Here is a vid of the fun, though its only a short vid (camera died).  Was so much fun! 

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=22703074

Also, there seems to be a glitch in the starting system on my bike.  The starter button doesnt always turn it over.  We thought it may be in the kickstand button/switch.  Anyone have any ideas please feel free to chime in.   

Quote from: Domindart on November 24, 2007, 07:56:37 PM
Also, there seems to be a glitch in the starting system on my bike.  The starter button doesnt always turn it over.  We thought it may be in the kickstand button/switch.  Anyone have any ideas please feel free to chime in.   

There is a clutch safety switch as well that could be the culprit.  It seems to mess up more often than the kickstand switch.

Thanks, Ill check that out.

dude! you look like you were driving suzuki GS500 for the first time...          just kidding   
I remember my first time. I couldn't stop my knees from shaking 
good job!
HAVE FUN!! and fix that camera so we all know your progress

Quote from: kml.krk on November 24, 2007, 09:33:17 PM
dude! you look like you were driving suzuki GS500 for the first time...          just kidding   
I remember my first time. I couldn't stop my knees from shaking 
good job!
HAVE FUN!! and fix that camera so we all know your progress

lol thanks 

We have the same year and color, isn't it just gorgeous??!!    Has it been re-jetted? I don't trust mine at low rpms and so wind it up in first gear more than that, very nice job you did of starting off, and it sounded really agreeable and civil! (Mine will do that but I don't trust it in traffic!).
Yeah, my other bike is so old I totally didn't even think "pull in clutch to start" on the GS until I was scratching my head, trying to figure out why it wouldn't crank!  Then I thought, oh, only thing left is maybe it has a clutch safety, duh. My old XT has a neutral safety, old bike stuff, what I'm used to.

My first ride was like 5 minutes, which made me decide to buy it, and I had to go an extra block to wipe the grin off of my face so I could haggle it down! 

My T-Day ride was great, but it was on my XT, the GS refused to crank over before the battery died. (Adds new battery to list of "mods")...

I just got "Sport Riding Techniques: How To Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety, and Confidence on the Street and Track " by Nick Ienatsch, awesome book and perfect for riding the GS like you were made for each other. I rec it to everyone.


You will have so much fun on this bike! 

Welcome to the family!!! 

Cool man , congrats !  

I noticed the clunky 1st gear engagement ,you can tighten the clutch cable a little bit and it will be smoother 

Oh, ehmm...I was expecting you coming back full throttle and wheelieing!!!
Just kidding, man...welcome to the jungle.
My bike is same year too, but light blue.
Have fun!

Nice ride you've scored. I've really got to question not wearing a full face helmet though. C'mon, your face is a terrible thing to waste.

Keep us updated on your progress and once you've got your camera sorted, post more rides.

Quote from: ohgood on November 25, 2007, 11:18:39 AM
I've really got to question not wearing a full face helmet though. C'mon, your face is a terrible thing to waste.

very true!! get a full face helmet, jacket and some gloves for start, then boots and pants. doesn't have to be $900 helmet and $500 jacket but little is better than nothing 
check out the mesh jackets - they are not as tough as leather but they are half the price of leather plus they are great in summer - keep you cool.

I am getting a full face soon.  Till then I was wearing my dads helmet. 

Quote from: simon79 on November 25, 2007, 05:19:10 AM
Oh, ehmm...I was expecting you coming back full throttle and wheelieing!!!

how in god's name do you wheelie it as a n00b? i have a 14t sprocket and it still won't wheelie without a ton of clutch and/or standing on the rears

Quote from: simon79 on November 25, 2007, 05:19:10 AM
Oh, ehmm...I was expecting you coming back full throttle and wheelieing!!!
Just kidding, man...welcome to the jungle.
My bike is same year too, but light blue.
Have fun!

I wasn't speaking seriously... I do know one can't wheelie a bike as a n00b (me being in the 1st place)