Just buy one of these. Seems like the next logical upgrade to a GS500 to me...

you have a yoshi pipe? theres your problem. get like me

itll give you at least .5 hp over the yoshi and it looks badass.






did i mention it shoots flames?

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 21, 2009, 03:12:40 PM

Quote from: Alphamazing on July 21, 2009, 01:51:25 PMLet me tell you... girls can tell the difference between a GS500 and a GSX-R.

And they can tell the difference between a competent rider on an underpowered bike and a doofus on an I-4 race replica. 

I don't know, the girls tend to come running when the trash from down the street pulls up on his R6 wearing shorts, a wife beater, and timberlands, and I bet he can't ride one bit.

On the other hand, if you're after girls, what's the point in being a competent rider? you'll hit a couple twisty turns and never see them again.... It really is more useful to be able to speed past them going 125 every redlight, and just have them pull back up next to you in time for the light to turn green again.

I already know the answer to my question but here goes anyway. (Rhetorical)

What purpose does it serve to go  above 70 on any street or highway? I can understand power when passing on a highway but.........really? 

I dunno on my daily commute on the Almighty Hwy 264 East to Greenville and back, if you ain't runnin' 80 you are causing a problem.   Then there is stoplight to stoplight vs. your local Mustang GT crowd.  (Yes the GS will spank a stock Mustang GT.....badly)

Whoa! Wait! What? I'm not riding a Gixxer? But the sales man said...... I really don't need a chick magnent for obvious reasons! I dunno I guess I'm not upgrading until I can get everything I possibly can out of Flick. Weather that is another six months or three years. Hopefully the later when it is paid off!

Honestly, I haven't found anything I "have" to have yet. Although, the FXr6 (I think) that I sat on today was nice. Or the the GS650F would seem like a logical step up. I mean it was really nice when I went to a bike meet a little over a week ago to have the only GS there. Now there were 8 gixxers and 9 Busas with 3 almost completely identical. I mean who wants to be like the Sheeple  ?

Mary

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 21, 2009, 03:12:40 PM

Quote from: Alphamazing on July 21, 2009, 01:51:25 PMLet me tell you... girls can tell the difference between a GS500 and a GSX-R.

And they can tell the difference between a competent rider on an underpowered bike and a doofus on an I-4 race replica. 

What about a hoon on a supermoto? Do chicks dig that?

...

Maybe that's why I'm single.

Damn.

Quote from: tt_four on July 21, 2009, 06:38:04 PMI don't know, the girls tend to come running when the trash from down the street pulls up on his R6 wearing shorts, a wife beater, and timberlands, and I bet he can't ride one bit.

And are those the kind of girl you want to impress?  If you just want poon, any bike will do; if you want high-maintenance poon, I-4 race replica; if you want someone to ride with and have fun with, riding skills are a big plus.

Quote from: Alphamazing on July 21, 2009, 07:32:46 PMWhat about a hoon on a supermoto? Do chicks dig that?

I married a hoon on a supermoto.  Sliding the rear and hopping curbs is hawt.

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 22, 2009, 09:41:24 AM

And are those the kind of girl you want to impress?  If you just want poon, any bike will do; if you want high-maintenance poon, I-4 race replica; if you want someone to ride with and have fun with, riding skills are a big plus.

haha, not me, they're all 16 years old and half are pushing strollers already. They terrify me.

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 22, 2009, 09:41:24 AM
Sliding the rear and hopping curbs is hawt.

Sliding out the rear is hot, huh?

Didn't think that one through fully, didja?

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 22, 2009, 09:41:24 AM
And are those the kind of girl you want to impress?  If you just want poon, any bike will do; if you want high-maintenance poon, I-4 race replica; if you want someone to ride with and have fun with, riding skills are a big plus.

I dated high-maintenance poon once. It was fun for awhile though. Fortunately, Uncle Sam saw fit to send me elsewhere before I could lose my mind and marry her...

Quote from: Alphamazing on July 22, 2009, 02:21:33 PM

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 22, 2009, 09:41:24 AM
Sliding the rear and hopping curbs is hawt.

Sliding out the rear is hot, huh?
Didn't think that one through fully, didja?

Did it occur to you that she completely thought that one through? 

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 22, 2009, 09:41:24 AM
Sliding the rear and hopping curbs is hawt.

Honestly, terribly awesome puns aside, my backwheel tried to get ahead of my front wheel yesterday.  I was going way too fast for the freshly wet roads, and the guy in front of me's tail lights weren't working.  As I noticed he was slowing, I really had to bring my speed down, and I locked up my rear brake in the process.  Next thing I know, my rear wheel starts swinging out to my right.  Wah, not a fun feeling.  I still have no clue how I kept my balance.  Anyway, luckily my MSF training kicked in immediately and I let off, and let the wheel go back behind me.  I did the same thing again.  Eh, I just have a tendency to use too much rear brake.

Uh, as for becoming a more experienced rider, I was blowing off some steam after work today in some twisties and I realized I went into the very last bend with way too much speed.  Luckily, counter-steering works no matter how idiotic the driver is, and I lowered the bike lower than I ever thought I could.  I sailed right through the turn perfectly, but I scared the hell out of myself in the process.  As I got home and checked the chicken strips out, my left-side strip is probably half as wide as my right side, haha.

So basically I'm just trying to validate what everyone's saying here.  Increase in HP doesn't mean an increase in driver skill.  When you've comfortable scraping pegs and controlling every aspect of the bike, then try for an upgrade.

Personally, I wasn't too happy with the look of the GS500E when I bought it, but I think I've grown attached to it.  I mean, it really looks like nothing else out there.  Girls my age just seem to know that it's a motorcycle, hah.  I mean, I've taken a few passengers for little rides around the block and whatnot, and I don't think I'm much of a fan of passengers.  It's much more enjoyable when you're able to flick it around yourself, without worrying whether she fell off or not, haha.

Sorry for the short post...

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 22, 2009, 09:41:24 AM
If you just want poon, any bike will do; if you want high-maintenance poon, I-4 race replica; if you want someone to ride with and have fun with, riding skills are a big plus.

LOL  That's the most hilarious thing I've heard all day and I laughed a lot today, I'm hoping to fall into the final category.

Quote from: PaviSays on July 22, 2009, 10:36:30 PM
I still have no clue how I kept my balance.  Anyway, luckily my MSF training kicked in immediately and I let off, and let the wheel go back behind me.  I did the same thing again.

Glad it all worked out for you and I've instinctively had the same reaction in similar situations, but I'm pretty sure the last thing you want when the rear slides is for it to abruptly return to its proper position (Highside anyone?). I'm guess you weren't going at highway speeds when this happened.

Quote from: PaviSays on July 22, 2009, 10:36:30 PM


Personally, I wasn't too happy with the look of the GS500E when I bought it, but I think I've grown attached to it.  I mean, it really looks like nothing else out there.  Girls my age just seem to know that it's a motorcycle, hah.  I mean, I've taken a few passengers for little rides around the block and whatnot, and I don't think I'm much of a fan of passengers.  It's much more enjoyable when you're able to flick it around yourself, without worrying whether she fell off or not, haha.

I've always liked the look of the early 90's GSXR 750 and 1100, and the more I look at my bike and see how similar the frame looks, the more I like the way the GS looks. Now I just need to find a Ducati/Mito tail to make it look just right.

Anyway, That used to be my favorite part about having a seat cowl. Even though the rear seat was right under it, I would always just say "I can't take you for a ride, I don't have the back seat". Some of my friends were great at riding on the back, but some people are just awful. I had a couple friends I could take for rides and not even feel them on the back of the bike. Other people just feel like you poorly bungied a couple sacks of potatoes to the back seat.

Quote from: tt_four on July 23, 2009, 04:34:18 AM
Other people just feel like you poorly bungied a couple sacks of potatoes to the back seat.

+1, almost every person I have ever ridden with (male OR female, but it seems to be more of an issue with girls  ) INSISTS on leaning in the opposite direction that I do, and it has almost caused several 'incidents'. It's even worse when they try to hang on to the 12-bar instead of me. That REALLY throws the balance off. 

Dirt is the absolute best way to learn bike control.     Backing it in properly is about coming in hard on the front brake to lighten the rear and easing out the cluch with the downshifts - the rear kicks around and helps the bike turn.  Locking the rear is just letting it fishtail.

And ja... the best passengers are good riders, and they're the people who like to ride pillion the least.  A pillion seat is a convenience, not a way of life - IMO.

Quote from: Roadstergal on July 23, 2009, 09:25:42 AM
Dirt is the absolute best way to learn bike control.     Backing it in properly is about coming in hard on the front brake to lighten the rear and easing out the cluch with the downshifts - the rear kicks around and helps the bike turn.  Locking the rear is just letting it fishtail.

Haha, you dirtbike folk are crazy. As someone who's always only ridden on pavement, I prefer to keep my back wheel planted on the ground, whether it's the back tire just kicking around or locking it up.

Redhen: Maybe if you put some pavement scratched in that bar they'd keep their hands off of it. With how shiny and spotless that thing is, they can't do anything but assume it's there for their hands.... 

Quote from: tt_four on July 23, 2009, 10:50:08 AM
Redhen: Maybe if you put some pavement scratched in that bar they'd keep their hands off of it. With how shiny and spotless that thing is, they can't do anything but assume it's there for their hands.... 

OUCH. I see how it is Jackhole. So yeah it doesnt really serve a purpose for now. I'm running on one cylinder, give me a break. But as soon as my 14t front and 45t rear come in I should be able to put it some use. My cbr didnt need new gears to pop 12 o'clock . . . . just sayin . . . .

Haha, I'm not picking on you. I've never picked up a bike that far, and don't intend to. My GS is also geared at 14-47. My tail light has some scratches on it, but they're not from me. I bought the light used, and the kid I got it from must've been dragging it on the ground.

You gotta love the boss hoss.... Nothing like 100mph in first gear, if you need a little more theres only another gear to go. Those things are pretty mean. Im sure it cant beat a turbo busa or even a GSXR1000 but probably still pretty fun to drive...

Quote from: XealotX on July 21, 2009, 04:55:43 PM


Just buy one of these. Seems like the next logical upgrade to a GS500 to me...