Hello every one!  I just took the MSF course last weekend and it was great.  I have never been on a bike before then.  

I am looking to get a GS500.  What are some things I should look for when I find one.

Thanks  

Welcome to the site and Congratulations on passing MSF!

When looking at a used GS check the inside of the tank for rust. This is a common problem on these bikes. If there's a little rust you can treat it and be done with it but more rust might have gotten into the carbs (requiring rebuild/cleaning) or into the cylinders...much more work I think.

Otherwise, they're bulletproof in reliability. Check my site for more info (such as kbb and Nada bike values in your case) and mods and also check the main page here at gstwin.com for lots of info.

Welcome and congrats!  

Welcome...good job taking MSF...hmmm, Mt. Laurel, eh??  Watch out for the NJ smokeys hidin all over Rt. 80 (I'm a former refugee from the Garden State)...good luck and happy SAFE riding!

Welcome!  I took the class last year and found a 97 GS for sale in the paper...didn't know anything about this site or the GS at the time, but boy am I glad I got it  I am in Central NJ, so when you get your bike and feel comfortable riding, we can join up for a ride.  Good Luck!

Wayne

I never took an MSF class and I ride in flip flops and shorts and no shirt.

John also does burnouts and hits cars in front of him.

Did I mention that he doesn't have any toes?

He does have great ER Polaroids though.

Quote from: bbanjoJohn also does burnouts and hits cars in front of him.

Did I mention that he doesn't have any toes?

He does have great ER Polaroids though.

You mean other people have seen my burnout/crash???

Welcome!

Quote from: xunedeinx on March 21, 2012, 05:26:40 PM
Welcome!

Took you 9 years to welcome the newbie xunedeinx

And the guy did one post in 2003 and never has been back.     

Welcome to the nut house, GS is a great learner/commuter/weekender/mini tourer/stunt bike. When you look at it, check it starts and idles from cold ok, that it doesnt blow smoke, the wheels rotate freely, all the controls work, check the condition of the chain n sprockets, the electrics are good, the steering head bearings are ok, and yeah if its got a service history. There isnt much to these bikes which makes em simple and easy to maintain and they have a bit of get up and go about them. Its a great site here lots of info and help and were good for a laugh here too. Please dont start any threads about oil, re jetting, and fuel lol. 

Is this a joke I'm not getting??   

-Jessie

Quote from: BaltimoreGS on March 21, 2012, 06:58:07 PM
Is this a joke I'm not getting??   

-Jessie

Just welcoming the new guy...

Just a welcome baltimore lol, every new guys seems to ask these questions which is natural. The search function is what he needs.

But that guys one and only post was made on June 27, 2003 @ 08:36:26 AM and his profile shows the last time he logged into the board was June 27, 2003; I think you guys are about 9 years late on welcoming him!   

-Jessie

Better late than never

Just ignore them and they will go away

Wow talk about reviving the dead.....lol.

Mister will break out the zombie kit soon