release_the_bees
25th September 2010, 14:59
*EDIT: Price should be $2800. I will try to figure how to change this.
I've owned this bike for the past five years or so and have recently upgraded to a bigger bike, so this one needs a new home.
WOF until December 18. The reg expires in a week, but I will put another three months on it.
Positives:
Great fuel economy. I regularly get 60 MPG out of it (although I do ride like a nana).
Recently painted tank, wheels and frame, which all look mint.
Regularly serviced. My brother is a mechanic and services it for me every few months (the downside of this is that I don't have the paperwork to back this up like I would if I had got it serviced elsewhere). Oil has been changed regularly, and usually every 1500 KM
No major problems or mechanical issues in the 5 years that I have owned this bike.
Ideal for a first 'big' bike. I got this bike when I first got my full licence and it has been a perfect choice as a daily commuter and occasional tourer.
Comes with a few spare parts, a luggage rack (not seen in the pictures) and a workshop manual.
Negatives:
The front sprocket has been welded onto the output spline. My mechanic brother doesn't believe that this is a major issue though, as when the sprocket finally needs replacing (it has lots of life in it yet), it can be ground off and a new one fitted. It is an engine out job to replace the output spline, hence the reason that we have chosen to weld it.
Other:
Has a remote alarm, but I have disconnected this, as it has stopped working.
GS500's are notorious for being cold blooded and this one is no different. It takes a good 10 minutes or so until it is warm enough to ride without the choke, but after that it will ride and idle fine.
Test rides are welcome, as long as you bring your full license with you. The 'you bend it you buy it' rule also applies.
I've owned this bike for the past five years or so and have recently upgraded to a bigger bike, so this one needs a new home.
WOF until December 18. The reg expires in a week, but I will put another three months on it.
Positives:
Great fuel economy. I regularly get 60 MPG out of it (although I do ride like a nana).
Recently painted tank, wheels and frame, which all look mint.
Regularly serviced. My brother is a mechanic and services it for me every few months (the downside of this is that I don't have the paperwork to back this up like I would if I had got it serviced elsewhere). Oil has been changed regularly, and usually every 1500 KM
No major problems or mechanical issues in the 5 years that I have owned this bike.
Ideal for a first 'big' bike. I got this bike when I first got my full licence and it has been a perfect choice as a daily commuter and occasional tourer.
Comes with a few spare parts, a luggage rack (not seen in the pictures) and a workshop manual.
Negatives:
The front sprocket has been welded onto the output spline. My mechanic brother doesn't believe that this is a major issue though, as when the sprocket finally needs replacing (it has lots of life in it yet), it can be ground off and a new one fitted. It is an engine out job to replace the output spline, hence the reason that we have chosen to weld it.
Other:
Has a remote alarm, but I have disconnected this, as it has stopped working.
GS500's are notorious for being cold blooded and this one is no different. It takes a good 10 minutes or so until it is warm enough to ride without the choke, but after that it will ride and idle fine.
Test rides are welcome, as long as you bring your full license with you. The 'you bend it you buy it' rule also applies.