PP
I picked up a 92 with 35K on the clock.  I gave up $900 for it.  I'm not big on the color (purple   ) or the stock decals (they are 1/2 off now going to start taking them then rest of the way off tonight), but it is mechanically solid.  I was looking for a new project to build up and learn on, so the bike fits the bill perfectly.
When I first started looking I was looking new, but due to a $$$$ loving ex-wife, I had to go used.  Once I resolved to go used I figured I might as well get something I can put a little into and get big returns out of later.
For reference, I've seen GS' listed for 900 (rough shape) to 2000 (good shape) on CL consistently.
Good Luck again!  

thanks for all the great info guys, keep it coming!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6027&item=2444385334

I know it's not pretty, but the location is near you and the price is right.

Thanks for the link it just might be what i can afford... ill have to get a hold of that guy and see if i can go look at it thanks for keeping an eye out!

Just make a short trip up too Calgary Alberta Canada, and you can take my gorgous 2002 GS for a reasonable deal. The time is nearing (24 days) untill I pickup (hopefully) my ZX9R, so I have to unload the GS ASAP!!!

Welcome to the forum! Youll enjoy it here.

Quote from: CasiCUAhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6027&item=2444385334

I know it's not pretty, but the location is near you and the price is right.

"The bike is not pretty by any means. It has been dropped"
Uh, 'dropped' is more like tossed down the road at speed.

Still cant beat the price.

well the guy grom CF took the deal for $800, i was gonna get it today (sunday) but i had no way of picking the bike up, the front brake needs adjusted and doesnt work well so id rather fix that be4 its ridden on, he said i can pick it up next friday, so hopefully one of my buddies with a truck will be available...

if all goes wellill be the proud owner of this bike http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rksdc/lst?.dir=/My+Folder
89 gs-500 woohoo! man i hope everything goes through ok!

pprider-thats a nice looking classic 89 white gs500! Looks to be in good shape from the photos too. Hope you get it.

[edit: and it still has the rear fender intact!?]

congrats!!!  hopefully we've got some more of these warm weekends coming!  took my first daytrip on my GS yesterday, out 29 all the way to the shenendoah mtns. we should hook that up sometime  

well everything fell through i hit a pothole thursday taht was so big it bent my rim like 3 inches and possibly broke my axle:( so the money i was going to buythe bike with on friday is now going to fix the car, i feel like im never gonna get a bike! i just wanted to update you guys, and thankyou for all the great info, hopefullyi cna save up another 1,000 by the end of winter doing odd jobs here and there, that way i can still have a bike by spring or summer *crosses fingers*

Thanks
Eric

that sucks.

keep at it though and it will happen for you.

Tough luck dude!  Just keep looking!  I got a brand new leftover bike, it took mea a year to find it!  I'm a student too, I'm just still in H-school.  I have a feeling once you finally reach your goal you'll ride the thing everyday.  Just look online and visit all the bike shops you find!  Don't give up .  
Keep the faith!