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Title: Bought yet another one...
Post by: Jared on February 10, 2006, 05:10:33 PM
I bought yet another Gs500e today ( an 89..). I got it for cheap... no title yet but one may materialize...(not holding my breath but it may pan out-).

So it's fate hasn't been decided yet...The gas tank is shot...but it runs... Low miles too...  Has a beat up chin spoiler  but it looks to all bw there...

Might be a parts donor...might be a fixxer...

I need to find one of those 12 step programs.


Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: bbanjo on February 10, 2006, 05:43:43 PM
If I had the time and dough to just buy the worn out bikes and make them whole to get new GSer's into the loop I'd do it in a heartbeat. I have yet to find an old one that is both the right price, and in the right condition to rehab and resell.
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: fettcols on February 10, 2006, 06:18:03 PM
How cheap is cheap? I wouldn't mind picking up another one.
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: hhgsm31 on February 10, 2006, 08:51:24 PM
well if all else fails you can always change out the forks and tree and get those lovely clip-ons that we all wish the gs still had, well me anyways
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: Jared on February 10, 2006, 09:15:45 PM
Yeah it has the Clip ons.... You know I'm usually happy with the superbike bars from Bikemaster...

Fettcoils...you looking for a track bike or a street bike?

I haven't ridden a Gs regularly in a long time- I started on an 89 WAY back in 92 or was it 91.....

I've bought and sold more than a  few since then (But I always seem to have one in my garage...).

Currently I have an 89, a 94 , a 92  and a 94 (This one I am assembling from a bare frame...It's been a rolling chassis for a while...Well I haven't touched that one in forever...always something else I'm messing with it seems.). The 92 and 94 ( both Purple ) will be for sale come spring... just a few odds and ends to do and get them inspected....probably inspect them at the end of march.....

Let's see...Started with an 89 (black red silver)...had a 95 teal one ...a 92...a 92 again...a 94. Another 92 ( All 3 92's have been purple with pink graphics...go figure ) and a 93...plus the 94 bare frame project and now another 89....

9 Gs's.... Holy crap. Well wait...10...I had an 89 carcass I got for the 94 bare frame Job for parts...(but I can't count that one really..)



I need a bigger garage.
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: fettcols on February 11, 2006, 03:41:47 PM
I'm thinking about picking one up for second duty on the street. I had an '04 but it bit the dust with a little help from a Camry...
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: Jared on February 13, 2006, 05:30:08 AM
So how old of a GS are you looking for? Or you want an F ?
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: coll0412 on February 13, 2006, 09:48:54 AM
and if you dont want those clip-ons let me know ( :laugh:)
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: TonyKZ1 on February 13, 2006, 10:39:32 AM
Wow, that sounds great. Wish I could find one inexpensively. I would like an upgrade from my '75 KZ400D. Looks like you've got quite a collection of GS's.
Tony
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: fettcols on February 17, 2006, 05:50:39 PM
What part of Maryland? Anywhere near Cumberland?
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: Jared on February 17, 2006, 05:59:48 PM
I'm between Baltimore  and  Annapolis.
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: Mr.7 on February 17, 2006, 06:40:11 PM
Quote from: JaredThe 92 and 94 ( both Purple ) will be for sale come spring...

get your checkbook ready Pandy  :laugh:  :icon_razz:
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: pookiebear on February 17, 2006, 07:45:17 PM
I have been tossing around the idea of trading my 88 fz750 (looks ratty but only 13k miles and runs like a champ) for a gs500 that already has the goodies done to it. I need something a little less leaned over. I can send pics if interested. Just reply on here I will check back often.
Title: Re: Bought yet another one...
Post by: pandy on February 17, 2006, 10:24:06 PM
Quote from: Mr.7 on February 17, 2006, 06:40:11 PM
Quote from: JaredThe 92 and 94 ( both Purple ) will be for sale come spring...
get your checkbook ready Pandy  :laugh:  :icon_razz:

Oh man.....hopefully they're located on the other side of the states, or I'm going to be soooo poooooor!  :o :laugh:


Quote from: Jared on February 17, 2006, 05:59:48 PM
I'm between Baltimore  and  Annapolis.

YES!! I read a bit more...I'm safe...for now....

I should start my own non-profit... Save the Purple GS's!