Quote from: PhaedrusI can't think of a bike I'd rather have than my GS500F.

I can think of ten or so bikes I'd want in addition to my GS...  But, I want stables...  Cars and bikes... :mrgreen:

'06 Ducati Sport 1000...  '05 Ducati Monster S2R...  '06 Triumph Scrambler...  '05 Triumph Thruxton... '05 Triumph Speed Triple... '65 H#nda CB450...  '77 H#nda CB400-Four... '89 Suzuki GS500...  '04 Suzuki SV650...  '73 Suzuki GT380...  '76 Suzuki GS750...  '66 Bug (with a 1776cc in 'er)...  Dead Stock '54 Oval Bug (25 HP YEAH!)...  '01 Subaru RS...  '01 Acura Integra R...

OK... There are more,  but I'll stop now.

Yeah there are a LOT of bikes that are better looking / faster / better handling, etc. that I would 'like' to have, but I would not prefer one of them over the GS. I know my riding skills are not up for it. I only have 8,500 miles under my belt. I consider that still pretty "noobie". I know I could not take full advantage of a super sport on the streets (legal concerns) or even on the track (skill concerns!). It wouldn't even be economically feasible considering the 6 months out of the year that I get to ride  :dunno:

Oh, I wasn't talking about reality...  I don't even have room for the GS, much less the rest of them.

Not to mention that I'd be dead before the first scheduled maintenance on half those bikes.

You know you want it.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/mcy/105655616.html

Quote from: RoadstergalYou know you want it.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/mcy/105655616.html

Pick that up and ride it down for me, would you?

Quote from: RoadstergalYou know you want it.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/mcy/105655616.html

Not bad, but for some reason, I am not really digging the appearence of it.  :dunno:

So are adult miles biger than little kid miles? If so, what's the stock odometer read?

Yeah, but not to many non-"adults" can ride, age 18 then *poof* your an adult, all grown up, mature and responcible... yeah...

Adult miles vs. baby steps?

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If I confused RG on my post, then:
That ad, and a bunch others I see, mention their adult riden. That one mentions 11k "adult miles".  Just a little annoyed at the whole adult == responcible mentality. IIRC, the fastest growing segment of fatalities are the baby boomers, and they're pretty dang "adult".

If she's wondering about a possible conversion then:
Well, a baby can probly take a 1/2 foot step, so just double the number of feet in a mile...
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Ja, the latter, not the former.  The two most common "huh?" phrases in motorcycle ads are "adult miles" and "woman-owned."

I've never seen an ad that said "Man-owned, and he was a kitty cat, so it's in nice shape."

Quote from: Maduro MistressMy little faithful ..... is the most awesome beast I could ever imagine. Her and I have put on ...... in the last 3 months and yet, I know she will be reliable and stick with me forever.

I find myself, however, thinking more and more about ....... will ever give her up, but I also feel kinda guilty thinking about taking on another .... and just letting her "sit" ....... when she's such a fantastic piece of equipment.

Does anyone else have such dilemas or should I down the dosage on my percocet? I realized all this on the way home last night after not having her for a week. I don't think I could ever trade her in, it just doesn't feel right.

What's wrong with this quote?

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Quote from: RoadstergalYou know you want it.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/mcy/105655616.html

I'd get a Burger before that thing...  

Quote from: John Bates

Quote from: Maduro MistressMy little faithful ..... is the most awesome beast I could ever imagine. Her and I have put on ...... in the last 3 months and yet, I know she will be reliable and stick with me forever.

I find myself, however, thinking more and more about ....... will ever give her up, but I also feel kinda guilty thinking about taking on another .... and just letting her "sit" ....... when she's such a fantastic piece of equipment.

Does anyone else have such dilemas or should I down the dosage on my percocet? I realized all this on the way home last night after not having her for a week. I don't think I could ever trade her in, it just doesn't feel right.

What's wrong with this quote?

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

:lol:  *smarmy grin*  :lol:  I see where you are going with this. My favorite part was the "fantastic piece of equipment" part. w00t!

Well...speaking as an almost "old fart" to ya young 'uns and having some personal version of "adult miles" i would have to list them as the following:

1) I don't red-line unless it will save my life somehow.

2) No wheelies or endo's or general skidding...unless somehow it will save     my life.

3) No weaving in and out of traffic...unless it will somehow save me from losing my job. (i'm chronically late you see..)

4) Using the bike for domestic tasks like the time i picked up a large pyramid shaped scratching post/ hideout for my cat.  I strapped this thingy to the back of my bike and rode home like some egyptian geek.  A mature egyptian geek.

5) No jack-rabbit starts as the lights turn green...except when i occasionally sneeze while riding and pop a small wheelie.

6)  If you get off your bike and spend the rest of the day walking around in the same pose as when you were on the bike (because of arthritis) then you have definitely put in some adult miles.


Just my 2 cents.   [/list]

i lust for a Harley Davidson :lol:

There's always one in the crowd...  

I figure I have another four, maybe five weeks tops to go in this riding season.  Then come the MC shows, reading up on magazines, books, etc, during the long wait for dry, clean, saltless roads and the warmth of spring.  All are condusive to thinking of what could be.

On the first note, here's a link to the Cycle World Internation Motorcycle Show calendar for the upcoming season.  For those who don't feel guilty looking at other steel horses, it's a great opportunity to mingle through the latest livery.

I want a post 2003 SV1000S with the full fairing, cheaper than a comparable supersport but not quite the horsepower. I'm getting one in two years.

Well, I've only got about 400 miles under my belt on ANY bike, but I'm already lusting for my next bike. It won't happen for a while, but maybe 2 yrs. down the road or so... I will be getting either this:



or I will be getting this:

http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/motorcycles/2005/CBR600F4i

Whichever I decide to get, the GS won't be going ANYWHERE.  

Oh, and just for the record, to whoever said the SV1000 is "somewhat tame" or whatever, keep in mind it's only about a half second slower in the 1/4 mile than a Yamaha R1 or any other litre bike for that matter. It's one bad V-twin.  

Quote from: RoadstergalIf you don't want your bike anymore, talk to me first.

Okay will do!

Uhmm does your post meand that you heard that the GSR600 will be available in America??? (This is how rumors get started, OHHH NO.)

I already got  my replacement F... but when it comes time for you to sell, it really looks like a seller's market for GSs in Seattle.