GS500F '04 Yellow New Owner

slytek · May 19, 2005, 09:40:18 PM

ANTVolt · May 19, 2005, 09:51:30 PM

I recommend taking an MSF course (http://www.msf-usa.org/). They're offered at very numerous times at many locations country-wide and they do a very good job of teaching you how to ride. When I took it, I did day classes and afternoon riding for one week and was done. It cost about $54 and upon completion you are exempted from the riding skills portion of your class M endorsement/license test. Great deal.

As far as maintenance goes, I don't honestly know much myself. My roommate and I share a bike and he's the one more mechanically inclined.

MR_PINK · May 19, 2005, 10:01:46 PM

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slytek · May 19, 2005, 10:18:33 PM

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slytek · May 19, 2005, 10:25:49 PM

Quote from: ANTVoltI recommend taking an MSF course (http://www.msf-usa.org/). They're offered at very numerous times at many locations country-wide and they do a very good job of teaching you how to ride. When I took it, I did day classes and afternoon riding for one week and was done. It cost about $54 and upon completion you are exempted from the riding skills portion of your class M endorsement/license test. Great deal.

As far as maintenance goes, I don't honestly know much myself. My roommate and I share a bike and he's the one more mechanically inclined.

Thats exactly what i was planing to take. i guess all it takes is 3 days here in Ohio, 15 hours to be exact ... i might be wrong

jiggersplat · May 20, 2005, 06:36:38 AM

don't mind people laughing at you. you are making the right decision by not riding it until you get some training. like others, i recommend taking the MSF course. they will teach you everything you need to know, even if you've never sat on a bike before.

here in maryland, it runs about $100, and when you pass the class, you get a certificate that you can take the DMV to get your license.

good luck and welcome.

gazingwa · May 20, 2005, 06:48:30 AM

What dealer in ohio?

How did you get from 3999 to 5100... I hope you got some gear in that.

It might be a good thing to take the side plastics off for the first few hundred miles.... you prob will drop it.

you need chain wax, and use the recomended oil....

Youngstown eh?....

I'm about 30-40 mins from there... I might have nothing better to do this weekend... let me know... I'm allways up for an excuse to go on a ride... I don't know about lessons though... it is best left to the pro's but i could go over the basic maintenance with you. or sometime down the road go for a ride.

'04gs500f · May 20, 2005, 07:15:28 AM

im not sure 5100 is an awesome deal, i got my 04f mint 500 miles on it for $3300. $3500 after tax from a second owner.

scratch · May 20, 2005, 07:55:43 AM

Either way, congradulations and welcome!

gazingwa · May 20, 2005, 08:05:23 AM

second owner is why... trade in on low mile bikes... SUCKS.... 3999 is a good deal... 5100... i'm wondering where the other 1100 came from...

Trumble county has a 6.5 tax... 4258
tags, title say 50 4308
dealer BS fee (assemble, check out....) 100 4408
we are still missing 700 I hope the 600 mile service and or some gear is in there

callmelenny · May 20, 2005, 08:26:08 AM

It is kind of late to worry about getting a deal or not. But remember, every person that buys a new car/moto comes away thinking they got a deal

You've got a great bike to learn on, just take your time and don't push your luck.

Like everybody says, take the MSF. It won't make you a great rider but it will teach lots of good habits to practice.

Get good gear and wear it. It doesn't have to be full racing leathers or an Aerostich suit. Ebay and newenough.com are great places to get bargains.

For maintenance buy a Clymer manual from the link on this site and spend some time reading old posts here. The GS is pretty easy to work on and there are lots of helpful people here.

If you have a large empty parking lot near you, you might practice there before you get on the road. Or ride around your neighborhood on Sunday mornings. Don't ride til you get some gear though.

Did I mention get some gear? :lol:

Keep the rubber side down.

slytek · May 20, 2005, 08:41:32 AM

Quote from: gazingwaWhat dealer in ohio?

How did you get from 3999 to 5100... I hope you got some gear in that.

It might be a good thing to take the side plastics off for the first few hundred miles.... you prob will drop it.

you need chain wax, and use the recomended oil....

Youngstown eh?....

I'm about 30-40 mins from there... I might have nothing better to do this weekend... let me know... I'm allways up for an excuse to go on a ride... I don't know about lessons though... it is best left to the pro's but i could go over the basic maintenance with you. or sometime down the road go for a ride.

Well, so its $3999 plus $375 for assembly and fluids, $375 for destination charge, $98 documentation fee, plus taxes. came to $5100 and change.
I dont have it yet, should be delivered either later on today or early next week.

Is it hard to take plastics off? Special tools or just a screwdriver?

Roadstergal · May 20, 2005, 08:55:36 AM

That's close to what I paid. Yeah, you pay more for new, but you get what you want. It's a tradeoff.

Good call on taking a course before getting on the bike - very good call! Do your learning and your drops on the school's bike. Respsect the bike, respect conditions, take it slowly but be sure to have fun with it.

A service manual is a Good Thing. These bikes are easy to work on. You get a toolkit with the bike, and you'll at least be able to take off the plastics with those.

The local dealer told me that the 600mi service has to be done by an authorized Suzuki mech or the warranty's off - I was going to ask on that here as the time got close, to see if that's the case or if there's smoke being blown.

Oh, and you have good taste. :mrgreen:

That guy · May 20, 2005, 09:11:27 AM

two things..

remember the insurance. im sure you have. and 2) Use the [Search]feature located ontop. Lots of info you may need is in there. See ya round.

cucamonga · May 20, 2005, 10:17:48 AM

Ditto on the MSF, it'll save your life, "Uncle Jimmy's" or best friend "Johnny's" advice on how to ride won't (unless they work for MSF).

Oh yeah, insurance - don't go with Progressive, they'll charge $1000 (literally) more than you need to pay. Just do an online quote and you'll see what I'm talking about...

gazingwa · May 20, 2005, 10:18:45 AM

liability and uninsured progressive... 219 a year

slytek · May 20, 2005, 10:16:39 PM

PAC · May 21, 2005, 08:55:25 AM

Progressive: Full coverage, 100/300 limits, $500 deductable, 27 years old and married, $402/year.

Quote from: gazingwaliability and uninsured progressive... 219 a year

Roadstergal · May 21, 2005, 08:35:51 PM

USAA sent me to Progressive. But GMAC was much cheaper (and cheaper than Geico, thank goodness - I've heard stories about their coverage).

RVertigo · May 22, 2005, 02:19:00 AM

Quote from: RoadstergalUSAA sent me to Progressive. But GMAC was much cheaper (and cheaper than Geico, thank goodness - I've heard stories about their coverage).

Um... I had GMAC for a few years... And I had to use them twice.

One piece of advice...

RUN!!!!

I switched back to Progressive because they were nearly the same price and about 500 times better for actual coverage... rather than the pretend coverage you get from GMAC.

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