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Old 04-26-2011, 09:07 PM
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Thumbs up Should I get this 04 Suzuki GS500F?
So I constantly see this bike sitting out side of this house near me, snow/rain uncovered. I drove by and left my number. SHE called me and I asked if she was looking to sell it. She said yes for $1,000 But she said she would drop the price for the bike as is. It was dropped and needs some parts but would be perfect for a Fighter! What would you buy it for judging by the pictures that I posted? Does it have 2,624 miles or 26,241?
Would $700 be a smack in the face?

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Old 04-26-2011, 11:12 PM
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I'd be all over that, even at $1k. Only 2,600 miles too. Buy it, polish it up and sell it for $2,000!
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Old 04-26-2011, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by inderocker
I'd be all over that, even at $1k. Only 2,600 miles too. Buy it, polish it up and sell it for $2,000!
I am.. I'm meeting her on the 28th. Fingers crossed she let's it go for cheap.
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Old 04-27-2011, 06:28 AM
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good luck, that's a sweet deal.
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Old 04-27-2011, 07:16 AM
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Philly...hmmmm....maybe I'll swoop in and buy it from under you. ;-D

Just kidding. good find. even at $1k it's worth it.
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:29 AM
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I wouldn't want it, but you never know what people will pay for.
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:41 AM
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I'm still thinking does it have 2,624 miles or 26,241?
I am hoping it's 2,624 miles.
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Remember you can always raise your offer, but you can't lower it. Go in at $700, it seems she already gave you the opening to negotiate. Sounds like no mater what you got it for under $1000
Great find
BTW pretty certain it is 2,624 the last digit is 1/10
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Old 04-28-2011, 11:51 AM
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its 2,624.1 mi on the odo. It looks like it had a frame slider on the clutch side, (behind the turn signal) that is bent towards the back wheel. If it is, I would make sure that it is the bolt that is bent/broke and not the frame.
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I refuse to reply to this post due to how distasteful/annoying your signature pic is.
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Old 04-28-2011, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinjoe73
I refuse to reply to this post due to how distasteful/annoying your signature pic is.
Hey, I think it's funny.
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Old 04-28-2011, 11:35 PM
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HELLO! So I met her in person today. After a little talking I asked what she would want, she said $600 She was the sweetest person!
She also included 3 helmets, Med leather jacket, gloves, 2 pairs of glasses, charger, new turn signal, new clutch leaver and a thor long sleeve shirt. I put a new charged battery in but nothing no click nothing.. What could it be?....Relay?....Solenoid?....Switch?....Fuse?.... Combo of all?... I popped the clutch it in second and started right up. She rides and brakes like new. I haven't checked 5th gear but others worked great!
I'm going to work on it tomorrow to get the starter working. I will update...
Here are some pictures of the gear.
New outlaw helmet all others are used
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Might sound like a dumb response, but on the Suzuki's you have to pull the clutch in to start it, even if it's in neutral. If you're doing that check to make sure the other safety switches are not malfunctioning, i.e. side stand, kill switch.
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Old 04-29-2011, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by inderocker
Might sound like a dumb response, but on the Suzuki's you have to pull the clutch in to start it, even if it's in neutral. If you're doing that check to make sure the other safety switches are not malfunctioning, i.e. side stand, kill switch.
It may be a switch, I had the stand up, kill off and the clutch held in still nothing. She said the clutch switch gave her problems before so I will start with it tomorrow.
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Old 04-29-2011, 06:14 PM
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Ok so I sorted the starting issue with a multimeter. It was the clutch switch, when she dropped it it must have popped off track. I also charged the battery over night and it holds a charge. So no problems besides cosmetic.
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Old 07-04-2011, 08:37 AM
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Hello!
It's been a while but I'm back.
So today I got some work in on her.
I got a 2007 Harley Davidson Dyna headlight and made a mock mounting bracket.
What do you guys think?
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Perhaps some cutting, welding and paint after the fitment tomorrow.
Cost $5 for the steel from Home Depot 2x 6" - 2x 4 3/4" clamped together and drilled with plenty of oil.
I lucked out the bulb is a H4 the same as the gs500
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Old 07-04-2011, 03:28 PM
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I'd say you put it back to stock and sell it for a profit. Other than the light crash damage, that GS is pretty clean. They are excellent learner bikes, and good commuters, but not the ideal bike for a streetfighter project.
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:48 AM
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i would be all over that like white on rice... That would be perfect for my fiance.
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What I think is you SUCK for finding such a great deal! ;-)

I'm not a naked look guy, so I'd find a good bikini fairing or something like that.
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Old 07-19-2011, 10:11 PM
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Nice Job Justinity,looks good. Great learner/ town bike. You would be looking at purchase price(excellent deal-unrealistic in Hawaii) + $800+ for anything fairly decent in Hawaii. Price of living in "Paradise", maybe I should move to the Mainland...but, my S/H and I are happy. They used to be a pretty popular "cult" bike at one time on the track here.
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You need to take a sharpie and color over that stupid harley davidson emblem. Otherwise it looks great!
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Old 08-14-2011, 10:03 AM
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Hello,
Just an update I got bar end mirrors and 6000K HID. Let me know what you think.
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GS500F WITH HID Kit INSTALLED 6000K - YouTube
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CRUISING ON THE SUZUKI GS500F & SOME RECKLESSNESS - YouTube
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Old 09-14-2011, 10:25 AM
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An update.

Video:My Custom Suzuki GS500F Walk Around. - YouTube

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Cool. Now get out the flat black paint & spray that momma!
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Nice results. So....how much do you have in your project in terms of $ and time?
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Old 09-14-2011, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Yeller
Nice results. So....how much do you have in your project in terms of $ and time?
About $100 eBay is awesome, time perhaps 15 hours in including maintenance.
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super good deal, poor lady didn't know what was up.
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