question on this for choice of first bike

[500dreams]

i know this should probably go in the noob section i just figured here it would get more responses

http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/1/2/73624012.htm

i have about 1,200 to spend and havent seemed to find what i really want which is a ex 500 or a gs 500

any info on that perticular bike would be nice as i have never read anythign about them. i assume they would be more expensive to fix then a ex or gs since it seems it is a less previlent bike but anyways let m know what you experienced riders know thanks!

[paulF3]

It isn't a bad bike, but some of the older ones had problems with weak cam lobes, needing short intervals between adjustments and eventual replacement of the camshaft. I think that was for the 84 model year, though. Do a search on the web, you will find a lot more info than what will be on here.

[paulF3]

http://www.mcreports.com/Pages/Indiv...da/VF500F.html

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VF500F/

[500dreams]

thanks so much but im to slow i guess called today and bike is sold back to the drawing boards

[Samurai Jack]

Keep saving, I'm sure something will eventually pop up.

M.

[IJustWannaRide]

Originally Posted by Samurai Jack

Keep saving, I'm sure something will eventually pop up.

M.

not to mention you'll have a bigger price range

[L8 Braker]

Originally Posted by 500dreams

thanks so much but im to slow i guess called today and bike is sold back to the drawing boards

Don't sweat it...You will have plenty of choices become available to you...Just keep those eyes open

[neutom72]

Agreed... keep saving your money. You could get a nice used Suzuki GS500 for a little over $2,000. Great little bike to start on!

Tom