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Title: 2002 GS 500 question
Post by: devilsfan on June 17, 2009, 05:44:37 AM
I just bought a 2002 GS500. It has 22K on the engine. Bought from a mom and pop Vintage Motorcycle shop so I am assuming everything was taken care of. My question - how many miles should I be able to get out of this pending regular maintenance? I do not beat on bikes as I am too old! I just wanted a commuter for work and back (40 miles round trip on the highway) and an occasional ride up the coast.
Mind you, I recently sold my Volusia so getting used to the street bike is taking a while!
Thanks for any input.
Title: Re: 2002 GS 500 question
Post by: gsJack on June 17, 2009, 06:13:44 AM
I have 70,600 miles on my current 02 GS500 and expect to get 100k out of it.  You're never too old!   :icon_lol:
Title: Re: 2002 GS 500 question
Post by: celwell on June 17, 2009, 08:33:47 AM
I am thinking about selling my Volusia and getting a GS500F.  I was wondering what you meant by getting used to the street bike?  Is it more difficult to ride, or just different?
Title: Re: 2002 GS 500 question
Post by: arbakken on June 17, 2009, 09:32:26 AM
Quote from: celwell on June 17, 2009, 08:33:47 AM
I am thinking about selling my Volusia and getting a GS500F.  I was wondering what you meant by getting used to the street bike?  Is it more difficult to ride, or just different?

probably just different. I rode a Shadow 750 once (first cruiser I rode) and it took me about a mile to find the damn footpegs. What do you mean they're not underneath the seat?   :icon_lol: