What do you guys think about this GS500

[jpw]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6027&item=2476086277&rd=1  

This guy is willing to sell it for 1200$   he wrote this when i emailed him

I bought the bike two years ago for $1700.  Then I put $500 into new
>tires, battery, brakes, etc.  It is in great shape.  I know it needs
>a new battery and a tuneup but otherwise its great.  The only reason
>I am selling it is because I dont want to hassle moving it and there
>is no real parking for it at my new place.  I dont think I want to
>sell it much below the $1200 starting bid I asked for.  Its in such
>great shape that it is worth at least $1200 for me to keep it and
>deal with moving it.  I guess if no one bids on it, I might consider
>a little less than $1200 but I havent thought about it too much.
>
>As far as trailering, I am not a motorcycle mechanic.  I dont know
>all the things that can go wrong.  I would hate for someone to buy
>it and drive it away and there is some problem that gets them hurt
>or stranded.    Its easier on my conscience to just say it needs to
>be trailered and tuned up.
>
>The reason I dont know if there are any problems is cuz I really
>havent had it on the street since last summer.  The registration and
>insurance ran out and I havent renewed it because I was gonna sell
>it.  Seemed like a waste of cash.  I understand that people would
>like to ride it but since its not insured, I cant let anyone ride it
>around the street.

Tell me what you think??

[Jace009]

I would consider that to be a pretty fair bike. before I would buy it tho I would want to hear it idle and take a look in the tank and inspect the bottome of the carbs....My gs I bought was sitting for year except for the one or two rides on sunday. I just got done rejetting it this evening and the orginal carbs were on there. All orginal and OEM spec. I can't really see the need for a tune up unless it dosn't start. These engines are pretty darn reliable IMO.

Jason

[hehehemann]

I'd probably buy it, but then I'm not an expert mechanic. Seems decent enough. I paid $1700 shipped to my address for a 96 with 14,000 miles on it. I couldn't be happier
Go down and take a look at it if your not too far away and take someone who knows bikes if you can.

[Ed_in_Az]

I'd want to hear it run too. The price is good and it looks good. But it would be worth buying a battery to take it along and be sure it runs before buying it.

[jpw]

Im about 3 hrs away so if i went i would buy it  on the spot if its good seems like it is...    

I have a uncle that wants me to get a bike and has riden sense hes was 16 or so hes like mid 30s know,  but i dont know if he will go all that way down to Chicago to get a bike.

He just bought a camper so he has to go use that, but ill talk to him about it.

But i have a money issue right now,  so it may not be for sure yet. But i want it