skyrider Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 ok so im thinking of getting a suzuki gs500 and the one im looking at is a 2001 model and the thing is it's the model with the clip on style bars which im not keen on would it be possible to modify it and put renthals on instead i have noticed that the later model has the one piece bars probably the k5 naked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baza Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I had a 1994 GS500E until 17 months ago which had the clip ons. I have seen the same year model with one piece bars. They would need the clamps that attach to the top yoke as the clamps the clip on bars use mount differently. I liked the clip on bars & they weren't too heavy on the wrists either. Great little bike though, really flickable though brakes aren't the greatest. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 yes that bike has gone now but i think i would have needed the top yoke from a newer model, anyway i will keep looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Don't do it ! you should know what I'm about to say next ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangaryprice Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I nearly bought a faired GS500, I had seen one and was thinking about it when I saw a GSX600F, test rode it and liked it much more then the GS500. I can se the appeal of the 500 though, 2 cylinders, sort of more character and less to maintain. GSX has served me well though, just comong up to 50,000 miles and no majot issues. Hope you find a bike you like and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I had a GS500E years ago. It handled quite well, the previous owner had fitted steel braided brake lines and the brakes were excellent. Very simple bike but the paintwork was hopeless. The frame was always rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 15 hours ago, fastbob said: Don't do it ! you should know what I'm about to say next ........ ER5 all the way eh Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, skyrider said: ER5 all the way eh Bob my dad had an orange gs 500e a lot of years ago and that had the clip on style bars and when i took it for a run to rivington barn i wasnt that impressed with them thats why i want the later standard or renthal bars and even more so now that i have arthritis in my shoulders Edited May 25, 2022 by skyrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.