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Title: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 19, 2012, 12:57:41 PM
Just wanted to see what people think. she's a '96 and in great condition. runs like brand new

(http://i.imgur.com/JTvbXl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Blnhvl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pOBg1l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/07zo8l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jzugXl.jpg)
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Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Dresnewtoy on February 19, 2012, 01:17:36 PM
Very nice!!! I have the F model, but the E looks so much sweeter.
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: SS Adrenaline on February 19, 2012, 01:20:53 PM
The GS looks good in red and black.  Also looks to be a virgin, very nice.
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Tombstones81 on February 19, 2012, 01:51:19 PM
MMMmmmmm red and black! DROOOOOLLLLLL!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 19, 2012, 02:01:58 PM
she's pretty much spotless. i was shocked when i saw her up close for the first time, and after hearing her run and a quick spin, i was sold lol and i'm going to do everything in my power to keep her the way she is  :D
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: fraze11 on February 19, 2012, 02:05:00 PM
Thats in amazing condition, congrats!  The more I see the nakeds the more I want to chuck my fairings...If you wanna keep her the way she is you better stay away from here! lol...This place is bad news ;) I said the same thing as you and now I'm kneck deep in changes...

Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: redhawkdancing on February 19, 2012, 02:09:41 PM
Nice....did ya happen to pick it up in the Frederick, Md area?  Saw a 96 on CL that looks just like it!   :thumb:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: simon79 on February 19, 2012, 02:16:07 PM
Holy f%$k - that's mint! Congrats.
BTW - 140 rear?
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Pontiackid73 on February 19, 2012, 02:17:38 PM
 O0
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 19, 2012, 03:28:31 PM
I picked it up from a dealership in tyrone pa. It was quite a drive but totally worth it  :D glad to see everyone is as impressed with it as I am  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Tombstones81 on February 19, 2012, 03:48:43 PM
how much?
looking at the condition I would guess very close to $2K from the dealer.

where at in Pa are you located?
going to assume the usual, western or southeastern hahaha

<< seems like the only active GS rider on these forums from northeast Pa now.  :bs:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Erika on February 19, 2012, 04:13:31 PM
Very nice! Love the color. On that note, does anyone know where I could pick up a set of decals like that? I'm not digging the '94 color splash decals... kinda reminds me of a cheap sweatshirt I would've picked up at Walmart in the 80's.

Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 19, 2012, 04:28:02 PM
they were asking $1799 but i talked them down to $1650, a pretty good deal i think  :)
i'm located in bradford in northwestern pa. i also love the color of my bike, i was never a fan of naked bikes until i saw this one and now i'm in love  :D
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: shonole on February 19, 2012, 05:17:05 PM
Quote from: Erika on February 19, 2012, 04:13:31 PM
Very nice! Love the color. On that note, does anyone know where I could pick up a set of decals like that? I'm not digging the '94 color splash decals... kinda reminds me of a cheap sweatshirt I would've picked up at Walmart in the 80's.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/370386112159?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y

Although I'm sure you can find them cheaper.
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: BaltimoreGS on February 19, 2012, 05:29:48 PM
Quote from: riot on February 19, 2012, 04:28:02 PM
i'm located in bradford in northwestern pa.

Guess we won't have a "what oil should I use?" thread out of you...   :laugh:  Nice find!

-Jessie

(http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/30116786/122_1102_04_o+brad_penn_oil+.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: codajastal on February 19, 2012, 05:58:10 PM
faark nice bike :woohoo:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Dache on February 19, 2012, 06:03:35 PM
Nice bike. Looks mint!!!
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 19, 2012, 08:03:10 PM
thanks  :) enjoyed the post about the oil too lol i think i'm gonna like it here :thumb:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: numus on February 20, 2012, 05:55:59 AM
Was just saying the other day.. The worst thing Suzuki ever did was make the GSX650F look almost identical to the GS500F... They should have just kept it looking like the Katana (down tuned GSXR style) or the VSTROM (nekkidish like the GS500E)...


On another note: As I was telling shonole in PM... Go grab some RUTLAND's Stove Polish (cast iron blackening polish) and rub some into the exhaust pipes... After you apply a couple of coats (or a single coat) go for a long ride to heat the pipes up to bake it on. Helps prevent them from rusting and darkens them up a bit for cheap as dirt.
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: cbrfxr67 on February 20, 2012, 08:14:28 AM
Very Nice!  Please don't do anything to it!
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: numus on February 20, 2012, 09:05:32 AM
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on February 20, 2012, 08:14:28 AM
Very Nice!  Please don't do anything to it!
I agree.. Except for maybe a little snip snip on the fender. 
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 20, 2012, 03:32:56 PM
thanks for the tip on the pipes, that was the only thing that has any rust and it's very minor. other than that i may polish up the hand levers but i want it to stay all original :) glad though that today i finally got to go for a short but chilly ride  :D
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Kijona on February 21, 2012, 12:36:04 AM
Do you like orange better? I'll trade with you.

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3687/img7748a.jpg)

I love how the frame matches your rims...so jealous.
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: shonole on February 21, 2012, 12:53:10 AM
Quote from: Kijona on February 21, 2012, 12:36:04 AM
Do you like orange better? I'll trade with you.

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3687/img7748a.jpg)

I love how the frame matches your rims...so jealous.

Those wheels are begging to be polished!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: codajastal on February 21, 2012, 01:58:50 AM
Quote from: Kijona on February 21, 2012, 12:36:04 AM
Do you like orange better? I'll trade with you.

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3687/img7748a.jpg)

I love how the frame matches your rims...so jealous.

Now you've got me drooling :cheers: :thumb: :bowdown:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 21, 2012, 06:26:59 PM
very nice looks real good in orange  :thumb: but i still love my red/black  :D
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: xunedeinx on February 21, 2012, 06:30:02 PM
If your gunna do a fenderectomy, please, PM adidas guy and trade him for a fender thats all ready been fenderectomized.

No need to kill a good one when cut up ones are FREE.
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 21, 2012, 06:52:14 PM
might be something i consider in the future, and if so i will definitely save the original (i can never bring myself to modify or get rid of an original part) but my goal is to keep her all stock  :)
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Kijona on February 21, 2012, 08:00:58 PM
Quote from: codajastal on February 21, 2012, 01:58:50 AM
Quote from: Kijona on February 21, 2012, 12:36:04 AM
Do you like orange better? I'll trade with you.

I love how the frame matches your rims...so jealous.

Now you've got me drooling :cheers: :thumb: :bowdown:

:icon_twisted: :cheers:
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: shonole on February 21, 2012, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on February 21, 2012, 06:30:02 PM
If your gunna do a fenderectomy, please, PM adidas guy and trade him for a fender thats all ready been fenderectomized.

No need to kill a good one when cut up ones are FREE.

He just tossed a bunch of them!
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: xunedeinx on February 22, 2012, 10:20:19 AM
Quote from: shonole on February 21, 2012, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on February 21, 2012, 06:30:02 PM
If your gunna do a fenderectomy, please, PM adidas guy and trade him for a fender thats all ready been fenderectomized.

No need to kill a good one when cut up ones are FREE.

He just tossed a bunch of them!

I bet there'll be more.

I'll wind up making and undertail kit for my bike out of fiberglass and u can have mine(after I do a FE swap, find an engine for it, buy the house.....its on the todo list, or bucket list, they seem to merge)
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: Worm on February 22, 2012, 10:30:38 AM
Very nice bike! And at a good price! Welcome!
Title: Re: Pics of my first GS
Post by: riot on February 22, 2012, 07:08:03 PM
thanks  :)