Unfortunately, its not a Honda.

Took the MSF a little while back, but between school and moving around a bit, I kept putting off purchasing a motorcycle. I was browsing eBay one morning and came across a 1991 GS500 auction ending in a few hours. Since the motorcycle was located 9 hours away from my current location in VA, but less than an hour from where I grew up, I got in contact with a bunch of friends that ride to see if any of them could pick it up and store it for me. I figured I would end up being outbid at the last minute, but ended up winning the auction with a bid of $705.

I'll be renting a minivan at Thanksgiving when I go home to visit my parents and stuffing the GS in it for the trip back to VA. A friend down here has already said I can use his garage to work on it/store it this winter. My friend that picked it up for me said the carbs could use a good cleaning/rebuild, and I plan on replacing the brake lines and tires as well.

Browsing through the GSTwins site, I saw some really cool builds on there and started getting some ideas. I think having the bike 9 hours away has restrained me quite a bit from going nuts with modifications before even riding it. I've been down that road with cars before, so I'm going to avoid screwing with it for a few years.

As far as gear goes, I'll be picking stuff up over the winter. After viewing a number of threads on 600rr, I'd like to keep use of my feet/ankles, so I'll be getting a pair of race boots. I am currently leaning towards the Sidi Vortice. Also, since I'll only be riding for fun on weekends/afternoons when I do have free time, I picked up a Spidi leather suit used through the WERA classifieds. Back protector, boots, full gauntlet gloves, and a new helmet to replace the dated HJC that I currently have are up next.

Yeah, I'll be dressed like a Power Ranger while riding on a clapped out 500cc air cooled twin. Come at me, bros.

The picture is my friend riding it back from picking it up.

 

there, fixed that for you

 

you always make me laugh

 

Its very satisfying to have a bike that is cheap and is also a tank that will last forever.

 

At some point I'll probably repaint the body parts on it, I plan on holding onto it for a while.

Found a pair of Sidi Vortice boots for $300 lightly used.

 

Comedian. lol

 

nice dude

 

GS500's rock. I loved the one I had, I used it as a daily rider and for track duty, those things epic.

 

atta boy. Enjoy your new ride!

 

Make sure your next cycle is a Honda! You won't regret it!