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Title: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: pbureau69 on April 07, 2008, 07:52:51 AM
Well day started perfect, 70's no wind to speak of and I am enjoying my morning ride to work in light traffic.
Get to work and come to a stop.... no wait... can't be... OMG!!...<insert giddy sounds here lol>

first time I get to see a gs in dallas texas, but not only that, the owner works at the same place I do..!! WHOOT!
of course I left my card with the www.gstwins.com address on it.... I hope he will come over here (unless he's/she's here already....) its red in color, looks like a mid 90's model, I did not have time to check out the vin # for dates.

of course my handy mini camera comes in handy.... and I took pictures... (we are happy children sometimes eh?)

(http://longcoeur.com/Motorcycle/various/S5001770.JPG)
(http://longcoeur.com/Motorcycle/various/S5001771.JPG)
(http://longcoeur.com/Motorcycle/various/S5001772.JPG)



WHOOT!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: bucks1605 on April 07, 2008, 07:57:30 AM
That's a '96, it has the charcoal frame.
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: Jay_wolf on April 07, 2008, 07:58:55 AM
I Miss My 1996 :(
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: GeeP on April 07, 2008, 08:58:55 AM
Cool!  Hopefully he/she shows up.   :thumb:
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: Tang on April 07, 2008, 09:06:36 AM
THAT IS A SWEET RIDE! :o
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: frankieG on April 07, 2008, 01:01:11 PM
you have to love handing other gs riders handy...one big happy family :)
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: The Buddha on April 07, 2008, 01:03:26 PM
You're supposed to hug it and kiss it and drool all over it ...  O0 that's the rules.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: frankieG on April 07, 2008, 01:05:48 PM
hahaha i thought i was the only one to do that.  when i buy a new bike at a dealership i always lick my index finger and wipe it on the gas tank "its mine now" and then i buy it :)


Quote from: The Buddha on April 07, 2008, 01:03:26 PM
You're supposed to hug it and kiss it and drool all over it ...  O0 that's the rules.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: ohgood on April 07, 2008, 01:35:43 PM
Quote from: frankieG on April 07, 2008, 01:05:48 PM
hahaha i thought i was the only one to do that.  when i buy a new bike at a dealership i always lick my index finger and wipe it on the gas tank "its mine now" and then i buy it :)


Quote from: The Buddha on April 07, 2008, 01:03:26 PM
You're supposed to hug it and kiss it and drool all over it ...  O0 that's the rules.
Cool.
Srinath.

nah, EVERYONE does that for the red + charcoal 96's. they are tha secks !
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: bucks1605 on April 07, 2008, 02:03:37 PM
Quote from: ohgood on April 07, 2008, 01:35:43 PM
Quote from: frankieG on April 07, 2008, 01:05:48 PM
hahaha i thought i was the only one to do that.  when i buy a new bike at a dealership i always lick my index finger and wipe it on the gas tank "its mine now" and then i buy it :)


Quote from: The Buddha on April 07, 2008, 01:03:26 PM
You're supposed to hug it and kiss it and drool all over it ...  O0 that's the rules.
Cool.
Srinath.

nah, EVERYONE does that for the red + charcoal 96's. they are tha secks !

Don't forget about the black + charcoals    :cheers:
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: pbureau69 on April 07, 2008, 02:07:59 PM
Quote from: frankieG on April 07, 2008, 01:01:11 PM
you have to love handing other gs riders handy...one big happy family :)

I always carry a card for the occasion :)

(http://longcoeur.com/privateinfo/pbcard-edited.jpg)

Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: GeeP on April 07, 2008, 02:09:56 PM
lol!  I've been thinking about that. 

Might have to print some up this weekend...    :)
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: frankieG on April 07, 2008, 02:12:30 PM
the card is a great idea, where did you get it done?
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: pbureau69 on April 07, 2008, 02:23:47 PM
Quote from: frankieG on April 07, 2008, 02:12:30 PM
the card is a great idea, where did you get it done?

did it myself using free software from avery, then I use winsnap (I am registered user) to capture the finished product into a jpg. and print it that way (I love my HP software), but the avery product can print them from the software... its easy insert photo, add text

NOTE:

If anyone likes they can email me (see card for email) with photo and details you want on it, I can create it pretty quickly and turn the avery file back to you (all you need is install program and load file => print.
or I can make a JPG/GIF out of it and mail all of it back.... (not I will not print and mail batches...lol) lmk in email (try using a subject line like 'avery business card' so it doesnt end up in my garbage bin

cheers to any takers.
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: Jeff P on April 07, 2008, 04:22:32 PM
Unbelievable, when I bought my '96 five years ago it had the exact same smoked plastic fairing!   :cookoo:

Of course I took it off 'cause it ruins the looks of what is undoubtedly the GS500's best color scheme  :cheers:

jeff
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: ecpreston on April 07, 2008, 08:08:31 PM
Quote from: Jeff P on April 07, 2008, 04:22:32 PM
Of course I took it off 'cause it ruins the looks of what is undoubtedly the GS500's best color scheme

want to sell it?
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: bucks1605 on April 07, 2008, 09:02:11 PM
Quote from: Jeff P on April 07, 2008, 04:22:32 PM
Of course I took it off 'cause it ruins the looks of what is undoubtedly the GS500's best color scheme  :cheers:
jeff

Cheers to that!  :cheers:
Title: Re: OMG !! Another GS500E at my work
Post by: Domindart on April 07, 2008, 10:41:16 PM
very cool.  I think I saw a gs on peachtree st in atlanta but couldnt race him down fast enough...  those business cards are a good idea..