All you guys were right these gs500 are incredable my 1990 is now on the road . I have had it on for three days and allready have 200 plus miles my dad and I went for a ride tonight
about 50 miles and he took me through some twisties in northern pa and i loved it super quick to turn handels incredible my dads is a 80 suzuki gs1100e in the straights he pulls me
but in the turns i am up his butt wow thanks everybody ANTHONY
Calm down... take a deep breath...
... and use punctuation next time. :icon_razz:
...and then this one time at band camp...
:laugh:
I'm in Johnstown, PA :thumb: Lets ride :cheers:
Sounds like you had a good time. :laugh:
Quote from: scottpA_GS on May 15, 2008, 08:13:34 PM
:laugh:
I'm in Johnstown, PA :thumb: Lets ride :cheers:
Drove trough Johnstown a few times on the way to Bradford, holy $%^& how do you breathe up there. :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen:
anthonygs1000: congrats. must be having a blast on those back roads.
no dought today my girl friend wanted to hang out I said I was sick and then went for a ride ( PS I got your band camp and a warm apple pie to boot stu !!!!!!!!!!!!)
8) 8) 8)
Quote from: dgyver on May 15, 2008, 07:49:25 PM
Calm down... take a deep breath...
... and use punctuation next time. :icon_razz:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Yup, the GS is heaps of fun. Enjoy! :thumb:
Quote from: dgyver on May 15, 2008, 07:49:25 PM
Calm down... take a deep breath...
... and use punctuation next time. :icon_razz:
and or read phaedrus's post something about the grammar police can suck my pencil. , lol anyhoo, hes prolly in the throes of a "bikegasm" go easy lol :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:, however if after say 400 posts, and no changes :laugh: :laugh:
LOL yea mate any light bike will eat those big 1000cc+ bikes round town or through the twisties. we just get taken on the staights.
Have fun and enjoy your ride :thumb:
lol newbs and first impressions.... :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Funny how underated this bike seems to anyone that never rode one....
anyone hear the new 2008 Ninja 250R is now 38HP ? thats half the size engine...
I wonder how much work could be to swap a NINja 250R into the GS... be lighter...lol
28 maybe...but I don't think 38. And torque is 16 - 18 or so...
Yeah they haven't even released a horsepower number on the '08 Ninja 250, but it has about 16 ft/lbs. of torque at 9,500 rpm. Yeah I checked one out at the dealer.
There's actually a full test in the latest CycleWorld. I know they have horsepower listed. I actually considered one myself, but I just don't think the suspension would have been that great for my 250lb body. They say it's been upgraded, and is adjustable, but still everytime I see an article written up the rider has been about 100lbs lighter than me. Plus, the new bike is in high demand. People were paying $3800 for them at the dealership--despite the MSRP of $3499! I was looking to spend a bit less than either one of those numbers...
This was the coolest Ninja 250:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Ninja_ZX-2R
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BxNUQr7vDg
Search this while you're at YouTube: zxrians
I bet it's tough to find a clean example nowadays though.
OH, and to the new guy who actually started this thread? Hope you continue to enjoy your new ride!!! Congrats! :cheers: :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: theUBS on May 20, 2008, 06:29:35 PM
28 maybe...but I don't think 38. And torque is 16 - 18 or so...
i've tried a new CBR125R ... all 13hp ... is kinda sluggish carryin' my 200lb+ frame.
i'll stick w/ my GS even if it only has less than 50hp. she's all mine! :)
My GS is treating me fairly well too! :thumb:
For any who wanted the specifics. I used the restroom at work today and while on the throne, I checked the specifics on the 250R--CycleWorld is our potty reading! :icon_mrgreen: Anyway, the dyno registered 27 horsepower.