Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 15, 2004, 08:27:19 PM
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 15, 2004, 08:27:19 PM
Hello All GS Owners,
I have attached a picture of my 1989 GS500. I have had this bike for about a month. So far Mods Include,
V&H Exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Progressive Front Springs
SV650 Rear Spring On its way, this should make a great improvement from the shot stock one.
I bought this bike off of no other then E-Bay, $1,000 delivered. But the tank was shot (Leaking) so I had to but another and I did all the work myself, What Do you think?
Future Mods
I want to buy a Titan II kit. Paint The Frame Black & The Fairings A Metallic Copper.
Well enough rambling, just thought I would say hello!!!
(http://home.earthlink.net/~mohcc/images/bobsbike1.JPG)
I have attached a picture of my 1989 GS500. I have had this bike for about a month. So far Mods Include,
V&H Exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Progressive Front Springs
SV650 Rear Spring On its way, this should make a great improvement from the shot stock one.
I bought this bike off of no other then E-Bay, $1,000 delivered. But the tank was shot (Leaking) so I had to but another and I did all the work myself, What Do you think?
Future Mods
I want to buy a Titan II kit. Paint The Frame Black & The Fairings A Metallic Copper.
Well enough rambling, just thought I would say hello!!!
(http://home.earthlink.net/~mohcc/images/bobsbike1.JPG)
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: scratch on July 16, 2004, 12:08:26 PM
Post by: scratch on July 16, 2004, 12:08:26 PM
Ooooohhh, an original black model with optional glove stuck in the grab handle! Nice!
WELCOME!
WELCOME!
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: cernunos on July 16, 2004, 12:13:14 PM
Post by: cernunos on July 16, 2004, 12:13:14 PM
Hey, nice scooter, I have the '89 in white. Welcome to the best bike forum on the web. Dontcha just love that little GS500? You'll love the forum too.
Cernunos
Cernunos
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: gitarman on July 16, 2004, 01:10:41 PM
Post by: gitarman on July 16, 2004, 01:10:41 PM
Hey my 89 once looked exactly like that. You'll like the clip-ons that were only available on our year bikes. And yes a new rear shock will definitely help.
oh yeah...welcome to the forum blah blah blah :cheers:
oh yeah...welcome to the forum blah blah blah :cheers:
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: Eightmarky on July 16, 2004, 01:46:26 PM
Post by: Eightmarky on July 16, 2004, 01:46:26 PM
Quote from: scratchOoooohhh, an original black model with optional glove stuck in the grab handle!
:lol: :lol:
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 16, 2004, 07:17:18 PM
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 16, 2004, 07:17:18 PM
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: Jenerator on July 16, 2004, 11:14:31 PM
Post by: Jenerator on July 16, 2004, 11:14:31 PM
Suckers in the states...my '92 has clip-ons too. :nana:
Welcome to the site. ;) :mrgreen:
Welcome to the site. ;) :mrgreen:
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: raylarrabee on July 16, 2004, 11:18:32 PM
Post by: raylarrabee on July 16, 2004, 11:18:32 PM
Quote from: JeneratorSuckers in the states...my '92 has clip-ons too. :nana:
Careful, we have lots of tanks and fighters. We could take your clip-ons if we wanted to :guns:
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: davipu on July 16, 2004, 11:25:35 PM
Post by: davipu on July 16, 2004, 11:25:35 PM
Blame Canada............ (south park refferance)
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: Lars on July 17, 2004, 12:47:38 AM
Post by: Lars on July 17, 2004, 12:47:38 AM
Still looks like new after all these years. I like the colorscheme, I want my bike having the same. (It's purple now :roll: ).
And yes, in Europe they were delivered with the clipons until the year 2000.
And yes, in Europe they were delivered with the clipons until the year 2000.
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 17, 2004, 06:59:57 AM
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 17, 2004, 06:59:57 AM
Well like I said in my first post I was looking at a new color, the only reason is because of the tank. It does not match perfectly. But we shall see I still have the original tank W/ Decals, But She leaks. I will let ya'll know what color I finally go with.
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: Jenerator on July 17, 2004, 09:12:30 PM
Post by: Jenerator on July 17, 2004, 09:12:30 PM
Quote from: raylarrabeeCareful, we have lots of tanks and fighters. We could take your clip-ons if we wanted to :guns:
Hehehe...all you gotta do is ask nicely. :P
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 17, 2004, 09:21:23 PM
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 17, 2004, 09:21:23 PM
QuoteStill looks like new after all these years
Yea I bought it off a guy ,who had bought it for his women. And she never got into riding. He never even registered the darn thing. He said he rode it now and then ( GSXR Owner ),but never put many miles on it.
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: charleym3 on July 18, 2004, 05:46:43 AM
Post by: charleym3 on July 18, 2004, 05:46:43 AM
Okay, I'm new here too. I've had my 90 GS for 2 weeks. Only thing I've done is have the fork seales changed.
I have a lot to learn so the first question is:
What are clipons?
Second:
Are progressive springs difficult to install?
Finally, and y'all will probably think this is a dumb question, where can I find saddlebags, hard or soft, for the GS?
ThanX. This site is great.
I have a lot to learn so the first question is:
What are clipons?
Second:
Are progressive springs difficult to install?
Finally, and y'all will probably think this is a dumb question, where can I find saddlebags, hard or soft, for the GS?
ThanX. This site is great.
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 18, 2004, 06:22:41 AM
Post by: BustemUpBob on July 18, 2004, 06:22:41 AM
What are clipons?
QuoteAre progressive springs difficult to install?
Clip-Ons are a Style Of Handle Bar, look at my picture on the top of this page,unless you have a UK bike you have one solid bar. Mine are 2 Separate bars.
Quotewhere can I find saddlebags
No, There is a link to another site that will give you the Lazy way of doing this!
Quote
I am not sure, Maybe one of these older Ladies/Gents can help you.
Title: Newb Here , 89 GS500
Post by: Kerry on July 18, 2004, 09:55:54 PM
Post by: Kerry on July 18, 2004, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: charleym3What are clipons?From the Wall Of Fame. (Anyone have a better picture? :dunno:)
GRU's homemade clip-ons:
Quote from: charleym3Are progressive springs difficult to install?See the Progressive fork spring install-the lazy way page on pantablo's website.
Quote from: charleym3where can I find saddlebags, hard or soft, for the GS?There are LOTS of good saddlebags out there. My soft luggage experience is with a Tour Master Cortech set, with a tail bag that clips right into the saddlebags, or which you can strap on by itself with the hide-away bungee cords.
If you don't feel the need for the tough Cortech construction, consider the Tour Master SB-34 Saddlebags and either their Deluxe Tail Bag or the smaller TB-17 Tail Bag.
Other folks will probably stop by with other recommendations. If you can't wait, use the "Search" link above to find message threads that contain the word "saddlebags".
PS - Do you already have a tank bag? If not, I would suggest making THAT your first purchase. I recommend the Tour Master 12-liter Magnetic Tank Bag
DISCLAIMER: Please shop around at other vendors before you buy anything. I haven't done a wide-spread comparison of these prices, so you may find some things cheaper at MAW or elsewhere.