I found a 95 gs500 for 800.00. the bike runs good, has a very dented tank, and paint is not in the best shape. The pod gauge was replaced with a new model so it has a title that states milage not actual. Pros, Starts good, good tires, valves just adjusted and shimmed. Bad, paint, petcock is not custom, leaks a little oil, owner did not replace gasket at valve cover. What is a 95 worth?

I paid $1400 for mine.. because I was impatient.. and they are not too common in Tucson.   I think I overpaid a bit.. but it sounds like mine is in *slightly* better condition (tank not dented, original pods)

Elijafir, you in Tucson? I had are nice gs500 before my wife got laid off. I am think 800.00 might not be that bad of a deal but it needs work. If I could find a tank I could spray it, the tank is really the main issue.

Quote from: dsgs500f on December 29, 2010, 07:49:47 PM
I found a 95 gs500 for 800.00. the bike runs good, has a very dented tank, and paint is not in the best shape. The pod gauge was replaced with a new model so it has a title that states milage not actual. Pros, Starts good, good tires, valves just adjusted and shimmed. Bad, paint, petcock is not custom, leaks a little oil, owner did not replace gasket at valve cover. What is a 95 worth?

It kind of "depends"........How much $$$ and how much time do you need to put this bike into the condition you need or want?

If you only have to put in another $200 or so and a couple of hours of work......go for it.   If you are the "looking for a project type" it might be a good deal even if it needs more work.

But let's say it ends up costing another $800 and 100 hours work......then you would be better off just buying a newer and/or nicer bike for $2000.  Generally my experience has been its best to stay away from a beat up POS.  You will put in a lot of time and money and get little in return.......(unless it is some rare or collectible, desirable machine)


Cookie

hola

if tank was prettier, and i didnt need the parking space,  it would be rattle canned and listed for 1500.

tucson market sucks...

Well, I have the time and have had 2 gs500s and there are really easy to work on. The owner rode the bike from Tucson to Showlow and thats about 4 hours on a bike and he said it did fine is was a month ago. The tank is the main issue, just has two dents. The oil has just a little leak over the course of 1,000 miles it has about 5 drops of oil coming from the valve cover. The gauge pods where only replace because the PO.  So, yeah I think about $250 in parts if I can find a used tank and I am in good shape. I figure at least I  dont have to replace tires anytime soon. Anytime I have found a bike under $1,000.00 the tires are shot and his are new....I figure only about 10 hours worth of work. I am going to go for it. Plus, I have a additional carb and a katana rear seat sitting in my garage. Thanks, guys.

Hey there, I just rented a U-Haul for tomorrow. Are you able to get the title squared away by 11?  I am picking the U-Haul up at 10. I know what you mean with the Tucson market I had to let my GS go for alot less then what I wanted and samething with my truck. And, I am not sure but I saw a CBR f4 on craigslist in PX, he is parting it out and I you might be able to get the parts for your bike, just a thought.

There's been a 05 on CL here for $1800 for a while, with 2800 miles on it, lol.

I paid $1100 for Junior. He was an excellent bike - just flat black and nothing special appearance wise. Ran perfect. About $1500 later and look at Junior as a red cafe style really cool bike. Buying something cheap then making it your own special custom bike is fun.

Problem is now I have so many parts - because at first I didn't know what I wanted Junior to be. Extra belly pans, headlight fairings, 2 tanks (one brand new 1992 red), 15 or so sets of tail plastics, every possible bolt (cleaned, too), gas caps, clip-ons, wheels, etc. Just no one wanted much and too many people promise to buy and don't follow through, so I've stopped advertising parts. Maybe I'll just buy another GS500E for all those parts. I do need one for the new E factory full fairing. I guess I got a little obsessive buying different types of parts.

If you want to fix it up, post a WTB in the classifieds for what you need and I'll get back to you. Customizing Junior was more fun that I ever thought.

in Australia we have a thing called the "Red Book", it list the price you should pay for a second hand vehicle.

for a 2009 GS500F (my bike) at private sale it lists  $5900 - $7000 http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/cs/bikes/specs.php?R=456665

for a 1995 GS500E at private sale it lists it at $2200 - $2700  http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/cs/bikes/specs.php?R=389222

tho iam told a GS500 in good condition will fetch a great trade-in price as these bikes are in great demand here, a second hand one at the Suzuki dealers is between $5000 - $8000.
When i got mine i was looking  at 1 x 2004 model 2 x 2006 models and 3 x 2008 models they sold mostly at $8000 from the dealers, i said how much for a new one and they said 2009 model $7990 ride away no more to pay.

Quote from: XLAR8 on January 01, 2011, 01:34:52 PM
in Australia we have a thing called the "Red Book", it list the price you should pay for a second hand vehicle.

for a 2009 GS500F (my bike) at private sale it lists  $5900 - $7000 http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/cs/bikes/specs.php?R=456665

for a 1995 GS500E at private sale it lists it at $2200 - $2700  http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/cs/bikes/specs.php?R=389222

tho iam told a GS500 in good condition will fetch a great trade-in price as these bikes are in great demand here, a second hand one at the Suzuki dealers is between $5000 - $8000.
When i got mine i was looking  at 1 x 2004 model 2 x 2006 models and 3 x 2008 models they sold mostly at $8000 from the dealers, i said how much for a new one and they said 2009 model $7990 ride away no more to pay.

But you have to figure in condition, mileage etc.   A bike which is AFU will bring far less money.  Dealer is always going to be higher than private sale.

What's the exchange rate Aussie dollars to us dollars?  Looks like almost 2 to 1.

Cookie

Quote from: XLAR8 on January 01, 2011, 01:34:52 PM
in Australia we have a thing called the "Red Book", it list the price you should pay for a second hand vehicle.

for a 2009 GS500F (my bike) at private sale it lists  $5900 - $7000 http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/cs/bikes/specs.php?R=456665

for a 1995 GS500E at private sale it lists it at $2200 - $2700  http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/cs/bikes/specs.php?R=389222

tho iam told a GS500 in good condition will fetch a great trade-in price as these bikes are in great demand here, a second hand one at the Suzuki dealers is between $5000 - $8000.
When i got mine i was looking  at 1 x 2004 model 2 x 2006 models and 3 x 2008 models they sold mostly at $8000 from the dealers, i said how much for a new one and they said 2009 model $7990 ride away no more to pay.

Holy Crap!  It takes 1.02 US dollar to make an Australian dollar.  But I can buy a brand new 09 GS 500 for $4300 US.  A near perfect 04 for $2000 US.

How come they are so much more in AU???  If it wasn't so long af a drive, I could make a nice business buying them here and selling them there!

Cookie

I paid $800 for mine, and it was in excellent shape

We have Kelly Blue book here in the states. I suggest you start here for ideas. http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle

mary

Quote from: twocool on January 01, 2011, 02:41:13 PM

Quote from: XLAR8 on January 01, 2011, 01:34:52 PM
in Australia we have a thing called the "Red Book", it list the price you should pay for a second hand vehicle.

for a 2009 GS500F (my bike) at private sale it lists  $5900 - $7000 http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/cs/bikes/specs.php?R=456665

for a 1995 GS500E at private sale it lists it at $2200 - $2700  http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/cs/bikes/specs.php?R=389222

tho iam told a GS500 in good condition will fetch a great trade-in price as these bikes are in great demand here, a second hand one at the Suzuki dealers is between $5000 - $8000.
When i got mine i was looking  at 1 x 2004 model 2 x 2006 models and 3 x 2008 models they sold mostly at $8000 from the dealers, i said how much for a new one and they said 2009 model $7990 ride away no more to pay.

But you have to figure in condition, mileage etc.   A bike which is AFU will bring far less money.  Dealer is always going to be higher than private sale.

What's the exchange rate Aussie dollars to us dollars?  Looks like almost 2 to 1.

Cookie

Our dollar is actually stronger than yours at the moment. We just get shafted on vehicle prices.

yeah but pre 2009 and the gs was worth stuff all.... and 250cc were worth their weight in gold

LAMS you have killed a lot of bike ridding/racing....

i was only talking to a guy about this just the other day, he used to race VFR400's. he said it was a great class to race, highly competitive and you could get parts or another bike for next to no cash at all. he used to pick up complete bike in top condition for $1000 to $1500 and average bikes for around $800 a piece. now you would be lucky to get a junker for less then $7000 (not bad for a 20yo bike hey). now the costs involved in this class is just too much and it is killing the amateur sport.

LAMS may have given people a better choice for a learning bike but it has also killed the economy of bikes 660cc and under (or should i say 660cc and 150kw/tonne).

i think the government should put a price regulation on these  bikes, when a dirty 400cc 20yo bike is being sold for the same price as a brand new 750cc bike you know there is something wrong.

just my 2c

True that. The Honda CB400 Lams model is the same price as a brand new Suzuki Bandit. Go figure 

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Do you know why that is?  Taxes?, tarrifs?, destination charges?, greedy government?, greedy somebody???


Cookie

Quote from: twocool on January 07, 2011, 03:56:26 AM
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What's the exchange rate Aussie dollars to us dollars?  Looks like almost 2 to 1.

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Our dollar is actually stronger than yours at the moment. We just get shafted on vehicle prices.
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Do you know why that is?  Taxes?, tarrifs?, destination charges?, greedy government?, greedy somebody???


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Basically all of the above. Customs fee > freight costs (us being at the arse end of the world would make this high) > GST (Govt sales tax)

There is a few other fees too, depends on if you buy new or second hand. Things like dealer delivery, stamp duty and registration transfer fees.

Quote from: twocool on January 07, 2011, 03:56:26 AM
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What's the exchange rate Aussie dollars to us dollars?  Looks like almost 2 to 1.

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Our dollar is actually stronger than yours at the moment. We just get shafted on vehicle prices.
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Do you know why that is?  Taxes?, tarrifs?, destination charges?, greedy government?, greedy somebody???


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Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes and yes.

Ok. back in the 90s Ford Australia made a Ford Capri. I believe this softtop convertible was known as Mercury Capri in the USA. Here's the kicker... the car was made to be exported to the USA. Made in Australia to be sold into the US market, right?

At the time, to buy that car in Australia cost A$28,000. It sold for the equivalent of A$17,500 in the USA (around US$14k). Made in Oz and sold in Oz for $28kA, made in Oz and shipped and sold in the US for $17.5kA. IF Ford could make a profit selling it for ten grand cheaper in the US even after shipping, how the fug could they justify selling it for such a high price in the country it was made in where it didn't need expensive sea shipping and insurance?

Cookie, while Australia might be the same geographical size as the USA, it only has 21 million people. Imagine, say, the population of New York spread out over the entire USA and that's the only people. It'd be like the US was back when you guys has the civil war, population wise. But we still need road/rail/power/etc infrastructure to span the country.

The other year, Kawasaki sold over 6,000 units of the Z750 into Europe. That's one model only. But that is roughly equal Kawasaki's entire sales for a year in Australia across all models. In short, the Australian Market is pathetically small. As such, we kinda only get the leftovers. And being such a small market, we really have no buying power at all. Throw in the overwhelming regulations and governance (same number of politicians as the UK with only one quarter the people) and you start to understand why we get screwed.

As our dollar has become closer to yours, and due to the disparity of prices for the same goods, people in Oz now shop for a lot of things online. Even after shipping, it is often cheaper to get something from the US than buy it from the local seller - even after they get it at wholesale prices when they bring it into the country. Gerry Harvey, owner of the store chain "Harvey Normal" tried to petition the govt to force additional taxes onto goods individuals bought from overseas. Why? Cause he's a greedy MoFo and instead of lowering prices to match and be competitive, he wanted to keep prices artificially high and try to get a law passed (but failed) to screw the individual who was looking to save a buck. We already have laws in place that get you if the good's value is over $1000 (via  govt postal service) or, $450 (I think) if it comes in via Fed Ex or another carrier. We already have laws in place if you buy a certain number of the same good in one shipment - buy more than 2 helmets at a time and you'll have to pay those additional taxes. But this MoFo wanted it to apply to each and every item a person bought - single items won on ebay or bought from an overseas online store or whatever.He wanted to use the msucle of the govt to screw over Australians so he could keep making bigger profits. To hell with him!  

Essentially, whatever Deals some govt bod makes with some other bod from OS means... good for the OS bod, good for the dipsheet who runs the govt bod over here with backhanders and the like, good for the govt coffers, bad for the Aust people who have to be kept in the dark about the entire thing.

Michael