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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Steffy2006 on November 18, 2010, 11:06:59 PM

Title: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: Steffy2006 on November 18, 2010, 11:06:59 PM
that he just picked up, he wants to put the triple trees, forks, wheels and brakes on an Ol' English motorcycle!!!! If no one coughs up those modern suspension components he will butcher the bike!! What do I do????Steffy  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: the mole on November 18, 2010, 11:47:36 PM
Options:

1. Dump him for ruining a perfectly good GS. :icon_eek:
2. Dump him for ruining a classic bike by substituting 'Jap crap' components. :2guns:
3. Dump him for not taking your feelings into account. :nono:
4. Just dump him.

Then ride off into the sunset on the GS and get a new boyfriend. :woohoo:
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: tucsondude on November 19, 2010, 12:01:30 AM
id have to agree dump him... maybe not if it is a junker parts bike. the gs isnt really modern...

putting disk brakes where you should have drums eliminates the 'fun'
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: Big Rich on November 19, 2010, 03:04:48 AM
Or marry him, let him finish the project (post pics here please), and after it's done divorce him and tell him you want HALF of his motorcycle.
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: Twism86 on November 19, 2010, 06:08:50 AM
Dump him for ruining an old English bike like that! Then find a new BF that appreciates an old bike, live anywhere near the Capitol Region of NY  :laugh:
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: reload on November 19, 2010, 06:34:46 AM
we'll need pictures
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: The Buddha on November 19, 2010, 06:43:00 AM
Quote from: reload on November 19, 2010, 06:34:46 AM
we'll need pictures

Man that took 6 hours must be some sorta new record ...
I'm betting this thread hits a 100 posts by noon and gets tarded by 3pm.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: reajcox on November 19, 2010, 07:02:42 AM
Definitely need a pic. I used one for a swing arm for a bobber project but it was just a frame. If it's in good condition and rideable. sell it to someone who can ride it and go buy the parts.

There Buddha. That's my contribution to the 100 mark.
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: scratch on November 19, 2010, 10:11:56 AM
It sounds like he needs to set up the suspension properly on his bike.

Link: http://www.peterverdonedesigns.com/introduction.htm

It is sacreligeious to defile a British bike like that.  I mean, I like my GS, and I liked my '78 750 Bonnieville, but I would never, ever, put my GS front end on that Bonnieville.  That is just wrong.  British bikes are best appreciated as they are.  Some are even worth more not running, than running with aftermarket parts.

He should contact Raber's Part Mart here in San Jose about the forks on his Brit bike.
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: mister on November 19, 2010, 12:31:59 PM
Whose property is it?

Sounds like it is His property. So, let him do what he wants with his property. Done. Next.

Michael
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: centuryghost on November 19, 2010, 12:54:04 PM
What's funny here is he wants "modern" suspension components from a GS500.  :cookoo:
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: JB848 on November 19, 2010, 06:34:35 PM
What's really absurd it that so many guys post when a girl speaks?
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: mister on November 20, 2010, 12:16:50 AM
Quote from: JB848 on November 19, 2010, 06:34:35 PM
What's really absurd it that so many guys post when a girl speaks?

Mmmm.... Sotomoto's post has twice as many replies as this. So by your logic, as he is a guy, that means all GSTwinners are in to guys.

Michael
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: the mole on November 20, 2010, 02:28:30 AM
I still don't see any pics.
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: Twisted on November 20, 2010, 03:01:52 AM
Quote from: the mole on November 20, 2010, 02:28:30 AM
I still don't see any pics.

The lass or the bike?
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: k.rollin on November 20, 2010, 04:24:06 AM
Quote from: Twisted on November 20, 2010, 03:01:52 AM
Quote from: the mole on November 20, 2010, 02:28:30 AM
I still don't see any pics.

The lass or the bike?

I want pics of both bikes and of the lady. Then I can decide which I want for real.  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: ohgood on November 20, 2010, 04:54:52 AM
Quote from: JB848 on November 19, 2010, 06:34:35 PM
What's really absurd it that so many guys post when a girl speaks?

1 someone will taunt her into posting a pic of herself +/- a bike, +/- clothing, +/- a suggestive stance.
2 see 1

cat n mouse ? what a fun game !
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: Toogoofy317 on November 21, 2010, 09:50:19 AM
Well, wait not everyone posts when I speak?

Dump him and keep the bike!

Mary
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: The Buddha on November 21, 2010, 04:18:49 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on November 21, 2010, 09:50:19 AM
Well, wait not everyone posts when I speak?

Dump him and keep the bike!

Mary

That's the second problem, first they all fall over each other to post and they dont make any sense ... then they ignore you ... or in mary's case ... both.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: the mole on November 21, 2010, 04:37:56 PM
Looks like Steffy has run a mile from this thread. Maybe she likes her boyfriend?
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: JB848 on November 23, 2010, 06:05:21 PM
Removed
Title: Re: HELP!!! My Boyfriend :-) wants to DISMEMBER the'01 GS500>>>>>
Post by: PachmanP on November 24, 2010, 04:24:09 PM
Quote from: JB848 on November 19, 2010, 06:34:35 PM
What's really absurd it that so many guys post when a girl speaks?

Not gonna believe it's a girl 'till there's pics. This is the interwebs you know.