went in to look at the 2005 GS that ive been looking at for about a month now but it had a sold sticker on it...i was pretty disappointed :cry:
then i went to look around and found a new 2006 GS in blue and knew it was it. the 06 blue looks so damn much better than the 05 i knew the search was over.
got the usual "msrp is $5150 + everything else so you're looking at around $6000 altogether." i said "well, if i can get it for $5150 out the door i'll take it today" so he came back with $5200 out the door price so i figured it wouldnt get much better than that being brand new so i took it.
i know they made their money on it, im not trying to say i was ripped off or anything like that, just telling the story as i remember it.
couldnt sleep last night so im dead tired now but it was worth it. i'll go pick it up on Saturday so my girl can be with me since she wants too...damn it was a good day.
congrats!
i still like the 05 blue
I like the '04/'05 blue a lot better, actually. The '06 blue is dark and nicely metallic, but it just doesn't SHINE like the others do. Reminds me of the '01 E models. Not bad though. I like the black overlay on the top of the fairing (where it folds over and touches the frame).
congrats :thumb:
then i went to look around and found a new 2006 GS in blue and knew it was it. the 06 blue looks so damn much better than the 05 i knew the search was over.
:thumb: Congrats. I Just brought a 2006 GS in black and gray like 3 weeks ago. Is this your first bike?
Quote from: JRider on February 02, 2006, 04:55:52 PM
:thumb: Congrats. I Just brought a 2006 GS in black and gray like 3 weeks ago. Is this your first bike?
yes, this is my first bike. i like the black/white bike a lot also but it seems there is just too much white for my taste, thats why i went with the blue.
Congradulations! :thumb:
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finally...pics of the new bike :flipoff:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/afplayboy18/Picture010.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/afplayboy18/Picture009.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/afplayboy18/Picture008.jpg)
looks good, can I have it? :laugh:
So what exactly did you not like about the black one? I have not seen it in person yet, but it was the color that i was going to get to replace the *stolen* black/red/silver 05.
You said too much white...hmmm...
Quote from: skoozi12 on February 04, 2006, 01:34:38 PM
looks good, can I have it? :laugh:
So what exactly did you not like about the black one? I have not seen it in person yet, but it was the color that i was going to get to replace the *stolen* black/red/silver 05.
You said too much white...hmmm...
yes...IMO there was just too much white compared to the black. and i also like to add a little color.
Nice looking F! Congrats. But isn't it parked right where the sofa should go?
d.
Wow, the 06's are super sexy. Nice bike man!!
The white fairing treatment is great!! Should show well at night -- safer than dark blue. Well done.
Quote from: lumpoffire on February 04, 2006, 02:15:21 PM
Nice looking F! Congrats. But isn't it parked right where the sofa should go?
naw, thats in the dining room. we dont have a dining room table so it has enough space.
wow...i have a blue '04 and and this blue is no comparison haha... looks like i need new fairings...congrats :cheers:
Since you've got it in the living room, remember that they make nice Christmas trees!
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Quote from: Caffeine on February 04, 2006, 06:03:22 PM
Since you've got it in the living room, remember that they make nice Christmas trees!
Nah, he said it was in the dining room. The living room is where the blue BMW must be.
d.
Quote from: lumpoffire on February 04, 2006, 07:06:20 PM
Quote from: Caffeine on February 04, 2006, 06:03:22 PM
Since you've got it in the living room, remember that they make nice Christmas trees!
Nah, he said it was in the dining room. The living room is where the blue BMW must be.
d.
:laugh: :flipoff: :laugh:
I wish I could pamper my baby like that, right next to the heater all winter long... Instead, I have to lock her outside in the freezing cold, through the snow and ice storms. :laugh:
congrats! I just got a blue 05... my first bike too!!!! oil changes in the the kitchen? she deserves it after lettin me ride her allday with no complaints ;)
g
Nice :thumb:
I bought my only new bike way back in 1984 (a Honda 650 Nighthawk). Since then it's been used all the way.
While I don't like to take the depreciation hit on a new bike, there's nothing quite like going to the dealer for your new bike!
NICE machine man , can you confirm yes or no that the 06 GS 500 F has a maint free battery ?
Quote from: surlybruce on February 05, 2006, 07:25:48 AM
NICE machine man , can you confirm yes or no that the 06 GS 500 F has a maint free battery ?
where would i find that info out??
Werd! i just pick up the same bike a week ago. got a loan for 6g from suzuki and got a Teknic jacket, gloves and Afx helmat. were gonna enjoy th esummer!
Quote from: afplayboy18 on February 05, 2006, 07:45:41 AM
Quote from: surlybruce on February 05, 2006, 07:25:48 AM
NICE machine man , can you confirm yes or no that the 06 GS 500 F has a maint free battery ?
where would i find that info out??
Either in the owner's manual (if they remembered to give it to you, or it's under the seat), or look at the battery under the seat.
Dark blue looks great!
and a naked one... mine :) :)
I've only had it for three days... I'm very excited..
The picture isn't very good as it was taken just on dusk.
There was supposed to be an image here -- I will fix tomorrow..
I actually ordered the 05 'candy blue' but this one arrived.. the dealer didn't mension anything until I brought it up...
34d
between the 05 blue and the 06 blue its a no brainer. their is 2 different shades of blue on the 05 and IMO it look horrible.
so glad i got the '06
You just told like 50 people that their bikes look horrible.
Big ups, man. You rock. Welcome to the board.
I way prefer the '06 blue over the past years. Congrats on your purchase! :thumb:
Quote from: Jake D on February 08, 2006, 02:53:26 PM
You just told like 50 people that their bikes look horrible.
Big ups, man. You rock. Welcome to the board.
oh geez...dont tell me there is this kind of lame drama on this board...
you know exactly what i meant when i said "IMO"...its my personal opinion.
besides...i never said anyone's individual bike look horrible...i said the colors they used did...unclinch your ass and get over yourself