She now has a new home and owner. My 97 GS500 was sold to Knucklehead who just passed his MSF course and got his endorsement. I rode the bike over to his house yesterday. It was cold and dreary and the traffic sucked. Anyway, now I have room for my BMW R1200C. I'll still be hanging around the forum because my new bike doesn't go any faster then the GS500. The real reason is because you guys are great and don't have any hang ups about other motorcycles.
Knucklehead said he wants to ride in Rolling Thunder this year. If anyone else wants to join us let me know and we can organize a group.
- Porkchop
Didn't you just get the GS a couple of months ago?? Borrowed Toyota, prego wifey pics...yada yada yada?? Did you plan to fix & flip? Just being nosey... ;)
What is the other bike that is no faster than the GS?
Later.
Just sold mine a week or two ago and hadn't really though about leaving the forum either. My next bike is just gonna be another suzuki with less HP than the GS anyway haha
Quote from: madjak30 on March 26, 2011, 08:25:03 AM
Didn't you just get the GS a couple of months ago?? Borrowed Toyota, prego wifey pics...yada yada yada?? Did you plan to fix & flip? Just being nosey... ;)
What is the other bike that is no faster than the GS?
Later.
Had the GS for a few years but had to replace a few things. Nothing major, mostly stuff that was damaged from drops. But I think if I had it long enough, I would have gotten around to replacing everything except for the frame.
The new to me bike is a BMW R1200C. 61 hp pushing 560+ lbs. I didn't get it to go fast. I got it because it is a beautiful bike that has a seat comfortable enough for the wife not to complain.
- Porkchop
Quote from: tt_four on March 26, 2011, 08:41:38 AM
Just sold mine a week or two ago and hadn't really though about leaving the forum either. My next bike is just gonna be another suzuki with less HP than the GS anyway haha
This forum is great. There is enough experience with other types of bikes that it's like a one-stop shop for info on just about everything.
HP is over rated. I'm past that stage where I have to go fast. That's what I loved about the GS. It was fast enough to handle highway speeds with enough performanace to leave most cars in the dust. Yet, it was less likely to give you any surprises when it accelerates.
-Porkchop
Quote from: madjak30 on March 26, 2011, 08:25:03 AM
Didn't you just get the GS a couple of months ago?? Borrowed Toyota, prego wifey pics...yada yada yada?? Did you plan to fix & flip? Just being nosey... ;)
What is the other bike that is no faster than the GS?
Later.
Scottychop
Quote from: Porkchop on March 26, 2011, 07:44:16 AM
She now has a new home and owner. My 97 GS500 was sold to Knucklehead who just passed his MSF course and got his endorsement. I rode the bike over to his house yesterday. It was cold and dreary and the traffic sucked. Anyway, now I have room for my BMW R1200C. I'll still be hanging around the forum because my new bike doesn't go any faster then the GS500. The real reason is because you guys are great and don't have any hang ups about other motorcycles.
Knucklehead said he wants to ride in Rolling Thunder this year. If anyone else wants to join us let me know and we can organize a group.
- Porkchop
ehh except tehy dislike harleys. albeit misinformed lol. but cool now why is the bimmer no faster than the gisser?, or do you go no faster than speed limit? i dont get it
Porkchop - let me know how you like that R1200C, seriously between that and the triumph america, I cant decide, its whatever is cheaper when I want to get one.
Cool.
Buddha.
Well if I get my bike fixed, you'll still have to come out on a GS ride once or twice, so I can check out the beemer. I really like them and plan on having one at some point in the future.
Quoteehh except tehy dislike harleys. albeit misinformed lol. but cool now why is the bimmer no faster than the gisser?, or do you go no faster than speed limit? i dont get it
During the test ride, the accelleration didn't feel any faster to get up to 60 and the claimed top speed is 110. I don't plan on reaching top speed too many times but I won't rule it out if I'm on a straight section of the highway and no other cars are in sight.
- Porkchop
Quote from: The Buddha on March 26, 2011, 09:15:33 PM
Porkchop - let me know how you like that R1200C, seriously between that and the triumph america, I cant decide, its whatever is cheaper when I want to get one.
Cool.
Buddha.
Sure thing. I'll give you an update when I go on my first real ride with it. The wife was talking about doing trip to OBX this spring/summer. I'll let you know.
- Porkchop
Quote from: PachmanP on March 26, 2011, 10:01:56 PM
Well if I get my bike fixed, you'll still have to come out on a GS ride once or twice, so I can check out the beemer. I really like them and plan on having one at some point in the future.
Let me know when you are back on the road and we can plan a ride.
- Porkchop
We need to do a ride before I leave.