Finally got a GS500 :)

simonyau · May 06, 2005, 11:43:42 AM

Hi all,

I passed the MSF course a while ago and I just got a 96 GS500E last week

. I start practicing it in a school parking lot nearby at night and I like the GS a lot. I just come across this forum when I'm searching for information about GS500. After reading the posts, I found out that you are all very experienced motorcycle riders and all the information are very valuable to me. Just want to say hi to everyone and I'm sure that I'll post a lot of questions later on :lol:.

Simon

nisus1 · May 06, 2005, 12:26:04 PM

Welcome, welcome... congrats on your fine choice of bikes. And yes, fine group of people here. They all have helped me countless times... brings a tear to my eye....

scratch · May 06, 2005, 12:28:28 PM

Welcome! And, feel free to ask any questions!

conflicttheorist · May 06, 2005, 02:45:53 PM

Is it purple?!!!

matt86to · May 06, 2005, 03:02:00 PM

Welcome & Well done it's a Great first bike ( Great around bike too :mrgreen: Enjoy the bike & ride safe

all the best matt

your friend

chbix · May 06, 2005, 03:06:02 PM

Another cali GS rider

This board has alot of great people and they are very knowledgable

simonyau · May 06, 2005, 07:04:31 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. I feel that this forum is great!

BTW, conflicttheorist, my GS500 is black... not purple

Simon

MR_PINK · May 06, 2005, 07:29:07 PM

Welcome, mod the hell out of it, have fun, and ride safe

JetSwing · May 06, 2005, 07:29:25 PM

Quote from: simonyauBTW, conflicttheorist, my GS500 is black... not purple

it must have been painted over :lol:

welcome!

Kerry · May 06, 2005, 11:04:44 PM

No, no. The '96 came in either Pearl Novelty Black or Candy Antares Red. (See the GStwin Color Chart .) The black version is featured on my home page.

As far as I know, 1996 is the only model year that sports the dark frame.

starwalt · May 07, 2005, 03:58:49 PM

Regarding recent black frames....clicky and clicky.

Nomak · May 07, 2005, 04:48:48 PM

WICKED !!! Congrats on the bike ...The GS was my first bike and is my sole mode of transportation ... the GS is a bad ass lil bike that can take all the abuse you cn dish out ... I have put about 11,000 miles in bout a year ...

VersOne · May 07, 2005, 05:03:28 PM

Hey Simon,

I'm in cali too..not to far from you. When you get a little more experience...don't hesitate to pm me so we can go riding.

I have about 1500 miles behind me...taking it to the canyon in the malibu/zuma canyons...is what helped me the most so far...but stick with the parking lot for now and gradually step it to the residential roads, then to roads with traffic..etc...

Jonah

simonyau · May 07, 2005, 05:40:22 PM

Hey Jonah,

No problem! I'll go step by step in my practice. Hopefully I'll be ready to the canyon soon.

Simon

Jeppy · May 07, 2005, 06:21:15 PM

Welcome to the wonderful world of the GStwin

News:

Finally got a GS500 :)