I got a new machine to play with!!!!

[BRUMBEAR]

My neighbor gave it to me I kinda like it not even sure if it runs

[storysunfolding]

Nothing like free bikes. Is that a bandit 600?

[madjak30]

Nope, Suzuki GS500E

Great reliable little bike! It has the clip ons, which makes it an '89 unless someone switched them (which lots of guys do). It has a bit of a cult following...look for a gstwin forum, they are quite the fanatics about the bike!

Later.

[sapaul]

would be suprised if it does not run, great motor on them very under stressed, ran for ever

[BRUMBEAR]

Thanks you guys !!! I will tinker with it through the coming weeks see what I can do. I am trying to get a key from Suzuki as I don't have one. Not such a big deal but the seat the tank and the ignition use the key I'd like to see if I can get one. I have a title in my truck I didn't even look what year it is .

[gsJack]

Did my last 14 years and 175k miles on a 97 and a 02. Put 80k on the 97 before it was totaled and have 98k and counting on the 02. Was still doing 400-500 mile Interstate days at 70-80 mph indicated on them to get to the mountains to play back when I was a kid of 70. You may park your Buell and forget it after you do a few twisties on the GS. LOL

http://www.gstwins.com/gsboard/

[totalmotorcycle]

The GS500E are great bikes to work on and fun to ride as well. Congratulations! And it looks in good shape too.

Mike

[scooter12]

Nice looking Suzuki.. It is pretty cool looking. I like Honda a lot and am thinking of getting the Honda Forza 300cc scooter. They do 86+ mph, a well respected name, and are new in 2014. They cost $5600.. I like the Suzuki Burgman too, but the 400cc and $6700.

[Wrider]

Those are great fun little bikes. They can and will do upwards of 110 if you are like me and enjoy testing upper limits of things.

[BRUMBEAR]

I do enjoy testing wheel bearings but alas the motor is completely grenaded so I am selling the frame and title to help get me to my new goal, which I haven't figured out which machine it will be?