Hey! I'm looking at buying a GS 500, they are priced pretty closed, but years and miles apart, listing the bikes here!
> * What is your asking price for the bike? 1300
> * Is the motorcycle registered legally in your state? yes
> * What is the year of the motorcycle listed on the title? 1996
> * How long have you owned the bike? How many previous owners?
> owned for 2 years
> * Does the bike have the original speedometer? yes
> * Does the speedometer work correctly? Does the needle jump? works
> correctly
> * What is its odometer mileage? Is that the original mileage? 76
> *** km, original as far as I know
> * What tires does the bike have on it? How much wear left on them?
> Dunlop tyres, 20% wear
> * Does the bike have a complete tool kit? yes
> * Does the bike have its owner's manual? Other manuals? yes and
> haynes manual
> * Does anyone hold a lien on the bike, or are there other owners? no
> * What spare parts and accessories come with the bike? see ad
>
> *APPEARANCE*
>
> * Does the bike have its original paint, or has it been repainted?
> original paint
> * What condition is its paint overall? good
> * Is its pin-striping all intact? pin striping ?
> * Is any of the chrome pitted or rusted? no
> * Is there rust anywhere: wheel covers, air cleaner, wheel rims,
> handlebars, handlebar clamps, rear shocks? no
> * Are there in dents in its sheet-metal parts? 2 dents in tank
> * Do you know if the bike has ever fallen down or been in an
> accident? has been dropped
>
> *MECHANICAL*
>
> * What problems have you encountered with the bike during your
> ownership? none
> * What work does the bike need done to it now? replace 2 snapped
> bolt on clutch cover, inspect carb for air leak
> * Does the bike start easily when cold? Warm? yes, both
> * Does the clutch slip under hard acceleration? no
> * Do all gears engage smoothly and correctly? yes
> * Have you had the brake pads inspected? Do you know how much wear
> is left on them? new (replaced 500km ago)
> * Does the front end wobble at any speed? no
> * Do you know if any seals leak: rear main, transmission, drive
> shaft housing, rear drive unit? no
> * Do you know if any gaskets leak: cylinder bases, oil pan?
> nothing major
> * Did you keep all your service and repair records on the bike?
> Would I be permitted to see them? I don;t keep them
>
> *ELECTRICAL*
>
> * Does the generator charge the battery correctly? yes
> * Does the bike have the original headlight? yes
> * Does the bike have the original taillight?no, clear LED
> tailight, original provided
> * What kind of battery does the bike have? How old is it? no idea
> * Does the bike have the stock horn? yes
>
> *ACCESSORIES*
>
> * Does the bike have a original rear-view mirror(s)? only 1
> miirror fitted (left)
> * Does the bike have crash bars? If so, what kind? no
> * Does the bike have saddlebags? If so, what kind and condition? no
> * Does the bike have a fairing? If so, what kind and condition?
> nose + bellypan: new
> * Does the bike have an accessory (aftermarket) sidestand? What
> kind? no
Bike can be viewed here! http://www.irishbikerforum.com/adverts/showproduct.php?product=490&cat=all
Another thing about the bike is that it's owned by a respected forum member from another forum.
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Bike no. 2!
One careful owner, me. Never dropped. Spyball alarm. Genuine 30,000 km.. 00-D reg.
Service history (the receipts are somewhere!) Turquoise Blue.
Needs a service to get it back on the road.
That's about what I know about the bike. Asked the owner what is "included" in this service that it needs.
Price: 1500 euro
http://stalkerzone.dk/upload/STP60887.jpg
The prices are close, mileages far and some years between.
What do you think? Would the obvious be going for the newer bike? Newer doesn't always mean better?
test ride = gold
bike1 is done
bike2 is questionable
i bought a 1996 3 years ago , with 13,000 miles , in almost showroom condition except the paint, for 900 pounds .. they both seem to expensive , even this 2001 i bought cost me 400 lol
Quote from: Jay_wolf on March 21, 2008, 06:14:56 AM
i bought a 1996 3 years ago , with 13,000 miles , in almost showroom condition except the paint, for 900 pounds .. they both seem to expensive , even this 2001 i bought cost me 400 lol
Please check irish prices.
But it doesn't matter anymore. Apparently no company will insure a "#/&"#&(/ Gs500 to a 20 year old with 2 years of exp. It's shitty.
My friend is 19 and has owned . a zzr 600 . and a Z1000 , he gets them restricted