I just wanted to see if there were any entry level or even veteran motorcycle enthusiasts that would be interested in a 'lowly' Suzuki GS500E. It's a great beginner bike, or spare track bike if you want to stick to a lower motor class.
Up on the chopping block, 1991 Suzuki GS500E with 17k original miles.
I know I will probably not sell it for what I would like and I apologize if I have rediculous expectations, it holds a lot of sentimental value for me as my first bike. I know it inside and out as it was torn down, rebuilt, and upgraded.
When I purchased it, it had cracked plastics in the rear from saddle bags and was (personally) not concerned with aesthetics....it rubs some folks the wrong way, but I like it....please don't flame me as it was my bike, my preference.
What I did since ownership of the bike:
reupholstered the seat
relocate wiring under tank
changed spark plugs
new front turn signal
new D.I.D o-ring chain
front sprocket
rear sprocket
relocated license plate
new fuel lines + inline filter
K&N filter
Yosh RS-3 slipon
Rejet the carbs (40 pilots 150 mains 1 washer 3 turns)
zx636 integrated LED tail light
electronic blinker relay (solves LED blink problems)
Changed battery
Bar end mirrors
Katana clutch perch/lever
aftermarket footpegs
blue led in instruments
2006 gsxr 600/750 forks
2006 gsxr radial calipers with master cylinder and brake lines
2006 gsxr axle/spacer
01-03 (k1-k3) gsxr front wheel running 120/70R17
Katana/SV650 Rear wheel (powdercoated white) running 160/60R17
320mm Rotors (k1-k3 / hayabusa)
2006 gsxr clipons
New GS500 steering bearings
Acewell 280x Series Gauge
WORKS Performance rear shock w/ remote resevoir (setup for rider/gear == 180-200lb)
SW-Motech Case Guards
THE BAD
-One of the header bolts snapped in the head and needs to be extracted
-Likes to mark it's territory (oil drip): It needs one or two seals for the gear selecter and clutch pin, not a big deal to fix <$20.
Included in Sale
-Katana 750 rear shock (if you find the WORKS shock too soft)
-GSXR rear shock (for you taller riders)
-600# spring for WORKS shock, but will need to send in for revalve
-Service manual
-Barely used HJC IS16 helmet with built in retractable sun visor
-Alpinestar EXILE jacket (large)
-Cortech Scarab Gloves
-T-Rex Front and Rear motorcycle bike stands
-Spare k3 GSXR front wheel with rotors and tire
-other stuff will be added once I remember....
PICTURES (the blue one):
showing off the shock
Full details and project build found here:
If it gathers no interest whole, then i'll likely part it out. I picked up another E30 and . Ideally I would love to see $2300 for all of the above, but am interested in seeing where offers stand; the GSXR front end and WORKS rear shock was not cheap.
NEW REDUCED PRICE 08-17-2011 : $1700 for bike and any extras I have
lmk your thoughts, offers, interest
Up on the chopping block, 1991 Suzuki GS500E with 17k original miles.
I know I will probably not sell it for what I would like and I apologize if I have rediculous expectations, it holds a lot of sentimental value for me as my first bike. I know it inside and out as it was torn down, rebuilt, and upgraded.
When I purchased it, it had cracked plastics in the rear from saddle bags and was (personally) not concerned with aesthetics....it rubs some folks the wrong way, but I like it....please don't flame me as it was my bike, my preference.
What I did since ownership of the bike:
reupholstered the seat
relocate wiring under tank
changed spark plugs
new front turn signal
new D.I.D o-ring chain
front sprocket
rear sprocket
relocated license plate
new fuel lines + inline filter
K&N filter
Yosh RS-3 slipon
Rejet the carbs (40 pilots 150 mains 1 washer 3 turns)
zx636 integrated LED tail light
electronic blinker relay (solves LED blink problems)
Changed battery
Bar end mirrors
Katana clutch perch/lever
aftermarket footpegs
blue led in instruments
2006 gsxr 600/750 forks
2006 gsxr radial calipers with master cylinder and brake lines
2006 gsxr axle/spacer
01-03 (k1-k3) gsxr front wheel running 120/70R17
Katana/SV650 Rear wheel (powdercoated white) running 160/60R17
320mm Rotors (k1-k3 / hayabusa)
2006 gsxr clipons
New GS500 steering bearings
Acewell 280x Series Gauge
WORKS Performance rear shock w/ remote resevoir (setup for rider/gear == 180-200lb)
SW-Motech Case Guards
THE BAD
-One of the header bolts snapped in the head and needs to be extracted
-Likes to mark it's territory (oil drip): It needs one or two seals for the gear selecter and clutch pin, not a big deal to fix <$20.
Included in Sale
-Katana 750 rear shock (if you find the WORKS shock too soft)
-GSXR rear shock (for you taller riders)
-600# spring for WORKS shock, but will need to send in for revalve
-Service manual
-Barely used HJC IS16 helmet with built in retractable sun visor
-Alpinestar EXILE jacket (large)
-Cortech Scarab Gloves
-T-Rex Front and Rear motorcycle bike stands
-Spare k3 GSXR front wheel with rotors and tire
-other stuff will be added once I remember....
PICTURES (the blue one):
showing off the shock
Full details and project build found here:
If it gathers no interest whole, then i'll likely part it out. I picked up another E30 and . Ideally I would love to see $2300 for all of the above, but am interested in seeing where offers stand; the GSXR front end and WORKS rear shock was not cheap.
NEW REDUCED PRICE 08-17-2011 : $1700 for bike and any extras I have
lmk your thoughts, offers, interest
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