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Title: bought another bike!
Post by: Crucialval on June 21, 2007, 08:56:40 PM
Please don't hate me, It's a 94 ex 500. Got it dirt cheap and in great shape, only needs a paint job. Is there anything I should know about this bike? Things to look out for.  We got the bike for my brothers to share untill we sell it.

I still like the GS a lot better :thumb: I think the GS handles better.
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: manofthefield on June 21, 2007, 09:06:20 PM
Quote from: Crucialval on June 21, 2007, 08:56:40 PMThings to look out for.
Ugliness (http://www.mnsportbikeriders.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/big_puke.gif)





:laugh:
other than that, they seem to be fairly stout bikes like the GS, except it has two possible causes of death instead of one: no oil or no coolant.  Thats all I know about em
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: Crucialval on June 21, 2007, 10:16:49 PM
I know it the thing looks fake! My brothe asked where the rest of the fairing was.
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: Unnamed on June 21, 2007, 11:01:37 PM
Traitor
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: darb85 on June 22, 2007, 06:47:14 AM
unbeliever! Shun Shun!
shun the unbeliever
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: Crucialval on June 22, 2007, 07:01:54 AM
You guys must not understand, :nono: I'm GS all the way!

I just found EX for Cheap, me and my dad got it so my brothers can ride with us.
:cheers:
I'm a GS lover 100% :thumb:
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: natedawg120 on June 22, 2007, 07:23:55 AM
ehh, make it naked and it will look beter.  EX500 is a nice bike as well.  Enjoy it and i hope it doesn't spring a leak on you, check all the water hoses for brittleness.
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: blue05twin on June 22, 2007, 07:30:12 AM
I'd say join a EX forum and ask there,  they would know more about it than we will.

and grats on the new ride :thumb:
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: natedawg120 on June 22, 2007, 07:42:43 AM
Well i know that the poulation of squids is a bit higher on the EX forum that i saw when i was try to decide one way or that other.
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: scratch on June 22, 2007, 12:15:33 PM
Things to look out for: rusting at the base of the verticle coolant tubes coming out of the head, inboard of the sparkplugs.  You'll have to drain the coolant and pull them to get a good look at them.  Grease the o-rings whenever you install them.  Go buy an extra pair to have on hand, just in case.
Title: Re: bought another bike!
Post by: RVertigo on June 22, 2007, 12:42:51 PM
You should totally streetfighter that thing!