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Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: daneilah on April 20, 2005, 05:36:32 PM

My bike came yesterday! It's an '04 GS500F with about 5200km on it.

This is my first bike. I've had it out on the street a bit, but I'm saving the big rides for after the training course next weekend.

I've been spending a lot of time reading this forum. I think it's great.

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Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: sys49152 on April 20, 2005, 05:54:05 PM

daneilah, congratulations and welcome! The bike looks gorgeous.. almost as gorgeous as my blue 04F! Only kidding :)

I see you're from Waterloo! I spent the better part of five years there, completing my second (and painfully difficult) degree -- Computer Engineering. Any chance you're also a Waterloo grad?

Definitely wait until you've completed the course before you start to *really* ride your bike.

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: cernunos on April 20, 2005, 06:35:40 PM

Beautiful in black. Enjoy and be safe. Welcome to the forum, I love it...and I love my little GS too.

C.......

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: daneilah on April 20, 2005, 06:46:11 PM

Quote from: sys49152daneilah, congratulations and welcome! The bike looks gorgeous.. almost as gorgeous as my blue 04F! Only kidding :)

I see you're from Waterloo! I spent the better part of five years there, completing my second (and painfully difficult) degree -- Computer Engineering. Any chance you're also a Waterloo grad?

Definitely wait until you've completed the course before you start to *really* ride your bike.

Yes, I finished my University of Waterloo Math degree in Computer Science in 1989..... many moons ago!

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: sys49152 on April 20, 2005, 06:57:05 PM

Quote from: daneilahYes, I finished my University of Waterloo Math degree in Computer Science in 1989..... many moons ago!

Cool! I did my first degree at U of T in '93. However I quickly realized that a B.Sc in Human Biology wasn't going to help me get paid anytime soon, so I applied and accepted a position in the comp eng program, and graduated in '98.

Hopefully we'll get a bunch of KW/Toronto riders out in the summer. Good luck with the course.

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: scratch on April 20, 2005, 10:02:12 PM

Welcome!

Bike looks great (love the reflection in the tank cutout, shiney; and for some reason I like the contrast of the swingarm over the sprocket)!

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: Recreational_Anxiety on April 20, 2005, 11:08:51 PM

Welcome aboard... Are you taking the course at Conestoga? I took it last year.... really good course.

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: gs2sv on April 20, 2005, 11:35:05 PM

congrats on the new bike, looks awesome in black.

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: '04gs500f on April 21, 2005, 12:25:29 AM

looking sexy in black,
watch that RED jacket though
it might s l o w you down ;)

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: pantablo on April 21, 2005, 12:43:26 AM

Quote from: gs2svcongrats on the new bike, looks awesome in black.

I share the sentiment! Welcome!

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: adamwade on April 21, 2005, 05:03:57 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the GS community. You will find lots of cool people, and lots of great advice here!!

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: Gleanerizer on April 21, 2005, 05:50:55 AM

WOW! That's gotta be the best-looking GS yet, enjoy it! Can I have the tailsection? :) ;)

No, seriously.

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: Skim on April 21, 2005, 12:13:44 PM

another gs-er from Ontario. congrats on the bike! which training course are you going to?

I went to the one out in burlington a couple years ago, it was a blast.

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: tdan553527 on April 21, 2005, 12:19:20 PM

Congrats, and Welcome

:cheers: :cheers:

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: LEVO on April 21, 2005, 05:08:27 PM

Welcome to the forum. Ride safely.

Get some boots and pants. Jeans provide no protection.

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: jordanearl on April 21, 2005, 05:20:43 PM

First free mod: Fenderectomy..............

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: Jenerator on April 21, 2005, 08:10:36 PM

Welcome to the site... :cheers:

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: daneilah on April 22, 2005, 05:34:05 AM

The course is the one offered at Conestoga College in Kitchener. It's the usual 3 hours of classroom followed by 19 hours of practical including the M2 road test.

My wife and I are going together (she got a Kawasaki Vulcan 500).

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: Skim on April 22, 2005, 07:51:08 AM

It's great that you're wife has the itch for riding as well... she'll be more understanding when you start throwing $$ into more bikes :)

Let me know how the kitchener course goes, I have some buddies up in waterloo that are interested in taking the course.

Cheers :cheers:

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Post by: Blingmasta on April 22, 2005, 08:55:42 AM

Welcome and congrats! I'll have to say, that's the best looking stock GS I've seen. Sweeticus.

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: GT Eye on April 22, 2005, 09:25:37 AM

Welcome aboard! Man, you're gonna have so much fun!

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: poormanracing on April 22, 2005, 08:44:37 PM

sweet black bike....WELCOME dude :cheers:

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: Dandy D on April 23, 2005, 10:33:36 AM

Excellent Choice! Lovely bike. You'll have loads of fun. Be careful and, as noted previously, get some riding pants. Ask Stephen... even the MC jeans have their limits.
Take care and Welcome! :cheers:
Dandy D

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: GSRider on May 07, 2005, 03:33:24 PM

Quote from: SkimIt's great that you're wife has the itch for riding as well... she'll be more understanding when you start throwing $$ into more bikes :)

Let me know how the kitchener course goes, I have some buddies up in waterloo that are interested in taking the course.

Cheers :cheers:

If you want to save a few bucks, have your buddies check out the Breslau safety course. It is quite cheaper, but is also Ministry certified, so you can get insurance breaks, as well as being well assured that you receive the best training possible. :)

Welcome to the fold, daneilah :thumb: Maybe we'll catch up with eachother sometime :mrgreen:

Title: just got my first bike.... a GS, of course
Post by: simonyau on May 07, 2005, 05:48:25 PM

I didn't realize a GS with fairing look so sporty :thumb:. I guess I'll add a fairing when my skill is better.....

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