GS500s are so like inline 4s

Misquote alert:

Originally Posted by lynw

But as Ive always been a high maintenance girl...........

That'll be another dig in the ribs for me, then

The SVS is fine around town. No chugging problems as long as you don't go below 2k, and that is with a race can as well (which is pretty much essential in london). Generally I keep it in between 2 and 6k around town (1st 2nd and sometimes even 3rd gear if I get lucky).

Compared to the other 'bigish' bike I took my test on (an ER-5), I much prefer the SV, just pootling around at low rpms in traffic is much much easier.

MT

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Try a Hornet instead - they have the "full fat" (85bhp at the rear wheel and 46ft.lbs of torque) engine

Jabba you've lost 10bhp!! 95bhp, pleeeezzz!!!

Originally Posted by andrewcharnley

So just wondering then, around town what rpm's are you typically running at?

Mine's usually kept between 3000 - 4000rpm. If I can get less, I will, but the GS won't go too low (<2500).
5000 - 7000+ for bursts. Don't think I've ever gone about 9200.

It is a smooth engine round town though. I can see why they reckon it's a "commuter". It's not bad for what it is. On the right journey it does feel good. Although I see more ER-5s and CB500s than GSs on the roads.

Going into another thread here, but I think the type of reoads you commute on determine what is the best bike for the job. If your commute is on longer, faster smooth roads then a GS / SV / Hornet / Fazer / even R6 etc. If its smaller 30 - 40mph roads that aren't too clogged, then a 125 is usually enough. If it's gridlocked or really heavy traffic and/or narrow roads and difficult to get passed the queues, then I think a moped or scooter is actually better than a proper bike.

I've also got a Honda ANF125 Innova (the replacement to the venerable Cub 90 ) and there are definitely times when it is better than what the GS would have been in the same situation (usually in clogged areas of Walsall / Cannock / etc) because these sort of bikes are so light, manouverable, no clutch etc

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by TrojanHorse11

GS500s are so like inline 4s

No it isn't, not a bit, oh no.

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

No it isn't, not a bit, oh no.

Please explain

(PS: I know they're not really like IL4s. I'm just spaeking in figurative terms because my GS only seems to get it's power and acceleration at higher revs like an IL4)

Originally Posted by empty

The SVS is fine around town. No chugging problems as long as you don't go below 2k, and that is with a race can as well (which is pretty much essential in london). Generally I keep it in between 2 and 6k around town (1st 2nd and sometimes even 3rd gear if I get lucky).

Compared to the other 'bigish' bike I took my test on (an ER-5), I much prefer the SV, just pootling around at low rpms in traffic is much much easier.

MT

ditto... I love it cos I can practically stay in second the whole way down the A13.... doesnt complain one bit... again no problems even when the revs are on 1.5ks...

so does everyones pull away on idle or is it just my set up? cos if I do I only need to get it to around 1.5ks for the slow speed control... and very smooth it was today too... scooter in front was all over the place... the SV just did it without argument.

and Jabba... misquote away... I can take it :P

Originally Posted by Sythree

Jabba you've lost 10bhp!! 95bhp, pleeeezzz!!!

I said "at the rear wheel".

The 95bhp you mention (Honda quote 96bhp, BTW :P ) is at the crank

Originally Posted by lynw

and Jabba...... I can take it :P

A proud boast for many a girl






Yes, Admin2 - I know it's a U-cert Forum. Promise I won't go down that low again

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

I said "at the rear wheel".

The 95bhp you mention (Honda quote 96bhp, BTW :P ) is at the crank

I stand corrected