GStwin.com GS500 Message Forum

Well I did it. I'm now the proud owner of a 1990 GS500 with only 3080 miles. It's like new. origional everything. It had just had the oil and plugs changed, ak&n installed and a 40 jet put in it. And it only cost me $1500 :)
1st question: I just ordered a manual thru here to help support this page. It took me to amazon. how do es the money reach this web master?
2nd: is there anybody here near oakview ca.?
3rd: is there anything else, other than just getting on it :lol: , you think I should check?

Thanks to all who spend time here. There's so much info, It's gonna take some time to read it all! :thumb:

Congrats!  :cheers:

Enjoy the bike, you'll have a lot of fun on it.

I think john (site admin) gets a couple bucks from Amazon for each book you order with him as the reference.

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1st question: I just ordered a manual thru here to help support this page. It took me to amazon. how do es the money reach this web master?
2nd: is there anybody here near oakview ca.?
3rd: is there anything else, other than just getting on it :lol: , you think I should check?

1. The link has a special code that refers to John (site owner not one of the other johns) and hence the money goes to him (about 2 bucks or so).

2. Where is oakview,CA (nor.cal or so.cal - must be nor.cal since i dont recognise it).

3. Battery, air pressure, brakes, chain.

Oakview is inbetween Ventura and Ojai. When I can get a picture, I will post it. I've already got some mods from this site
(blinker shorting, lisce/fenderectomy and sticker removal) that I'd like to do.. Thanks for the pointers.

Since you probablydontknowhow long it hass been sitting you hold probably draun the tank and carbs as best you can and then refill with new gas.

I'm not far from you, as are JohNLA and Good_Guy. We're all three in the L.A. area so only an hour or so south of you. You should join us on some of our canyon rides.

Also, amizzle is in Santa Barbara-he's close too.

With just a bit over 3000 miles on the bike I would guess the tires are the stock tires and must be hard as a brick.

If you want to be safe install new tires if the ones on it are more than a few years old.

Everyone already answered.  We get a couple bucks for purchasing a manual through our link  :thumb:

Thanks!  I never know who orders the books as that info is obviously confidential so I never know who to think  :mrgreen:

Quote from: johnso I never know who to think  :mrgreen:

or who to thank. :nana:

Quote from: pantablo

Quote from: johnso I never know who to think  :mrgreen:

or who to thank. :nana:

wise ass :nana:

Thanks to all for your advice. I'm just taking a break from it now and eating lunch. I took a few pictures and will put them up tonight.

thanks again

You'll like the '90!  Mine's been a real jewel.  Has nearly 20K on the clock and still runs like one too!

Another guy on the site here was going to buy a '90 project bike, wonder how that'll turn out... :thumb:

Does GSTwin get any support if we buy manuals other than Clymer through Amazon?  For example, if I click the "Buy a Repair Manual" and buy the Clymer, but also buy a Haynes manual, does GSTwin get anything additional?  Or does Amazon even care whether or not I buy the Clymer, so long as I buy something after clicking-through from GSTwin?

Quote from: Rema1000Does GSTwin get any support if we buy manuals other than Clymer through Amazon?  For example, if I click the "Buy a Repair Manual" and buy the Clymer, but also buy a Haynes manual, does GSTwin get anything additional?  Or does Amazon even care whether or not I buy the Clymer, so long as I buy something after clicking-through from GSTwin?

oh man this is an old thread.

anythng you buy from that link will give john and the site some money it doesnt have to be only the manul, for all you can buy electronics and stuff and john will get a cut for the site.

Congrats and :cheers:  Welcome!  :cheers:

Congrats on the bike...have fun and ride safely!!
As far as things to check, in addition to the tires, changing oil/filter, and fresh fuel; I'd have all the cables lubricated (you need a cable-lube tool..a couple bucks at any cycle shop and a lot of auto parts stores), clean and lube the chain (check for proper play), check brake fluid level...then the mod I'd think about next would be replacing the front fork springs with progressives.  Guaranteed, she'll be a whole new ride.  Most riders on this forum agree, it's the mod with the best bang for the buck, and Pablo's website has a well written, easy to follow "how-to" for this very worthwhile upgrade.