WHO are you and where are you from?

[vash90909]

Brian I'm 20 years old from Pennsylvania. I've lived here all my life. Ive recently finished college at UTI for automotive technology. Just started riding this year around march with a 82 Honda nighthawk 650. After having some gasket problems(headgasket and valve cover gasket both were leaking) I decided to buy a new bike! Test drove a 09 ninja 500...was not very thrilled. Felt small and was uncomfortable. Drove a 08 gs500f and simply feel inlove! Was a smooth ride and the insurance on it was cheap. Picked it up new as a left over for 4199!  Recently fixed my Honda so now I drive both. My gs is for when I want to ride, Honda for me and my girl.

[denydog]

Great website!

I just brought home a '95 GS500E for my wife, who wants to learn to ride.  The bike looks pretty good, but has been neglected with only 3,000 miles on it, none of them recently.  I've already changed the oil, flushed the brakes, drained and cleaned the fuel tank (minimal rust), and have a set of Pirelli Sport Demons on order.  I'll be cleaning the carbs and checking valve clearance soon.

I currently have two other bikes.  The 1982 Suzuki GS1100E that I bought new, and I added a 2007 BMW K1200R Sport two years ago.

I've had a fondness for midsized Suzuki twins from long ago, when I bought a brand new 1983 GS450E and taught my first wife to ride.  I'll probably ride this GS500 more than my wife will.

Glad to be aboard,
-Jon

edit- add photo.

[lonewolfpup911]

Hi, I'm 41 male living in aiken, Sc. riding a 08 gs500f, have 10000 miles on it this year try to ride everyday.

[bettebror]

Morten Larsen,29, living in Denmark(europe),riding in the group www.Streetfighters-mc.dk just bought my 92 GS a few weeks ago, after selling my XTZ750Super tenere.
At this moment the GS is going into its summer dress Streetfighterwise that is.. rebuilding it with, GSXR 750wp front fork, single brake, 4 piston Tokico caliper from a GSXR600, fatbar, front mask, GSXR750 '88 rearwheel, GSXR600 rear shock, dont know the colorcode, its filler with clearcoat, different yes, but why be as all the rest? still need to put the rearwheel on at this time.


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[cptjello]

Hey -
I'm Ben from Saint Paul MN.
Just bought my first motorcycle, and it happens to be a 92 GS500e!  Awesome, right?
Anyways, I love these forums and the site already, thanks a ton!

[patescot]

I'm a Highschool Science teacher from Whitby, Ontario.  I just got a new Blue and White 08 GS500E from Suzuki of Newmarket.  Me likey so far.

[johnny ro]

Johnny Ro , Eaton NH USA, just bought yellow 2004 F with no mods of any kind. A step up from trusty 1988 ex250.   Its a real mellow ride, a nice easy ride. Ordered new windscreen and manual and can't wait to rejet.  

[Punkalflufen]

Hey my name is Michael i am 24 years old and i just moved to Mount Riverview (start of the blue mountains just outside Sydney) NSW Australia.
I just got a 2006 GS500F, its my 2nd bike my first was a 2004 ZZR250.
Love the forum and the wiki there is so much info and help.

[CMJ1015]

Hello All,

Long time lurker, first time poster.

My name is Chris and I'm a 2004 GS500f owner from CT.

[gsfighter100]

27 year old male From NY living in jax FL. Diesel mechanic and bike mechanic on the side. 

[backroads jim]

Hello,

Jim here from southern Michigan. I am a "mature" rider and I am developing a new interest in GS Twins.
I am specifically interested in the GS 500E. Does anyone here have long distance riding experience with
the GS 500E?

I am looking for a mid-weight and nimble bike for impending "old age". 

Thanks!

Jim

[sergeremi]

Hi! Brand spanking new rider in Jacksonville.  Got interested in riding a couple of months ago and settled on getting a GS500 for my first bike.

[Chuck500]

Hi.  Chuck in Houston, Texas.  I started riding a year ago in Fairfax, Virginia.  I have a 2007 GS500F I purchased in June 08 with less than 400 miles.  Of course, I think the GS500 is THE perfect motorcycle.

[brentphx]

I'm Brent... I'm a 29 y.o. ex hot rodder getting onto 2 wheels for the first time.  I'm an experienced welder but find myself without one for the first time in a while and am going through fabrication withdrawals.  Anywho- i finish my msf class this weekend and am looking forward to learning.  The p.o. did NOTHING for upkeep, so I tore the bike down and am rebuilding from frame so I can guarantee the work was done right.  I am new to the tips and tricks of a bike, so I will probly be asking for some advice soon. 

Any riders in Phoenix that want to go enjoy the 115 degree heat while wearing leather (yes, we're retarded for living here)... lemme know!!!

[fsantos]

Hi everybody. I am Fabio from Brazil, 39 years old, help desk analyst, married, one son and i have bikes since 18 years old.

I have  a 08 black GS500E and Yamaha YBR 125 for going to my work. I use the GS for travels with my wife.

I have a virtual group and sometimes we meet for rides, barbecue and good conversation.  See www.tritaecinco.com.br.

I am of Sumare city, state of Sao Paulo - Brazil.

[jdmr]

New female rider in Ottawa  (formerly of Niagara!)
Just picked up a mint '89 and should have her on the road by the weekend

[senseidave1]

Hi i am Dave from the wirral  , i have had my 1997 gs500e for 1 year now, what a first bike no plans as yet to change it , as the old saying goes if it is not broke don't fix it . glad to see so many like minded riders who choose this bike

[senseidave1]

Hi all
Just a Quick picture of my gs500e
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss65/senseidave1/bike2.jpg
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[tucsondude]

Im Dylan from Tucson Arizona, I just upgraded from a 50cc craptastic scooter.

today did a 130 mile ride and learned all about wind resistance at 75 indicated and was miserable 20 minutes in lol.