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at1234
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PostPosted: 11:22 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Got myself a bike! Reply with quote
Hey there guys and gals,

Just a quicky to let you all know i have now got myself a moped and entered the biking world!! Thumbs Up

I know 'some' of your thoughts on us moped riders but i'm not your 'chavvy' rider so no worries there Very Happy, if i see you about you will get a nod from me!

Anywho don't want to go on and on but i hope to be on a GS500F by april next year after doing my A2, wish me luck Confused

Take it easy guys! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
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murphyD
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PostPosted: 11:43 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well roll on April Laughing & Good Luck with the A2 Thumbs Up
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veeeffarr
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PostPosted: 11:50 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Re: Got myself a bike! Reply with quote
at1234 wrote:
Hey there guys and gals,

Just a quicky to let you all know i have now got myself a moped and entered the biking world!! Thumbs Up

I know 'some' of your thoughts on us moped riders but i'm not your 'chavvy' rider so no worries there Very Happy, if i see you about you will get a nod from me!

Anywho don't want to go on and on but i hope to be on a GS500F by april next year after doing my A2, wish me luck Confused

Take it easy guys! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


Make sure you get a test ride of the GS first, its not sporty at all.
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at1234
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PostPosted: 14:11 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Make sure you get a test ride of the GS first, its not sporty at all.


Cheers Toby i will do i have also looked at the kawasaki er-5 but you never know they might release a new one by the time i come to buy one, i just didn't want a 125 as i would be doing alot of commuting and some traveling in all weathers so with a 500 its a bit heavier so it wont be all over the place in the winter winds etc

Whats the GS500 like then toby?

Cheers
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veeeffarr
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PostPosted: 14:39 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
at1234 wrote:
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Make sure you get a test ride of the GS first, its not sporty at all.


Cheers Toby i will do i have also looked at the kawasaki er-5 but you never know they might release a new one by the time i come to buy one, i just didn't want a 125 as i would be doing alot of commuting and some traveling in all weathers so with a 500 its a bit heavier so it wont be all over the place in the winter winds etc

Whats the GS500 like then toby?

Cheers


Just a basically commuter bike with a fairing on, nothing more, nothing less

Good low down power tho, lacks in top end

The finish is poor, the spark plug holes collect dirt and road grime (You probably wont have to worry about this)

Spares are easy to get hold of but they're pricey from a main dealer/robinsons

Dont know if this changed on 2001+ bikes underneath the seat is not sealed so gets covered in road shite, not good if you keep things under there.

Not much choice in rubber, BT45's are ok

Accessories are limited, although there may be a few more for the faired version, you definately want a rear hugger

Also need a fenda extenda as road crap gets thrown up and rots the downpipes and generally makes a mess

Brakes are crap, braided lines don't improve things any more so don't waste your money, and apparently HH pads completely muller the rotors before their time

They're cheap as hell though, used spares cost buttons and they're easy to work on, just be careful as fastenings are made of cheese.

T
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at1234
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PostPosted: 14:45 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well really like you said it is cheap and i suppose if i am going for a post 2001 model or even brand new if i can afford it they should have sorted some of those problems out?

is yours 33bhp restricted?
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veeeffarr
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PostPosted: 14:47 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
at1234 wrote:
Well really like you said it is cheap and i suppose if i am going for a post 2001 model or even brand new if i can afford it they should have sorted some of those problems out?

is yours 33bhp restricted?


Mine only made 34.9BHP when I had it dynographed, I'm on a full license anyway.

I've seen Kawasaki Versys or the ER6-F go for £3500 brand new.

T
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at1234
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PostPosted: 14:56 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah something bigger than a 125 but not stupid like an R6 or R1, but i thought the GS500 would be something to start off with after the moped so i can get experience and have something that will take the 33bhp restriction easily

Cheers toby for your advice mate
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sunbear
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Should go for a Bandit mate . The 600 is gentle but fun and should restrict ok . They look much better than the GS500 too Thumbs Up
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at1234
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PostPosted: 16:13 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I thought about the bandit or the sv650s but it will come down to money in the end but i will have to wait and see Wink
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tristan
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PostPosted: 16:29 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
at1234 wrote:
I thought about the bandit or the sv650s but it will come down to money in the end but i will have to wait and see Wink

Congrats at being OTR!

great feeling, I hope to do my A2 test next April too (on My 17th Bday I hope on the 26th Wink ) so yeah, haven't even wished myself luck yet, it's so far away, but good luck lol.

Ride safe. Mr. Green
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at1234
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PostPosted: 18:17 - 03 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
well let me be the first Good Luck lol

Yeah it does seem a long time away but it has flied past since i was 15 to 16 to get my moped so im sure it wont take that long till im 17 lol
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