It is for me, although I might be ready to step up
The GS500s are my 5th and 6th bikes, there's no up from a GS :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:.
GS is my first bike. Bought it new in April 04.
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Quote from: annguyen1981 on January 13, 2006, 10:05:55 AM
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it happens....the GS500 was my first bike....it was also my fourth bike.....and I will probably get one again when I'm ready to start learning track....
Quote from: annguyen1981 on January 13, 2006, 10:05:55 AM
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It's okay.
No for me I have been around bikes since the early 70s. I just sold my 1979 HONDA CBX and the 1984 KAWASAKI 900 NINJA. Big / heavy $$$$$ to insure . Sold them and got new GS 500 F. Bikes I have at the momment are SUZUKI DR 200 [ 2000 ] - SUZUKI GS 500 F [ 2005 ] - HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL STANDARD [ 2001 ]. Also working to rebuild a 1981 KAWASAKI GPZ 550 may keep or may sell. My normal job is CANADIAN ARMY but I have a small shop on the side. I have more fun on the 500 than the HARLEY [ I never thought I would say that ! ]
Yep first bike ever, and first time driving/riding anything with a gear shifter. So for so good! I love the bike and although the little kid in me wants to upgrade to something bigger, faster, and more likely to get me killed, I remind myself that just like Golf/Guitar (my other hobbies) new equipment will not improve my riding, golf game, or guitar playing.
Yep It is also my first bike.
I got another one, a Tl1000S
But I am still keeping the GS.
Fun, reliable, easy on gas, not expensive to insure.
Low on the thief list. :icon_mrgreen:
My very first bike. Only got it just a couple weeks ago.
...so is it a bad thing that I'm already plannign my second and third bikes? :)
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
yea, it's my 1st bike. I bought an '04 F & have been riding about 1 1/2 seasons. lost of people dream about moving up, but i'm in absolutly no rush. I love this bike: it's a complete blast. I'd rather keep it for a few more years and really learn and perfect my riding techniques. Eventually I'll move up, probably to a gsx-r 750, but not till this is completly paid off. I'd never sell or trade it in; this one's a keeper. once I get a new bike, this will be a perfect bike to get others involved as well (especially my gf!). It's a great beginner bike, and I'd feel confident letting her start on it as I did. plus it makes for a GREAT track-day bike as well!
my first bike as well......Love It :thumb:, but looking to upgrade :(
not in too much of a hurry though :)
Quote from: annguyen1981 on January 13, 2006, 07:49:33 AMalthough I might be ready to step up
:laugh: Oh yeah? :laugh:
yes. It's my first and so far Im happy with it. Allthough I can already see the day that I upgrade to a bigger sportbike. But im forcing myself to wait several months until I get comfortable in all situations..
my gs is my second bike...i started on a little 250 suzuki marauder.
gs was my 5th and 7th bike :thumb:
the gs is my second, first was a 1972 honda cb350 4 cyl, that bike was cool too.
My first bike too!
I waiting untill i get my full M liscense(not sure if the same laws apply in US) so my insurance will br dropped dirastically.
Then its off to search for a Gsxr-600 and join the rest of my family! altho most of them ride liter bikes. :icon_razz:
it is my first bike i got in in August 05 so far i like it but i do wish to get a hoel of a GSXR 600 or 750...i know you gotta dream big!
Quote from: l3uddha on January 13, 2006, 04:24:51 PM
yea, it's my 1st bike. I bought an '04 F & have been riding about 1 1/2 seasons. lost of people dream about moving up, but i'm in absolutly no rush. I love this bike: it's a complete blast. I'd rather keep it for a few more years and really learn and perfect my riding techniques. Eventually I'll move up, probably to a gsx-r 750, but not till this is completly paid off. I'd never sell or trade it in; this one's a keeper. once I get a new bike, this will be a perfect bike to get others involved as well (especially my gf!). It's a great beginner bike, and I'd feel confident letting her start on it as I did. plus it makes for a GREAT track-day bike as well!
Ditto.. Except I have an 05 and about 2,000 street miles under my belt... Won't ever sell the GS but won't get a new bike until a) this one is paid off and b) my technique and alll that is improved. :)
The GS is my first true street bike. I've had a couple of mini dirt bikes when I was a teenager(XR75 & XL75). I bought a 1987 Yamaha XT350 fresh out of high school. It never got ridden in traffic so when I got my GS last year that was one thing that I had to work on. Surprisingly after several years of not riding at all I still managed to adapt to the GS fairly quickly. Like most GS owners I'm looking forward to upgrading to a more powerful bike in the near future but for now I'm enjoying every minute of it.
Quote from: scratch on January 13, 2006, 02:37:30 PM
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
That reminds me:
Piss poor planning on your part doesn't constitute an emergency on mine. :icon_mrgreen:
Mandatory GS500 content: My little GS is my first bike. I doubt I'll ever sell it, as it fulfills all my requirements in a motorcycle.
Quote from: annguyen1981 on January 13, 2006, 07:49:33 AM
It is for me, although I might be ready to step up
9th street bike, and 4th track bike.
Been riding for 30 years, and I love these stupid little bikes. :icon_mrgreen:
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My first bike too. The only 2 things I don't like about it is that its cold blooded and the gages are old tech. Still working on HUD (really waiting for OLED tech to come out).
Yes. I have 2 months and 400 miles now. Before I got my GS I was afraid of motorcycles.
The GS and the EX's were like 4th or 5th on my list...didn't start messing with them until I'd already gotten into literbikes. I stick with the 500's because they're simply a blast to ride, fun tinkering/learning experiences and you can get good running bikes for petty cash.
~~current project trying to acquire: '92 GS500, tlr forks, gsxr wheels and swinger/shock, no tank or bodywork and a mangled frame. $250 from some hick who doesn't know he could get that from the forks alone.