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Title: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 02:10:22 AM
Are these Suzuki's GS500's made ( built ) in Spain?  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:23:16 AM
its made in Japan and China, I'll let you ponder on that :icon_confused:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:24:24 AM
Yours is, mines not :flipoff: and you can ponder that as well :cool:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:25:19 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:24:24 AM
Yours is, mines not :flipoff: and you can ponder that as well :cool:

I'm in the US everything's made in China!!!!!!!! :tongue2:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:27:53 AM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:25:19 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:24:24 AM
Yours is, mines not :flipoff: and you can ponder that as well :cool:

I'm in the US everything's made in China!!!!!!!! :tongue2:
I dont think it matters what country you are in.........except maybe China :dunno_black:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:30:07 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:27:53 AM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:25:19 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:24:24 AM
Yours is, mines not :flipoff: and you can ponder that as well :cool:

I'm in the US everything's made in China!!!!!!!! :tongue2:
I dont think it matters what country you are in.........except maybe China :dunno_black:

I always thought Chinese where to smart to use the're own products :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 02:42:20 AM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:30:07 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:27:53 AM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:25:19 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:24:24 AM
Yours is, mines not :flipoff: and you can ponder that as well :cool:

I'm in the US everything's made in China!!!!!!!! :tongue2:
I dont think it matters what country you are in.........except maybe China :dunno_black:

I always thought Chinese where to smart to use the're own products :dunno_white:

With an educated guess.. I was always thinking Spain, just with what I've seen and read over the last few months... It tells me it's from Spain. :flipoff:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: W79 on March 19, 2013, 02:44:18 AM
Mine was made in Spain: I'm Belgian.
Don't know if all european GS' were built there. I'll look into it.
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 02:45:58 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 02:24:24 AM
Yours is, mines not :flipoff: and you can ponder that as well :cool:

Cods.... I know nothing about bikes.....SERIOUSLY!!!  "Like YOU!"   :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 02:47:40 AM
Quote from: W79 on March 19, 2013, 02:44:18 AM
Mine was made in Spain: I'm Belgian.
Don't know if all european GS' were built there. I'll look into it.

Thanks pal... I look forward to what you uncover.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:53:42 AM
I'm pretty sure they been made in Japan and China mainly the last few years or so. but then again that could just be the one's coming to the US. :dunno_black:

Europeans get all the good stuff :flipoff:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 02:55:53 AM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 02:53:42 AM
I'm pretty sure they been made in Japan and China mainly the last few years or so. but then again that could just be the one's coming to the US. :dunno_black:

Europeans get all the good stuff :flipoff:

Prolly... I'm thinking the bike that land in OZ are from Spain  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:08:51 AM
If your bike as this symbol on the forks it is made in Spain

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/0a102bce-c10f-4a64-b7fb-c1a7e5626c67_zpsec9091fb.jpg)
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: ausgs on March 19, 2013, 03:12:07 AM
my 2010 GS500F is made in Spain saw a December 2012 build yesterday also made in Spain, this is in Australia
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:13:25 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:08:51 AM
If your bike as this symbol on the forks it is made in Spain

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/0a102bce-c10f-4a64-b7fb-c1a7e5626c67_zpsec9091fb.jpg)

Ain't got one of them.  :o
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:14:33 AM
As I said before Both MINE ARE MADE IN JAPAN :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Yours is made in Spain :icon_razz: :icon_razz: :icon_razz: :icon_razz:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:17:40 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:14:33 AM
As I said before Both MINE ARE MADE IN JAPAN :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Yours is made in Spain :icon_razz: :icon_razz: :icon_razz: :icon_razz:

Cods.. I don't have a symbol like the one in the pic.. So ya reckon mine is definitely made in Spain :icon_question:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:18:51 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:17:40 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:14:33 AM
As I said before Both MINE ARE MADE IN JAPAN :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Yours is made in Spain :icon_razz: :icon_razz: :icon_razz: :icon_razz:

Cods.. I don't have a symbol like the one in the pic.. So ya reckon mine is definitely made in Spain :icon_question:
AFAIK all the latest GS's are made in Spain. The older ones like mine were Japan. I COULD be wrong and often am but I am pretty sure.
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:20:20 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:18:51 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:17:40 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:14:33 AM
As I said before Both MINE ARE MADE IN JAPAN :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Yours is made in Spain :icon_razz: :icon_razz: :icon_razz: :icon_razz:

Cods.. I don't have a symbol like the one in the pic.. So ya reckon mine is definitely made in Spain :icon_question:
AFAIK all the latest GS's are made in Spain. The older ones like mine were Japan. I COULD be wrong and often am but I am pretty sure.

Cool... Thanks pal.. So I can say it's not a Jap bike :icon_question:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:22:28 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:20:20 AM
Cool... Thanks pal.. So I can say it's not a Jap bike :icon_question:
LOL
here is a thread on the exact question asked before

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44053.0
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:23:02 AM
Does your vin number start with a V?
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:26:16 AM
Sledge posted this about 5 years ago

"Yeah....all the Fs and the last Es were built in Spain, they moved them over around 2002."
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:27:07 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:23:02 AM
Does your vin number start with a V?

It sure does Twisted
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:29:18 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:22:28 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:20:20 AM
Cool... Thanks pal.. So I can say it's not a Jap bike :icon_question:
LOL
here is a thread on the exact question asked before

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44053.0

Thanks Cods.... So really I havn't got a Jap bike.. I have a Spanish one!  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:29:55 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:27:07 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:23:02 AM
Does your vin number start with a V?

It sure does Twisted
Well then it aint Japanese. My 2 start with a J
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:31:51 AM
Then it is made in Spain. J for Japan.
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:32:43 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:29:55 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:27:07 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:23:02 AM
Does your vin number start with a V?

It sure does Twisted
Well then it aint Japanese. My 2 start with a J

That's it...  I read that when searching Vin numbers
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:42:11 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:31:51 AM
Then it is made in Spain. J for Japan.

Cool thanks Twisted... I now have a European motorcycle  :woohoo: :cheers: :bowdown: :thumb:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:56:28 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 03:42:11 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:31:51 AM
Then it is made in Spain. J for Japan.

Cool thanks Twisted... I now have a European motorcycle  :woohoo: :cheers: :bowdown: :thumb:

  :D At least I can say its not a Jap bike.. Ha ha!!!  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: jestercinti on March 19, 2013, 04:37:13 AM
Vtt vin=Suzuki moto espania
J vin=Japan.

They moved to Spain in the early 1990s to save $$ for their smaller low margin bikes.

A lot if companies do that.

Look up vin country of final manufacture in Google. You'll learn a lot.


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Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Banzai on March 19, 2013, 04:39:13 AM
My GS is a 2010 Spanish build. It plays havoc with US-based VIN decoders that try to tell me it is a 1980 model. Other decoder try to tell me it is a 2-stroke with an engine between 300 and 399cc.  :cookoo:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: noworries on March 19, 2013, 06:43:01 AM
Nov last Suzuki announced it was closing it's Spanish motorcycle factory in Gijon. Workers have out up a bit of a fight but the Spanish economy is fcuked and 31 March next seems to be slated as the final day for the Suzuki production line. So, that's that for the GS500 and a whole lot of other Suzuki Spain bikes. Never been really clear but got a suspicion that the GS500 motor is Jap built and the Spanish team make/assemble the cycle parts. Suzuki have been remaindering the end of line GS500 stock at amazing prices. Suzuki now looking to China for a deal of its bike production.
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Banzai on March 19, 2013, 07:08:04 AM
The GS500 was a surprisingly strong seller in Australia last year but I can see the new Honda 500 killing it even if Suzuki doesn't. It doesn't matter where it is made, the GS needs to be updated with EFI, a valvetrain that requires a lot less attention and an ABS option. Water-cooling may also help with market perceptions but I'm not sure it is necessary and it may reduce reliability.
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 05:55:54 PM
Quote from: Banzai on March 19, 2013, 04:39:13 AM
My GS is a 2010 Spanish build. It plays havoc with US-based VIN decoders that try to tell me it is a 1980 model. Other decoder try to tell me it is a 2-stroke with an engine between 300 and 399cc.  :cookoo:

Same!
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 05:56:30 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on March 19, 2013, 04:37:13 AM
Vtt vin=Suzuki moto espania
J vin=Japan.

They moved to Spain in the early 1990s to save $$ for their smaller low margin bikes.

A lot if companies do that.

Look up vin country of final manufacture in Google. You'll learn a lot.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks jestercinti
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 05:58:00 PM
Quote from: noworries on March 19, 2013, 06:43:01 AM
Nov last Suzuki announced it was closing it's Spanish motorcycle factory in Gijon. Workers have out up a bit of a fight but the Spanish economy is fcuked and 31 March next seems to be slated as the final day for the Suzuki production line. So, that's that for the GS500 and a whole lot of other Suzuki Spain bikes. Never been really clear but got a suspicion that the GS500 motor is Jap built and the Spanish team make/assemble the cycle parts. Suzuki have been remaindering the end of line GS500 stock at amazing prices. Suzuki now looking to China for a deal of its bike production.

Interesting... Thanks!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 05:58:59 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:08:51 AM
If your bike as this symbol on the forks it is made in Spain

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/0a102bce-c10f-4a64-b7fb-c1a7e5626c67_zpsec9091fb.jpg)

I cant make out the symbol inside that, but mine as the same thing on the forks.
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 06:00:07 PM
Quote from: Banzai on March 19, 2013, 07:08:04 AM
The GS500 was a surprisingly strong seller in Australia last year but I can see the new Honda 500 killing it even if Suzuki doesn't. It doesn't matter where it is made, the GS needs to be updated with EFI, a valvetrain that requires a lot less attention and an ABS option. Water-cooling may also help with market perceptions but I'm not sure it is necessary and it may reduce reliability.

How much for the new Honda 500.. Ride-Away :icon_question:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: adidasguy on March 19, 2013, 06:10:00 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 05:58:59 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:08:51 AM
If your bike as this symbol on the forks it is made in Spain

I cant make out the symbol inside that, but mine as the same thing on the forks.

Isn't this a better indicator of where it is made?


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Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 06:12:50 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 06:00:07 PM
Quote from: Banzai on March 19, 2013, 07:08:04 AM
The GS500 was a surprisingly strong seller in Australia last year but I can see the new Honda 500 killing it even if Suzuki doesn't. It doesn't matter where it is made, the GS needs to be updated with EFI, a valvetrain that requires a lot less attention and an ABS option. Water-cooling may also help with market perceptions but I'm not sure it is necessary and it may reduce reliability.

How much for the new Honda 500.. Ride-Away :icon_question:

Just found out.. Around 2 grand more... AUD
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 06:16:00 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 19, 2013, 06:10:00 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 05:58:59 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 19, 2013, 03:08:51 AM
If your bike as this symbol on the forks it is made in Spain

I cant make out the symbol inside that, but mine as the same thing on the forks.

Isn't this a better indicator of where it is made?

Is that the engine as well or is it just assembled in Spain with a Jap motor :icon_question:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: sledge on March 19, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:26:16 AM
Sledge posted this about 5 years ago

"Yeah....all the Fs and the last Es were built in Spain, they moved them over around 2002."

Stick around long enough and you will see the questions never change, only the people answering them  :D
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 06:27:06 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 05:55:54 PM
Quote from: Banzai on March 19, 2013, 04:39:13 AM
My GS is a 2010 Spanish build. It plays havoc with US-based VIN decoders that try to tell me it is a 1980 model. Other decoder try to tell me it is a 2-stroke with an engine between 300 and 399cc.  :cookoo:

Same!

Found an Aussie Vin Decoder.. See >>> http://www.irego.com.au/free-vin-decoder.php   :bowdown:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: sledge on March 19, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:26:16 AM
Sledge posted this about 5 years ago

"Yeah....all the Fs and the last Es were built in Spain, they moved them over around 2002."

Stick around long enough and you will see the questions never change, only the people answering them  :D

That's because if a new person comes to a forum and asks a question that is ignored or flamed for it leaves. If you know the answer why not just type it, after all you already clicked the topic and read it..

If i had this mind set i would not do fire education at schools every year, after all they ask the same questions...
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 06:36:37 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: sledge on March 19, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 03:26:16 AM
Sledge posted this about 5 years ago

"Yeah....all the Fs and the last Es were built in Spain, they moved them over around 2002."

Stick around long enough and you will see the questions never change, only the people answering them  :D

That's because if a new person comes to a forum and asks a question that is ignored or flamed for it leaves. If you know the answer why not just type it, after all you already clicked the topic and read it..

If i had this mind set i would not do fire education at schools every year, after all they ask the same questions...

SPOT ON!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 06:37:55 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 06:27:06 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 05:55:54 PM
Quote from: Banzai on March 19, 2013, 04:39:13 AM
My GS is a 2010 Spanish build. It plays havoc with US-based VIN decoders that try to tell me it is a 1980 model. Other decoder try to tell me it is a 2-stroke with an engine between 300 and 399cc.  :cookoo:

Same!

Found an Aussie Vin Decoder.. See >>> http://www.irego.com.au/free-vin-decoder.php   :bowdown:



Used the decoder... Result is

Region   EUROPE
Country   Spain
Make   SUZUKI
Year   --

:woohoo:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 07:16:51 PM
Yeah .. made by this guy ... or his brother .. or his sister!!!! (http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/newsletter/images2007/2007-01_StOurs-Mechanic.jpg) (http://cdn2.sulitstatic.com/images/2012/1123/09192921_091702724490dee403216654c134dd904213eb657198f258e.jpg)
(http://servicingstopblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Becoming-a-mechanic.jpg)

.. their cousins collect the parts ... (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qu1yeEDHPFE/TLEMSCythZI/AAAAAAAAAEI/zp_OWAXlcHk/s1600/DSCF1787.JPG)

and give them to this guy for transport!! (http://morocconewstribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/A-Moroccan-judge-Suspended-For-Forcing-Mechanic-to-Kiss-Shoes.jpg) ....

he stores and sorts them .. selecting only the best and finest!! (http://www.motorcyclecolorado.com/images/Steele-019.jpg)

.... and perfection is BORN!! (http://procycles.com.au/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Suzuki-GS500F-470x353.png)

... so much more interesting than the BORING japanese method .. (http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/suzuki_gsxr1000.png)

... bahahahahahaaaaaa
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 07:26:07 PM
 :icon_lol:  :thumb:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Paulcet on March 19, 2013, 07:48:07 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: sledge on March 19, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Stick around long enough and you will see the questions never change, only the people answering them  :D

That's because if a new person comes to a forum and asks a question that is ignored or flamed for it leaves. If you know the answer why not just type it, after all you already clicked the topic and read it..

If i had this mind set i would not do fire education at schools every year, after all they ask the same questions...

I'm pretty sure Sledge wouldn't expect school kids to search a forum. And I am pretty sure you ask "Any questions?".  So you want to throw another non-sequitur?
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 08:00:09 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on March 19, 2013, 07:48:07 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: sledge on March 19, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Stick around long enough and you will see the questions never change, only the people answering them  :D

That's because if a new person comes to a forum and asks a question that is ignored or flamed for it leaves. If you know the answer why not just type it, after all you already clicked the topic and read it..

If i had this mind set i would not do fire education at schools every year, after all they ask the same questions...


I'm pretty sure Sledge wouldn't expect school kids to search a forum. And I am pretty sure you ask "Any questions?".  So you want to throw another non-sequitur?

So your saying high school kids don't ride motorcycle, good to know. Also "And I am pretty sure you ask "Any questions?"." needs to be re-typed to be understandable.  Need a wet nap to wipe the brown of your nose?
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 08:43:40 PM
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: sledge on March 19, 2013, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 06:35:12 PM


That's because if a new person comes to a forum and asks a question that is ignored or flamed for it leaves. If you know the answer why not just type it, after all you already clicked the topic and read it..

I don't flame or belittle anyone for asking questions, everyone starts somewhere :dunno_black:....but I did get bored years ago answering those same old, same old questions that constantly pop up in here and these days I prefer to leave such matters to those who.....well those who don't mind constantly repeating themselves and enjoy getting the kudos for it.   :thumb:...and lets not even mention the `whats the best oil/tyres/plugs/brake fluid/chains etc etc` questions  :D

Don't worry though, I still like to chime in on the more obscure, involved and complicated issues that need some real experience and engineering knowhow to answer, ones that the newbies like you tend to struggle with, incidentaly dont think I am on my own here, if you open your eyes you will see there are many more like me in here who do the same.  :thumb:

Oh  and....If I see someone that gives out info that I know is wrong or misleading and that could have some nasty consequences if taken on board or followed I might also choose to say something. Like I did when you suggested hosing down a bike covered in fire extinguisher residue that might have contained monoammonium phosphate. Tsk tsk tsk  :cookoo: You do know how corrosive that stuff becomes when it mixes with water and turns into phosphoric acid and what that in turn does to aluminium and magnesium alloys and other soft metals don't you? :dunno_black:

If not I suggest you find out ASAP :thumb:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: sledge on March 19, 2013, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 19, 2013, 06:35:12 PM


That's because if a new person comes to a forum and asks a question that is ignored or flamed for it leaves. If you know the answer why not just type it, after all you already clicked the topic and read it..

I don't flame or belittle anyone for asking questions, everyone starts somewhere :dunno_black:....but I did get bored years ago answering those same old, same old questions that constantly pop up in here and these days I prefer to leave such matters to those who.....well those who don't mind constantly repeating themselves and enjoy getting the kudos for it.   :thumb:...and lets not even mention the `whats the best oil/tyres/plugs/brake fluid/chains etc etc` questions  :D

Don't worry though, I still like to chime in on the more obscure, involved and complicated issues that need some real experience and engineering knowhow to answer, ones that the newbies like you tend to struggle with, incidentaly dont think I am on my own here, if you open your eyes you will see there are many more like me in here who do the same.  :thumb:

Oh  and....If I see someone that gives out info that I know is wrong or misleading and that could have some nasty consequences if taken on board or followed I might also choose to say something. Like I did when you suggested hosing down a bike covered in fire extinguisher residue that might have contained monoammonium phosphate. Tsk tsk tsk  :cookoo: You do know how corrosive that stuff becomes when it mixes with water and turns into phosphoric acid and what that in turn does to aluminium and magnesium alloys and other soft metals don't you? :dunno_black:

If not I suggest you find out ASAP :thumb:


PFFFF Motor Cycle ... Was it GOD?   :icon_lol:  :flipoff:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: adidasguy on March 19, 2013, 10:41:48 PM
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Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 10:49:37 PM
Geez Sledge, if I had known quoting you was gonna start a sh1tfight I would have not mentioned it lol :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 11:24:03 PM
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Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: adidasguy on March 19, 2013, 11:37:50 PM
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Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 11:40:46 PM
So is this gonna get Tarded now  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: sledge on March 19, 2013, 11:47:22 PM
Guy made a comment......I answered  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: adidasguy on March 19, 2013, 11:52:28 PM
Working on it.
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Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 20, 2013, 12:12:38 AM
Quote from: sledge on March 19, 2013, 11:47:22 PM
Guy made a comment......I answered  :dunno_black:
Well that'll teach you :icon_confused:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Banzai on March 20, 2013, 12:23:46 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 07:16:51 PM
Yeah .. made by this guy ... or his brother .. or his sister!!!!
(http://servicingstopblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Becoming-a-mechanic.jpg)
She can work on my bike anytime.

Insert inappropriate joke about test rides.
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 20, 2013, 12:25:35 AM
Quote from: Banzai on March 20, 2013, 12:23:46 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 07:16:51 PM
Yeah .. made by this guy ... or his brother .. or his sister!!!!
(http://servicingstopblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Becoming-a-mechanic.jpg)
She can work on my bike anytime.

Insert inappropriate joke about test rides.
Id like to test ride that :whisper:
Woops I gotta stop thinking out loud
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 20, 2013, 01:01:14 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 20, 2013, 12:25:35 AM
Quote from: Banzai on March 20, 2013, 12:23:46 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 07:16:51 PM
Yeah .. made by this guy ... or his brother .. or his sister!!!!
(http://servicingstopblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Becoming-a-mechanic.jpg)
She can work on my bike anytime.

Insert inappropriate joke about test rides.
Id like to test ride that :whisper:
Woops I gotta stop thinking out loud

That's the way.. All class... CODS!   :tongue2: IN!
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 20, 2013, 01:04:31 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 20, 2013, 01:01:14 AM

That's the way.. All class... CODS!   :tongue2: IN!
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: BockinBboy on March 20, 2013, 07:42:15 AM
Sledge has corrected me before... I humbled myself, and appreciated the check... edited my post and noted the change to accomodate the correction...

He has an eye for details that get overlooked, and is technical with his replies and information... this forum needs the balance he mentions above. Just know that corrections come across in a personal direction on their own, and that additional wording puts those who are corrected on the defence. On the other hand, a delicately worded correction (so as to not offend anyone) would be more likely to get overlooked and would carry less weight... it can be a double-edge sword and no one has the time to mess with wording everything just right so that both sides cut straight... So try not make it personal, and accept other angles.  Check the validity yourself, and add to the topic without making things personal.

Folks should be able to come to the GS500 forum to get well informed answers and information regarding GS500s.  There is enough misinformation out there already, and this site doesn't need to add to it.  With that, it still happens.. and I don't see any problem with corrections unless they are attacks.. it devalues the site albeit, its fun watch...

Though, it is funny that many, if not a majority, of Sledge's posts of late get returned with much rebuttal... accept that as minimal the concern may be to you, that to someone who does not know anything about a topic other than replies to a post on a forum, that it probably would be a major concern to them that would get overlooked... and some situations that overlooked bit of info could be dangerous... it sounds incredibly naive, but it happens...

Everyone has a role who participates... you create your own, in fact... and your role you created will change over time

:cheers:

- Bboy
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: jestercinti on March 20, 2013, 08:05:52 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_Identification_Number

If the VIN starts with...
VS-VW Spain
JA-J0 Japan
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: codajastal on March 20, 2013, 04:33:56 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on March 20, 2013, 07:42:15 AM
Sledge has corrected me before... I humbled myself, and appreciated the check... edited my post and noted the change to accomodate the correction...

He has an eye for details that get overlooked, and is technical with his replies and information... this forum needs the balance he mentions above. Just know that corrections come across in a personal direction on their own, and that additional wording puts those who are corrected on the defence. On the other hand, a delicately worded correction (so as to not offend anyone) would be more likely to get overlooked and would carry less weight... it can be a double-edge sword and no one has the time to mess with wording everything just right so that both sides cut straight... So try not make it personal, and accept other angles.  Check the validity yourself, and add to the topic without making things personal.

Folks should be able to come to the GS500 forum to get well informed answers and information regarding GS500s.  There is enough misinformation out there already, and this site doesn't need to add to it.  With that, it still happens.. and I don't see any problem with corrections unless they are attacks.. it devalues the site albeit, its fun watch...

Though, it is funny that many, if not a majority, of Sledge's posts of late get returned with much rebuttal... accept that as minimal the concern may be to you, that to someone who does not know anything about a topic other than replies to a post on a forum, that it probably would be a major concern to them that would get overlooked... and some situations that overlooked bit of info could be dangerous... it sounds incredibly naive, but it happens...

Everyone has a role who participates... you create your own, in fact... and your role you created will change over time

:cheers:

- Bboy
Oh for chrissake....dont come here sprouting common sense.  :icon_razz:
We wont stand for it around here :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: jestercinti on March 20, 2013, 05:07:03 PM
No no BBoy, we are all to take things personally and raise bloody hell.

I, for one, am not afraid to get pissed and start trouble. It's in my blood.


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Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: Janx101 on March 20, 2013, 08:01:07 PM
nuthin like a virtual WWF Hoedown in MoTown biffo/argy bargy to get things interesting and moving!! .. moving right along to we AUssies fav area... TF!!! ...

we can rebuild it!! .. we have technology!!  :flipoff:
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: noworries on March 20, 2013, 09:25:30 PM
And here - in the Land of Oz and Prime Ministerial frolics - comes the Chinese siht big time. Yup, Suzi Oz is bringing you the 250 Inazuma at $4,990 drive woops! ride-away. Meanwhile the boys and girls at the Spanish factory are farewelled with a few euros, a clock for the mantlepiece,  and off they go into a wonderful Iberian industrial future. Still, so long as the Beijing boys are looked after............
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on March 20, 2013, 11:03:30 PM
the 5 gs' ive had all were japanese
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: noworries on March 22, 2013, 07:36:07 PM
It don't get any better for the Spaniard's. Derbi motorcycles in Spain  - owned by Piaggio - closed its factory this week after 90 years of production. About 100 workers on the street. Cold winds blowing through the Euro Zone this month indeed.
Title: Re: Is the GS500 made by the Spanish?
Post by: peterscotts on March 22, 2013, 07:37:49 PM
Quote from: noworries on March 22, 2013, 07:36:07 PM
It don't get any better for the Spaniard's. Derbi motorcycles in Spain  - owned by Piaggio - closed its factory this week after 90 years of production. About 100 workers on the street. Cold winds blowing through the Euro Zone this month indeed.

Looking like they will be built in China from now on.