My First Bike...GS500 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

KSU-Danimal · 12-31-2005, 09:59 AM

I see very little love for the GS500 on this site, so I figured I'd show some. No, it's not the fastest, most comfortable or most advanced bike...but it seems to be the perfect bike for a beginer. Low seat height, upright riding position and controllable power all help to make me feel very comfortable on this bike. I have put 600 miles on it and have enjoyed every single one.

Thanks! I love this site!

-Danimal

**Trapper** · 12-31-2005, 10:31 AM

Great choice, beautiful bike. Very nice pictures too. No love? The GS500 is probably the most recommended bike on this site. Ride safe.

KSU-Danimal · 12-31-2005, 10:44 AM

Well I take back my comment then! I'll be honest, I haven't been around this site for long but I hadn't seen much about the GS.

Thanks for the comments guys!

-Danimal

**Freakinout** · 12-31-2005, 11:19 AM

nice looking 500, glad you're enjoying it.

drpepper0_10 · 12-31-2005, 03:10 PM

i have the same exact bike and i love it. I put almost 2000 miles on it last summer and i hope to put more on this summer. Have fun with you bike

KSU-Danimal · 12-31-2005, 03:48 PM

almost 60 degrees here in Kansas...just got back from an hour and a half ride...and I'm going back out for more!

Thanks again everyone.

-Danimal

jkulysses · 01-01-2006, 10:14 AM

Nice bike. I'm also in Manhattan, KS. You should go riding with me and one of my friends one of these days. We have crusier bikes, but it's all good. In the spring there is a big bike rally down south towards witichita. Me and several of my friends will be riding to it with everything from jap cruziers, harely's and at least one crotch rocket. Supposed to be nice today so I'm going to go for a ride. Feel a little crappy after last night. Where you down in Aggiville? I was and there was puke every where in the street. Damn ammateurs. lol

KSU-Danimal · 01-01-2006, 01:16 PM

In my drunken stupor last night, we didn't start walking to Aggieville until we heard the countdown. I live about 5 blocks away.

By the time we got down there the only people left were the drunk underage-looking kids and the street was a huge mess.

I'd ride with ya sometime...as long as things don't get too crazy, I'm still learning.

Yeah I have some friends who like to make it down to that bike rally. I have a few that even went today. Someday I'll make the trip.

-Danimal

jkulysses · 01-01-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KSU-Danimal

In my drunken stupor last night, we didn't start walking to Aggieville until we heard the countdown. I live about 5 blocks away.

By the time we got down there the only people left were the drunk underage-looking kids and the street was a huge mess.

I'd ride with ya sometime...as long as things don't get too crazy, I'm still learning.

Yeah I have some friends who like to make it down to that bike rally. I have a few that even went today. Someday I'll make the trip.

-Danimal

Just got back from a really nice ride today. Don't worry, we don't get crazy at all. Just like to cruise around and take our time. This is the first street bike I've ever rode and I only got it a few months ago so I'm still learning too. I'll shoot you an email one of these days or you can send me one if you are bored and want somebody to ride with. My friend that I usually ride with also lives about 5 blocks away from aggi and we walked down there last night. He lives close to the post office.

GIXXER-Mike · 01-02-2006, 09:14 PM

Have FUN!

12-31-2005, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
KSU-Danimal Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 1998 Ducati Monster Location: Kansas State University Posts: 78	My First Bike...GS500 I see very little love for the GS500 on this site, so I figured I'd show some. No, it's not the fastest, most comfortable or most advanced bike...but it seems to be the perfect bike for a beginer. Low seat height, upright riding position and controllable power all help to make me feel very comfortable on this bike. I have put 600 miles on it and have enjoyed every single one. Thanks! I love this site! -Danimal

12-31-2005, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Great choice, beautiful bike. Very nice pictures too. No love? The GS500 is probably the most recommended bike on this site. Ride safe. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

12-31-2005, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,617	nice looking 500, glad you're enjoying it. __________________ Freakinout

01-02-2006, 09:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	Have FUN! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

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12-31-2005, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
KSU-Danimal Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 1998 Ducati Monster Location: Kansas State University Posts: 78	Well I take back my comment then! I'll be honest, I haven't been around this site for long but I hadn't seen much about the GS. Thanks for the comments guys! -Danimal

12-31-2005, 03:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
drpepper0_10 Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	i have the same exact bike and i love it. I put almost 2000 miles on it last summer and i hope to put more on this summer. Have fun with you bike

12-31-2005, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
KSU-Danimal Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 1998 Ducati Monster Location: Kansas State University Posts: 78	almost 60 degrees here in Kansas...just got back from an hour and a half ride...and I'm going back out for more! Thanks again everyone. -Danimal

01-01-2006, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	Nice bike. I'm also in Manhattan, KS. You should go riding with me and one of my friends one of these days. We have crusier bikes, but it's all good. In the spring there is a big bike rally down south towards witichita. Me and several of my friends will be riding to it with everything from jap cruziers, harely's and at least one crotch rocket. Supposed to be nice today so I'm going to go for a ride. Feel a little crappy after last night. Where you down in Aggiville? I was and there was puke every where in the street. Damn ammateurs. lol

01-01-2006, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
KSU-Danimal Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 1998 Ducati Monster Location: Kansas State University Posts: 78	In my drunken stupor last night, we didn't start walking to Aggieville until we heard the countdown. I live about 5 blocks away. By the time we got down there the only people left were the drunk underage-looking kids and the street was a huge mess. I'd ride with ya sometime...as long as things don't get too crazy, I'm still learning. Yeah I have some friends who like to make it down to that bike rally. I have a few that even went today. Someday I'll make the trip. -Danimal

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