gs500 for $1300, what to watch out for?

[niteman]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and have a question or two about a bike I'm looking at. I am new to motorcyles as well btw and this would be my first bike. Also, I have already taken the MSF course. 

I found a '02 gs500 w/16K miles on craigslist for $1300. I'm going to look at it as soon as the seller gets back to me. I was wondering if there is anything specific I should look out for. Do these bikes have any specific idiosyncrasies that develop with age/miles? I have heard alot of good things about the gs500. Any help or info would be great.

[smokedogg]

Hi Niteman,

I would just buy it. I recently bought a GS 500 from '95 for the nifty price of $4300. Welcome to Denmark.

But this link might answer your question.
http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Things-to-Look-For-When-Purchasing-a-Used-Motorcycle---Buyers-Guide&id=1606804

[beRto]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and have a question or two about a bike I'm looking at. I am new to motorcyles as well btw and this would be my first bike. Also, I have already taken the MSF course. 

I found a '02 gs500 w/16K miles on craigslist for $1300. I'm going to look at it as soon as the seller gets back to me. I was wondering if there is anything specific I should look out for. Do these bikes have any specific idiosyncrasies that develop with age/miles? I have heard alot of good things about the gs500. Any help or info would be great.

Welcome! There are lots of threads on this topic. A search will turn up plenty of information.

Here is some information to get you started:

search terms used: used bike checklist

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=37268.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=33825.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=6813.0

Also (website mentioned in above links)
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html

and
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=36477.0

Good luck with your possible purchase!

[niteman]

Thanks for the help and info. Hope it goes well, wish me luck.