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Title: New guy on the block
Post by: Beerstudd on February 06, 2012, 10:36:53 AM
Hello Everyone,

I just bought what I think is going to be a fun bike. 2006 GS500f with 4500 miles. Bike looks new other then it's dirty from sitting for maybe a year. Had a 600 Ninja 20 years ago and was looking for a quad when I picked this bike up for $1200.00. Let me know what you think of the price?

I'm sure I will have plenty of dumb questions as I start to get to know this thing. Seems to me there is a wealth of knowledge here.

JJ
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: bombsquad83 on February 06, 2012, 10:40:48 AM
Welcome!  How's it running?
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: mister on February 06, 2012, 11:08:26 AM
Pics or it didn't happen
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on February 06, 2012, 11:16:06 AM
Welcome!

an 06 with 4500miles for $1200? sounds like a killer deal, clean and clear title in hand?

definitely need photos!!
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: Phil B on February 06, 2012, 11:57:56 AM
Wow.. thats practically "garage sale" pricing!

How Did You Find It? !!
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: Beerstudd on February 06, 2012, 03:20:28 PM
I will get some pics up. Found it on craigslist. Guy advertised that it had 45000, not 4500. Even had it in the CL photo.
Need to clean it up as it is filthy. Getting a battery for it today. I jump started it to make sure it ran before I bought it. Maybe today I can even ride it.  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: adidasguy on February 06, 2012, 04:01:10 PM
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Videos/tiphat.gif) Welcome to the crazy house.

Where are you located? Could you add that to your profile?

Don't go cheap on the battery. Too many posts about el-cheapos just to save a dollar. Go for a good sealed gell  or Lithium-Iron (LiFe) ones. Worth the extra money for a battery that will always work.

Be sure it is the correct one: positive AND the drain are on the right side. If drain on the left - battery drains acid when on the side stand. Not good for bike or battery. I can show pictures of the damage the wrong battery does when it drains out the left side onto the bike.

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Videos/needpics.gif)
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: Beerstudd on February 07, 2012, 09:12:50 AM
Ok, so here are the pictures of my score.

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o530/Beerstudd66/GS5003.jpg?t=1328631014)

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o530/Beerstudd66/GS5001.jpg?t=1328631014)
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: Beerstudd on February 07, 2012, 09:15:40 AM
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o530/Beerstudd66/GS5002.jpg?t=1328631014)
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 07, 2012, 09:23:58 AM
Wait,
if that is filthy does that make Flick nasty :dunno_black:

Welcome!
Mary
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: Beerstudd on February 07, 2012, 05:21:31 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on February 07, 2012, 09:23:58 AM
Wait,
if that is filthy does that make Flick nasty :dunno_black:

Welcome!
Mary

What ever you say Mama!  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: tandersn9 on February 07, 2012, 06:17:17 PM
Good find!  :thumb: It will totally be fun, I miss my GS from time to time  :dunno_black: I may need to pickup a naked one in the future just to mess around on  :laugh:
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: CarlosMendoza on February 07, 2012, 09:41:08 PM
Great find ... Welcome to the forum and enjoy your "New" to you ride!!!
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: Beerstudd on February 08, 2012, 08:52:01 AM
Quote from: CarlosMendoza on February 07, 2012, 09:41:08 PM
Great find ... Welcome to the forum and enjoy your "New" to you ride!!!


Thanks! I look forward to getting it up to snuff now and having fun.
Title: Re: New guy on the block
Post by: The Buddha on February 08, 2012, 02:32:42 PM
Quote from: Beerstudd on February 07, 2012, 05:21:31 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on February 07, 2012, 09:23:58 AM
Wait,
if that is filthy does that make Flick nasty :dunno_black:

Welcome!
Mary

What ever you say Mama!  :icon_lol:

Oh no you didn't ... Oh no ... beware the wrath of the Mary.
Cool.
Buddha.