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Main Area => For Sale / For Trade / Wanted / Hot Deals => Topic started by: unr.grad on August 05, 2008, 11:22:16 PM

Title: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: unr.grad on August 05, 2008, 11:22:16 PM
On the west coast preferably and something reliable, thanks!
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: unr.grad on August 06, 2008, 10:06:36 AM
Test rode one yesterday, i love how they handle.  But this one needed a bit of work, let me know what you think on its price:

it was a '90 with 37k miles, rebuilt carbs, new battery, almost bald tires, missing right faring and little rear piece, paint is terrible, it's been down, slight oil leak, no mirrors, more little things that would need fixing.  He wants 1,000 what do you think?
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: mach1 on August 06, 2008, 06:29:52 PM
90s have fairings :dunno_white:. sounds decent as long as it runs you can do the minor work yourself for real cheap. it will also force you to learn you bike front to back
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: unr.grad on August 06, 2008, 10:08:48 PM
Rear fender, sorry.
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: theUBS on August 06, 2008, 10:36:14 PM
Quote from: unr.grad on August 06, 2008, 10:06:36 AM
Test rode one yesterday, i love how they handle.  But this one needed a bit of work, let me know what you think on its price:

it was a '90 with 37k miles, rebuilt carbs, new battery, almost bald tires, missing right faring and little rear piece, paint is terrible, it's been down, slight oil leak, no mirrors, more little things that would need fixing.  He wants 1,000 what do you think?

I think $1000 is high for that.  Still staying under $2000, you should be able to find a much better example. ...then again, I might not know anything of west coast prices.
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on August 06, 2008, 10:57:11 PM
you can do MUCH better than that. hell the bike is 18 years old. check craigslist
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on August 06, 2008, 11:01:18 PM
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/mcy/ sf bay for example
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: Yenool on August 07, 2008, 10:34:42 AM
where are you located?

I'm in San Diego and I got my GS a few months back, 2001 for $2k.  It had 12.4k miles on it.
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: unr.grad on August 08, 2008, 10:17:02 AM
Quote from: Yenool on August 07, 2008, 10:34:42 AM
where are you located?

I'm in San Diego and I got my GS a few months back, 2001 for $2k.  It had 12.4k miles on it.

I'm in Reno and moving to LA in about a month.
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: theUBS on August 08, 2008, 06:53:57 PM
A bit out of the way, but perhaps you could arrange a meeting...

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=43484.0;topicseen
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: unr.grad on August 10, 2008, 06:51:22 PM
Quote from: theUBS on August 08, 2008, 06:53:57 PM
A bit out of the way, but perhaps you could arrange a meeting...

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=43484.0;topicseen

Looks like a great bike and I'm actually going to ABQ in a few weeks, but $2500 is alittle too much for me.

If I can find cheap shipping, there are some bikes that look awesome in other parts of the US.  Anyone know anything about shipping bikes?
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on August 10, 2008, 10:28:50 PM
yes, it can be a bit pricey
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: unr.grad on August 13, 2008, 12:11:58 AM
looks like I'll be just waiting, I really liked a bike in Michigan...
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: theUBS on August 17, 2008, 02:39:12 PM
Quote from: unr.grad on August 13, 2008, 12:11:58 AM
looks like I'll be just waiting, I really liked a bike in Michigan...

I like that one too!  ...if it's the one I'm thinking of.
Title: Re: WTB a GS500, less than 2K
Post by: unr.grad on August 20, 2008, 12:18:59 AM
Quote from: theUBS on August 17, 2008, 02:39:12 PM
Quote from: unr.grad on August 13, 2008, 12:11:58 AM
looks like I'll be just waiting, I really liked a bike in Michigan...

I like that one too!  ...if it's the one I'm thinking of.

Yep it was... but the shipping would be too much :(