My 1989 Suzuki GS500 Build-*WARNING* It's a two wheeler.

[ben2go]

1989 GS Build Specs.

Suspension
Front
Katana(95) 750 front end-for dual disc bakes and adjustability
Katana 600 upper triple
SealSaver fork seal protectors
15w fork oil-add a little stiffness for better road feel and cornering
GS steering stem swap-was done to adapt the Katana 750 front end to the GS
CBR F1/F2 clip ons-these are a must for sport riding and there the only ones that fit my custom application
Katana(89-97) handle bar controls- just because I had them and they fit

Rear
Katana(97) 750 rear shock-stiffer,lighter,and adjustable
Stock GS swing arm and linkages

Brakes
Front
Katana(95) 750 stock dual disc
Katana stock 4 piston calipers
Katana stock master cylinder
GS brake lever
Russel dual line stainless steel brake lines- better brake feel and more reliable
Ebc HH sintered pads-better stopping for sport riding

Back
Bandit 600 rotor
Katana(98+) 600/750 caliper bracket
GS stock caliper
EBC HH sintered pads-sever over kill/causes lock up if you get to happy with the brakes
GS stock caliper torque rod-reworked to clear rear tire

Wheels and Tires

Front
Stock GS 3.0 inch wheel-same as the stock Katana 750 front wheel so it matches the front end upgrade

Rear
Bandit 600 4.5 inch rear wheel-stock was 3.5 inch and the larger wheel allowes me run more common size radial tires
GS bearings
Custom wheel spacers
GS cush drive sprocket carrier
Stock 39 tooth GS sprocket

Tires
Shinko 005 Advanced
120-60-17 Front-up from 110-70-17
160-60-17 Rear-up from 130-70-17

Engine Upgrades
K&N Lunch Box Air filter-gets rid of the restrictive factory airbox
K&N Crank Case Breathe Filter-needed after the factory airbox was removed
Carb rejet 40/142.5/1 washer/3 turns on the mix screws-must do after exhaust and air filter upgrade
D&D Slipon Muffler-Right side muffler from a Suzuki Hayabusa exhaust kit
SV650(99-02) EBC Kevlar Racing Clutch Friction discs-better clutch grip
SV650(99-02) Barnnet Racing Clutch Springs-better clutch grip and feel
Bob B. Ignition Advancer- help smooth out the power curve
SV650 Racing 1/5 turn throttle tube-more like 1/6 on the GS-faster to full throttle

Body and Frame
Buell knock off signals-upgraded flasher relay for signals/EL-12 Electronic-stock one needed a lesser load-new signals are brighter
No Name Ebay mirrors
Targa 1/4 Fairing
Targa Chin Spoiler
04 Large Style 5.5 gallon Gas Tank-original was 4.0 gallon
Stock GS tail fairings
Stock seat(building a custom seat/not finished yet)
99 Yamaha R1 Clear Alternatives Tail light-brighter and easier to see during the day time
Bandit 400 Front Fender-stock gs fender was to small to cover the new tire size
GSXR 600 Bar ends (early to mid 90's)-helps eliminate some vibration through the handle bars
Custom Gauge mounts and Upper Fairing Stays

I have three and a half pages,front and back, in a note book of all the modifications I have done to my bike.The ones listed are just the most difficult ones.Still the mods weren't really all that difficult.Just took time,work,and head scratching.Lots of trial and error also.

I am building a day cruiser trike based off of an all stock 1990 GS500E.It's going to be for my GF and son to chase me around on.

[Papa Zook]

Nice build Ben! I like it.

[ben2go]

Nice build Ben! I like it.

Thanks.:wtg:

[Bill Reber]

I had a Suk 500 Titan ran like a bat out of hell , only put down by the Kaw 750 widow maker.

[jtilmon]

Nice work and admire your ability to make the mods and also make them work. Ought to be one quick machine. Congratulations and hope you enjoy the ride.

[ben2go]

Thanks.I do or did.Neuropathy has taken me off my motorcycles and put me in a vehicle for now.