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Started by stangbaby67, June 24, 2006, 05:50:30 PM

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June 24, 2006, 05:50:30 PM Last Edit: June 24, 2006, 05:59:55 PM by stangbaby67
Didn't notice anything that looked like an intro forum, so I thought I'd just post here.  Within the last month, I've managed to decide to take the MSF course, actually go take it, go to the DMV, get my license, and buy my first bike--a 2004 GS500f.  Went and picked it up last night.  I'm still a little afraid of normal traffic, so I spent most of the day circling a parking lot.  Just wanted to say hello and solicit any advice anyone might have for a new rider.   ;)
Also, if anyone has any suggestions on how to fix this: My front brakes only turn on my brake light about half the time.  The previous owner laid it down on its right side, looks like a low speed fall.  It looks like just some loose wires, cuz the light goes on when we wiggle the wires around.  But my buddies want to take the whole thing apart to try to fix it.  (They're car guys, and I won't let them dissect my new bike.)  Has anyone has to fix up their brakes before?

Oh yeah.. And here's a picture of it, borrowed from the "for sale" ad.
We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove lid. She will never sit on a hot stove lid again - and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore. ~Mark Twain~

scratch

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June 24, 2006, 05:54:22 PM Last Edit: June 24, 2006, 05:57:36 PM by scratch
Welcome!

Your introduction is welcome right here!

There is this thread if you wish to contribute: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=4200.0

The only thing to really look at, is the wires coming from the front brake switch, which I'm sure you've already discovered coming from in front of the brake lever perch.
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.

afplayboy18

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June 24, 2006, 05:55:45 PM
welcome to the forum

cant help you with the brake light fiasco, my only advice is to wear all the gear you can...and have fun riding  :thumb:

stangbaby67

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June 24, 2006, 06:03:19 PM
Quote from: scratch on June 24, 2006, 05:54:22 PM
Welcome!

Your introduction is welcome right here!

There is this thread if you wish to contribute: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=4200.0

The only thing to really look at, is the wires coming from the front brake switch, which I'm sure you've already discovered coming from in front of the brake lever perch.

Thanks, scratch.  I realized about that thread soon after, and posted over there as well.  And those are the wires we were wiggling that made the lights come on.  Hopefully we'll be able to take care of it with some skillful taping.  Luckily, the rear brake light always works, so I can count on that for now.
We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove lid. She will never sit on a hot stove lid again - and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore. ~Mark Twain~

annguyen1981

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June 24, 2006, 06:03:35 PM
Welcome!

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

TadMC

#5
June 24, 2006, 07:06:22 PM
Welcome,

Nice bike, I want one.....













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