My new GS!

kdbolt70 · 05-29-2008, 06:47 AM

I figured I'd post up my bike for the heck of it. I picked up an '06 GS500F last saturday, without a scratch on her. It rides great, I'm really loving it. I have been riding dirtbikes for a good 15 years or so, and finally made the jump to a street bike after graduating college. Since I got it over the weekend I wasn't able to title it, so I just drove it around my driveway, but I really like how it rides. I hope to move up to an F4i or perhaps a larger 2 cylinder over the winter, after a season of riding is in. Here's some pics!

After some recommendations on GSTwins and some reviews, I bought some new tires for it, a Conti Road Attack rear and a Metz Lasertec front. Really looking forward to getting it out on the road!

jreese86 · 05-29-2008, 08:10 AM

I just bought my 07 GS, and I'm loving it! Couldn't imagine trying to learn on anything bigger, but I know if I had gotten anything smaller I'd be regretting it. I've put about 250 miles on it in little over a week haha. Enjoy it, I am!

kdbolt70 · 05-29-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jreese86

I just bought my 07 GS, and I'm loving it! Couldn't imagine trying to learn on anything bigger, but I know if I had gotten anything smaller I'd be regretting it. I've put about 250 miles on it in little over a week haha. Enjoy it, I am!

I feel the same way. I've been riding big dirtbikes for a long time, so a 250 road bike would leave me fairly unsatisfied after a while. I think the GS is a perfect fit for me for my first road bike, and it will be a great learner.

RayOSV · 05-29-2008, 11:47 AM

Nice!! Ride safe and have fun.

cbrenthus · 05-29-2008, 12:05 PM

Nice! Congtrats!

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Anthonyd5189 · 05-29-2008, 12:25 PM

Congrats!! Great choice on a bike and I promise you'll have tons of fun on it.

21 natas · 05-30-2008, 03:34 AM

have fun w/the new bike and congrat's.

kdbolt70 · 05-30-2008, 08:21 AM

Thanks guys! I've got my tires and helmet coming today. Next week I'll be getting my gloves, jacket, backpack (for commute w/ laptop), and front fork springs. Can't wait to get out on the road!

dasnotty1 · 05-30-2008, 11:21 AM

congrats!!!! ride safe & keep the shiny side up

Gaolee · 05-30-2008, 01:07 PM

Great bike! There's no doubt you will enjoy it.

Anthonyd5189 · 05-30-2008, 01:14 PM

Might I suggest getting a new windscreen? The stock one really sucked for me. I put on a Zero Gravity double bubble and it helped tons! Plus makes it look better too

kdbolt70 · 05-30-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthonyd5189

Might I suggest getting a new windscreen? The stock one really sucked for me. I put on a Zero Gravity double bubble and it helped tons! Plus makes it look better too

Very nice! I'll have to look into that definitely after I get the rest of my new stuff on there. I'll have to see how the wind deflection is on the highway for me.

Anthonyd5189 · 05-30-2008, 03:24 PM

I'm 5'8''ish and with the stock windscreen it was hitting me in the chest/neck area in a normal riding position(not tucked) but with the double bubble it moved up to my helmet, so with a little tuck you're out of the blast for the most part.