Extra bikes

[JB848]

LOL, OK I was making fun..relax. Most people as well as me post things with out reading the whole post. He made a comment that was covered earlier is all. I was making a joke. Read The F%cking Post is what I was referring to. NM

[lucifer_mr2]

Which post was that? The joke makes no sense without context. Please explain your humour that nobody else understands.

[JB848]

Maybe he's applying it to his post count?

I understand your concerns but it is not your place. This is not a little children's playground. So your comment while meaningful to you is not accepted or tolerated here. So please keep it helpful and informational.

[Twisted]

I've recently been browsing craigslist to see what the market for slightly used 600's is like, as I'll likely buy one in January.  But somehow, I don't really want to get rid of the GS.  It only costs me like $80 a year to insure.  I figure, at worst, it would satisfy my tinkering/modding curiosities.  Or maybe my gf will decide to pick up riding.  Has anyone gone down this route before?  Does the GS just end up sitting in a pile of dust in the corner of your garage?

Getting the thread back on subject - What sort of 600's were you looking at btw? I really don't mind a few of the naked versions such as the FZ6 or the CBF600 hornet.

[mister]

I don't like the Gladius. But I'd rather that than en ER6. Kawasaki has lost it.

Michael

[Twisted]

I don't like the Gladius. But I'd rather that than en ER6. Kawasaki has lost it.

Michael

I have booked myself in for my "Big boys licence" on Nov 7 and the instructor said I will be riding an ER6 all day. It will be interesting to compare it to my GS.

[tt_four]

I don't like the Gladius.

I really like the gladius, but don't think I'll ever own one. It just reminds me of a mini MV Agusta Brutale. I'd be willing to pick one up as an extra if we could call it Heather's and I could just ride it sometimes 

If I was going to buy a naked 600, I think it would have to be the Triumph Street Triple, but that's a whole different catagory of bike from the japanese naked 600s.

[Big Rich]

I highly recommend owning multiple bikes. Living in western PA, our riding season can be very short and any maintainence that takes 2 weeks or so can feel like forever.

That being said, I have a Honda 175 that I ride around town, a Suzuki 650 (my avatar) that is getting rearsets, clipons, fiberglass seat, etc, and a bone stock 650 that only gets ridden when the other ones are down for whatever reason.

[007brendan]

I've been looking at gsxr's and cbr's. I was originally thinking about a sport tourer like the Vfr, but then realized that would be like going directly to the old man sport bike before ever owning 600. 

[tt_four]

Rich, what part of western PA are you from?

owning more than 1 bike is definintely convenient if you can do it. Even if it's not serious work, it sucks to start a small project then get surprised by 70 degrees and sun the next day but not be able to go because of something little and stupid

Of all the different kinds of bikes I've owned, nothing has just been a dedicated japanese supersport. I like nakes but feel the same way. It would be nice to own one for a while before I'm 50 some day and always wondered what it would be like. I'm sure after a while anything I get would still be stripped down and get some MX bars, but it's be fun to have the windsheild and clipons for a while just to try it out.

[Electrojake]

I don't really want to get rid of the GS.  It only costs me like $80 a year to insure.  I figure, at worst, it would satisfy my tinkering/modding curiosities.  Or maybe my gf will decide to pick up riding.  Has anyone gone down this route before? 
Does the GS just end up sitting in a pile of dust in the corner of your garage?

I don't see what buying a 600 or larger bike has to do with selling a GS?
I think it's a sure bet that most forum members here own several bikes so why not you too?
The only reason to sell a bike is to make more room in the shop for yet another project.
Besides, additional bikes are like post counts. . .
The more you have, the cooler you are.
And as for your question; "Does the GS just end up sitting in a pile of dust in the corner of your garage?" I say this: Switching between different bikes is an incredible feeling (unless of course they are both the exact same model of bike).

Spend a week commuting on a 600 pound bike and then take a little thumper out for a ride. Its amazing! The switch to the little bike makes you feel invincible! In a few days when it gets boring, jump on the liter bike and once again, it's like an instant re-charge.
My advice to you is to hold onto the GS500 and buy another bike that is somewhat larger (or smaller) and you will be quite happy bouncing between the two.

Just my 2 cents worth.
Now please go get a second bike, and then a third, and the a forth, etc... 

[Big Rich]

Sorry tt_four, I'm about 20 minutes south of New Castle.

[Suzuki Stevo]

I recently got a 2004 GS500F and I have put more miles on it in a year and 1/2 then I have on the E total. I have intentionally kept the miles down on the 1990 because it is worth more

How is this, Is the F beat to crap?

[tt_four]

Sorry tt_four, I'm about 20 minutes south of New Castle.

Cool, I grew up about 40 minutes southeast, down 79. I live in Pittsburgh now. I've been meaning to get up to New Castle HD to check out some of the race Buell/HDs they've got on display there, but I don't know that I'll make it before the end of the year.

[Big Rich]

Oh ya? A good friend of mine lives in the Burgh. He has a red 83 Suzuki 1100 and does suspension work on bikes. I need to find out where his shop is......

If you do find yourself heading to NC, let me know. If the weather is nice, I'll meet you in Zeli and ride out with ya.

[mister]

I don't like the Gladius. But I'd rather that than en ER6. Kawasaki has lost it.

Michael

I have booked myself in for my "Big boys licence" on Nov 7 and the instructor said I will be riding an ER6 all day. It will be interesting to compare it to my GS.

Make sure to fill us in on the bike - likes, dislikes, comfort, etc?

Is this at Rocklea?

Michael

[Twisted]

No some guy along Blackstone road. Saw the van and booked it. I will try and give you a review.

[Suzuki Stevo]

Extra Bikes? 

[Electrojake]

Extra Bikes? 

Yo Steveo,
Stay sharp on all those bikes, especially wrenching.
You're already saving me money with the Battery Tender education.
And. . . I been itching to unload my Sportster for a Wee-Strom.
Note: Will hunt you down on Stormtrooper and pester with many, many, noobie modding questions.
-Ej-

[EndlessProject93]

I'm all for extra bikes. will the GS sit?? it's all up to you. mine sat for 8 years in my parents backyard.....BUT.....that's not because I didn't like the GS. I'm in the navy so relocation is all part of the job. I moved to Maine in the winter, didn't bring the GS with me, went on deployment and came back with some extra money and bought a cruiser. never went back for the GS. now I have an M50, wanted a sportbike too so I went back to moms and I'm slowly nursing the GS back to health.