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Title: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: mach1 on April 05, 2007, 03:27:52 PM
gt 650r comet (street)
gv250 aquila (cruiser)

the cruiser is for my dad and the street is for me.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on April 05, 2007, 03:30:30 PM
Based on the posts I've read from you.. stick with the GS for awhile
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: blue05twin on April 05, 2007, 03:34:57 PM
From  what I have read about and the bikes I saw at a dealer I'm not a big fan of  Hyosung, and I'm Korean  :laugh:. 

I belive a few others have bought the GT, I'm sure they will chime in.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on April 05, 2007, 03:36:52 PM
Quote from: DaveFrom  what I have read about and the bikes I saw at a dealer I'm not a big fan of  Hyosung, and I'm Korean

lol, +1
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: mach1 on April 05, 2007, 03:43:22 PM
im not buying the bike im just looking. (not ready to move up yet) My dad was looking at some of the cruisers and he said they looked nice, we are going to go today and im going to test ride one for him and tell him what i think. Im looking at the gv650 and thats a nice lookin bike im going to try to have him get that one if he decides to get a hyosung.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: blue05twin on April 05, 2007, 04:03:41 PM
Before you buy one ask the dealer about part availability.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: mach1 on April 05, 2007, 04:06:45 PM
i am, i was looking online today and had a hard time finding parts. i just talked to my dad and he said he wants to go look at some honda's and suzuki's so we will see what he gets. anything is better thatn his old goldwing that thing was friggin heavy, but it was free.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: RVertigo on April 05, 2007, 04:25:41 PM
250cc Cruiser?   :icon_confused:

Get a Suzuki S40...  650cc...  It's NOT over-powered, but it's fun to ride.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: mach1 on April 05, 2007, 04:45:31 PM
Quote from: RVertigo on April 05, 2007, 04:25:41 PM
250cc Cruiser?   :icon_confused:

Get a Suzuki S40...  650cc...  It's NOT over-powered, but it's fun to ride.

250 :o that is what i said but he said he likede how it looked and it was a good price he said the dealer said it can go 90 on the freeway no problem  :bs:
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: Onlypastrana199 on April 05, 2007, 04:47:08 PM
I wanna hack parts off the 250 to put on the gs...they're basically the same only it has less power than the gs...
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: scottpA_GS on April 05, 2007, 05:54:09 PM
Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on April 05, 2007, 04:47:08 PM
I wanna hack parts off the 250 to put on the gs...they're basically the same only it has less power than the gs...

+ 1 I want the tail section  :thumb:
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: cuda_06 on April 05, 2007, 06:09:31 PM
Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on April 05, 2007, 04:47:08 PM
I wanna hack parts off the 250 to put on the gs...they're basically the same only it has less power than the gs...

You are thinking of the gt250, the gv250 is a different bike.  

In response to the others including the initial post:  I own an 05 gt650r.  I have had a blast on it and it still to this day get a big grin every time I ride it.  I also still own my gs500.  Most people who speak up against the bikes have absolutely no experience with them.  The biggest downfall for Hyosung right now is sourced from a few shady/lackluster dealers.  The parts are not a big issue.  I have had a warranty claim on my digital dash and it was replaced in about a week with no problem.  If you have any other questions check out korider.com.  You should be able to answer any question through a little searching on there.  

Back to the gv topic, tell him to look at the gv650.  It will be much easier to live with and imho looks ten times better than the gv250.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: mach1 on April 05, 2007, 06:52:23 PM
oh hell yeah the Gv650 looks dam good and im not into cruisers but she is a bute. i like the gt650 we may go tomarrow t go look at some more bikes so i may sit on one and maybe go for a test ride if they let me :icon_twisted:.
thanks for the info cuda_06
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: l3uddha on April 05, 2007, 07:18:44 PM
I hear you cant walk past a Hyosung with a glass of water without it rusting.

but I hear a lot of things...
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: mach1 on April 05, 2007, 07:59:23 PM
i thought our gs's have a bit of a rust problem to  :icon_confused:
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: groff22 on April 05, 2007, 08:12:32 PM
The shady dealers certainly don't help promote a positive image for Hyosung, which is a hard catch for them.  Was just reading that Hyosung's CEO has also been CEO and Chairman at HJC since 1971, which explains all the "HJC" promo stickers on the GT650R's pics.

Hyosung, I've read good and bad things about them. The bad seemed a bit cosmetic and some questionable user experience scenarios. If you have major problems it's under warranty.

Here's a review on the GT250. The GT250/R looks best in blue, reminds me of ... nevermind.

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=351 (http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=351)

Price wise they are wicked and I'd pick one over the new CBR125R's.

Good luck and post pics if you get one/both :)

Cheers,
JG
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: Dr. Love on April 05, 2007, 09:22:13 PM
Quote from: l3uddha on April 05, 2007, 07:18:44 PM
I hear you cant walk past a Hyosung with a glass of water without it rusting.

but I hear a lot of things...
Water rusts?  8)
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: l3uddha on April 06, 2007, 06:53:36 AM
Quote from: Dr. Love on April 05, 2007, 09:22:13 PM
Water rusts?  8)

yea dont think I missed that. It was late. I was tired...






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Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: l3uddha on April 06, 2007, 07:18:57 AM
Quote from: mach1 on April 05, 2007, 07:59:23 PM
i thought our gs's have a bit of a rust problem to  :icon_confused:

Is mine the only one that doesnt??? '04
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: groff22 on April 06, 2007, 07:43:41 AM
I have an 04 as well, no rust yet.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: scottpA_GS on April 06, 2007, 07:54:17 AM
I have a 95... no rust  :thumb:
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: spc on April 06, 2007, 10:01:39 AM
Those are definitely some sharp looking bikes with some very sharp price tags :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: RVertigo on April 06, 2007, 04:06:44 PM
Quote from: mach1 on April 05, 2007, 04:45:31 PMdealer said it can go 90 on the freeway no problem  :bs:
Uh yeah...  Total  :bs:

It may be able to do 90 (which I doubt), but that doesn't mean it can do 90 "No Problem."   :icon_rolleyes:

I hate dealers.
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on April 06, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
If it's anything like a ninja 250, it'll do 90.. but it'll vibrate your nuts right off
Title: Re: what do you guys think of these bikes
Post by: mach1 on April 06, 2007, 08:27:54 PM
ehh he is looking at a yamaha V-star 650. I'm going to take him to La Motorsports aka Out the door, to see if they have a few, that is the onyl place near my house who gives the best deal.
Title: update on what my dad got
Post by: mach1 on April 07, 2007, 05:10:39 PM
so we went to go look at some bikes and he is going right now to get a 07 650 V-star classic (yamaha) it is a nice looking bike but not my cup of tea.
the V-star custom was nice and would ride it if he bought it but oh well not my bike.

here is a link to what he is going to get.
http://i17.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/96/23/ec1e_12.JPG