Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: MPA on November 21, 2005, 10:24:31 PM
Post by: MPA on November 21, 2005, 10:24:31 PM
and never found one :( I searched up to 100 miles away on CycleTrader, posted a wanted ad here but all the bikes seem to be in Atlanta or the west coast unfortunately so I was forced to look elsewhere.
I ended up picking up a '98 Kawi 500R the other day. While I know I'll be happy with it, I was looking forward to really becoming a part of the community here since this board is more active and a little closer feeling then the EX500 board I found. Granted I've only been on that board a week and I signed up here 2 months ago it's just not the same.
Anyway I plan on hanging out since I like the board and people here, as well as having alot of free time at work anyway to read boards :) This is one of the few auto/bike boards I look forward to reading on a daily basis. :cheers:
Anyway, here's a pic of the new steed - it's all stock which is fine with me. I want to worry about getting used to it before I go and screw it up :) It's my first bike and I think my emphasis should be on becoming a good rider my first season out. Plans for the winter are a fenderectomy, ZX-6 mirrors and possibly a seat shave since I'm not flat footed at a stop.
(http://webpages.charter.net/teampunkass/500/500a.JPG)
I ended up picking up a '98 Kawi 500R the other day. While I know I'll be happy with it, I was looking forward to really becoming a part of the community here since this board is more active and a little closer feeling then the EX500 board I found. Granted I've only been on that board a week and I signed up here 2 months ago it's just not the same.
Anyway I plan on hanging out since I like the board and people here, as well as having alot of free time at work anyway to read boards :) This is one of the few auto/bike boards I look forward to reading on a daily basis. :cheers:
Anyway, here's a pic of the new steed - it's all stock which is fine with me. I want to worry about getting used to it before I go and screw it up :) It's my first bike and I think my emphasis should be on becoming a good rider my first season out. Plans for the winter are a fenderectomy, ZX-6 mirrors and possibly a seat shave since I'm not flat footed at a stop.
(http://webpages.charter.net/teampunkass/500/500a.JPG)
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: davipu on November 21, 2005, 10:29:14 PM
Post by: davipu on November 21, 2005, 10:29:14 PM
(http://www.3wishes.com/images/frenchie.JPG)
we'll only make you wear it when you say something stupid, like "i wish I had waited and bought a gs...."
we'll only make you wear it when you say something stupid, like "i wish I had waited and bought a gs...."
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: Alphamazing on November 21, 2005, 10:43:52 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on November 21, 2005, 10:43:52 PM
You should take off those god damn ugly ass fairings and put a round headlight on it. Then get rid of those crappy bars and put on some normal ones or something lower. Those Kawi bars are crap.
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: Jazzzzz on November 22, 2005, 12:37:32 AM
Post by: Jazzzzz on November 22, 2005, 12:37:32 AM
Good-lookin' bike, hope you enjoy it. How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking? Kawi's are 2x the price of GS's in my area.
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on November 22, 2005, 02:50:02 AM
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on November 22, 2005, 02:50:02 AM
*breaks silence*
wait.. how tall are you? I'm 5'3 with a barely 29 1/2" inseam, and I can flatfoot the 500R... I won't be able to flatfoot the GS when I finally get it though.. and it is a very nice looking bike, hope you have tons of fun with it!
*returns to silence*
wait.. how tall are you? I'm 5'3 with a barely 29 1/2" inseam, and I can flatfoot the 500R... I won't be able to flatfoot the GS when I finally get it though.. and it is a very nice looking bike, hope you have tons of fun with it!
*returns to silence*
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: MPA on November 22, 2005, 07:57:59 AM
Post by: MPA on November 22, 2005, 07:57:59 AM
I'm 5'6" w/ a 29" inseam. I can get the balls of my feet down solidly, I just want to get my feet down a little more. If I left one foot on the peg I could probably flatfoot w/ one foot.
I paid $2500 for the bike w/ 13k miles. It's got new carbs, recent tune up, newer brakes and tires and has never been dropped. It's a few hundred more then they go for, but this one is really clean.
I paid $2500 for the bike w/ 13k miles. It's got new carbs, recent tune up, newer brakes and tires and has never been dropped. It's a few hundred more then they go for, but this one is really clean.
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: GeeP on November 22, 2005, 09:08:02 AM
Post by: GeeP on November 22, 2005, 09:08:02 AM
Consider yourself officially banned! :lol:
It's a nice looking bike. I can tell from here it needs a fenderectomy though. :P
Don't worry about flat footing unless it's a comfort issue - it's not really required. I can only get my toes down on the GS, and it doesn't bother me. :cheers:
Let us know how it works out. :thumb:
It's a nice looking bike. I can tell from here it needs a fenderectomy though. :P
Don't worry about flat footing unless it's a comfort issue - it's not really required. I can only get my toes down on the GS, and it doesn't bother me. :cheers:
Let us know how it works out. :thumb:
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: Blazinjr on November 22, 2005, 10:44:32 AM
Post by: Blazinjr on November 22, 2005, 10:44:32 AM
Quote from: davipu
we'll only make you wear it when you say something stupid, like "i wish I had waited and bought a gs...."
If you look like that wearing that outfit you can visit on here as often as possible, as long as you post lots of pictures of yourself. :mrgreen:
Congrats on getting the bike. I almost bought the 500R myself but bought the GS instead (dealer gave me a better deal on GS). I like the 500R, nice performance, and I actually like the look.
BTW I have recently found a older Kawasaki. ZX11, needs paint, it has new tires, carbs cleaned and jetted, aftermarket exhaust, and new fork seals. Previous owner did a lot of maintanance and upkeep on it. For the money I can get it for it is a good deal.
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: MPA on November 22, 2005, 12:28:23 PM
Post by: MPA on November 22, 2005, 12:28:23 PM
yeah I can't pull off that outfit as good as she can :)
I like the way it looks too - I just wanna ride. :lol:
So is there a big GS vs EX rivalry like a Ford vs Chevy, Import vs Domestic thing?
I like the way it looks too - I just wanna ride. :lol:
So is there a big GS vs EX rivalry like a Ford vs Chevy, Import vs Domestic thing?
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: Alphamazing on November 22, 2005, 12:35:01 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on November 22, 2005, 12:35:01 PM
Probably. My friend Isaac (IW4) is a moderator on www.EX500Riders.com
Good guy, but seems to have bad luck with bikes. A girl totaled his EX, and then a deer jumped out and totaled his Z750S. Very knowledgeable guy though.
Good guy, but seems to have bad luck with bikes. A girl totaled his EX, and then a deer jumped out and totaled his Z750S. Very knowledgeable guy though.
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: Jake D on November 22, 2005, 01:01:11 PM
Post by: Jake D on November 22, 2005, 01:01:11 PM
People from St. Louis are NOT welcome here!!! Especially when the Redbirds come to town to play the Royals. :lol:
No, seriously. Keep your brooms in the closet and STAY HOME!!!! :)
No, seriously. Keep your brooms in the closet and STAY HOME!!!! :)
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: scratch on November 22, 2005, 01:02:37 PM
Post by: scratch on November 22, 2005, 01:02:37 PM
Well, congradulations on buying a bike. I'd say you're still wlecome here because of you have the GS spirit (GSpirit? Is that like Espirit?).
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: Blazinjr on November 22, 2005, 07:23:55 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on November 22, 2005, 07:23:55 PM
Quote from: MPAyeah I can't pull off that outfit as good as she can :)
I like the way it looks too - I just wanna ride. :lol:
the bike or the french maid? :mrgreen:
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: MPA on November 22, 2005, 08:35:19 PM
Post by: MPA on November 22, 2005, 08:35:19 PM
both :lol: :thumb:
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: pantablo on November 22, 2005, 09:59:18 PM
Post by: pantablo on November 22, 2005, 09:59:18 PM
you can stick around as long as you like...congratulations on the bike. You have the right attitude about it so you should do fine.
pablo-
pablo-
Title: so I tried to find a naked GS locally
Post by: MPA on November 23, 2005, 02:18:17 PM
Post by: MPA on November 23, 2005, 02:18:17 PM
Thanks :D
Knowing my luck a ton of GS's will pop up for sale this winter but I know I'll be happy with the Kawi :D
Knowing my luck a ton of GS's will pop up for sale this winter but I know I'll be happy with the Kawi :D