My gs500e is ten years old with 5,000 miles. It is all stock; but it is in perfect tune. It just got it's first set of new tires. Bridgestones (stock). I put on some organic Kevlar pads (stock). This motorcycle now feels as precise as my bicycle. Whoa! I have been enjoying the screeching downshifts like crazy. Particularly while running up on some Harley hoggers. Sorry you all wasted 10k.
Yeah it is kind of a funny econmic desparity from owning a GS to other bikes. I like all kinds of bikes but IMHO there is no better all around bike then the GS and yes I laugh at the week end warrior mentality with their loud pipes and 1000 dollar leather outfits!
Wasted $10k? nah at least $20k, those things are ungodly expensive.
The only reason my other non-GS bikes have gotten expensive is because they have a pretty decent selection of aftermarkets/modifications to be done. That's probably one of the best money saving factors of the GS, not having shiny upgrades for us to drool over.
tt4 It was a rough estimate. Not all the extra cost is a waste, I'm sure. Plus... ten years is ten years. I wish it wasn't. I have to say not giving up bicycling makes the gs seem like a rocket. It's all relative.
You better put some more miles on before you criticize the wannabes. At this point you're a wannabe with a cheap bike.
Quote from: karatechop5000 on October 10, 2010, 04:09:31 PM
My gs500e is ten years old with 5,000 miles. It is all stock; but it is in perfect tune. It just got it's first set of new tires. Bridgestones (stock). I put on some organic Kevlar pads (stock). This motorcycle now feels as precise as my bicycle. Whoa! I have been enjoying the screeching downshifts like crazy. Particularly while running up on some Harley hoggers. Sorry you all wasted 10k.
Grats on your bike :thumb: Have fun. Just remember some HD riders do not like to be overtaken ;p
Am not. I guess I don't get what you mean.
Twisted. Thanks for the tip. I wasn't rude to anybody. I braked to take a right better road.
Quote from: karatechop5000 on October 11, 2010, 05:49:48 PM
Twisted. Thanks for the tip. I wasn't rude to anybody. I braked to take a right better road.
I was kidding with you. Have fun riding ;)
Quote from: karatechop5000 on October 10, 2010, 04:09:31 PM
My gs500e is ten years old with 5,000 miles. It is all stock; but it is in perfect tune. It just got it's first set of new tires.
10 year old tires? Did they dry rot at all?
Quote from: karatechop5000 on October 11, 2010, 05:28:54 PM
Am not. I guess I don't get what you mean.
Think he was just picking on you for insulting other riders bikes(even if they are HDs) when your bike is averaging 500 miles a year. As much as they get picked on, there's plenty of HD riders who put that many miles on their bike in a day or two.
Yeah they were rotton. I bought my bike used this year. I have been reading this forum, particularly about tires and fuel metering. I have developed a wack theory about the lean jetting and measly fuel delivery from the tank. At least I'll never get CO poisoning. I prefer riding in the fall because the protective gear is much more comfortable. Blah blah blah...
Good work documenting this experience everyone.
Quote from: tt_four on October 12, 2010, 05:27:07 AM
Quote from: karatechop5000 on October 11, 2010, 05:28:54 PM
Am not. I guess I don't get what you mean.
Think he was just picking on you for insulting other riders bikes(even if they are HDs) when your bike is averaging 500 miles a year. As much as they get picked on, there's plenty of HD riders who put that many miles on their bike in a day or two.
Well if he catch up to Hoggers and was smart enough to buy a GS he can make fun of the weekend warrior non riding, overpaying, annoying arse farking pipes riding dikcheads in my book all he wants! :thumb:
P.S. I think his first post took for granted most people would understand he just got the bike? Just saying?