Located in Burlington, NC

I decided to go for a quick ride today on my lunch break and happened to come across a man that was selling two '92 GS500E's.  He wants $350 for the pair and said he only wants to sell them as a pair.

Both bikes have been wrecked... One has been flipped over (looks like driver gave too much front brake!) and the other has been laid down on the left side.

Neither one are in working order, but the frames on both look to be in perfect shape (just did a quick walk around since I had to get back to work).  They both suffer from what I call Neglect damage (rust, corrosion, faided paint, etc...).

If anyone here is interested in them, I can go back and take some pics within the next few days.

I thought about getting them, but I had a hard enough time trying to get my wife to stop nagging about buying one, I know I'll be sleeping on the couch for months to come should I come home with another two!

I maybe interested.What is Burlington near?Address to where the bikes are located and phone number also.Thanks.

Burlington is located on I 40/85 between Greensboro and Durham (about 30 mins from both).  Don't know phone number or exact address, but they are located on Chapel Hill Street off of Exit 145.

what were the motors like?

Like I said, all I did was a quick walk-around, but one was missing a couple of covers and from what i could tell the other looked in decent shape.

I went back by after work to get an address and phone number, but he wasn't there and they were pulled back inside.  I'll try to get pictures and more information this weekend.

They are located at a "Second-Hand" shop. 

I'd like to know if he is going to be there between 3 and 5 pm tomorrow sat the 31st.I'm bringing cash and a truck.

I can try to run by there tomorrow and see... if you don't mind... you can pm me your phone # and i can call you if/when i find something out!  I've never stopped by the store before today so i don't know what it's normal operating hours are.

Quote from: 06GSF on May 30, 2008, 04:48:34 PM
I can try to run by there tomorrow and see... if you don't mind... you can pm me your phone # and i can call you if/when i find something out!  I've never stopped by the store before today so i don't know what it's normal operating hours are.

PM sent.

ben... You better get em!  post pics of the entire process...  I want to see the guy hand you the keys  What a documentary  The $350 GS500 Twins 

I dunno if it will happen but I'm gonna try.I have nearly a complete bike I'm working on.If I can pick up these 2 + my 90 GS project Lite Wait,I could have 3 running bikes.I would have my black 89(avatar),project Lite Wait,another bike and a parts bike.I hope it comes thru.It's 4 hours away tho.I have faith that 06GSF will come thru. 

ill be hounding you for parts soon. im beginning to get the john deere project going before long

Take your GS's battery  with you too and a few tools .... at leats hear them crank over...but wreck /slide damage usually means they were running.

Titles?  You can probably get him down some more (tho $350 isn't bad for two bikes...WITH titles )don't be afraid to ask...all he can do is say no....If the motors are solid -you can't go wrong parting them out....Or fix em up for sale (gas prices..economy bike...).

06GSF contacted me this morning.Looks like the guy was away for the weekend.So he's gonna check monday.I have to make a day trip to Kentucky monday to drop off my G/F 2 daughters at their grandmothers.If my truck could carry more than 2 people I would go by on my way back.So it's looking like a day trip tuesday with the G/F.I am taking tools,asking for titles,and possibly trailering them back.My battery is dead and my charger got fried.Litterally!It caught fire last fall and I have not replaced it.I had a battery minder but I think it was stolen over the winter.

I would like to thank 06GSF for all he is doing, for me to get these bikes.Don't find many guys like him anymore.

I don't mind helping out, but I don't believe either one of them would be possible to start without many hours of labor first.  I'm not as efficient as most of the guys and girls on here, so who knows... maybe you'll be able to do it!

well take the dead battery, and a pair of jumper cables, leave the vehicle off and boost from car battery

I dunno what this push to get it started is all about, I never even attempt to start them before opening it all up ... this even if the guy is selling it as a runner that's got some small issue. There are too many problems with starting somehting that dwarf the pleasure of starting it. Hydrolock and bending somehting, or having the cylinders dry and getting it worn sooner if oil isn't getting up well etc etc ...
Cool.
Buddha.

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on June 01, 2008, 01:25:04 AM
well take the dead battery, and a pair of jumper cables, leave the vehicle off and boost from car battery

That's what I have to do now.  If my bike was running the battery would get charged and stay charged.It's not ready for the road yet but it's getting close. 

Quote from: The Buddha on June 01, 2008, 06:27:46 AM
I dunno what this push to get it started is all about, I never even attempt to start them before opening it all up ... this even if the guy is selling it as a runner that's got some small issue. There are too many problems with starting somehting that dwarf the pleasure of starting it. Hydrolock and bending somehting, or having the cylinders dry and getting it worn sooner if oil isn't getting up well etc etc ...
Cool.
Buddha.

The bikes are being sold as non running parts only.

Ben... if I can get up with the guy tomorrow, would it be better to call you with all the details or PM you the # and address?  Also... I'll try to remember to grab my camera on the way out to work so I can take some pics and send them to you so you'll know a little more about what to expect.

Quote from: 06GSF on June 01, 2008, 04:56:12 PM
Ben... if I can get up with the guy tomorrow, would it be better to call you with all the details or PM you the # and address?  Also... I'll try to remember to grab my camera on the way out to work so I can take some pics and send them to you so you'll know a little more about what to expect.

PM would be best.I will be in south eastern Kentucky in the coal mine villages, so I want have a cell phone signal most of the day.Thanks again. 



Do I need to call you when I get close to the area?If so,please include your number.

Ben... I'll PM you the guys info but here are the pics for everyone to see and maybe give their input as well....

*Edited - Deleted Pics from my photobucket*