The GS500s really appreciate a larger can, they resonate better with the deeper tone from a say 380-450mm can and the lack of baffling in that small one will also mean losses in your mid range power.
My 2 cents: Engine First: 1) valve-clearance adjustment, 2) intake and exhaust mods, 3) RE-JETTING!! for the mods(this is the point where most projects die!) After you are satisfied with the tune, you can go full-bore on the Café look, knowing that when you put it all back together it will run great. Be advised, the exhaust header bolts are a known weak spot on these bikes; if that's the only support for the exhaust system, vibration will take it's toll. The bolts tend to break-off in the head:( Using the stock swing-arm, the fattest rear tire you can use is a 140. I've heard that a Bandit 600 swing-arm/wheel will bolt right up and allows a 160, so that might be a good investment. The R6 rear shock mod is perhaps the best bolt-on for the GS; better than anything available on the aftermarket--and cheap too! ps. that must be a really light can. I have my 2005 exhaust on the shelf--it weighs ~17lbs I have an 89" exhaust on my bike--weighs ~11-12lbs ;)
funny story i had a bolt break off in the head when removing the og exhaust. not fun at all. I have all new bolts now obviously but yeah its pretty sturdy without support and super light. deff agree with your 2 cents i would have handled this project much different in order of doing things, but it was my first real bike build so deff learned a lot
I also have a GS500. Did you need to rejett after installing the exhaust? Hows it going 1 year later? Sick cafe mod on this bike. You inspired me to do something similar to my 2001.
its a no name exhaust - honestly have no idea about Germany regulations though www.amazon.com/dp/B0B84YYK2D/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Lookin for some inspiration for mine cafe racer, because he's not finished yet (i did every custom with only left hamd after i broke right on gs and have no time to finish it, beacuse weather came fast XD) and i think i find it B)
The GS500s really appreciate a larger can, they resonate better with the deeper tone from a say 380-450mm can and the lack of baffling in that small one will also mean losses in your mid range power.
My 2 cents: Engine First: 1) valve-clearance adjustment, 2) intake and exhaust mods, 3) RE-JETTING!! for the mods(this is the point where most projects die!) After you are satisfied with the tune, you can go full-bore on the Café look, knowing that when you put it all back together it will run great.
Be advised, the exhaust header bolts are a known weak spot on these bikes; if that's the only support for the exhaust system, vibration will take it's toll. The bolts tend to break-off in the head:(
Using the stock swing-arm, the fattest rear tire you can use is a 140. I've heard that a Bandit 600 swing-arm/wheel will bolt right up and allows a 160, so that might be a good investment.
The R6 rear shock mod is perhaps the best bolt-on for the GS; better than anything available on the aftermarket--and cheap too!
ps. that must be a really light can. I have my 2005 exhaust on the shelf--it weighs ~17lbs I have an 89" exhaust on my bike--weighs ~11-12lbs ;)
funny story i had a bolt break off in the head when removing the og exhaust. not fun at all. I have all new bolts now obviously but yeah its pretty sturdy without support and super light. deff agree with your 2 cents i would have handled this project much different in order of doing things, but it was my first real bike build so deff learned a lot
I also have a GS500. Did you need to rejett after installing the exhaust? Hows it going 1 year later? Sick cafe mod on this bike. You inspired me to do something similar to my 2001.
That will be one awesome bike!
🙏🏻🙏🏻
She sounds cammed out....hellz yea
Thank dude 🏍️
What a great build. Hope it doesn't pop too much for you that it's annoying. Don't forget to hit that with some paint!
Aye thank so much. Painting a bunch of things for the next ep… stay tuned!
looking good.. what color is the tank?
Aye thank you! Painting it in next episode. Thinking of doing a 2 tone design with engine paint colors. Any suggestions?
@@jimmybuildsbikes take a look at some BMW k100 café racer builds, they have some of the best color schemes.
what is the name of the exhaust and is it legal in like germany
its a no name exhaust - honestly have no idea about Germany regulations though
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B84YYK2D/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
i am spanish not german but i can assure from the noise alone that exhaust is 100% NOT legal in germany or any other EU code country xD.
Nice Gs500? Year ? 1998? Or the Last model?
Thanks man it’s a 2002
@@jimmybuildsbikes are you on instagram?
I wanted to follow the project more closely
@@renanreis4185 appreciate it! I don’t post much on ig but it’s @otr_jimmy I post some stuff on tik tok @jimmybuilds
@@jimmybuildsbikes IM DONT TIK TOK , ONE CREATING TO THE FOLLOW YOU HAHAHA
Somebody wanna tell me how to find that exact muffler on Amazon?
Can you sent the link of the exhaust?
Gotcha
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B84YYK2D?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
@@jimmybuildsbikes thanks 🤘
Hi sir I’m from Pakistan need to me air filter and tanki cup for Suzuki gs500e
The air filters are 53mm for after market or if you just search up gs500 air filter online it should be an easy find for stock airbox
Lookin for some inspiration for mine cafe racer, because he's not finished yet (i did every custom with only left hamd after i broke right on gs and have no time to finish it, beacuse weather came fast XD) and i think i find it B)
everyone loses interest at some point haha, send a pic my way when you finish