it

Frame sliders, integrators, and flush mounted front signals, LED kits w/ color scheme to match, after-market exhaust, race windscreen, carbon fiber accecessories, steering damper/stabilizer, upgrade your chain & sprockets!!! :hry: :hry: :hry:

:shock:

Ok, Ok.... Just go with the frame sliders - You'll be patting yourself on the back for them in the long run! :wink:

 

[Novaz3]

Im not sure if you can get fairing for the GS500f because i see know slots to put them.

:? :? :?

I'm lost.... ?

HAHAHA :lol: I meant to say Frame Sliders :roll:

 

[TL chris]

Some models of frame sliders can't fit through the fairings. Thats when it's time to introduce Mr. Suzuki to Mr. Dremel.

 

[badkitty]

the 04' Kat doesnt have frame slider mounts. Unless you drill into the frame, but doesnt sound like its a good idea to me. Anyone do it to their's ?? I havent dropped my bike yet but i've come close.

 

[jaydog19833]

I think they make "bobbins," for many bikes. What this is is a large rubber cap that can fit over a particular screw that holds on the fairing. Its hard to describe without a picture; but there's usually a screw that holds a point of the fairing on about where the impact of the bike would be if you tipped it over. This point is usually near your shins or knees when your riding the bike. Its more like a "bump stop," that puts a cushion of rubber between the bike and the street. Not designed for any type of high or low speed crash, just for tipping over.

On the other hand, my friend has and 02 GSXR 600 (Telefonica) and I'm pretty sure he had to shave off a few millimeters of plastic to get his frame sliders to fit. Not sure though.

Either way; no offense to anyone but if they make frame sliders for your bike and you don't have them youre making a stupid mistake.

 

[04gsxr600]

Either way; no offense to anyone but if they make frame sliders for your bike and you don't have them youre making a stupid mistake.

What type do you have and you got any pictures on the bike?

 

[jaydog19833]

I have a set of white, teflon frame sliders make by team yoshiumura I believe. I got them off of ebay new for 20 dollars. My swingarm sliders are black and made of delron and I am not sure who makes them. I got those for 15 bucks off ebay as well. Sorry I can't find my digital camara so no pics yet.