Hey Guys this is my first post so I thought I would introduce myself. New Rider from Richmond, VA about to pick up my 1995 GS500 this Sunday if everything works out as planned. Just some background grew up riding dirtbikes from the age of 4. People usually look at me strange but I remember it was a little Honda 50 bright orange with a blue seat had 3 gears with no clutch. Well anyways a buddy of mine bought a new bike and it brought up old memories of riding I haven't rode in about 3 or 4 years. Decided on impulse to take the MSF course. The riding part was cake but learning more about riding with traffic and everything was really an eyeopener. I def have a ton to learn about riding in the streets and the way a street bike will handle in the elements which is why I decided to go with the GS500. Yeah I could've jumped on a 600 sport bike and been ok but after much consideration of how I really don't want to kill myself on my first bike I decided this is a perfect start. I would rather master an underpowered bike then be afraid of a overpowered bike. Plus can't complain to much about the insurance.   Well that's it about me this seems like a good forum and hope to learn a lot! I'll post an update when i have the bike in my possession.

Enough about me.... onto the bike!

1995 GS500.
Previous owner put around 3K into the last 2 years.

97 katana front forks rebuilt summer 09
97 katana duel 4 piston front brakes
EBC front brake pads
91 GSXR rear shock with 1.5 inch drop links
Bandit 400 rear wheel
Jardine exhaust with yoshi rs-3 slip on
Rejetted carbs 40/150
K&N lunch box filter

Rustolum painted frame
Ducati monster turn signals
Michelin Pilot Power tires
Fresh Paint







Also the only concern I have is that I will outgrow the bike to fast. At this point though I am just ready to be on 2 wheels.  

welcome!

small world. i know the guy you bought it off of, he's an old subaru friend. he's a really cool guy, and loved that bike!

i live near blacksburg(VAtech) if your ever down this way we'll have to go ride for sure

and for images- its the second button on the first row above the smileys 'insert image'

[img ]http://photo url goes here[/img ] with no space in the bracket

do you hang around any of the guys in CCVT?
One of my good friends goes to tech and owns a WRX.
He has a black bugeye name is Stephen.

not really, haven't been to blacksburg in a while. bought a house in radford and have been staying busy with it.

thats the shaZam!! i miss my rex.. tell him to keep an eye out for me, blue 2dr 2.5rs

Welcome to the forum.  If you get up to the DC area let me know.

-Porkchop

The guy I'm buying it from has had it about a month. Do you know of any issues it had before your friend sold it? It looks like a super clean bike.

i don't know of problems. he's pretty good with the wrench, and always takes care of his stuff

http://www.rs25.com/forums/f188/t143885-suzuki-gs500.html

original post for the sale

bump! d'you end up getting it?

Update

Got the bike put 275 miles on it in the first day. Took me 6 hours from Blacksburg to Richmond but I smiled the whole way. Awesome bike I'm in love with it!