The Upgrade...

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oramac

Discussion Starter · Feb 16, 2009

So, I've been a GS500e owner, and member of GStwin.com for the past five years, but I finally decided to upgrade my 1999 GS. I went out yesterday and set to wrenching. I added a 2004 SV1000s frame, motor, faring (complete with lowers), wheels, etc. The end results netted me double the horsepower and torque, as well as updated styling...

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So now the formalities. I'm 35, I teach, and I'm from Indiana. I plan to ask lots of stupid questions about this bike since it didn't come with an owners manual. Thanks in advance!

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motosliders

· #2 · Feb 16, 2009

Welcome! The SV1000 is a BIG step up from the GS500 in power, performance and technology. Quite a difference, eh?

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tlc4diving

· #3 · Feb 16, 2009

Congrats on the new bike and condolences on the teaching thing.

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eddiemon

· #4 · Feb 16, 2009

Hi oramac, Welcome to SVR. Nice bike!

Have fun and ride safe!

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Gerard7aa

· #5 · Feb 16, 2009

Good Going!

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Rednarb

· #6 · Feb 16, 2009

Nice "upgrade" there!

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oramac

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 16, 2009

Thanks to one and all... I definitely enjoyed my gs500e over the past five years, but it's nice to be a little "scared" of a bike again. The handling is obviously different, as is the power delivery. I'll be getting to know the bike over the next couple of months before I take my yearly trip to deals gap.

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