Title: You may not care...but humor me!!!
Post by: Danimal on October 21, 2005, 10:27:35 PM
Post by: Danimal on October 21, 2005, 10:27:35 PM
Today...I brought home my first motorcycle. I am utterly infatuated with my new GS. You guys may not be aware...but during the process of shopping for bikes I stopped by this forum and was talked into the GS. I could not be happier with the bike, it's a blue 05 and I picked it up with 6 miles on it. It now has 40 miles on it and it has been great.
Thanks again.
Not a good photo, but a photo none-the-less!
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/KSUDanimal/GIRLFRIEND2web.jpg)
Thanks again.
Not a good photo, but a photo none-the-less!
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/KSUDanimal/GIRLFRIEND2web.jpg)
Title: You may not care...but humor me!!!
Post by: themaffeo on October 21, 2005, 10:59:24 PM
Post by: themaffeo on October 21, 2005, 10:59:24 PM
awesome!!
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Post by: Frost on October 21, 2005, 11:15:19 PM
Post by: Frost on October 21, 2005, 11:15:19 PM
wow...sweet bike!!!!!! :thumb:
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Post by: JamesG on October 22, 2005, 01:58:14 AM
Post by: JamesG on October 22, 2005, 01:58:14 AM
Actually that is a very cool photo. Nice garage!
Welcome and enjoy the ride.
:cheers:
Welcome and enjoy the ride.
:cheers:
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Post by: RVertigo on October 22, 2005, 02:49:26 AM
Post by: RVertigo on October 22, 2005, 02:49:26 AM
Good choice! :thumb: I'm warming up to the blue... The Yellow is still my fav. :)
Now take off all that plastic and GO RIDE! :mrgreen:
Now take off all that plastic and GO RIDE! :mrgreen:
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Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 22, 2005, 02:59:37 AM
Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 22, 2005, 02:59:37 AM
F yellow, the blue '05s rule!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/all_out_of_gum/Moto%20Mods/IMG_0484.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/all_out_of_gum/Moto%20Mods/IMG_0484.jpg)
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Post by: Danimal on October 22, 2005, 04:22:53 AM
Post by: Danimal on October 22, 2005, 04:22:53 AM
mmmm...eliminated fender goodness....mmmmmm
I can't wait to chop my fender, that will be a winter project.
Thanks for the compliments, all!
-Danimal
I can't wait to chop my fender, that will be a winter project.
Thanks for the compliments, all!
-Danimal
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Post by: matt86to on October 22, 2005, 05:15:39 AM
Post by: matt86to on October 22, 2005, 05:15:39 AM
Well done & very Good choice 8) I like this years colors ( Sp the The Yellow ) you are going to have lots of fun with this bike enjoy :cheers:
all the best matt:) your friend
Safe Rider :cheers:
all the best matt:) your friend
Safe Rider :cheers:
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Post by: Mr.7 on October 22, 2005, 06:00:26 AM
Post by: Mr.7 on October 22, 2005, 06:00:26 AM
you can't go wrong with blue :thumb:
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Post by: juggernaught on October 22, 2005, 06:49:40 AM
Post by: juggernaught on October 22, 2005, 06:49:40 AM
Enjoy...!!! A great ride. Now ride safe... :nono:
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Post by: BOSS500 on October 22, 2005, 07:00:08 AM
Post by: BOSS500 on October 22, 2005, 07:00:08 AM
nice bike yeah the 05 colors are imo the best :cheers:
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Post by: NightRyder on October 22, 2005, 07:59:38 AM
Post by: NightRyder on October 22, 2005, 07:59:38 AM
Nice. I like how the picture is named GIRLFRIEND2.
Oh, and no one ever cares; but everyone is always nosey.
Oh, and no one ever cares; but everyone is always nosey.
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Post by: Phaedrus on October 22, 2005, 08:23:15 AM
Post by: Phaedrus on October 22, 2005, 08:23:15 AM
Good choice. :thumb: Hope to see you participating in the forum!
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Post by: Alphamazing on October 22, 2005, 04:18:26 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on October 22, 2005, 04:18:26 PM
Awww, no more picture :(
Ah well, welcome to the board! :cheers:
Ah well, welcome to the board! :cheers:
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Post by: Danimal on October 23, 2005, 11:20:14 AM
Post by: Danimal on October 23, 2005, 11:20:14 AM
yeah my web hosting through my school (Kansas State) doesn't allow much file transfering. They shut my account off for the day.
Anyone know a good photo-hosting service good for forum use?
Yeah, the picture is named GIRLFRIEND2.jpg and girlfriend1 hates girlfriend2.
Thanks guys!
Anyone know a good photo-hosting service good for forum use?
Yeah, the picture is named GIRLFRIEND2.jpg and girlfriend1 hates girlfriend2.
Thanks guys!
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Post by: chiquita on October 23, 2005, 12:00:47 PM
Post by: chiquita on October 23, 2005, 12:00:47 PM
Try photobucket.com you can link from there.
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Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 23, 2005, 01:08:08 PM
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 23, 2005, 01:08:08 PM
Welcome
That a sharp looking bike.I done my fender in 5 min it cuts easy.
That a sharp looking bike.I done my fender in 5 min it cuts easy.
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Post by: phire on October 23, 2005, 01:53:11 PM
Post by: phire on October 23, 2005, 01:53:11 PM
Congrats on the bike man! Excellent choice for a first bike. The blue '05 is my first bike, too. Picked it up 1 month ago and I have 1,200 miles on it already. Addicting bike to ride! :)
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Post by: streetsweeper on October 23, 2005, 02:38:59 PM
Post by: streetsweeper on October 23, 2005, 02:38:59 PM
Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXF yellow, the blue '05s rule!
Yeah, the blues are nice, but I think everyone knows the red/black/silvers are WAAYYY cooler... and faster! :)
I bought it last Saturday with 1.3 miles on it and in 8 days I've put over 315 miles on it. I love this bike!!
Title: You may not care...but humor me!!!
Post by: Roadstergal on October 23, 2005, 02:50:41 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on October 23, 2005, 02:50:41 PM
Very nice, both new '05s.
I just picked up one of dem leftovers.
I just picked up one of dem leftovers.
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Post by: streetsweeper on October 23, 2005, 02:59:00 PM
Post by: streetsweeper on October 23, 2005, 02:59:00 PM
Thanks Roadstergal. My girlfriend (pictured) almost loves it more than I do... ALMOST. :cheers:
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Post by: jakkyl on October 23, 2005, 08:04:55 PM
Post by: jakkyl on October 23, 2005, 08:04:55 PM
Quote from: streetsweeper
Wish mine was that clean... :mrgreen:
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Post by: BOSS500 on October 24, 2005, 09:01:56 AM
Post by: BOSS500 on October 24, 2005, 09:01:56 AM
nice bike street any plans on modding it. i have the same bike i love the color scheme :cheers:
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Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 24, 2005, 03:13:36 PM
Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 24, 2005, 03:13:36 PM
Why the tears? You cry easily at such beauty?
Dave :cheers:
Dave :cheers:
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Post by: streetsweeper on October 24, 2005, 03:32:27 PM
Post by: streetsweeper on October 24, 2005, 03:32:27 PM
Quote from: BOSS500nice bike street any plans on modding it. i have the same bike i love the color scheme :cheers:
Thanks for the compliments BOSS. As of right now, I just wanna cut the rear fender and MAYBE get some of that kick ass red tape that you have on your tires. That is an AWESOME modification. :thumb: I MIGHT look into getting a Wileyco Exhaust setup, we'll see. This bike was mainly just to learn to ride on and help prepare me for my next bike. I'm falling in love with it VERY quickly though (well, I'm already in love with it, but...), so I dunno, we'll see what happens.
jakkyl, thanks for the comment. I meticulously wipe her down EVERY day, so we'll see how long I can keep it this clean. :cheers:
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Post by: BOSS500 on October 24, 2005, 06:51:33 PM
Post by: BOSS500 on October 24, 2005, 06:51:33 PM
Quote from: streetsweeperQuote from: BOSS500nice bike street any plans on modding it. i have the same bike i love the color scheme :cheers:
Thanks for the compliments BOSS. As of right now, I just wanna cut the rear fender and MAYBE get some of that kick ass red tape that you have on your tires. That is an AWESOME modification. :thumb: I MIGHT look into getting a Wileyco Exhaust setup, we'll see. This bike was mainly just to learn to ride on and help prepare me for my next bike. I'm falling in love with it VERY quickly though (well, I'm already in love with it, but...), so I dunno, we'll see what happens.
Thanks yeah i really like the tape it really makes the wheels stand out more. a wileyco sounds nice but i like my yoshi better :mrgreen: i just bought the bike to ride too, but i am thinkin' of keepin' it and buying another bigger bike later as a add on to my GS
Title: You may not care...but humor me!!!
Post by: BOSS500 on October 24, 2005, 06:55:30 PM
Post by: BOSS500 on October 24, 2005, 06:55:30 PM
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b60/BOSS500/JonBike5.jpg)
here is a larger pic i have a post of my pics but here is one just to see the wheels better.
here is a larger pic i have a post of my pics but here is one just to see the wheels better.
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Post by: jakkyl on October 24, 2005, 07:24:23 PM
Post by: jakkyl on October 24, 2005, 07:24:23 PM
Quote from: streetsweeper
jakkyl, thanks for the comment. I meticulously wipe her down EVERY day, so we'll see how long I can keep it this clean. :cheers:
Well, when I first bought mine I had the same intentions. However, having crashed it (only cosmetic) not 15 minutes after buying it, I threw that out the window... :dunno:
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Post by: phire on October 24, 2005, 10:20:24 PM
Post by: phire on October 24, 2005, 10:20:24 PM
Quote from: BOSS500
here is a larger pic i have a post of my pics but here is one just to see the wheels better.
Where are you at and why are there shopping carts in the picture? :?
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Post by: BOSS500 on October 24, 2005, 10:30:22 PM
Post by: BOSS500 on October 24, 2005, 10:30:22 PM
Quote from: phire
Where are you at and why are there shopping carts in the picture? :?
lol no it's at my store those are just extra carts my parents used to sell general merchandise but now we sell jewelry but we just never got rid of the carts. thats that yeah it's odd but the only place that has constant shade and right next to the door so i can keep an eye on it.
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Post by: pandy on October 25, 2005, 07:33:41 AM
Post by: pandy on October 25, 2005, 07:33:41 AM
That's my kinda jewelry store: one with shopping carts!!!!!!! :thumb: :cheers: :mrgreen:
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Post by: aevans17 on October 25, 2005, 10:24:26 AM
Post by: aevans17 on October 25, 2005, 10:24:26 AM
Congrats on the new bike! I have the yellow 04F. I really like it, but I do wish mine was blue.
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Post by: Roadstergal on October 25, 2005, 01:35:53 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on October 25, 2005, 01:35:53 PM
Picking mine up today was like meeting an old friend again. The 500F is definitely my favorite of all of the bikes I've had. I don't know why. It just feels right. Better than the E, better than the Gixxer.
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Post by: pandy on October 25, 2005, 02:48:03 PM
Post by: pandy on October 25, 2005, 02:48:03 PM
RG: So now what are you going to do with your '91? Just toss it aside like yesterday's news!? :? Po' lil bike!!! :o :P
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Post by: stampy on October 25, 2005, 02:52:53 PM
Post by: stampy on October 25, 2005, 02:52:53 PM
Just thought I would drop in on here as well. I've made a couple posts here the past couple days.
I am also new on motorcycles and got a blue '05. No pics yet but soon.....
I am remembering more and more just how clumsy I am. Was out on the first day trying to figure out the clutch and turning and all that jazz and dumped it right away....Going only about 15mph but fast enough to scratch the side up and crack a turn signal. Then again this past weekend I parked the bike and it was at an odd angle or something and it spilled and both rearview mirrors broke off!
I'm a cursed man...but I am working on it and trying to ride as much as I can to get as much time on it so I know what the heck I am doing!!
I am also new on motorcycles and got a blue '05. No pics yet but soon.....
I am remembering more and more just how clumsy I am. Was out on the first day trying to figure out the clutch and turning and all that jazz and dumped it right away....Going only about 15mph but fast enough to scratch the side up and crack a turn signal. Then again this past weekend I parked the bike and it was at an odd angle or something and it spilled and both rearview mirrors broke off!
I'm a cursed man...but I am working on it and trying to ride as much as I can to get as much time on it so I know what the heck I am doing!!
Title: You may not care...but humor me!!!
Post by: MPA on October 25, 2005, 03:03:05 PM
Post by: MPA on October 25, 2005, 03:03:05 PM
congrats to all of you guys w/ 05s - I'm jealous as I don't have a GS500 yet :( I'll probably get an E though
Street - you on any of the St Louis boards (car or bike)?
Street - you on any of the St Louis boards (car or bike)?
Title: You may not care...but humor me!!!
Post by: Roadstergal on October 25, 2005, 03:21:10 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on October 25, 2005, 03:21:10 PM
Quote from: pandyRG: So now what are you going to do with your '91.
My plan was always to fix it up some and sell it - and Aaron still seems to want it. :)
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Post by: jen_ on October 25, 2005, 03:24:08 PM
Post by: jen_ on October 25, 2005, 03:24:08 PM
I just want to say nice job on the rimstripes guys. :thumb: They are a bit@h to put on. Mine look like they were put on by a drunken blind man...and I usually have a good eye for making things straight. :?
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Post by: BOSS500 on October 25, 2005, 05:21:15 PM
Post by: BOSS500 on October 25, 2005, 05:21:15 PM
Quote from: jen_I just want to say nice job on the rimstripes guys. :thumb: They are a bit@h to put on. Mine look like they were put on by a drunken blind man...and I usually have a good eye for making things straight. :?
can you post pics of yours please i would like to see yours too :)
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Post by: MPA on October 25, 2005, 06:17:11 PM
Post by: MPA on October 25, 2005, 06:17:11 PM
I love the black frame. I wonder how much of a pain it is to strip everything and paint the frame on an older bike.
BOSS - your bike looks sweet. I'd love for my bike to look just like that but w/ the regular E headlight and some Srinath bars :D
BOSS - your bike looks sweet. I'd love for my bike to look just like that but w/ the regular E headlight and some Srinath bars :D
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Post by: BOSS500 on October 25, 2005, 06:47:36 PM
Post by: BOSS500 on October 25, 2005, 06:47:36 PM
QuoteBOSS - your bike looks sweet. I'd love for my bike to look just like that but w/ the regular E headlight and some Srinath bars :D
thanks MPA :) i love my bike and am loving the way everything is turning out. thanks again
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Post by: pandy on October 26, 2005, 07:30:48 AM
Post by: pandy on October 26, 2005, 07:30:48 AM
Quote from: RoadstergalMy plan was always to fix it up some and sell it - and Aaron still seems to want it. :)
YAY!!!!
Hmmm....I should get busy and fix up my ratbike and sell her.... you want another project, davipu? :P ;)
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Post by: jen_ on October 26, 2005, 04:30:31 PM
Post by: jen_ on October 26, 2005, 04:30:31 PM
Quote from: BOSS500
can you post pics of yours please i would like to see yours too :)
took these at about 4:30 am this morning, leaving for work. most of the light is from the headlights of my Jeep. really have to get something more scenic than my garage...
with flash:
You can see where I put the extra stripe tape on the base of my helmet.
without flash:
They are yellow, and crooked/wavy.
Love that missing bar end and broken brake lever. Totally custom.
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Post by: streetsweeper on October 26, 2005, 05:02:17 PM
Post by: streetsweeper on October 26, 2005, 05:02:17 PM
MPA, where are you located exactly? I'm right around the Arnold Area, but I know how to get almost anywhere FAST. We should meet up sometime, that'd be cool to ride w/ a fellow GS'r. :thumb:
BOSS, do you have any close up pics of your exhaust? I'd like to see some nice shots of the weld spot where you welded the Yosh pipe on. Did you do all the work yourself?
BOSS, do you have any close up pics of your exhaust? I'd like to see some nice shots of the weld spot where you welded the Yosh pipe on. Did you do all the work yourself?
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Post by: Roadstergal on October 26, 2005, 05:10:48 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on October 26, 2005, 05:10:48 PM
Those yellow rim accents look good to me!