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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: gwolverine on February 01, 2006, 02:51:04 PM

Title: Newb
Post by: gwolverine on February 01, 2006, 02:51:04 PM
Hi all, I just got a new 05' 500.  I love it so far!  Its my first bike and it seems so easy to ride!!  any tips for a newbie on maintenance or anything else?  looks like a great forum here : )

george
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: afplayboy18 on February 01, 2006, 03:36:06 PM
congrats on the new bike...

hope to have a post of my own like this after this weekend  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: Jake D on February 01, 2006, 03:39:46 PM
Welcome to the noob and the new nood.  Yes, sir.  Quite a day.

Advice on maintenance, look to the FAQ (frequently asked questions ) section on this board.  Then try searching for any other answers with the search function.  Then feel free to ask.

Take the MSF course too.  There is some maintenance 101 in the class. 
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: gwolverine on February 01, 2006, 04:09:24 PM
Took the NSF class...  i think it should be mandatory!
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: scratch on February 01, 2006, 05:37:47 PM
Not Safe Foundation class?

Welcome!

Search 'oil level' to learn to check your oil weekly (maybe search 'check weekly').
Search 'lube chain' to learn about lubing your chain, include 'adjustment' for chain adjustments to extend chain life.
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on February 01, 2006, 07:29:21 PM
Actually, if you just go to gstwin.com and look at the main page, there are maintenance how tos as well as gstwin.variriders.com or gstwins.variriders.com... I can't remember the site, but I'm sure Phae will chime in soon! 'Grats on the bike!
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: fettcols on February 02, 2006, 12:40:28 PM
Quote from: gwolverine on February 01, 2006, 04:09:24 PM
Took the NSF class...  i think it should be mandatory!


That sounds like an accounting class... Good inspections and a well oiled chain.
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: calamari on February 02, 2006, 01:20:42 PM
don't drop it!  :mad:
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: annguyen1981 on February 02, 2006, 11:16:14 PM
Welcome!

Don't crash
Title: Re: Newb
Post by: gwolverine on February 03, 2006, 03:05:29 AM
LOL!  thanks guys...  I'm glad u added the 'dont crash' remark....  never woulda considered that!!  :P