WHO are you and where are you from?

[Adam0431]

Hey All, I'm Adam (29 yrs old, married w/3 kids) in the greater Cleveland, OH area. I am getting me new 07 GS500f tomorrow (only 110 miles!) and can't wait. I have been reading through the forums and the wiki since Sunday when i found the site and had to sign up.

Its awesome that everyone has posted so much information, I have had my motorcycle license as long as my regular drivers license but haven't been on a running bike in 10 years. My first bike was a 1978 Yamaha XS 650, but this will be my first sport bike. And I have to admit I'm a little nervous about getting back on a bike (nothing tragic happened to keep me off bikes, just moved to NY for a bit and didn't take my old one)

Thanks for the great info on the site, and I look forward to learning a bunch about my new GS! 


**Edit -  Well I got my Bike last Tuesday and the weather hasn't been cooperating ... hopefully this storm will blow over and I will be able to get out and ride (and hopefully I will remember how to after 10 years)**

[nemuro]

Hello, my name is Robert, I am 21 years old and I live in Romania.

And this is Ame, my first bike, very fond of her, and I am quite confident I did a good choice.

[bassman]

Hi everyone

I'm Al from Derbyshire, UK.  I'm 48, married with two kids and am a born again rider after passing my bike test in June 2007.  I rode for three years in my early 20's (as a learner obviously) on a little Honda H100 but didn't have the opportunity to ride again until now (years spent living and working in London meant travelling on London Underground and British Rail all the time ).  Ride (practically) everyday come rain or shine through all 4 seasons to work 7 miles away.  That 25 mins there and 25 mins back are the best 50 mins of my day

I got the GS because 1) it was the right price (cheap), 2) an air cooled twin so easy to work on (no water cooling system to worry about) 3) It was 500cc and I simply would not entertain riding anything under 500cc after passing my test on a machine of that size! & 4) It looked absolutely sh*t hot in the photograph on the dealer's website!

I do all my own maintence, except when my chain snapped - had to enlist my local bike shop to fix that one.  Fortunately it snapped when I pulled away one day - I don't even want to think about it snapping when I'm doing 70 down the A52 (Brian Clough Way).

Great thing about where I live is there are great some rides in the Deryshire Dales.  But I read the posts from you guys (and girls) from around the world and get absolutely green with envy at the thought of the fantastic rides there are to be had out there.  As a Brit who's never been to the US and I can only dream of riding some of the awesome rides you must have in such a vast continent with so much variation.  And I definitely want to ride in Europe some time.  Oh well, maybe 'the old lady' will let me go out and play on my own for a week one day!!

[SlickShenanigans]

Hey! I'm new here, just found this forum.

I'm a 22 year old bank teller from Maine. I have a blue 2005 GS500F that I bought last summer. Long story short: Got into bikes riding on the back of the boyfriend's bike. We break up and I decide I want my own. He never took me out on it as much as I wanted to. So I got my license and my own bike. Ha.  I wouldn't trade it for the world.

My daily driver is a white 2000 Toyota Solara (classic chick car) which I love nearly as much as my bike. I don't have any pictures at the moment of my GS, but its just stock. I'm trying to get it up and running for the season but I am having some battery issues. I plan on doing some basic mods (tailights, blinkers, handlebars to start) and doing them as much as I can on my own.

[bucks1605]

Welcome to the madness everyone. 

[joystick]

Hey everyone,

i'm a 31 yo software dude from toronto working in nashville these days. i ride an sv and used to be into touring a lot. now, im getting a gs500 track bike for the summer, and looking forward to the season!


cheers

ps. i know Buddha co-incidentally, he is quite the resource on bikes...but i dont let him anywhere near my sv...im pretty sure he's packing a wrench or two and will end up borrowing a wheel or two...im pretty sure he was measuring something at least once! 

[08GSSteve]

G'day and welcome to the mad house

[XealotX]

Howdy,

This site is the reason I bought my 2002 bike. I was about to buy a 250 Ninja until I stumbled into here.

Hey!!! My new clutch handle just arrived in the mail!!! If the wife finds out I've ordered any more parts for the bike I'll be surfing singles websites next...

[jwjulian]

Introducing myself here. My name is Jason and I just bought a '91 GS500E with 19k miles and runs like a top. I live in Florida and actually went out today and did a 50 mile loop ride to a couple different nearby cities and enjoyed every minute of it and can't wait to make some longer rides.

[RVAGS]

Hey all,

My name is Graham, I am married with four children (or wild animals). I am going to be picking up my project 1994 GS500E tomorrow afternoon. I have had my share of bikes, my most recent two were both Yamaha's, a 1982 XJ650 and a 1989 V-Max (Scary quick from a dig). Anywho, the GS is a little rusty but only has 3,522 miles on her... She needs the carbs rebuilt and a lot of wire brushing, painting (frame and motor), and general cleanup/ repairs. It was last registered in 1998! I am pretty excited about the bike to be honest, I think they are among the best looking naked bikes out there. I'm going on and on here so I will give your eyes a break and hope to meet you in the forums soon!

Graham

[hac_rising]

Hey,

I'm Matt (23) in Northwest Indiana; in college for missions and education.  Just bought a '08 GS500F with 3000 miles.  First bike...

[gamorg02]

Hello All!

first post here.. i am garrett from the boston area.  my roommate and i just picked up an '89 GS500 as a house bike, to help teach our friends and to have a spare.  I usually ride an '03 yamaha vmax..

the bike needs a little TLC along with some fork seals, here are some pics.  aside from that I hope to browse around the site and get some good info!  ride safe!

http://img338.imageshack.us/my.php?image=13612643.jpg

http://img441.imageshack.us/my.php?image=74471089.jpg

[JJRich]

EyEy everybody!

Just created an account, so what better topic to drop my first post!!
I'm bout to be 28 stationed in Sicily, IT.
Anyway,
bought a 2006 GS500 for 500 dollars a few weeks ago.  the owner dropped it and couldnt live w/out the plastics.  Now that its mine, shes stayin naked and getting frankensteined.  I mainly picked 'er up because the R6 is down, and i wanted to stay on the road.  But, oh damn she's fun, especially in the city.  I could turn circles around the R6.
Anyway,
Looking forward to meeting who-ever
Stay safe!!
J.Rich

[jakers]

23, Columbia SC. 2004 gs500f, but I'm waiting for it to get out of the shop. they need to hurry up!

[juliuscaesar]

Hey hey... I'm Julian, 24 years old, from Europe, Romania. I have a '92 GS500E with some visual mods(tank, tail), kat front end and 150 street-enduro tire. I see that I'm the second guy from Romania on this page. Hope to enjoy my visits on this forum. Dry roads to all!

[gs500Ant]

hi to all, im Ant,32, from sunny clacton on sea,essex,england.
my first bike and nothing but problems upto now.
i have learnt alot allready though as iv had to remove the head and barrells because the bike was running on 1 cylinder . think i found the problem-exhaust valve letting by,removed the valves had them reground and the head skimmed,new rings aswell- how much are they £90 for the 2 sets
hopefully all parts will be with me by easter,so then i can get back on the road

[Rickyt]

Whats up!!!  I have been a member for a while but finally decided to post!!  I am Rick and I currently live in Chattanooga, Tn.  Favorite spot to ride is Deal's Gap and ready for the weather to get nice enough to go again!!  I am the phone guru as I work for a large cell phone carrier.  Bought my first street bike in July last year (07 GS500F).  Spent lots of time on dirt bikes and wish I had one of them now as well.  Toured from South Africa to Victoria Falls, Zambia on Suzuki 125.  Guess once its in your blood it stays there.  Anyone in my area up for riding just yell at me!!  We are new to the area and only have a few people to ride with so far!!!

[abnoea]

17 year old Nebraskan. Ready to get out of public education and into mechanical engineering at UNL.
Recent bike enthusiast.

[AccidentalF]

I'm Eldon, a bike mechanic (Triumph and BMW) in NH.  I bought a GS for my girlfriend last year and enjoyed riding it myself so much i wanted one of my own.  Just picked up a poor neglected '89 off craigslist for $350.  Can't wait to get it up to speed.

[rah]

World's Slowest Indian

Born in Ragisthan, India 47 years ago;
Raised in Alberta, Canada;
Lliving in Bellevue Washington
Servant to wife of 21 years
Source of funds for two daughters
Feeder of rascally terrier

'96 GS500 - 4000 mi on odometer
MSF: November 2008
Purchased bike in Jan 2009: in boxes and crates
Re-assembled bike by Feb 2009
Riding now at a rate of 1000mi/month