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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Bobby2k on February 21, 2005, 07:07:47 PM

Title: Newbie... :)
Post by: Bobby2k on February 21, 2005, 07:07:47 PM
Hey everyone, just got out of the military, and just got a devorce, so I bought a 95' GS500, needless to say, it's had quite few owners I knew what I was getting myself into when I bought the bike, quite a fixer-uper,  I bought new parts for the carb, and tac-cable few odd's and ends...well...I've yet to ride it because of the carb not work'n right and a gasket from the old tac-cable leaking, I have it running now and the time I spend on it, takes my mind off of other things,  it's a great hobbie and I'm quite addicted to it now, my bro has a gsxr 600 and thats how I ended up with my 500, can't wait to ride this summer, never rode a  bike before, other than dirtbike, any suggestions from the vets out here they might have for a newbie? Thanks in Advance, any advice will help. haha
Title: Newbie... :)
Post by: mastrind on February 21, 2005, 08:00:26 PM
.....use that GI Bill.....I've got another year and a half and I'll be done with mine....are you officially out.....or on terminal leave.....I ask because if still on terminal leave you can dump an additional $600 into the GI bill, and get back an extra $150/mo for 36 mo.....

....you've got a good first bike that won't strain your wallet....enjoy it!!!
Title: Newbie... :)
Post by: SS 3030 on February 21, 2005, 08:10:31 PM
Congratulations!
You may want to attend an MSF course to help you learn the right street skills.
Enjoy your bike :thumb:
Title: Newbie... :)
Post by: Bobby2k on February 21, 2005, 08:36:25 PM
I'm out out, I got my DD Form 214
Title: Newbie... :)
Post by: OhioSteve on February 22, 2005, 06:50:44 PM
You will have a great time on the bike.  Its incredibly fun and cheap to ride.
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Post by: MstrsLilBrat on February 23, 2005, 12:36:24 PM
Enjoy riding!! :thumb:

But please wear proper gear!!!
Title: Newbie... :)
Post by: starwalt on February 23, 2005, 01:00:32 PM
MSF, yes! Do a search on the posts. Maybe one of the admins will give a direct link to their national site. Motorcycle Safety Foundation has links for almost every state. Excellent training. Price varies widely from state to state.

If you want to see a DIY story in progress, check out my thread "Just picked up my GS 500 project" on this section of the forum.

Welcome aboard!
Title: Newbie... :)
Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2005, 01:03:35 PM
Quote from: starwaltMSF, yes! [...] Maybe one of the admins will give a direct link to their national site.
http://www.msf-usa.org/