You might search or contact both Vance and Hines and Yosh. They both made systems for the GS 500 during the 90's. They still may, or might have some still in stock. Don't know what year your GS is or what might be compatable. A source to also check is GS resources.SuzukiGirl1 said:Hello All...I'm in the process of building a streetfighter out of my GS500. Does anyone know of a good exhaust system? I'd like a Yoshimura, but I don't believe that Yoshimura makes one to fit the GS500. Need help...don't want to sound like I'm riding a moped this summer!!
Post some pictures when you get a chance. I may get a GS as well for my wife to re enter riding. It's been 5 or so years since she rode on her own.SuzukiGirl1 said:
Did an early morning ride in the Santa Monica Mountains along the coast today. Had to lose the jacket liner. to hot. Hope your weather lets you out to ride soon.Too Hot!?!? So jealous!
What made your wife stop riding? How long had she ridden? I'm extremely happy with the GS500 and would recommend it to anyone. I was so intimidated by other bikes that I sat on and it made me start to question my desire to ride...until I sat on the GS500. I'll work on posting pics soon! SuzukiGirl1 said:
:lol: That's a huge bummer about her bike. I'll remember that story if someone asks to borrow my bike! Well, I think it's cool that you're looking for a new bike for her. My boyfriend is the one who got me into riding. His whole family rides and last summer I always rode with him everywhere, but I started to look for my own bike in the fall. I had my heart set on the GS 500, but couldn't find one. My boyfriend called me one day and told me to come meet him down at a local bike shop to check out two GS 500's they had. I met him, and was sitting on one. He asked if I liked it and like the color, etc. I did. He said, "Good because we're bringing it home tomorrow!" Needless to say, he's a keeper!!
SuzukiGirl1 said:Pretty cool. It's good you are both into bikes. My X hated them. Hmmm....could that be why she is my X! :lol:My boyfriend called me one day and told me to come meet him down at a local bike shop to check out two GS 500's they had. I met him, and was sitting on one. He asked if I liked it and like the color, etc. I did. He said, "Good because we're bringing it home tomorrow!" Needless to say, he's a keeper!!
Guess what I found? This might be just what you are looking for.
http://www.motorcycleproshop.com/detail.asp?product_id=v12029
Yeah, that's just about it! Actually I use my laptop that I also use for work, so he does have very limited access to it. It's our plan to build an actual office in the house and get a regular desktop computer. When that happens, I'm sure I'll never be able to get on anymore!! :lol: Thank you for the info on the Vance & Hines dealer. I told my boyfriend about the exhaust and he mentioned that I might have to get my bike "jetted" if I put it on. I've heard that term before and I know he's got some sort of "jet kit" or whatever on his bike. Do you know what that is? :?:Funny...Instant Message...."honey, bring me a beer please!"...
which option do you think is better? Full system vs. Slip on???? How much extra cost on top of the system would the jetting cost? My boyfriend seems to think that I'll only have this bike for 1-2 seasons and that I'll want something bigger after that (probably so I can keep up with his and his brother's bandit and his dad's Fj!!) Any thoughts?
On a GS 500 I'd do the full system. A good mechanic or shop can rejet and dyno it for fairly cheap. Find someone you can trust that has a good rep.
:lol: :lol: :lol: I laughed out loud at that one!!! I'll plan on looking into the full system. Theres a local bike shop that I trust and know a lot of the guys that work there. Might even be able to get a deal on the rejet stuff...and my boyfriend should be able to install the new exhaust. You'd be surprised how long the hard core riders last out here...even once it starts to get cold. Even after I got my bike, the two days I was out it was 37 degrees out and I was riding around practicing until my fingers went numb! Last year my boyfriend rode his bike at least once or twice a month, even all through the winter. The only problem is that the roads are sandy and people aren't used to seeing motorcycles, so it's a bit more dangerous to be out on the roads becuase of that. :evil:
i would go with the slip-on with the bike just having about 37hp. your not going to gain that much more with a full system and i didn't have to jet with just a slip-on. it made the bike run almost perfect...SuzukiGirl1 said:
