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Knives · 04-01-2004, 05:12 PM

I'm pretty sure he's in the UK. Too bad too, I had my hopes up.

Sorry for raising the dead thread, but I just had a couple more questions.

First off, I've checked AutoTrader.ca, Cycle Trader, Ontario Used Cars and eBay Motors, but I can't seem to find a decent GS500 under $2500, which is now my 'limit' (I'm recieving $2500 at the end of the Summer for work, I may have a little more though, that is unknown). Does anybody know other places I could look and possibly find one?

Second, this kind of pertains to the first question. If I were to get a GS500 at the end of the Summer, do you think I should get one that's in good condition and rideable so I can get out there and squeeze in a couple rides before the Fall and Winter set in? Alternatively, would it be better to get one that needs some work to be road-worthy and try (note word: TRY) to fix it up over the Winter so I can ride in the Spring? I've never worked on a vehicle other than my bicycle, so my mechanical knowledge is very limited - that means it will have to be something simple if it's broken. I do have a friend who is a master electrician though, he could come in handy.

Enough rambling, last question. Out of curiosity, can one wheelie a GS500? Or are they too heavy and/or underpowered? Can one stoppie a GS500? Of course I don't intend to become a squid street-stunter, I'd only perform such acts in deserted parking lots or other extremely safe places, with proper gear.

Thanks again for your time, everyone. You are tres l33t.

04-01-2004, 05:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Knives Where Am I ? Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 30	I'm pretty sure he's in the UK. Too bad too, I had my hopes up. Sorry for raising the dead thread, but I just had a couple more questions. First off, I've checked AutoTrader.ca, Cycle Trader, Ontario Used Cars and eBay Motors, but I can't seem to find a decent GS500 under $2500, which is now my 'limit' (I'm recieving $2500 at the end of the Summer for work, I may have a little more though, that is unknown). Does anybody know other places I could look and possibly find one? Second, this kind of pertains to the first question. If I were to get a GS500 at the end of the Summer, do you think I should get one that's in good condition and rideable so I can get out there and squeeze in a couple rides before the Fall and Winter set in? Alternatively, would it be better to get one that needs some work to be road-worthy and try (note word: TRY) to fix it up over the Winter so I can ride in the Spring? I've never worked on a vehicle other than my bicycle, so my mechanical knowledge is very limited - that means it will have to be something simple if it's broken. I do have a friend who is a master electrician though, he could come in handy. Enough rambling, last question. Out of curiosity, can one wheelie a GS500? Or are they too heavy and/or underpowered? Can one stoppie a GS500? Of course I don't intend to become a squid street-stunter, I'd only perform such acts in deserted parking lots or other extremely safe places, with proper gear. Thanks again for your time, everyone. You are tres l33t. __________________