Hi everyone. I just bought a brand new 2009 gs500f as my first bike a month ago. only paid $2745 for it (cheaper than the used one at another dealer). I'm new to riding, so I'm sticking close to home until I get better at it. Already figured out that I need to work on my leg strength (i'm tall and scrawny) since i've already let it fall over a couple of times (replacement clutch lever and some frame sliders on the way).
I'm used to doing all my own wrenching on my cars, so i'm sure I'll have questions when it comes to working on the bike.
My current car project is a 1988 Porsche 944.
the bike:
(http://www.projecttrackrat.com/gs500fsmall.jpg)
the car
(http://images44.fotki.com/v1358/photos/2/949682/8730063/meet103-vi.jpg)
welcome!
nice bike and cage, what's the plate stand for?
i'm down in Radford/Blacksburg area, where from in VA are ya?
I'm in Culpeper, work is in Warrenton
the plate stands for Das Porsche, which is german for "The Porsche". It's also a reference to the book/movie "Das Boot"
I count a grand total of 3 of us in Virginia. I'm Will, up in Fairfax VA.
I'm not in VA, but my buddy is. He just moved down there from work, used to live in Damascus. I'm not sure where he lives, but I've been bugging him to get on these boards. His name is Joe. He'll make #4
near harrisonburg here
Hey guys, I'm new here, I just picked up a GS500F 2004 Blue as my first bike. I'm in alexandria VA. PM me if you wanna ride sometime!
Welcome new VA members! :cheers:
Welcome Therefore, you're the only one within two hours of me.
fairfax right here
No kidding? How long have you been riding, I haven't seen another GS around here.
Only got it about a month or two ago
Ok, registration just went through, so howdy. I've been perusing the forum the past couple months while I got more comfortable with my '05 GS500F which I got end of May, I'm down in Woodbridge and I can vouch for 2 different GSF's that I've passed out on i-95 on my way into DC.
Also Roxtar, since you paid what I just paid for mine which is about 4 years older and used (definitely dropped a couple times) I must learn your secrets for next time.
Quote from: Raeth on August 17, 2011, 07:39:41 AM
Also Roxtar, since you paid what I just paid for mine which is about 4 years older and used (definitely dropped a couple times) I must learn your secrets for next time.
Suzuki was offering $1k off of select bikes at the beginning of the season and I was originally looking at coleman powersports there in woodbridge, but they sold out before I finished the MSF class. I searched for gs500fs on cycle trader and other sites and found that Romney Cycle Center in Romney WV had a few of them listed for just under $2700 which included the discount. I called them up and told them to hold onto a blue one for me and I'd be over to pick it up that weekend. $2745 out the door.
I'm in waynesboro. Somewhat new to riding as well. I picked up a beaten and bruised gs500e with 6500 mi for only $300. Hit me up if you come to ride the parkway
I'm in Falls Church with a 2009 GS500F (same as the picture). I need more experience in riding and wouldn't mind going on a ride!
Another GS5 VA rider here! I'm in Roanoke. New to riding and looking forward to learning more on my new ride!
Ha ha, might as well add to the Virginians. Manassas here.
I am in Frederick, MD. Just about 45 minutes from a lot of y'all.
Hey everyone! I'm in Falls Church, VA. I've heard this Skyline Drive ride isn't too bad. Anyone down to ride?
I'd definitely be down to go to Skyline once my bike is road ready, which probably won't be until spring.
and another newbie....I live in salem and work in radford... just purchased my first bike. :woohoo:
Make sure you use some of that money you saved for some good gear!
I'll be down in VA in August for some training with the Army. I'll have hit all y'all up to go out for a ride.
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Quote from: daski-emt on February 27, 2012, 07:16:39 PM
and another newbie....I live in salem and work in radford... just purchased my first bike. :woohoo:
wwhat?? hell yeah the numbers are growing around here! i just sold 1 of my GS' to a friend. He lives over in cburg, but i'm live and work here in radford. we'll definitely have to go for a ride!
Quote from: kyleGS500 on February 28, 2012, 03:37:36 AM
I'll be down in VA in August for some training with the Army. I'll have hit all y'all up to go out for a ride.
sounds good mang! i pm'd both of y'all my number :cheers:
Quote from: daski-emt on February 27, 2012, 07:16:39 PM
and another newbie....I live in salem and work in radford... just purchased my first bike. :woohoo:
Steezin and I were planning on riding near Radford after work one day in the next week or two. We'll have to get you on board as well if you'd ride to work.
Quote from: Slack on February 28, 2012, 09:17:53 PM
Quote from: daski-emt on February 27, 2012, 07:16:39 PM
and another newbie....I live in salem and work in radford... just purchased my first bike. :woohoo:
Steezin and I were planning on riding near Radford after work one day in the next week or two. We'll have to get you on board as well if you'd ride to work.
Ya man, but i work fri-sat-sun nights 7pm-7am....i am open during the week....if there is no honey-do list that is.... :nono:
In the DMV 02 GS500... See you out there...
boy the weather sure is gettin nice... :thumb:
ANOTHER VA rider here
In the NoVA area, in Woodbridge
saw a faired GS500 at the Annandale NOVA campus yesterday. anyone on here?
Hey guys.
Over here in Charlottesville VA and am down to ride anytime I'm not working.
I know I saw somebody local on a GS500F on Easter Sunday around 1:00-1:30. It was on 66 east between Manassas and Fairfax. It was blue, but I'm not sure of the year. Definitely different graphics than on my 09.
I'm in Waynesboro. Always down to go riding if weather permits.
More Virginians reporting in.
I'm in Newport News with my '09, and my coworker just bought an '07 a few months ago. Both are the black color scheme, and we somehow also ended up having the same helmet and jacket by chance -- so we totally look cool riding around as doppelgangers. :tongue2:
Would love to see some more GS's around here!
nice car! :thumb: like the plate as well heres my 84
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb178/jaypee2384/IMG_1526.jpg)
Quote from: Roxtar on April 21, 2011, 07:55:59 AM
the plate stands for Das Porsche, which is german for "The Porsche". It's also a reference to the book/movie "Das Boot"
Not to get all grammar police on you, but the make of a car is always masculine in German, so it should be Der Porsche (or Der Volkswagen, etc). Generically, though, Das Auto would be correct. :whisper:
But, great looking bike & welcome!
Quote from: JPRA64 on May 11, 2012, 01:42:36 PM
nice car! :thumb: like the plate as well heres my 84
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb178/jaypee2384/IMG_1526.jpg
yours is in much better shape than mine (either of them... i have an 86 that's my "parts car"). I definitely like the Fuchs.
Looking to maybe sell the '44s soon though and get something else (maybe a 964)
Quote from: jdoorn14 on May 11, 2012, 02:10:53 PM
Quote from: Roxtar on April 21, 2011, 07:55:59 AM
the plate stands for Das Porsche, which is german for "The Porsche". It's also a reference to the book/movie "Das Boot"
Not to get all grammar police on you, but the make of a car is always masculine in German, so it should be Der Porsche (or Der Volkswagen, etc). Generically, though, Das Auto would be correct. :whisper:
But, great looking bike & welcome!
I notice you said grammar police instead of grammar nazi (lol). But thanks for the heads-up on that.
(http://engrishfunny.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/homework-class-test-school-of-fail-german-and-you-thought-english-was-bad.jpg)
i got it from my buddy for $400, his dad was the original owner always garage kept but driven daily, he passed away they couldnt keep up with the maintence but whats really cool is i remember growing up we were small enough to fit into the rear hatch to lay down and look up through the glass while being driven around! lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UQ-Psx0ZgU&feature=BFa&list=PL806A04576484B7DA would kill for a car setup like this :2guns:
So, when are we all taking a ride down to Skyline?
Anyone coming through the Waynesboro area hit me up. From my house to the parkway is only 10 minutes .
Quote from: Huff1371 on May 16, 2012, 10:52:17 AM
Anyone coming through the Waynesboro area hit me up. From my house to the parkway is only 10 minutes .
I was planing a over-nighter in june... starting at the north end, and camping around the half way point...it would be a tues-thurs thing....
Hit me up before you go. I would be able to do the whole thing but probably could meet up.
I might be down for that, shoot me a PM with some more details.
unfortunately weekend rides are out of the question for me until the end of october at the earliest. If there are any nice weather weekends in november, I'd be down for a trip to skyline.
Bike in progress means I have 95gs 500e which is being worked on back to life
I have made biggest sin in biking leaving it in the rain and winter outside uncovered
Please don't stone me all at once I have learned from wrongful ways and are paying the price
Yes to the realtive topic I live in fallschurch va love to go riding with locals ps however
For that to happen need to finish my bike my number is 703-975-9036
Have few issues If you can help please call
Thx
I just rode part of Skyline yesterday (from Front Royal to Rte 211). That downhill ride on 211 coming out of Skyline is insane but awesome fun! Any other planned rides out there from anyone anytime soon?
Change to my BRP trip, I will be doing the trip in halves from the Roanoke area....first half will begin in the afternoon of the June 12th heading south...The northern half will be done in the fall...
Quote from: merchantlanai on May 28, 2012, 07:28:53 AM
I just rode part of Skyline yesterday (from Front Royal to Rte 211). That downhill ride on 211 coming out of Skyline is insane but awesome fun! Any other planned rides out there from anyone anytime soon?
i did a portion of Skyline the other day. Not planned but a beautiful ride. Waynesboro to rt. 33 it was a perfect day, no bugs, no cars, and lots of other bikes.
(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg569/Verdond952/skyline2.jpg)
i was having fun in photobucket, nevermind the filters
Bumping this up to see if any of you VA riders are still here. Weather should be warming up within a month or so, might be a good time to get a group ride together.
I've been going for short rides on warm evenings... depending on locations and times, i'd be down for a group ride in a month or so.
If work will ever let me go home and finish my gs, i'll be down for a good ride. Been working from another office for over a month now, and don't see me getting home for another month or 2..
Where would be a good place to meet for all us VA folks?
I think it'd depend on where we wanted to ride. A Skyline ride, we could probably meet in Sperryville or Front Royal.
i ride out 522 to sperryville from culpeper quite often. I always turn right instead of left though, haven't been over the mountain on the bike yet.
Besides being close for my lazy ass, The parkway is always a good ride. Charlottesville is pretty central and about 20 minutes from the parkway or Harrisonburg is closer for those on I-81 and very close to the parkway.
Sounds good, I'm a little too far southwest(~3 hrs one way to y'all over in more central VA) to catch a day ride.. My girlfriends family is in Marshall/Manassas area, maybe I'll trailer the bike up sometime to get a ride in with y'all.
If you ever make it down towards SW VA, I'm sure we can get a few gs' together for a ride as well!
I'll definitely be riding down through Harrisonburg sometime this summer on my way to a place where I camp.
Once temps start getting up into the 70/80s I'd say definitely check this thread out and we can get together or something.
it's getting warm... let's plan something!
We should definitely get something going. Weekends work for me typically. This weekend is supposed to be nice on Sunday but it may be too short notice for anyone.
Anyone in VA, a guy on another forum I visit is planning a ride from Strasburg into WV then back into Harrisonburg on the 20th (next Saturday). I'm pretty sure he'd be ok if anyone wants to join!
it's my sister's birthday, so I already have plans.
In Maryland.. But VA is not too far for me... I'm down for a ride...
Unfortunately I'm not in the DMV area at the moment but I'll be there in December/January. Depending on the weather I may take the GS out.
Hey all,
Figured I would *bump* this and add in, new owner of a 07 GS500F. Also new on this form. Had my license since Sept 2013. Look forward to this snow going away and getting out there to ride. Supposedly it's going to be 61 next Monday and 68 on Tues but with rain :(. Hopefully clears up after that.
Look to riding with you guys.
Welcome ryuk! Thanks for a much needed bump!!
Who's in VA trying to plan a trek this summer? A friend and I are going to ride down to Myrtle's bike week(may 16th weekend). Also have 2 treks planned to head north to Snowshoe mountain, WV
Old man winter doesn't want to let go this year, and I don't mind it! Gives us a few more days shredding on the mountain and has us chomping at the bit for some 2 wheeled riding!
Hey everyone! i just joined the fourm today. I live in charlottesville, va and just got my first bike. 2008 GS500F blue with about 7500miles. Amazing bike. Looking to see if anyone around the central virginia ever wants to ride. theres alot of great roads to ride around charlottesville. let me know if your in the area
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Hi from NOVA. Down for a ride.
Wow, I've been on these boards a bit but just moved to Blacksburg 2 months ago. I didnt realize how many peeps in VA!
Quote from: Legnd on August 29, 2014, 06:53:08 PM
Wow, I've been on these boards a bit but just moved to Blacksburg 2 months ago. I didnt realize how many peeps in VA!
Do you go to school or you just living here for work?
VT has a motorcycle club.
I live there now, my gf works at VT. I actually checked out the club recently! Pretty active club by the looks of it.
Ha, then you were at the meeting on Monday. Pretty sure there were only two GS500s there.
Ha! Then I'll most likely see you Sunday!
I would love to try to get everyone from virginia together and do a ride through the blue ridge mountains before Winter hits. Skyline Drive or Blue Ridge Parkway or something. Let's brainstorm and figure out when would work for everyone or at least a few of us. I'd say we can meet up in the Waynesboro/Staunton Area and do one of those roads. Say early October??
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