Wifey was on a teachers convention or something...gone from Thursday to Sunday...sooooo...I called on Friday night and told her that the wind was driving me nuts on the GS500 (on very windy days, max speed is 115kph...and the limit is 110kph, but the traffic flows at 120kph...not the safest situation), really an excuse since it isn't windy all the time...but it worked...she said "fine, you won't drop it anyway..." :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
So I went in and made a deal on a bike that I had been eyeing up for about 8 or 9 months in the used area of the dealer...I brought her home on Saturday at 4pm ish...and went for a ride today, about 550kms...
This is for you tt_four...bike porn... :icon_mrgreen:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_XzHeOPXAEVE/Tb4UOb9y9VI/AAAAAAAAA-o/8Y84W-7AM3c/s1024/IMAG00039.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_XzHeOPXAEVE/Tb4USQMrgdI/AAAAAAAAA-s/xIyrMKq4YCY/s1024/IMAG00029.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_XzHeOPXAEVE/Tb4U-UTkzYI/AAAAAAAAA-8/dg0HbVMwSjQ/s1024/IMAG00077.JPG)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_XzHeOPXAEVE/Tb4Val793OI/AAAAAAAAA_I/KaZq8YlQBnU/s1024/IMAG00104.JPG)
Unfortunately, that was as close to the mountains as we got...needed another two hours to ride out there and back...didn't have the time today...
And it has been named..."The BEAST"...110ft-lb of torque...monster...the small tank still got me 200kms before the low light started to blink, so probably 250-270kms to dry...not that I will test that ;)
It's basically a cruiser that can turn and stop really, really well...I luv it...but dirt is out for now...but now wifey is talking scooter, so we are headed in the right direction...
Later.
very nice. but no windshield, what about this wind you refer to?
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 01, 2011, 07:47:30 PM
very nice. but no windshield, what about this wind you refer to?
Yeah, that and a center stand are on my wish list...I was actually hoping that the shield from my GS would fit, but the bars are thicker...bummer...but since I started watching the bike, the price dropped $750...then I talked them down another $550, so $1300 off the price...not a bad deal if you ask me...and as for the wind, if cruiser guys can deal with it...I can too, for a few months before I get me a wind deflector... :thumb:
Hopefully the GS500 sells quickly, but there isn't much for commuter bikes on the market right now...prime time in my view...I'm hoping to get what I paid for it...we'll see...
Later.
get a removable one, so its there when needed, and not when you dont
Oooooooooohhhhhhh sssshhhitt!! It looks awesome man! Glad you finally decided on what you wanted! Looks awesome. Are the handlebars 1"? Slipstreamer makes 1" clamps you can buy and just keep your windshield, or probably just buy a 1" windshield on ebay for the same price as new clamps...
That's a serious amount of bike, I bet you don't ever look back haha. I'm kinda in your shoes and can't make up my mind at the moment. Still want to trade up my xb9 for an xb12, and I also really want a supermoto. I thought I was gonna try to get both but it looks like my pup needs about $2k worth of surgery so I'll probably have to put off the 2nd bike until next year.
Jealous you get those mountains too! I've got a few twisty roads but nothing like a nice set of mountains within reach.
Nice ride Mad. Hope to see some more vids. Hope you still hang out here.
Quote from: tt_four on May 01, 2011, 08:19:55 PM
Oooooooooohhhhhhh sssshhhitt!! It looks awesome man! Glad you finally decided on what you wanted! Looks awesome. Are the handlebars 1"? Slipstreamer makes 1" clamps you can buy and just keep your windshield, or probably just buy a 1" windshield on ebay for the same price as new clamps...
That's a serious amount of bike, I bet you don't ever look back haha. I'm kinda in your shoes and can't make up my mind at the moment. Still want to trade up my xb9 for an xb12, and I also really want a supermoto. I thought I was gonna try to get both but it looks like my pup needs about $2k worth of surgery so I'll probably have to put off the 2nd bike until next year.
Jealous you get those mountains too! I've got a few twisty roads but nothing like a nice set of mountains within reach.
really sucks being 40 minutes from the dragon, and no bike lol
Quote from: Twisted on May 01, 2011, 08:58:27 PM
Nice ride Mad. Hope to see some more vids. Hope you still hang out here.
Yeah, I don't think I'll be going anywhere...I think we have a pretty good bunch in here... :cheers:
I tried to talk the wifey into keeping the GS500 for herself to learn...but nope...maybe a scooter, but no bike...not yet anyway...I'll keep working on it...
Quote from: tt_four on May 01, 2011, 08:19:55 PM
Oooooooooohhhhhhh sssshhhitt!! It looks awesome man! Glad you finally decided on what you wanted! Looks awesome. Are the handlebars 1"? Slipstreamer makes 1" clamps you can buy and just keep your windshield, or probably just buy a 1" windshield on ebay for the same price as new clamps...
That's a serious amount of bike, I bet you don't ever look back haha. I'm kinda in your shoes and can't make up my mind at the moment. Still want to trade up my xb9 for an xb12, and I also really want a supermoto. I thought I was gonna try to get both but it looks like my pup needs about $2k worth of surgery so I'll probably have to put off the 2nd bike until next year.
Jealous you get those mountains too! I've got a few twisty roads but nothing like a nice set of mountains within reach.
As soon as I made the decision and put out the cash...all doubts were gone...yeah, there are little things that need changing...but that is what the aftermarket is for...
All I can say is...don't worry about being sensible, get what you really want...you don't get to play this game again, so play it the way you want...
PS...this bike is deceivingly fast...twist the grip to pass and BAM...160kph (100mph) from 100kph (60mph)... :icon_twisted: :icon_mrgreen: :icon_twisted:...really have to be careful, cops just love those lame excuses...
Later.
convince her. that she'd tire of the scooter fairly quickly lol
Yeh get her to at least try the GS before you sell it.
(And who installed a post whore filter on these damn forums? :mad: Seriously can we only post one post per 45 seconds lol? )
Congrats Mad :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
@Twisted. Thanks Yama for the 45 second rule. :2guns:
Michael
Thanks Yama :flipoff:
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 01, 2011, 10:10:53 PM
convince her. that she'd tire of the scooter fairly quickly lol
Heather used to always talk about wanting a scooter. When I got my triumph and wanted to get her something to ride I pushed a bigger bike on her and talked her into the GS500. She liked it but was definitely intimidated and got overly frustraited learning to ride it. She rode it some with me, but never got much use out of it by herself. In the end it ended up in her parents shed for 5 years. I eventually pulled it out, fixed it up, sold it, and in the mean time she finally ended up buying a moped and was loves it. She doesn't show any interest in bigger bikes at all. It's nice to think that everyone would prefer a gs500 over a scooter, but how many people here thought you'd want something else instead of the MT01? Just gotta get what you want and go with it. If she wants a scooter, get a scooter. If she wants to move up eventually it'll be much easier for her to transition to a bigger bike without having to learn how to deal with traffice and all of that stuff at the same time.
Quote from: tt_four on May 02, 2011, 09:33:05 AM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 01, 2011, 10:10:53 PM
convince her. that she'd tire of the scooter fairly quickly lol
Heather used to always talk about wanting a scooter. When I got my triumph and wanted to get her something to ride I pushed a bigger bike on her and talked her into the GS500. She liked it but was definitely intimidated and got overly frustraited learning to ride it. She rode it some with me, but never got much use out of it by herself. In the end it ended up in her parents shed for 5 years. I eventually pulled it out, fixed it up, sold it, and in the mean time she finally ended up buying a moped and was loves it. She doesn't show any interest in bigger bikes at all. It's nice to think that everyone would prefer a gs500 over a scooter, but how many people here thought you'd want something else instead of the MT01? Just gotta get what you want and go with it. If she wants a scooter, get a scooter. If she wants to move up eventually it'll be much easier for her to transition to a bigger bike without having to learn how to deal with traffice and all of that stuff at the same time.
Yup, that's what I was thinking...would be nice for her to keep the GS, but she doesn't want to learn to shift...so a scooter is the best choice...she is looking at 50cc for now...just to putt to work on and around town...but I have a feeling that she will want to hit the hiway to visit her parents (1/2 hour drive)...so I may try to steer her toward a 200-300cc scoot...but other than that, it's up to her...
Still can't beleive I have the MT-01...screw lunch, I'm going for a ride... :icon_twisted:
Later.
COOL!!! Is it safe riding 2-up with the exhaust pipes up there?
No...I'm not taking you for a ride...get your own bike!! :icon_mrgreen:
The heat shields seem pretty effective, so I don't see why not...I can put my hand on them after a ride, and it is warm not hot...wouldn't suggest touching the end of the pipe though...you're on your own there... :flipoff:
I won't be trying two up, until I feel pretty comfortable on the bike first...need lots of practice with throttle control...much different on this bike... :icon_eek:...huge torque and huge engine braking...the word is smooth with this thing...practice practice practice... :thumb:
Later.
The back seats on those bikes are pretty wide, so it's probably pretty easy to sit back there and not slide all over the place. Besides that, who wants someone on the back getting in the way of a good ride??
Quote from: mister on May 02, 2011, 02:49:35 AM
Congrats Mad :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
@Twisted. Thanks Yama for the 45 second rule. :2guns:
Michael
yup :oops: im still looking for the postwhore thread, if its in the database or archives etc. youd see why lol
Quote from: tt_four on May 02, 2011, 04:58:13 PM
The back seats on those bikes are pretty wide, so it's probably pretty easy to sit back there and not slide all over the place. Besides that, who wants someone on the back getting in the way of a good ride??
Yup, there's lots of realestate back there...but the pegs are from the R1 parts bin...pillion knees will be level with their ear lobes... :confused:...but like my buddy says...if you don't like it, feel free to walk... :thumb:
It's not made for two anyway...they can get their own bike...(daughter thinks that is pretty good...sorry sweety, you need to be 16 :police:)
Later.
http://www.dollarrider.com/list.cfm?category_ID=2&model_ID=434
Huge engine braking means it needs a slipper clutch. Why it doesn't have one is anyone's guess since they've been around for years. Nice bike, though. The rest I'm completely confused about. You weren't sure where your wife went, you complained about the wind so she said you won't drop it, so you bought a naked bike with no windshield. Clear as mud! :D
lmao thats what i was thinking. IMHO he was having a bikegasm while posting. pop a shield on the pig and its 1700+cc's or someshit of DAYAMN :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Quote from: madjak30 on May 01, 2011, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 01, 2011, 07:47:30 PM
very nice. but no windshield, what about this wind you refer to?
Hopefully the GS500 sells quickly, but there isn't much for commuter bikes on the market right now...prime time in my view...I'm hoping to get what I paid for it...we'll see...
Not a chance, I saw what you told your wife! Must be something wrong with your GS, or you have 60kmh head winds. I'll give you $1000 for it, since it's obviously defective! :tongue2:
Quote from: Paulcet on May 03, 2011, 07:03:36 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on May 01, 2011, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 01, 2011, 07:47:30 PM
very nice. but no windshield, what about this wind you refer to?
Hopefully the GS500 sells quickly, but there isn't much for commuter bikes on the market right now...prime time in my view...I'm hoping to get what I paid for it...we'll see...
Not a chance, I saw what you told your wife! Must be something wrong with your GS, or you have 60kmh head winds. I'll give you $1000 for it, since it's obviously defective! :tongue2:
LMAO if only it were that easy to get another bike
Quote from: bill14224 on May 03, 2011, 03:44:50 PM
Huge engine braking means it needs a slipper clutch. Why it doesn't have one is anyone's guess since they've been around for years.
Because it's not a race bike, and it's just as easy for people in normal riding situations to do some rev matching when they down shift. With how sweet that bike sounds, I don't assume he's going to have any hesitation to blip the throttle every time he needs to drop a gear.
i was drooling over the on road youtube videos of them :angel: O0 :police:
Just as clarification to the "mud"...I don't really pay attention to the exact name of the event she is taking part in...religion retreat for teachers from Thursday to Sunday...all I hear is I'll be back on Sunday...as for the wind issue...solved...
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_XzHeOPXAEVE/TcDIhPwHudI/AAAAAAAABAk/UtUKfEWp13E/s1024/IMAG0009.JPG)
As for the engine braking issue...tt_four is right...blip the throttle, down shift and let out the clutch...wicked bark and crackle...
Quote from: Paulcet on May 03, 2011, 07:03:36 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on May 01, 2011, 07:59:13 PM
Hopefully the GS500 sells quickly, but there isn't much for commuter bikes on the market right now...prime time in my view...I'm hoping to get what I paid for it...we'll see...
Not a chance, I saw what you told your wife! Must be something wrong with your GS, or you have 60kmh head winds. I'll give you $1000 for it, since it's obviously defective! :tongue2:
No dice...this is Canada...$1000 will get you a nice down payment on a working bike... :flipoff:
I'm just updating the pics of the bike online...had one bite, but no show...I put the add in on Sunday...should have waited until Thursday...it will go...
Later.
Quote from: madjak30 on May 03, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
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Maybe it's an optical illusions but the bottom of the forks looks like it bends in towards the bike and is not inline with the top of the fork. Putting a piece of paper to the monitor and lining it up with the inside of the bottom fork the line goes to the forward part of the top fork.
Besides that, looks beefy! :thumb:
Michael
does here as well mister. BUT im using an old crt so for me it is an illusion
:thumb: even if I don't like the MT.
Sounds like it works for you, and that's all that really matters.
Quote from: mister on May 03, 2011, 10:05:30 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on May 03, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
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Maybe it's an optical illusions but the bottom of the forks looks like it bends in towards the bike and is not inline with the top of the fork. Putting a piece of paper to the monitor and lining it up with the inside of the bottom fork the line goes to the forward part of the top fork.
Besides that, looks beefy! :thumb:
Michael
Camera lens created this distortion. :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: SAFE-T on May 04, 2011, 09:52:53 AM
:thumb: even if I don't like the MT.
Sounds like it works for you, and that's all that really matters.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video/video.php?v=10150156032136256&subj=626881255
Good to see you're still lurking around in here...you still riding wifey's GS, or are you back on your own wheels?
And what do you mean "...even if I don't like the MT..." :cookoo:
I did hear somewhere that the looks aren't for everyone, but I thought they were joking :icon_mrgreen:
I've always liked the nekid bikes, and I really like the sound of a V twin (not straight pipes though, the crackle sounds cheap to me)...reminds me of a V8 engine...but with the gas prices going up, I'll stick with the twin...one of the first bikes that I really had a hard on for was the Suzuki VX800, I didn't know the difference between the V twin and an inline 4 but I knew I liked the looks of that bike...
I think 5thAve got it right...camera lens and angle...it must fisheye a little... :thumb:
Later.
Sick bike!!! Although i think the wind shield and tank bag ruin the lines..... Get some bar ends too and chop the fender. Im a minimalist at heart. The shields in front of the lowers forks can go too :) Still, that thing looks like a blast, im glad you finally got it after so long.
The for tubes at the bottom triple clamp are probably wider than the top, so depending on which side you're looking at it will look like the forks are curving at a weird angle. USD forks are rarely the same diameter the whole way down.
I'm missing the fuel range of my GS...214kms (134miles) and I ran dry yesterday...luckily I was just turning into the gas station, so I just coasted to the pump...if you're gonna run out, that's the place to do it... :icon_mrgreen:
Other than that, the bike is an absolute blast to ride...a total beast...but way fun!!
Still no bites on my GS, but it's only Thursday...so I'm expecting to get calls on the weekend...except the weather is supposed to be sucky...that won't help...
Maybe I can just move the GS to the back yard, in the shed...then wifey won't see it everyday...out of sight, out of mind...would be nice to have both!!
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_XzHeOPXAEVE/TcDI_aGeezI/AAAAAAAABAo/vIj10XC-R14/s720/IMAG0010.JPG)
Later.
Quote from: madjak30 on May 04, 2011, 10:49:49 AMGood to see you're still lurking around in here...you still riding wifey's GS, or are you back on your own wheels?
Sold the GS and she got an FZ6R. Just working on lowering it for her. My VFR is still waiting for me to put on a new chain and sprockets and either new front rotors or a different set of wheels. Not sure which way to go yet ~ the rotors are from a Ducati 'R' model so a little difficult to find without paying megabucks. But I could ride it as is if I felt like it. Just barely nice enough to ride these days, and nowhere really worth going around here so not in a huge hurry. Probably moving, and helping old relatives move as well (including packing) so doubt 2011 will be a big year for riding.
:thumb:
Here's the link to the video from the first full day of ownership...rode about 600kms (360miles) on the first day...met up with a couple of friends and went for a tour...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ0r4PfmGvI
The next day I installed the windshield...much nicer...
Later.