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Title: Brand New Rider
Post by: bobmelvin on September 25, 2006, 05:14:13 AM
Just purchased a 2001 GS500 with 2036 miles. Already added a couple hundred in two days. This is my first bike, and it is awesome. Thanks for all the online help. I used the site thoroughly to research the bike to buy. Thanks all.

Bob
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: annguyen1981 on September 25, 2006, 06:11:34 AM
Welcome Bob! :thumb:
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on September 25, 2006, 06:36:24 AM
No problem! Hope you stick around! How bout pics of the new toy?
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: ajaxgs on September 25, 2006, 06:51:26 AM
welcome  :thumb:
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: pandy on September 25, 2006, 09:19:13 AM
Welcome!!  :cheers: :thumb:
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: Chilly Willy on September 25, 2006, 09:26:57 AM
Congratulations on your purchase!  There are some great and talented folks on this board--looking forward to your future posts! :thumb:
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: galahs on September 25, 2006, 09:34:22 AM
Some hints from one noob to another....


1. Wear your gear! Helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, pants! It saved my skin!
2. Learn to counter steer.
3. Watch the road for gravel, sand or other loose objects.
4. Never use your brakes whilst cornering, especially your front brake!!! Don't ask how I know this :oops:
5. Use search on this forum, and you can find the answers to the universe  :thumb:
6. Take a motorbike training course. The smartest thing you can do.

Have fun and Stay Upright!
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: pantablo on September 25, 2006, 09:35:30 AM
welcome to the site, er, out of lurking mode....enjoy.
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: blue05twin on September 25, 2006, 09:36:20 AM
Got a great bike have fun with it  :thumb:
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: bobmelvin on September 26, 2006, 05:22:58 AM
Thanks again for the welcomes. I'll get a picture over the weekend to post. Cheers.

Bob
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: RVertigo on September 26, 2006, 01:30:56 PM
Welcome and...  Where are you located?
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: scratch on September 26, 2006, 05:28:49 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: CO_GS500 on September 26, 2006, 07:07:52 PM
Welcome aboard, many safe and happy miles to you!
Title: Re: Brand New Rider
Post by: bobmelvin on September 29, 2006, 05:28:11 AM
I guess I never filled out any information about myself. I live in Baltimore, and work at the University of Maryland - about 35 miles. My van was costing about 75-85 dollars a week to commute...hence the purchase. I can't believe I waited until 35 to make this purchase. This is the best money I ever spent. I look forward to the end of cell phones and talk radio every mornign and afternoon.