[kirk]

Mr. Motorcycle in El Paso, TX has great service. I’ve purchased two bikes from them and I will continue to take my business to them. The salespeople seem to take the time to explain things to you and they don’t look at you like you are some dork when you ask questions.
Other shops in town though have the service described in this post. Getting a salesperson to help you is harder than asking for their firstborn.

[kirk]

Whoa! I’m kind of scared to have someone ride with me. I’ve been riding for about a year and a half but I have never had someone ride with me. I have a Honda CBR 1000RR and my girlfriend keeps insisting that I give her a ride. How do you turn when someone is in the back. Do they lean into the turn with you or stay upright? Does your balance get thrown off in general? I’ve heard people complain that thier balance is off when someone rides with them.

[kirk]

Damn! 250?!?!? For that much I would expect dinner and a movie at least. I paid $89 for my first service. Oil change, filter, adjustments, chain lube, and a few other knick knacks. I got the service done at the dealer and the bike has run great.
On a side note. The dealer told me that for about the first 500 miles I should not run above 5000 RPMs. What is the reason for this? What sort of damage may I incur if I do run my bike above 5000 RPMs?

[kirk]

Geez! That’s expensive. I pay 888.00 a year on my Honda CBR1000 with Geico. This includes liability and coverage in case it gets stolen.
I used to pay 89.00 a year on my GS500F just for liability.

[kirk]

HaHa! West Texas has summer and spring. Maybe from Dec-Feb it gets really cold but thats only if yiu are out riding at 2AM

[kirk]

Hey Bud.
I wish I had a better answer as to why I went with the upgrade that I did.
I knew that I wanted more power. I had my mind set on the Suzuki GSX 650. I went to the dealer and I said, “Gimme that one.” He explained to me that he would recommend the Honda CBR for several reasons. It cost the same as the 650. In his opinion, the 650 was more of a track bike while the CBR handled well in both street and track. He did ask about my experience and what I wanted it for. At no time did I feel that he was pressuring me to buy one over the other. I really felt that he was offering his true opinion. I don’t do track riding. I mostly use my bike for work and on the weekends for semi long rides.
So far I am glad I made the change. It took a little getting used to but now I am comfortable on my CBR. It handles like a dream and that power is just amazing.
Keep in mind that I am a 38 y/o rider that always wears safety gear and I don’t do crazy stunts. I truly enjoy riding and I am always cognisant of my abilities.

[kirk]

Interesting conversation going on here.
My personal experience comes from the gs500f. I purchased it a little over a year ago. I took the MSF class and I put countless hours around the neighborhood. This includes several chases from the local canine patrol as I practised. This month I finally upgraded to a Honda CBR1000RR. Great bike and I love it! It is such a pleasure to ride. It is a very different animal from the GS500 but I’m slowly getting the hang of it. I went back to riding the neighborhood streets again and saying hello to my local canine friends as they nip at my heals.
Long story short, I’m by no means am an expert rider. I have a lot to learn but I also felt ready to upgrade. So far I’m glad I did and I’m enjoying myself.
I would suggest you upgrade when you feel you are ready. Good luck

[kirk]

Go with the GS500. It was my first bike a year ago and it was a great bike to learn on. Not to mention a fun bike. I had a few mechanical problems but overall it is a great bike. This month I finally traded it in for a Honda CBR1000 RR. A heck of a jump but I feel comfortable after all the expierence I got on the GS500. Good luck and happy riding

[kirk]

I just went from a Suzuki GS500F to A Honda CBR1000 RR. Love that thing. It was kind of hard riding at first. In a way it was like learing to ride all over again but I have the hang of it now. I’ll post some pics later.

[kirk]

Go with the furry look.

[kirk]

Thank you all for the information. I kinda figured the salesman was trying to get me to go bigger but I figured I would ask anyways.
I have asked several people that have been riding and I seem to get conflicting reviews. Some people say that a 600 is hardly a move up from the 500 while others say it is all I need. Keep in mind that there are no tracks where I live. The nearest one is about 200 miles away. Most of my riding will consist of pure recreation and sometimes transportation to work.
I guess in the end my reason for the GSX is that it is a drean bike to me. Ever since I started riding I have wanted one. The dealer has one left and he is selling it for 8,999.00. Not too bad a deal.
Again, thank you all for the useful info.

[kirk]

What’s up with the fuel system on a GS500? I’ve had mine for two years and I’ve had to take it in twice for fuel problems (they call it surging). The shop has done all kinds of work and replaced parts but they still can’t tell me what the exact problem is. Other then that it is a great bike.

[kirk]

I use my jump boots all the time. They offer great protection.

[kirk]

I beg to differ with the insurance price is the same. I have a Suzuki GS500f and I pay $89.00 a year for liability. I was looking to buy a Honda CBR 1000 and the insurance would have almost doubled to 179.00 a year for liability. The lady from Geico said it depends and the size of the bike.

[kirk]

That’s horrible! Geez I almost feel like not riding anymore.

[Author]

Posts