New rider with a new bike in VA.

[Roxtar]

Hi everyone. I just bought a brand new 2009 gs500f as my first bike a month ago. only paid $2745 for it (cheaper than the used one at another dealer). I'm new to riding, so I'm sticking close to home until I get better at it. Already figured out that I need to work on my leg strength (i'm tall and scrawny) since i've already let it fall over a couple of times (replacement clutch lever and some frame sliders on the way).

I'm used to doing all my own wrenching on my cars, so i'm sure I'll have questions when it comes to working on the bike.

My current car project is a 1988 Porsche 944.


the bike:


the car

[steezin_and_wheezin]

welcome!

nice bike and cage, what's the plate stand for?

i'm down in Radford/Blacksburg area, where from in VA are ya?

[Roxtar]

I'm in Culpeper, work is in Warrenton

the plate stands for Das Porsche, which is german for "The Porsche". It's also a reference to the book/movie "Das Boot"

[ryott52]

I count a grand total of 3 of us in Virginia. I'm Will, up in Fairfax VA.

[MistahT]

I'm not in VA, but my buddy is. He just moved down there from work, used to live in Damascus. I'm not sure where he lives, but I've been bugging him to get on these boards. His name is Joe. He'll make #4

[alerbaugh]

near harrisonburg here

[Therefore]

Hey guys, I'm new here, I just picked up a GS500F 2004 Blue as my first bike. I'm in alexandria VA. PM me if you wanna ride sometime!

[pandy]

Welcome new VA members!

[ryott52]

Welcome Therefore, you're the only one within two hours of me.

[dsmgs500]

fairfax right here

[ryott52]

No kidding? How long have you been riding, I haven't seen another GS around here.

[dsmgs500]

Only got it about a month or two ago

[Raeth]

Ok, registration just went through, so howdy.  I've been perusing the forum the past couple months while I got more comfortable with my '05 GS500F which I got end of May, I'm down in Woodbridge and I can vouch for 2 different GSF's that I've passed out on i-95 on my way into DC.

Also Roxtar, since you paid what I just paid for mine which is about 4 years older and used (definitely dropped a couple times) I must learn your secrets for next time.

[Roxtar]

Also Roxtar, since you paid what I just paid for mine which is about 4 years older and used (definitely dropped a couple times) I must learn your secrets for next time.

Suzuki was offering $1k off of select bikes at the beginning of the season and I was originally looking at coleman powersports there in woodbridge, but they sold out before I finished the MSF class. I searched for gs500fs on cycle trader and other sites and found that Romney Cycle Center in Romney WV had a few of them listed for just under $2700 which included the discount. I called them up and told them to hold onto a blue one for me and I'd be over to pick it up that weekend. $2745 out the door.

[Huff1371]

I'm in waynesboro. Somewhat new to riding as well. I picked up a beaten and bruised gs500e with 6500 mi for only $300. Hit me up if you come to ride the parkway

[merchantlanai]

I'm in Falls Church with a 2009 GS500F (same as the picture). I need more experience in riding and wouldn't mind going on a ride!

[spider_rider]

Another GS5 VA rider here! I'm in Roanoke. New to riding and looking forward to learning more on my new ride!

[Watevaman]

 Ha ha, might as well add to the Virginians. Manassas here.

[JustinLonghorn]

I am in Frederick, MD. Just about 45 minutes from a lot of y'all.

[merchantlanai]

Hey everyone! I'm in Falls Church, VA. I've heard this Skyline Drive ride isn't too bad. Anyone down to ride?