Thanks everyone for lettIng me know about older motorcycles and a special thanks for the info on those bikes. I'll be looking for a newer model so I can learn wrenching at my leisure as opposed to the high maintenance of the older bikes.
So, that being said, I've seen a couple motorcycle adds online for a Suzuki gs 500 naked bike. One is on the island, an 03 with 7500km going for $3500 and it has "never been dropped." link is
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/9825201
The other one is a ferry ride away, an 01 with 15000km going for $2800 and is in "very good condition.". Also to note is that they are both the standard colours of blue and silver. Link follows:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/m ... 74470.html
Now, if possible, I would rather buy the 01 because I'm saving $700 less two ferry tickets and possibly a night in a hotel. Is there anything I should be looking out for or that strikes people as odd for the 2001 model?