Need tips on how to easily increase the power on a GS 500 from 1981. Where to start?
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Get a 750.
Welcome to the forum.
is this you on FaceBook? I just happened to come across this on FB after seeing your post here. Nice looking 500.

I can’t do anything with the pic you posted. There is a bit of a trick to posting full size pictures on the forum. Link in my signature if you’re interestedLast edited by Rich82GS750TZ; 01-27-2022, 06:45 PM.Links
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Where did that bike come from? They didn't sell that model in the USA.
Best upgrade is install 650 cylinders/pistons/head. There are lots of threads here on this upgrade path.Ed
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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The GS500E motorcycle appeared in 1979, powered by a sleeved-down version of the GS550 engine (with smaller carburetors). The GS500E four was manufactured for markets where its smaller displacement was suited to insurance or license regulations.Originally posted by Nessism View PostWhere did that bike come from? They didn't sell that model in the USA.
Best upgrade is install 650 cylinders/pistons/head. There are lots of threads here on this upgrade path.
So easy path to 5501983 GS 550 LD
2009 BMW K1300s
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Apparently I'm spacing out. I looked, but missed that!Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View PostSee OPs location. Sweden
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To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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