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[roma258]

Hey people, just wanted to introduce myself since I just won an ebay auction for a 1989 GS500. Been eyeing one for a long time and this seemed like a good deal. I'm finishing the MSF course next week and hope to start riding right afterwards.    Any thoughts on the bike?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4541747021&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT

[number1]

it seems like a good buy to me man no major body or frame damage, it only has 22000 miles on it and it as a slip on exhaust. so to me it seems like a good buy but im new to the bike scene and you may want to ask some of the other guys and gals.

[cheesy]

eh you paid too much.  Not way too much.. but too much.  I bought my 89 for $750.. which is about what the guy I bought it from paid for it.



On the otherhand, it has a yosh pipe and a nice looking paintjob (from pics)

[starwalt]

I've been tracking the GS's auctions on ebay and your price is the mid range of running 89's in the last week or so. There was a cherry, orginal paint 89 that sold for $1475 in Michigan.

Regardless, if you care for it and keep it up, it will repay you. Welcome to the group! I have a project '90 from ebay and a '90 donor chassis from a local junkyard. The GS is a great self-wrench bike and one that has a strong following.

[94suzuki500]

i paid 1100 for my 94 with 7000 miles on it, that was last year.  It had a small dent on the top of the tank though.  You will love the gs for sure.  Remember to always wear gear.

[roma258]

Just wanted to give a little update, I passed the MSF on Saturday and picked the bike up yesterday (slightly scratching the front wheel in the process, d'oh!). Got a chance to ride around side streets yesterday and it was a blast, seems to have plenty of power and the Yoshimura exhaust is loud!!! (perhaps too loud, pity my neighboors) My plan of action is to have a mechanic look it over, do the inspection/registration deal and find a bracket for the windshield that came with it. Happy riding everyone!!