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Main Area => Odds n Ends => Topic started by: Michael on July 05, 2005, 08:48:07 PM

Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: Michael on July 05, 2005, 08:48:07 PM
Yup, that's right.  After 4 years of fuss-free riding, my knees have finally gone on strike and won't let me ride the GS any more.  :(
It's going to it's new home this afternoon.  Hopefully the guy will join the forum.  He said he'd been around here a bit and thought it was a great site.
Anyhoo, that's that.
What I replaced it with is this.
(http://www.harleynorth.com/suzuki/images/cyc_04_burgman650.jpg).
Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: Roadstergal on July 05, 2005, 08:50:09 PM
Awwww...  :(

I think you're faster now, though.   ;)
Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: indestructibleman on July 05, 2005, 08:57:12 PM
cool.  does it have good storage space?

bet it gets good gas mileage.
Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: 97gs500e on July 05, 2005, 09:21:29 PM
heh heh
Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: Michael on July 05, 2005, 11:46:25 PM
Quote from: indestructiblemancool.  does it have good storage space?

bet it gets good gas mileage.
Storage is great- two non-lockable glove compartments in the fairing and one larger lockable one below the steering head.  Plus "56 liters" under the seat, able to hold two helmets.
Fuel consumption is not flash, certainly not as good as the GS.  But it's acceptable for what is essentially a 650 tourer.
And it sure is comfy!  :mrgreen:
Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: davipu on July 06, 2005, 01:11:10 AM
that and a full set of leathers.
Title: Yikes
Post by: The Buddha on July 06, 2005, 07:17:33 AM
Yikes --- OK he's a winger ... gold winger ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: scratch on July 06, 2005, 05:31:01 PM
I could so see myself on one of those going up (or down) one of my favorite backroads...and beating the tar out of the repli-racer jocks.

Glad you enjoyed the GS while you could, Michael, hope you have many more years of trouble free two-wheeled enjoyment!
Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: Anonymous on July 14, 2005, 05:18:52 PM
You bought a damn scooter?!
Title: Bye Bye GS500...
Post by: pantablo on July 14, 2005, 10:45:00 PM
Quote from: joerockerYou bought a damn scooter?!

I thought you left?