2001 GS500?

jroymcd · November 05, 2008, 04:54:09 PM

I have had a few bikes already. my first was a SV650, then I upgraded to a honda F4i. Had to sell the F4 to pay rent

So I have a little cash left over and found a 01 GS500 that I could buy with the cash I have left. It has low miles, runs good but, missing most of the bodywork. It already has a full pipe, pods and is jetted.

I dont ride that fast but, plan on using mostly in the twistys. I loved my SV, The F4 was actauly a little to much for me.

Will I be happy with a GS500?

Bluesmudge · November 05, 2008, 04:57:11 PM

If you already have an SV, the GS is such a similar bike its probably an unnecessary purchase. Ask yourself why you want it and see if the SV can already do that.
If you want a bike to beat on and commute on get the GS, otherwise what can it do that the SV can't? NOTHIN
Put the money in a savings account or upgrade your SV

jroymcd · November 05, 2008, 04:58:24 PM

bikeless right now. sold the SV to get the F4

the GS500 is all I can afford for now.

this is the one. I would street-fighter it out. I could get it for just under 1k

jroymcd · November 05, 2008, 05:18:22 PM

so do you think its a good deal? will It do what i want it too?

fred · November 05, 2008, 05:23:21 PM

Sounds like a good deal to me. You will have fun in the twisties with this bike and it is easy to mod and maintain...

jroymcd · November 05, 2008, 05:31:42 PM

think I would find some new body work for the tail. install some clip ons and probley get some heavier fork spings

is there a common rear shock swap?

Bluesmudge · November 05, 2008, 06:11:41 PM

Ok, well if you are bikeless, get the GS!
Swap the rear shock with a Katana Shock.

jroymcd · November 05, 2008, 06:24:45 PM

Quote from: Bluesmudge on November 05, 2008, 06:11:41 PM

Swap the rear shock with a Katana Shock.

what years fit the 01.

already searching ebay and I dont pick it up til Sat.

Roadstergal · November 05, 2008, 08:53:28 PM

That's the one with the ghetto-ziptied instrument cluster? From being 'dropped.'

Since it's fooked already, slap a crazy FE on it. And make sure those lights are aimed.

jroymcd · November 05, 2008, 09:02:00 PM

Quote from: Roadstergal on November 05, 2008, 08:53:28 PM
That's the one with the ghetto-ziptied instrument cluster? From being 'dropped.'

Since it's fooked already, slap a crazy FE on it. And make sure those lights are aimed.

yeah, thats the one. Im a programmer for a sheet metal shop so I was just going to make my own bracket and figure out a better light set-up.

its cheap and will be a project I can ride while I work on it. when im ready to get a new bike I figure I could sell it and still break even.

mach1 · November 05, 2008, 09:09:29 PM

yeah get it mod it ride it and enjoy it. Im building mine as we speak with full fairings and a r6 race tail, Im in the process of doing a dual exhaust an once thats done she will be complete. the GS is a great commuter and it does a real good job tearing u the twisties.

jroymcd · November 05, 2008, 09:13:21 PM

Quote from: mach1 on November 05, 2008, 09:09:29 PM
yeah get it mod it ride it and enjoy it. Im building mine as we speak with full fairings and a r6 race tail, Im in the process of doing a dual exhaust an once thats done she will be complete. the GS is a great commuter and it does a real good job tearing u the twisties.

thats the plan. might go crazy on it

do you think a 92 gauge cluster is the same as the 2001?

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