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Started by grasshopper4040, July 26, 2006, 08:44:09 PM

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grasshopper4040

July 26, 2006, 08:44:09 PM
just wanted to say hi to everyone...since i finally got my first motorcycle.  i picked up a 97 gs500e for $1200 today.  it needs a bit of work (mainly adjusting the idle and probably cleaning the carbs), but i think she'll do!  this is a great site...and it was a big reason i picked the gs500.  well...i'm off to get better acquainted with my bike.  yee haw!!
1997 gs500e -- almost ready to ride

Turd Ferguson

#1
July 26, 2006, 08:47:31 PM
Quote from: grasshopper4040 on July 26, 2006, 08:44:09 PM
just wanted to say hi to everyone...since i finally got my first motorcycle.  i picked up a 97 gs500e for $1200 today.  it needs a bit of work (mainly adjusting the idle and probably cleaning the carbs), but i think she'll do!  this is a great site...and it was a big reason i picked the gs500.  well...i'm off to get better acquainted with my bike.  yee haw!!

Excellent!  Glad to hear it!  The GS is a great bike and there is nothing like the rush of riding your first bike.  Glad to have you aboard!  Post up some pictures when you get a chance!

-Turd.
..:: '05 GS500 :: Hindle Can :: Kat rear wheel  :: Kat Shock ::..
..:: Fairingectomy :: Never been laid down mod ::..

pandy

#2
July 26, 2006, 08:48:48 PM
Welcome! Sounds as though you got a great deal! Can't wait to see pics!  :cheers: :thumb:
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

GSnMARAUDER

#3
July 26, 2006, 08:54:20 PM
thats awesome i recently picked up my gs500 probably like a week ago congrats, i have another motorcycle too and i prefer to ride the gs it is a great ride
1998- suzuki marauder 800

1996- suzuki GS500

1995- Jeep wrangler

thats right.

97gs500e

#4
July 26, 2006, 09:17:48 PM
nice! '97's are the best. 
'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have..'

'12 CBR1000RR
'01 SV650 (sold)
'03 Ninja 250R (sold)
'05 CRF50F (sold)
'94 DR125SE (sold)
'02 SV650 (sold)
'06 TTR50E (sold)
'05 SV1000S (sold)
'97 GS500E (sold)

The Antibody

#5
July 26, 2006, 09:25:26 PM
I have to disagree with 97's being the best. Of course I am partial to 02's. I wonder why. Welcome to the board. Have fun on your new bike and be safe!

  -Anti  8)
Once the President of Coolness, always the President of Coolness.

"Just try not to screw it up!"

pandy

#6
July 26, 2006, 09:35:20 PM
Noooo...old school....90's!  :icon_mrgreen:
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

blue05twin

#7
July 26, 2006, 11:54:44 PM Last Edit: July 27, 2006, 12:05:37 AM by blue05twin
Welcome to the forum  :thumb: Have fun and stay safe  :cheers: 
Pilot 22.5, Mid 65 , Mains 147.5, Mixture screw 3.5 turns out

Even if the voices aren't real they have some good ideas.

The Antibody

#9
July 27, 2006, 08:26:49 AM
Ok, you have to give the 90's props, but c'mon now.   :icon_mrgreen:   The '01 -'02, are still naked, but updated. How can you argue that?

    >attempting to spark an argument<

  -Anti  8)
Once the President of Coolness, always the President of Coolness.

"Just try not to screw it up!"

GeeP

#10
July 27, 2006, 08:36:07 AM
96's are the best!  They're the only year Suzuki didn't grace their frames with that gawdawful silver/fake aluminum look.  96's with 89 clipons are even better.   :icon_mrgreen: :icon_razz:

Welcome to the board!  A word of advice:  Don't take us too seriously.   :laugh:

Enjoy the new ride, wear all your gear all the time, and watch out for cages.   :thumb:
Every zero you add to the tolerance adds a zero to the price.

If the product "fails" will the product liability insurance pay for the "failure" until it turns 18?

Red '96
Black MK2 SV

Alphamazing

#11
July 27, 2006, 11:39:10 AM
Quote from: The Antibody on July 27, 2006, 08:26:49 AM
Ok, you have to give the 90's props, but c'mon now.   :icon_mrgreen:   The '01 -'02, are still naked, but updated. How can you argue that?

    >attempting to spark an argument<

  -Anti  8)

Ahh, how true. But unfortunately incorrect.

The '05 naked models are the prettiest.
'05 DR-Z400SM (For Sale)
'04 GS500E (Sold)

Holy crap it's the Wiki!
http://wiki.gstwins.com/

NiceGuysFinishLast

#12
July 27, 2006, 01:32:45 PM
Welcome to the madhouse!

As for the best.. well, I gotta go with Anti.. '02 is where it's AT!
irc.freequest.net

#GStwins gs500

Hang out there, we may flame, but we don't hate.

My attitude is in serious need of readjustment, and I'm ok with that.

Turd Ferguson

#13
July 27, 2006, 04:14:01 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on July 27, 2006, 11:39:10 AM
The '05 naked models are the prettiest.

Mmmm...so true.

-Turd and his naked 05'.
..:: '05 GS500 :: Hindle Can :: Kat rear wheel  :: Kat Shock ::..
..:: Fairingectomy :: Never been laid down mod ::..

NiceGuysFinishLast

#14
July 27, 2006, 05:14:38 PM
With a name like Turd.. are you really gonna believe anything he says?
irc.freequest.net

#GStwins gs500

Hang out there, we may flame, but we don't hate.

My attitude is in serious need of readjustment, and I'm ok with that.
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