Quote from: gsJackGS500 is a great first bike, I started on a similar size CB400T about 20 years ago.  And no need to keep updating the bike, just update the rider every year and it will go faster and faster.   :lol:  I'm beginning to think it might be a great last bike too.  Hope they have another naked one in a few years when I wear out the 02.  I'm only 71 and should need at least 1, maybe 2 more to finish up.

Well I guess that says it all.  Once again the grumpy old man drops a perfect pearl of wisdom.

i got a gs500 after my msf class... it was "thrilling" at first cuz you're just on 250cc and 125 cc mc's on the msf class, but you get used to fast...  and with the great gstwin.com website you should be able to do maintaince on your own and fix a lot of issues...just watch for rust in the tank...bad, cuz it will clog carbs...

btw, i rode my buddy's honda hawk nt650...me want a v-twin for next bike.   :mrgreen: hot...talk about a quick throttle response.   next bike will be a sv650 or monster 800