Quote from: galahs on January 12, 2006, 07:28:48 AM
Sorry mate, I got the 2005 Blue and White. I prefer it 

Good choice!  I got an '04f same color.  The only odd this is the rear plastics are WHITE with blue stickers.  I'd like to swap out and get the '05f blue tail.

'04 color


'05 color

Great idea annguyen!

Quote from: RVertigo on January 03, 2006, 10:48:40 AM
+1 to the Nekid GS500...  The F just costs more...  And costs even more when you drop it and crack the plastics.

I dropped mine twice on the same side while trying to get my class-M license. It didn't crack any plastic, it just made a few minor scratches and scuffs. No metal was harmed, luckily and if I play my cards as a cheapass properly I can sand it off and find the replacement decals for cheap.

If it seems worth it to you to buy a new motorcycle, then go for it! I certainly wont keep you down, or stop ya.

Agree, the 2005 tail would look better on your 2004 GS500F

I'm thinking of removing all the stock stickers from the fairings, but I'm not sure how that'd look with the white tail.  It I had the blue tail from an '05, it might look cool "badgeless".

Anyone have pics of an f-model without decals?

Just yanking your chain mate ! Ilike bolth machines. I really wanted a yellow one but they never came to CANADA in that color. I must admit the blue tail looks good. I have more fun on the 500 than my CBX or the 84 900 r NINJA.

Just in case your interested, I just bought a 2005 , gs500       (not an F)   I search around for a second hand bike but there seems to be very few around in Australia.

I ended up paying for the bike and $770 (retail) worth of newbie gear  - $7900  Australian.   After buying it I wish I had waited for the 2006 colours... 

Not to worry, I'm very excited! and can't wait for next time everyone is at home and the roads are completly clear -  Bring on christmas 2007 - 11 months to go! 

Cheers
Jim