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06-16-2007, 11:26 PM
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I never considered buying a GS500E because I didn't like the non-sportsbike look, but I'm getting pretty used to it. They're also pretty cheap and abundant. I was wondering, since it doesn't have a windshield, how does it ride on freeways? Should I buy a windshield if I plan on commuting a lot?
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06-16-2007, 11:52 PM
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I'd look into a mini-fairing for it. I'm sure someone makes one. I had a naked sv650 for a while. At speeds over about 50 it became too much after a while. A Targa fairing fixed that.
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06-17-2007, 12:07 AM
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You might want to check out some of the National Cycle windscreens. My SO has the F-15 windscreen. Very happy with it.
Freeway tested without any problems on a 60 mile (rt) commute daily. Had a local shop order it and we paid about $90 for it. Great investment. Easy install.
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06-17-2007, 01:33 AM
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Thanks for the windshield link.
Would 25k miles be too much for a 2001? I'm thinking as long as it has been maintained properly, it can go for a lot longer.
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06-17-2007, 01:47 AM
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Don't worry about it at all, if it's been maintained properly. There is a guy on this board (GSJack) has something like 4 times that mileage on a gs! They're very easy to work and find parts for.
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06-20-2007, 01:26 PM
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www.wildhairaccessories.com sell streetfighter parts for the GS including fairings
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06-20-2007, 01:37 PM
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06-20-2007, 02:06 PM
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Try it out before you buy the windscreen.
For some people, the wind is fine. A friend of mine cannot ride without some kind of fairing or windshield, but I can't even really notice the difference.
So it kind of depends on the person.
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06-20-2007, 08:57 PM
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I've got a gs500e and have been riding it for the past couple of weeks since I finished my MSF. I took it on the interstate for the first time this weekend and was cruising around 70mph most of the time and the wind did seem pretty bad. Then I just rode backroads doing between 60-70 and it didn't bother me at all. I don't know if I got used to it or what. I would just suggest riding without a windshield and if it bothers you, you can pick one up.
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06-20-2007, 10:38 PM
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Let me pre-welcome you to the GS500e family 
It really depends on how much the wind bothers you at speed. I do about 10 out of my 50 mile commute on the highway at 80+ mph, so for me, the windscreen was totally worth it. There are a lot of different options, head on over www.gstwins.com for a lot of ideas and help on the GS
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06-20-2007, 10:42 PM
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On a fairly calm day, anything above 80 generally bothers me. But sometimes you just gotta man up, and rip through the wind at 120 mph.
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06-20-2007, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisP
On a fairly calm day, anything above 80 generally bothers me. But sometimes you just gotta man up, and rip through the wind at 120 mph.
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The 500 couldn't hit 120 even if it wanted to. |
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06-21-2007, 12:02 AM
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Mi first bike was a 1989 gs500e. It was really sucked on the fwy at first. I got used to it really quick, I had to. I rode it daily to work and back for a year, 150 miles daily. Good luck and have fun.
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06-21-2007, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nater
The 500 couldn't hit 120 even if it wanted to.
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Yes it can...you just need a very long rode. It should top around 120-122mph, but honestly why would you ever need to go that fast unless you're on the track? |
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06-21-2007, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Oni
You might want to check out some of the National Cycle windscreens. My SO has the F-15 windscreen. Very happy with it.
Freeway tested without any problems on a 60 mile (rt) commute daily. Had a local shop order it and we paid about $90 for it. Great investment. Easy install. |
+1 I have the National Cycle F-16 Sport Shield on my Bandit, I really like it...helps alot on the highway. Mind you, anything above 70mph is still super windy for me, so I usually dont go faster than that. |
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