silent_vik
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ask them again. i dont see why they wouldnt tell u what your rate would be. 1800 seems on the ballpark. but it all depends on your record, age, bike, etc etc. so different for everyone.
call diff. companies to get rates.
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From CBR125 to GS500?
- Thread starter mahnoy
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call diff. companies to get rates.
socially distorted
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The GS500 is a vastly underrated bike IMHO. I bought an 89 GS500E in 1992. It was the first year for the model, and for some odd reason it was the only year the bike came with clip-on bars [although not super low -- very comfortable] then went to the higher tube type. I was in my 30s when i bought it after being out of riding for several years > the usual reasons: marriage, house, kids = no time. I bought it with the intention of using it to see if riding was something I REALLY did miss, and if I loved it as much as my memory told me I did, I would move up to something else in a year. Fast forward to spring of 2011 and I still was riding the damn thing!!! It looked good, was comfortable, but most of all did everything I ever asked of it with never a complaint and I never had anything go wrong with it. [affixed with a cheap Supertrapp slip-on it also sounded incredible and unlike anything else on the road!] The only reason I sold it was because I had spent so much time travelling the back highways of eastern ontario, I wanted to venture further especially upper NY and Vermont etc. In hindsight, I wish I still had it as a city bike -- especially when i see the girl i sold it too ripping around town on it.
Sorry for the sentimental reply!! The short version: GS500 will give you NO regrets. Just dont overpay because there seems to be plenty of them out there. Its an overlooked gem of a bike.... there is a GS500 forum -- check it out.
happy riding
PS: if deciding on a used 250 look for few years old Kawi Ex250 like another poster said.
Sorry for the sentimental reply!! The short version: GS500 will give you NO regrets. Just dont overpay because there seems to be plenty of them out there. Its an overlooked gem of a bike.... there is a GS500 forum -- check it out.
happy riding
PS: if deciding on a used 250 look for few years old Kawi Ex250 like another poster said.
socially distorted
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Please dont take offence Rocket250, but youre suggesting to a fairly new rider that being able to swerve around a car cutting you off is a fairly easy thing to do on a 125/250. For your own sake please take a look at your own riding style because ripping along at "at least 30 kph" faster than those in the lane LEFT of you is plain and simple just ****ing nuts. Before advising to work on their high speed skills, the best way to stay out of trouble is to know how to ride DEFENSIVELY. Be patient Mr Rocket ... try getting them to move over for you if you must, but practice defensive riding in order that you can continue to post on here -- maybe even under the name Rocket1400! ;o)
Riceburner
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looks like the biker target fixated on the car instead of looking where he needed to go.
peterventure
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Been riding a GS500F the past year and find it is a great bike to learn basic riding skills. But for Spirited rides I find you need to keep the revs over 6000K and higher to just keep up with other sport bikes. In today's group ride I borrowed a 2006 Suzuki SV650F to lead the Group. Wow what a difference in cornering and passing. Felt much more stable in corners and quickly whipped around cagers safely. Made for my best ride of the year. Too bad I had to return it. Might be my next bike. With fuel injection and double disks for better stopping , plus low insurance rate, you might want to move up to a SV650F instead.
Really? Guess I will ask the guy's at Rosey Toes next time I go; though when I asked last time they said everything was okay =/
bikegirl88
Active member
I had a 2008 GS500F as my first bike. Overall it was a fine beginner bike that was very forgiving to learn on.
The downsides of my 500 were:
1. Weight - this is not a light bike
2. Vibrations - at highway speeds the bike had signficiant vibrations through the pegs
3. Power - great for learning but it could have used a few more ponies
Still I would recommend the bike for a beginner that does not want to start on the 125 or 250. If you have some saddle time and feel confident then there are other bikes I would consider over the GS500.
The downsides of my 500 were:
1. Weight - this is not a light bike
2. Vibrations - at highway speeds the bike had signficiant vibrations through the pegs
3. Power - great for learning but it could have used a few more ponies
Still I would recommend the bike for a beginner that does not want to start on the 125 or 250. If you have some saddle time and feel confident then there are other bikes I would consider over the GS500.
derailleur
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