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t3project · 05-12-2006, 04:34 PM

i found a 1994 GS500E for $600! i have seen pics of it and ity looks good. only problem is it needs a new front brake caliper, ignition and a new seat. guy who owns says he rides it everyday to work and says it runs good. has 23k miles on it. there are some pics below

is it worth the buy? i was thinking fix the stuff and resale!! what do you think?

robertc729 · 05-12-2006, 04:36 PM

It might make a good secondary bike so long as it doesn't eat up the wallet with other repairs than listed.

Rockhead · 05-12-2006, 04:45 PM

Maybe you could turn around and make a buck on it.

t3project · 05-12-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertc729

It might make a good secondary bike so long as it doesn't eat up the wallet with other repairs than listed.

the guy swears it starts right up and runs great

robertc729 · 05-12-2006, 06:37 PM

Check it out and let us know what happens. If it runs it's at least worth the $600.

t3project · 05-12-2006, 07:19 PM

price shot up to 785 in the last 10 mins, prolly wont buy now

robertc729 · 05-12-2006, 07:27 PM

Is this an auction bike?

t3project · 05-13-2006, 02:39 PM

yes it was..........ended at $810

robertc729 · 05-13-2006, 03:47 PM

I think it still might have been worth the extra money.

Rickster · 05-14-2006, 01:14 AM

The part about needing a new ignition would scare me off. Lots of stolen bikes out there.

05-12-2006, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
t3project Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: North FL Posts: 166	question for you guys? (about a bike purchase) i found a 1994 GS500E for $600! i have seen pics of it and ity looks good. only problem is it needs a new front brake caliper, ignition and a new seat. guy who owns says he rides it everyday to work and says it runs good. has 23k miles on it. there are some pics below is it worth the buy? i was thinking fix the stuff and resale!! what do you think? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Americans for English: Boycot "Dora the Explorer" and her cousin Diego

05-12-2006, 07:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
t3project Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: North FL Posts: 166	price shot up to 785 in the last 10 mins, prolly wont buy now __________________ Americans for English: Boycot "Dora the Explorer" and her cousin Diego

05-13-2006, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
t3project Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: North FL Posts: 166	yes it was..........ended at $810 __________________ Americans for English: Boycot "Dora the Explorer" and her cousin Diego

05-14-2006, 01:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,986	The part about needing a new ignition would scare me off. Lots of stolen bikes out there. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

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05-12-2006, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,041	It might make a good secondary bike so long as it doesn't eat up the wallet with other repairs than listed.

05-12-2006, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,759	Maybe you could turn around and make a buck on it.

05-12-2006, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,041	Check it out and let us know what happens. If it runs it's at least worth the $600.

05-12-2006, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,041	Is this an auction bike?

05-13-2006, 03:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,041	I think it still might have been worth the extra money.

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