The Turning Point

[JCH]

Nope, no apexes here.   In fact, even bringing up this post seems almost apropos considering the large quantity of "I'm selling my bike" threads.  But I'll do it anyway...

I'm going to sell my bike.

I was always going to sell the GS500, I knew that.  I just want a little bit more pull, and a little bit more seat height.

As I'm prepping the bike for sale I've fixed almost all of the rash from the previous owner.   This has left me with two trouble spots...

1. Bar Ends.  If my bar end weight is good, do I still need to buy a new one (in other words, is there anyway to take the weight out and put it in a new cap?


2. Your opinions here:    I was going to send srinath my carbs to tweak the low end (seems to bog in first when I accelerate from a stop - when i close the clutch too fast, or open the throttle too fast)  I am no longer going to do so because I don;t feel right sending my carbs to srinath when im just going to turn around and sell it, and I couldnt get the airbox off. The bastard mechanics stripped the screw heads.
Do I cut my losses and inform potential buyers that the carbs need tweaking?  Or do I go back and have the same one who fouled the jetting up try to get it right?  All opinions welcome.

Thanks cheers yadda yadda

[geekonabike]

Remind us all about what year, how many miles, general condition, etc.  That makes some difference in if it is worth it.  --Mike D.

[JCH]

2000 with 14,500 miles.   Its in very good cosmetic condition except for a clutch lever and bar end that need replacing, and some scratches on the bottom of the crank case.   Otherwise, it is very clean, new tires, and just undergone oil change and valve adjustment.   The paint is black, so some of the spiderwebbing is obvious, but no other major scratches or anything

[The Buddha]

The air box boot screws are stripped or are the ones that hold the air box to the frame ... the boot clamps can actually sit where they are ... you can pull the airbox back and up and get the rubber boot inside to bend and flex enough to get it out ... yea takes serious yanking but possible. Better with like a crow bar for leverage. Then pull the carbs with the rubber things and we can cut the clamps with a dremel and get it off in the worst case. A nice running bike will sell quicker and get more $$ ... especially this time of year ... everyone wants to ride ... good weather and expensive gas = bike is best form of transpo ... shops have wait times many weeks long and the more it doesn't need to go to a shop the more people you'll get biting ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[JCH]

Its the screws that hold it to the frame.    I see what you're saying about getting it out but it seems like a pain in the ass.

I see what you're saying about getting it fixed in order to sell for higher.  I guess I'll just take it by the shop and see how much they want to do it.

[JCH]

Bump bump bump...

Bar ends..... I'm looking at the microfiche on bikebandit....   I know I need a new screw and new washer.... can the cap be order seperately of the weight?  (cant he weight be removed from the cap?)

[scratch]

The weight is not designed to be removed, but it looks like it. See if a salvage yard may have a left one to put on your right side.

[JCH]

Rats. Looks like I'm stuck buying a new set.  Thanks for the info!

[Kerry]

On my '96, '99 and 2000, the bar end "lead" weight always came right out, along with the washer.  The weight is NOT attached to the "cap" at all.

[JCH]

Sweet! Maybe I'll give this another shot.  I have a 2000 so mine might just be jammed

[pantablo]

selling already? whatcha gonna get?

[The Buddha]

Its the screws that hold it to the frame.    I see what you're saying about getting it out but it seems like a pain in the ass.

I see what you're saying about getting it fixed in order to sell for higher.  I guess I'll just take it by the shop and see how much they want to do it.

Frame screws No problemo ... left handed drills ... or cut the air box with a sawzall and but one from someone here ... Most of us have 3-4 ... Racers have more ... Most thrown away part of the GS right after that rear shock.
Cool.
Srinath.

[JCH]

selling already? whatcha gonna get?

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