Cheers Michael

good to have this forum

Hey Peeps,

I'm new to GSTwin and a learner on the NSW Mid North Coast. I just picked up my K9 GS500F on Saturday and now learning the ropes. Here's a pic of my first ride

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Hey Peeps,

I'm new to GSTwin and a learner on the NSW Mid North Coast. I just picked up my K9 GS500F on Saturday and now learning the ropes. Here's a pic of my first ride

Welcome to the forums 

Thanks Twisted 

Hi missk8t.

Welcome.

In case you are really totally new to riding, might I suggest getting a copy of...

Twist of the Wrist II - DVD and Book
Ride Like a Pro V - DVD
And have a watch of these Free govt-made videos introduced by Wayne Gardiner http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/publications/2005/ride_on_video.aspx

Michael

Thanks Michael, I have a feeling I've seen those Ride On movies before. Nevertheless, they're still great info for a learner.

I've been riding trail bikes for years but never done any road stuff. So head checks, blinkers and buffer spaces are all new to me and I feel like a green rider all over again. 

+1 black 1994 gs500e in hurstville sydney

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ill take some tommorrow when i can be bothered to get outa bed again
looks a touch crap at the front...brothers wife dropped it years back, and instead of replacing the broken headlight with a normal one, put some shithouse dominator style twin headlights from ebay on it

I don't think I've posted here but Anyhoo better late then never, I'm tim from Ipswich qld with an 03, .80 sonics, and led indicators.

Hi all,
+ 1 here in Geelong, Victoria.  (although I bought my bike 2nd hand so I suppose that equals itself out  )  Getting back into bikes after not having one (or a licence) for several years.  08 naked, stock standard for now.  Looking forward to when the nice weather (finally!) comes along so I can get out and about a bit more.
See ya around!
Andy.

Good weather in Victoria?   Their is nothing like the sound of optimism.

Have fun on your GS. I have had mine only 8 months and am in a similar position to you. I am in the SE suburbs of Melbourne but regularly ride down to the Bellarine as I used to do when I was MUCH younger. I spent lots of time around Barwon Heads/Ocean Grove/ GOR etc and will be getting down there again in the near future. Perhaps we can meet somewhere for a run around the beaches.
Paul

Thanks Paul,
Have done a couple of runs down to Lorne so far, here's hoping that we start seeing some of those nice clear spring days.....and yes uninhibited, we do get them, just not as many (I should know, after moving down here from Qld 4 yrs ago  )Yeah, for sure Paul, if you are coming down (especially on a Sunday) give me a yell.   

Andy.

Andy, thanks for the reply. I am heading OS in a couple of weeks for 3 weeks or so to do some more riding abroad. I do this every year or two. I will let you know here when I get back (last week of November). I usually work on a Sunday but if the weather is looking good I can often give myself the day off. I can sometimes ride mid week as I work for myself. I know another GS500 rider not far from here too. He is on "L" plates and he might join me on a run down to meet you. I have to leave soon for my bike club meeting tonight in Ferntree Gully. We have a couple of issues to discuss. Let me know if you plan to come up my way anytime as we have some great riding here on the Eastside. In the near future (on my return) I plan to do a run down to my old stamping grounds of Barwon Heads and 13th beach. We will also do a Club Ride to Hepburn Springs soon. Perhaps you can meet us in Werribee on the way through! Many of our members have Suzukis. I will keep in touch.
Paul 

Hi Guys,

New here, just picked up a 2007 GS 500F, looking forward to fixing up a couple of scratches and replacing a couple of fairings to bring it back to showroom condition.

Currently on my P's so GS 500F seemed liked the perfect choice. Located in Hobart

Welcome to the mad house mate 

Quote from: J-rad on October 25, 2011, 03:53:16 AM
Hi Guys,

New here, just picked up a 2007 GS 500F, looking forward to fixing up a couple of scratches and replacing a couple of fairings to bring it back to showroom condition.

Currently on my P's so GS 500F seemed liked the perfect choice. Located in Hobart

Ill be down you way in feb on the gs... You'll have to show me some sweet spots
Cheers
Clancy

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Hi Everyone  just picked a 98 GS 500...in a bit of a sad and sorry state... I have totally stripped it and i am in the process of making it look a little bit more respectable ... The frame is now in paint and after extensive repairs the fuel tank had it first colour coat today. Iam living in Langwarrin near Frankston Vic am 54 years old and just got my learners permit ... and sold my racing lawnmower to buy it and all the paint and parts... I am hoping to have it roadworthy and registered in the next 4 weeks  Wife thinks i'm nuts