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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: tec_wiz on July 27, 2007, 07:07:42 AM

Title: introduction for a new rider
Post by: tec_wiz on July 27, 2007, 07:07:42 AM
Just saying hey to everyone,

I just picked up my 91 gs last friday and I have to say it is a blast.  This is the first bike I've ever owned and I'm still learning, but 200 miles in a week isn't bad.  heck, would have been more, but she had to have the tires replaced. 

I'll post up some pics tonight whenever I get home.

I just replaced the tires with Maxxis promax 110/70 and 150/70.  she rides nice now.  I know they're not the best tires, but they'll do me good for the next 5k or so till I learn to ride better.  right now I'm just taking it easy.

The guy who owned the bike before me installed stage 3 jets (don't know what size that correlates to) but the bike is still stock, so she's only getting 33-35 mpg.  I'll be installing a lunch box, custom exhaust, and ignition advance next week.  it sucks running out of gas at 150 miles or so. 

I'm in Raleigh NC, so if any of you guys are around my area just let me know. 
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: solosociety on July 27, 2007, 08:00:37 AM
welcome! sounds like you had some fun on it. thats all that matters man
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: Crucialval on July 27, 2007, 08:18:56 AM
Welcome Injoy :thumb:
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: scottpA_GS on July 27, 2007, 08:57:22 AM
Welcome!  :cheers:
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: DLW on July 27, 2007, 09:34:02 AM
Welcome!  I'm a newbie too!!  In Indiana.

DLW
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: heatherg11 on July 27, 2007, 09:42:00 AM
welcome to another NC rider...asheville here
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: scratch on July 27, 2007, 10:50:20 AM
Welcome!
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: niteshade on July 27, 2007, 01:06:52 PM
welcome indeed.  This is a good forum... some of these guys really know what they're talking about.  Enjoy the GS, start slow, and wear your gear.
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: pandy on July 27, 2007, 01:19:34 PM
Welcome!!!  :cheers: :thumb:
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: ohgood on July 27, 2007, 01:37:20 PM
Hi there and welcome.

Most folks get 50-60 mpg here. If yours is really in the 30's something is amiss.

Be careful - you know what they say about the first six months ;)

Enjoy your 'new' GS, its a great bike.

ahem PICS ?
O0

Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on July 27, 2007, 05:51:52 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: Crucialval on July 31, 2007, 01:09:32 PM
It looks like I'll be moving out your way next month. We will have to get out and ride some.
Title: Re: introduction for a new rider
Post by: Absolute Rescue on July 31, 2007, 01:32:48 PM
The mods you are installing soon should help to reduce your rich jetting condition. Have fun with the GS its a great bike to learn on. Ride Safe :thumb:
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