New guy on the block

[Beerstudd]

Hello Everyone,

I just bought what I think is going to be a fun bike. 2006 GS500f with 4500 miles. Bike looks new other then it's dirty from sitting for maybe a year. Had a 600 Ninja 20 years ago and was looking for a quad when I picked this bike up for $1200.00. Let me know what you think of the price?

I'm sure I will have plenty of dumb questions as I start to get to know this thing. Seems to me there is a wealth of knowledge here.

JJ

[bombsquad83]

Welcome!  How's it running?

[mister]

Pics or it didn't happen

[steezin_and_wheezin]

Welcome!

an 06 with 4500miles for $1200? sounds like a killer deal, clean and clear title in hand?

definitely need photos!!

[Phil B]

Wow.. thats practically "garage sale" pricing!

How Did You Find It? !!

[Beerstudd]

I will get some pics up. Found it on craigslist. Guy advertised that it had 45000, not 4500. Even had it in the CL photo.
Need to clean it up as it is filthy. Getting a battery for it today. I jump started it to make sure it ran before I bought it. Maybe today I can even ride it. 

[adidasguy]

Welcome to the crazy house.

Where are you located? Could you add that to your profile?

Don't go cheap on the battery. Too many posts about el-cheapos just to save a dollar. Go for a good sealed gell  or Lithium-Iron (LiFe) ones. Worth the extra money for a battery that will always work.

Be sure it is the correct one: positive AND the drain are on the right side. If drain on the left - battery drains acid when on the side stand. Not good for bike or battery. I can show pictures of the damage the wrong battery does when it drains out the left side onto the bike.

[Beerstudd]

Ok, so here are the pictures of my score.

[Beerstudd]

[Toogoofy317]

Wait,
if that is filthy does that make Flick nasty

Welcome!
Mary

[Beerstudd]

Wait,
if that is filthy does that make Flick nasty

Welcome!
Mary

What ever you say Mama! 

[tandersn9]

Good find!  It will totally be fun, I miss my GS from time to time  I may need to pickup a naked one in the future just to mess around on 

[CarlosMendoza]

Great find ... Welcome to the forum and enjoy your "New" to you ride!!!

[Beerstudd]

Great find ... Welcome to the forum and enjoy your "New" to you ride!!!

Thanks! I look forward to getting it up to snuff now and having fun.

[The Buddha]

Wait,
if that is filthy does that make Flick nasty

Welcome!
Mary

What ever you say Mama! 

Oh no you didn't ... Oh no ... beware the wrath of the Mary.
Cool.
Buddha.