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Title: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: Neophyte on March 18, 2006, 09:39:40 AM
Is anybody available in the LA area to help me evaluate a used GS?

Luckily I have found a few GS500 used bikes and even a few EX500 (However this site has made me really respect the GS!).

This is my first bike, and I don't trust myself to be able to evaluate a good deal from a bad buy.  :dunno_white:

From San Fernado Valley to San Diego, let me know if there are any great deals to be had.

:bowdown:
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. end of March
Post by: pantablo on March 20, 2006, 01:47:39 AM
I'm in the west LA area and if I can spare some time I'd be happy to help out on a local bike. You already found one or still looking?
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. end of March
Post by: Neophyte on March 20, 2006, 03:18:33 AM
Hey That's great Pablo!  :thumb:
Send me an email, and at least you can have a look at the pics and stats of the bike and tell me what your gut says!

and Pablo's a busy guy, so if anybody else out there has some time and knowledge it would be appreciated!!!
jravensteele@yahoo.com - Jesse
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. end of March
Post by: Neophyte on March 22, 2006, 10:05:40 AM
Anybody available to drive around Saturday afternoon with me and check out bikes? (Sat March, 25)
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: kidcoma on March 22, 2006, 04:42:28 PM
I might be able to help out early afternoon. I live in Orange County. There was an online used bike buying guide. I'll see if I can find it.
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: kidcoma on March 22, 2006, 05:00:52 PM
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html#1
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: pantablo on March 22, 2006, 05:44:57 PM
Quote from: kidcoma on March 22, 2006, 04:42:28 PM
I might be able to help out early afternoon. I live in Orange County. There was an online used bike buying guide. I'll see if I can find it.

he's got one in costa mesa he's looking at-closer to you than me...
4. Costa Mesa - 95 GS500, $2000 (sounds good, over
priced for 95).
http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/5/7/83046957.htm
this bike runs excellent, very good condition with
only 8000 miles, also just did regurlar maintenance
and put new michellin tires on it,
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: kidcoma on March 22, 2006, 06:23:09 PM
Costa Mesa is pretty close to me. Neophyte, if this is the only bike you're looking at in OC, I can probably check it out for you and let you know if it's worth looking at. Possibly save you a trip down. $2000 does sound overpriced for a 95. I got my 2000 for $2000.
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: Neophyte on March 23, 2006, 06:26:12 PM
Yo kid,  That is a generous offer!  I would love that you check it out and let me know the deal!  :bowdown:
it's the only one down south worth looking at. Although there is another over priced one in SD.  :mad: Just follow the link, and get in touch with the seller.  Also send me an email, and I will give you a call friday evening. (email pasted above)

I have read the buyers guide that you gave the link for. Good info there!  Thanks for all the help guys on getting another GS rider on the road!  :thumb:
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: kidcoma on March 23, 2006, 10:29:06 PM
I'll give the seller a call tomorrow and try to arrange to check out the bike after work.
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: Neophyte on March 24, 2006, 02:22:30 AM
Man Suzuki lovers kick A$$ :thumb:
Thanks Kid!  :bowdown:
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: pantablo on April 02, 2006, 11:13:00 PM
well, what happened?
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: kidcoma on April 04, 2006, 01:14:50 PM

We made some calls but none of the sellers were available to let us look at the bikes.  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: Neophyte on April 15, 2006, 09:33:07 PM
Well I have been looking for a good deal on a GS, however I have found "over Priced", sellers that are too busy to show the bike. been out-bid on a bike, and found one with fuel problems.  A Suzuki dealership tried to talk me into a SV650, but I would really like the ease of up-keep of the 500.  So the search continues.  UGgggg
Title: Re: L.A. need help eval & find used GS. "Saturday"
Post by: pantablo on April 15, 2006, 11:28:09 PM
well keep at it. be patient and you'll get exactly what you want, for what you want...