Hey guys im new here. I am going to buy a 1995 Gs500 for a 1000 from a freinds freind. But before i buy teh bike im going to buy all teh gear and take teh driving class to learn how to ride a bike and bring down my insurance a bit.

Welcome, I too am a first time street trider with me newly acquired 95 GS500.


This site is great and the bike was very easy to ride

Yeah its the best thing you'll ever do.....start riding that is...im hooked
I wanna have as much fun on my gs before i upgrade.....on your new bike be sure to check out the suburban machinery handle bars...mines a 95 too and i love it
http://www.suburban-machinery.com/hbindex.htm
the sv650 bars fit the gs and they are awsome

Hey DJGO,

I also have the 95 GS500.  It is my first bike ever and it is perfect!  If you have the opportunity to buy one , DO IT!!  

I have dropped mine three or four times at stop signs , came off on a 25 mph curve and the only damage combined was one clutch lever.  

Congrats & welcome

Yea check out Srinath handle bars as well, the GS's hanlde bars fit the GS500 as well. I heard he's making some more now...
Cool.
Srinath.

welcome DJGO!
Lots of good info here and good folks.

Definitely get some good gear. Check out newenough.com, motoxoutlet.com and a few others for their closeouts, good deals to be had on gear.

make sure the helmet fits properly-I suggest buying it at a dealer so you can try them on (for about 20 minutes min). should fit *too* snug (they break in ).

Good luck.
pablo-