FS: 1997 GS500 customized - SOLD

[Jay_wolf]

i got a kat front end, and only because D sorted me out some spacers , what a dude!

im shocked this bike is stil here , i would have thought it would have been snapped up ,

[The Buddha]

Modding a bike is a certain way to lose $$$ big.
This $$ is a bargain, but no one other than a serious modder will know and understand that, but the serious cases are too cheap to buy it, and they'd rather duck around with busted sheite than ride it (and no you may not ask how I know this).
Cool.
Srinath.

[dgyver]

It does not bother me that it has not sold. I have only listed it here, part of me wants to keep it. Especially after making room by selling my dirt bike back to the p/o, who's son is going to race it on a flat track.

Since the new g/f wants to learn to ride (and I do not ride 2-up) having this bike is a plus. I told her that I would teach her on my track bike and she wants to take a course. Guess I need to finish my other bike.

Hopefully the newness never wears off... too much fun! 

[Yev]

Oh man.. I would pick take this bike in a heart beat if you were in CT and I could justify a second bike.. Good luck with the sale!

[cd]

dude, the bike is fuucking beautiful. pm me your number id like to give you a ring

[dgyver]

I may be trading for my g/f son's 4 Runner. It is the late 80's 2-door model with the removeable top. I have always wanted one and he wants a bike. We will see....

[GSnoober]

^^^ Not to be any kind of a wiseass, but would he appreciate all of the work and details that have gone into building this GS? I would rank your '97 as one of the best examples of the breed I've ever even IMAGINED building. Anyone with a real appreciation for the GS knows that this is the way Suzuki SHOULD have built the GS from the beginning. I've sent the link to this thread to people who tell me that the GS is a commuter bike, and those who don't see the potential in the basic platform, and the reaction is always one of awe. If I had the extra cash, this GS would be MINE; I'd park it in my living room at night, and rev the rings out of it during the day, in the canyons, which is where it belongs.

Oh well, guess I'll just have to develop the same skills as you possess, and build my own... fat chance of THAT happening!

So glad I got to see pics of it; someday, someday...

[dgyver]

Thanks. That means a lot to me.

I figured that if a new rider bought the bike, they would not really appreciate the work at first. Later they probably would later though. Current owners of GS's would realize the benefits of the modifications along with the cost and time associated with them.

I spoke to James last night and he was not interested in the bike. He wants a 600. Looks like I will have it a little longer, even though I have thoughts on another project. I still want to see if he will sell the 4Runner when he gets a new truck.

[The Antibody]

Interested in a 600? He would have more fun on this bike. It's unbelievable. The suspention alone blows me away.

I think I fall into the same catagory as most. I already have one and can't afford another. I have plans to build a house in the next year or two, so I barely eat trying to save money. I can't believe I still have mine as it is. It's the first to go if things get too tight.

  -Anti 

[Toogoofy317]

Did the Suzuki emblem come on the engine cover of your '97 or was that an ad-on as well! I would love to find a couple of those to replace on my bike!

That bike is a piece of art! Are you going to do a faired version too?

Mary S.

[dgyver]

Chuck81 makes the cover.

[spc]

Ughhh, if I had the cash I would buy that in a heartbeat to ride around town on.  I gotta say though, at that price I'd feel a little guilty.

[yamahonkawazuki]

i sure as hell wouldnt feel guilty, but money not being around in that amount, can i at least get a build list? or what parts that were used. you know what they say, " imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"

[dgyver]

i sure as hell wouldnt feel guilty, but money not being around in that amount, can i at least get a build list? or what parts that were used. you know what they say, " imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"

Most of the mod parts are listed on the first post, not all of the years are though or what was actually required for the fit. Let me know if ther is anything in particular you would like to know.

[chupacabrah]

I wish I had the cash, i would definitely snatch this.

the setup sounds amazing.  I really miss the one I sold a few years ago   

[frankieG]

did u paint the pillon portion of the seat? if so what did you use? i love it

[dgyver]

did u paint the pillon portion of the seat? if so what did you use? i love it

Blue marine grade vinyl sewn on top of the existing seat cover.

[frankieG]

really? ingenious

[bombadillo]

If I had an extra grand, I'd have enough to snag it.  And ride a 3k mile trip back home on it.  Man if only...

[Yenool]

Man, why cant I find one like that out here in the south west?  Whatta beauty!