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darryl
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 Posted: 04:14 - 31 Jul 2003  Post subject: HONDA CB500 OR SUZUKI GS500???-WHAT D'YA THINK???. |
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GOT A MATEY WHO WANTS TO EITHER GET A HONDA CB500 OR A SUZUKI GS500/ 02 PLATE OR NEW MAYBE,...-ANY OPINIONS???-I HAVE'NT A CLUE!!!-,...THANKS.  |
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Lee
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| Posted: 04:38 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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I would prefer a CB500 out of those two, but the CB500 is around £700 more expensive from new, although it has about 6bhp and 20mph over the top (claimed) speed of the GS500. It is also costlier to insure (Insurance group 9, compared to the GS's 7). Get your mate to take each out for a test ride and see what he prefers.
Also, here is a diagram you may find useful:
https://www.student.smsu.edu/s/san232s/hardfunnypics/capslockuseit.gif
.......seeming as all of your posts are in CAPS and also bold. No offence but we are not visually challenged and we can read normal text perfectly well 
Also, you should be able to vouch for the CB500.............. remember [this] thread?
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darryl
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| Posted: 05:01 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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thanks mate!!!-appreciated. |
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Lee
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| Posted: 05:04 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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no probs tomorrow when all the usual suspects are online i'm sure somebody will be able to help you out some more with the CB/GS.
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Bendy
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| Posted: 09:30 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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One is a Honda. One is not. Answers the question really. |
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Major_Grooves
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| Posted: 10:00 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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I'm trying to go for the GS just because the insurance is alot less. When it comes down to it they're both just similar 500cc commuter bikes.
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darryl
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| Posted: 19:23 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: re: insuring a gs500 |
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  do you lot know any good insurers 2 insure the gs500-mates with carol nash @ the moment.
appreciated. thanks.  |
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Ste
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| Posted: 19:29 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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McJamweasel
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| Posted: 19:30 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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Ste, you don't actually expect anyone to read the FAQ forum do you? Silly boy.
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Lee
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| Posted: 19:55 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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| Posted: 19:58 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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| McJamweasel wrote: |
Ste, you don't actually expect anyone to read the FAQ forum do you? Silly boy. |
I knew it would be too much too ask 
However I have been known to read it Good threads: Fitting Braided Brake hoses, Want to learn how to wheelie? , Insurance , Unmarked cop cars and How To Ride Fast and Safe |
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Lee
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| Posted: 20:05 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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Anyone else think the FAQ forum should be renamed the 'dont click here under any circumstances' forum?
Remember [this] thread, titled 'DONT READ THIS IS FOR KRISTOF!!' got 140 views, and 12 replies (1 of which was kris  )......... lol
OOPS ALMOST FORGOT:          lol |
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Doddmaster
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| Posted: 20:56 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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The bikes are fairly similar, but the GS is marginally better
It is about 10mph slower, and a few bhp down on the CB, but it handles a lot better so on normal roads it will be quicker anyway.
The GS was first released in 1989, and approximately a shitload have been made, so there are loads of people around to help to fix them, and there are loads of spares around.
The engine is aircooled so it's easier to fix if it ever does go wrong.
The GS looks better, especially the 2001-onwards models.
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Bendy
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| Posted: 22:49 - 31 Jul 2003 Post subject: |
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CB500s have their own racing series... |
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| Posted: 16:37 - 02 Aug 2003 Post subject: meeow,... |
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