Is this a good deal on a 2008 GS500F?

[AFMO]

"Every time I think I need a faster bike, I downshift one gear and twist the throttle all the way"

The GS is the perfect:  beginner bike, city bike, avoid-speeding-tickets bike, easy to work on bike, bulletproof bike, etc etc.  And if you buy a naked one, it wont be a big deal if you drop it.  If/when I move on from the GS, it will be for a bike better suited to highway riding and possibly for newer/more updated looks, such as the FZ6 or Ducati Monster.  That's it. 

[bikejunkie223]

"Every time I think I need a faster bike, I downshift one gear and twist the throttle all the way"

The GS is the perfect:  beginner bike, city bike, avoid-speeding-tickets bike, easy to work on bike, bulletproof bike, etc etc.  And if you buy a naked one, it wont be a big deal if you drop it.  If/when I move on from the GS, it will be for a bike better suited to highway riding and possibly for newer/more updated looks, such as the FZ6 or Ducati Monster.  That's it. 

I can't disagree with any of this. The only thing I can add is that it is pretty easy not to drop the bike as a beginner so don't have any reservations about getting an F. Of course now I'll probably wipe mine out on the way home after having said that...

[mkrasavin]

the sv650s weighs less than the gs500f.
and in your situation it might not hurt to use the 'search' feature for some of the questions you have, there is a lot of useful info on this forum.
also if you just search for "review/specifications" of whatever bike you are looking for in google, you might be able to find a lot of answers too.

GL on your purchase.
I'd go with the gs500, and maybe an older model (04+ if you like the fairing version) for cheaper.

[Danny500]

Edit - I will say there is a certain power level where the freeway becomes dicey, because you're topped out just to keep up with traffic.  The GS500 is above this.

Amen... I used to have a CM200T that topped out at 65 on a good day... NO FUN ON THE HIGHWAY...

The GS500 can cruise at 80-90 all day and not complain at all.

Dan

[Danny500]

"Every time I think I need a faster bike, I downshift one gear and twist the throttle all the way"

The GS is the perfect:  beginner bike, city bike, avoid-speeding-tickets bike, easy to work on bike, bulletproof bike, etc etc.  And if you buy a naked one, it wont be a big deal if you drop it.  If/when I move on from the GS, it will be for a bike better suited to highway riding and possibly for newer/more updated looks, such as the FZ6 or Ducati Monster.  That's it. 

I can't disagree with any of this. The only thing I can add is that it is pretty easy not to drop the bike as a beginner so don't have any reservations about getting an F. Of course now I'll probably wipe mine out on the way home after having said that...

I've had my GS500E less than a month and have dropped it twice... once broke the clutch lever, second broke the brake lever... now they don't match... lol. 

Dan

[theUBS]

The GS is a pretty good bike, and it is pretty forgiving for most n00b mistakes, AND can indeed remain quite fun for years to come.  I think the deal is pretty good--especially delivered--providing he's not hiding anything from you that would certainly devalue the bike.   The later model SV also isn't priced too bad if it's been maintained.   I wouldn't buy anything Hyosung makes for a while yet though.  They're still a few years behind in overall quality.  Good luck to you! 

[bikejunkie223]

Wheew- made it home without eating it- figured I had jinxed myself...