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Is the GS500 your first bike?

Started by annguyen1981, January 13, 2006, 07:49:33 AM

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annguyen1981

January 13, 2006, 07:49:33 AM
It is for me, although I might be ready to step up

2007 YZF-R6 - Purchased 7/03/07
2004 YZF-R6 - Stolen 5/25/07
2004 GS500f - Sold to Bluelespaul
Killin' a Kitty

gsJack

#1
January 13, 2006, 08:06:32 AM
The GS500s are my 5th and 6th bikes, there's no up from a GS :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:. 

groff22

#2
January 13, 2006, 08:35:19 AM
GS is my first bike. Bought it new in April 04.
04' GS500F

scratch

#3
January 13, 2006, 10:02:45 AM
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

annguyen1981

#4
January 13, 2006, 10:05:55 AM
Whoops...  Sorry for the duplicate question.   :oops:

2007 YZF-R6 - Purchased 7/03/07
2004 YZF-R6 - Stolen 5/25/07
2004 GS500f - Sold to Bluelespaul
Killin' a Kitty

mastrind

#5
January 13, 2006, 10:13:17 AM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on January 13, 2006, 10:05:55 AM
Whoops...  Sorry for the duplicate question.   :oops:

it happens....the GS500 was my first bike....it was also my fourth bike.....and I will probably get one again when I'm ready to start learning track....
PETE: It's four in the funking morning!

SHAUN: It's Saturday!

PETE: No, it's not. It's funking Sunday. And I've got to go to funking work in four funking hours 'cos every other funker in my funking department is funking ill! Now can you see why I'm SO FUNKING ANGRY?

ED: Funk, yeah!

scratch

#6
January 13, 2006, 10:21:09 AM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on January 13, 2006, 10:05:55 AM
Whoops...  Sorry for the duplicate question.   :oops:
It's okay.
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

surlybruce

#7
January 13, 2006, 11:24:50 AM
 No for me I have been around bikes since the early 70s. I just sold my 1979 HONDA CBX and the 1984 KAWASAKI 900 NINJA. Big / heavy $$$$$ to insure . Sold them and got new GS 500 F. Bikes I have at the momment are  SUZUKI DR 200 [ 2000 ] - SUZUKI GS 500 F  [ 2005 ] - HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL STANDARD [ 2001 ]. Also working to rebuild a 1981 KAWASAKI GPZ 550 may keep or may sell. My normal job is CANADIAN ARMY but I have a small shop on the side. I have more fun on the 500 than the HARLEY [ I never thought I would say that ! ]
05 / GS 500 F / BLACK - SILVER / FENDERECTOMY / BLACK WINDSCREEN / LP CARBON SHORT STALKS / PAINTED - DRILLED HEEL PLATES / IRIDIUM PLUGS / CARBON TANK PROTECTER / SHOCK #6  / FITCH FUEL CATALYST / AIRBRUSH CARBON HUGGER / PROGRESSIVE SPRINGS / V-STROM HANDGUARDS / 137.5-62.5- 20 RE - JET / ?????

aevans17

#8
January 13, 2006, 01:48:01 PM
Yep first bike ever, and first time driving/riding anything with a gear shifter. So for so good! I love the bike and although the little kid in me wants to upgrade to something bigger, faster, and more likely to get me killed, I remind myself that just like Golf/Guitar (my other hobbies) new equipment will not improve my riding, golf game, or guitar playing.
Such is life

Catcams

#9
January 13, 2006, 02:32:02 PM
Yep It is also my first bike.
I got another one, a Tl1000S
But I am still keeping the GS.
Fun, reliable, easy on gas, not expensive to insure.
Low on the thief list.  :icon_mrgreen:

aaronstj

#10
January 13, 2006, 02:35:56 PM
My very first bike.  Only got it just a couple weeks ago.

...so is it a bad thing that I'm already plannign my second and third bikes?  :)
1992 Blue Monday, Wileyco, lunchbox, 150/40/3/1, Srinath bars, progressives, fenderectomy

Borak: How come Ogg use one spear, Borak need three?
Ogg: Not spear, caveman.

scratch

#11
January 13, 2006, 02:37:30 PM
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

l3uddha

#12
January 13, 2006, 04:24:51 PM
yea, it's my 1st bike. I bought an '04 F & have been riding about 1 1/2 seasons. lost of people dream about moving up, but i'm in absolutly no rush. I love this bike: it's a complete blast. I'd rather keep it for a few more years and really learn and perfect my riding techniques. Eventually I'll move up, probably to a gsx-r 750, but not till this is completly paid off. I'd never sell or trade it in; this one's a keeper. once I get a new bike, this will be a perfect bike to get others involved as well (especially my gf!). It's a great beginner bike, and I'd feel confident letting her start on it as I did. plus it makes for a GREAT track-day bike as well!

Slavik

#13
January 13, 2006, 05:41:03 PM
my first bike as well......Love It  :thumb:, but looking to upgrade :(
not in too much of a hurry though :)
JUST IMHO

'93 GS500, Youshi slip-on (SOLD)
2006 SV1000S

RVertigo

#14
January 13, 2006, 05:51:05 PM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on January 13, 2006, 07:49:33 AMalthough I might be ready to step up
:laugh:  Oh yeah? :laugh:

that_guy

#15
January 13, 2006, 06:10:58 PM
yes.  It's my first and so far Im happy with it.  Allthough I can already see the day that I upgrade to a bigger sportbike.  But im forcing myself to wait several  months until I get comfortable in all situations..

tab

#16
January 13, 2006, 06:17:17 PM
my gs is my second bike...i started on a little 250 suzuki marauder.
proud owner of an '89 gs500e

ninja_steve

#17
January 13, 2006, 06:35:45 PM
gs was my 5th and 7th bike  :thumb:
'89 gs500- tag x5 quad bars, R6 master cylinder, braided front line, k&n, vance & hines header w/ 2 bros can, lots of other stuff. ******for sale******
'89 honda xr600 supermoto- 17" sun rims laced to stock hubs, 15/46 gearing, fmf q exhaust, k&n pod, sportecs, protapers, soon to have cr usd forks

Church6360

#18
January 14, 2006, 05:56:31 AM
the gs is my second, first was a 1972 honda cb350 4 cyl, that bike was cool too.
The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body. It is that simple: If you ride fast and crash, you are a bad rider. And if you are a bad rider, you should not ride motorcycles.
-Hunter S. Thompson

monopoly

#19
January 14, 2006, 10:19:37 AM
My first bike too!

I waiting untill i get my full M liscense(not sure if the same laws apply in US) so my insurance will br dropped dirastically.

Then its off to search for a Gsxr-600 and join the rest of my family! altho most of them ride liter bikes. :icon_razz:
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