After the EL?

**ridetwins** · 2nd May 2007, 12:47

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Did you misplace the . ?? Meant to say $950.00 ? If only....

ha, sorry i didnt see any value parameters so assumed a newer one would be an option. My car is worth $950, you can have it for that much!!?? at least i have my priorities straight!

**Zukin** · 2nd May 2007, 13:01

You know my thoughts YT

Dirtbike all the way

Then I will have someone to romp in the gravel with

My thoughts
Scott

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd May 2007, 13:02

Originally Posted by ridetwins

... value parameters .....

Flexible but prefer in $4k-down region

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd May 2007, 13:04

Originally Posted by Zukin

Then I will have someone to romp in the gravel with

**yungatart** · 2nd May 2007, 15:57

Originally Posted by Zukin

You know my thoughts YT

Dirtbike all the way

Then I will have someone to romp in the gravel with

My thoughts
Scott

Ahhhh, gravel rash! Not the most romantic proposal I've ever had......

**Maha** · 2nd May 2007, 16:11

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Yungatart (Semi-)naked

Dont know why these words jumped out at me.....
Would Janet like to become NEDWN II ?......

**yungatart** · 2nd May 2007, 16:20

Originally Posted by maha man

Dont know why these words jumped out at me.....
Would Janet like to become NEDWN II ?......

I thought marriage was supposed to settle blokes down!
I'll tell Mom, if you continue to misbehave.

**Scouse** · 2nd May 2007, 16:27

Back on topic now. I know somone that has a Cagiva 650 Raptor for sale it has the Suzuki SV 650 engine in it but handles way better than the SV 650 I think he may want somwhere between $6500 and $7000 for it.

**yungatart** · 2nd May 2007, 16:38

My own personal preference is to step up to a 400-500 cc, rather than 650 straight away.
I know that lots of you jump from a 250 to a thou, but, hey, not this kid (or old nana, if you prefer). I like to eat my elephants one bite at a time....

**Bonez** · 2nd May 2007, 16:46

A GS500 would be ideal I would imagine. Very underated bikes.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 2nd May 2007, 16:47

[QUOTE=yungatart;1038328] I like to eat my elephants one bite at a time....[/QUOTE]

Oh you wanton hussy you

**Scouse** · 2nd May 2007, 16:54

[quote=busa pete;1038336]

Originally Posted by yungatart

I like to eat my elephants one bite at a time....[/QUOTE]

Oh you wanton hussy you

Do you like your wantons with sweet and sour sauce but to get back on topic again I would go for a v-twin over a parallel twin all the time cos they just seem to offer a better torque spread.Any ways this is what daves bike looks like same colour etc.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 2nd May 2007, 17:27

If you could find one a MuZ660 or SRX600 might fit the bill. single cylinder but cruise all day at 100+ kph, not too vibratory (counterbalanced Yamaha single) and really good handling, light weight and in your price range.

I rang this dude today with a view to buying this (I had a plan....). He told me that notwithstanding the running auction AND the bid on it, he sold the thing for cash on Monday night. Fair pissed me off.

**Deviant Esq** · 2nd May 2007, 23:36

GS500s are pretty good bikes. No real nasties in the rev range, though some have a bit of a flat spot somewhere between 4000 and 6000rpm with the standard can on them. Apparantly an aftermarket can solves that problem... if you'd put an aftermarket can on a GS.

What about a Yamaha XJR400? Something like this?

Originally Posted by GS500 Message Board

People don't buy the GS500 for its HP rating, it's the lack of HP that actually enhances its excellent cornering ability making it a quick twistie bike for newbies and oldbies alike.

Image: Dyno chart of a 1999 GS500 with a K&N filter and aftermarket can. Flat spot is clearly evident even with the mods. Wonder what it's like standard?