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Old 05-05-2010, 12:07 AM   #21
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Have you done any of the top end oiling modifications? The boys over at VFRworld mentioned that there have been instances of oil starvation issues when the bike is at idle, ending in burned cams. Or have you not seen any problems with it yet?
From what I've read the 500s and later 750/1000s were not effected like Karl said. Myself I have not done anything to it or had any problems with it.
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Old 05-05-2010, 10:30 AM   #22
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Old 05-07-2010, 03:44 AM   #23
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I thought it was a gray EX500.

Nice bike for 1500....It is a a twin parallel twin?
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I thought it was a gray EX500.

Nice bike for 1500....It is a a twin parallel twin?
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I thought it was a gray EX500.

Nice bike for 1500....It is a a twin parallel twin?
How dare you not know that. Every VFR is a VFo

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I thought it was a gray EX500.

Nice bike for 1500....It is a a twin parallel twin?
V-four.... this is no EX500. I can't wait to get back into town off of this damn work assignment and ride. I only got to ride her for 12 miles before leaving for four weeks. Its killing me, especially on a day like today.
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I'm selling mine if you really want a Red, White and Blue one
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Why whats going on???
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I found a newer GS500 in better condition. I like the bike and would like to work it back into shape but I just dont have the time or determination for it right now. I would rather just drop a couple hundred bucks and get my GF a better bike. She was making a lot of improvements with her riding last year and I think the Bike's "Imperfections" were holding her back.

I must say though...I still cant believe how well and strong the motor runs after 24 years and about 50,000 Miles.
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I found a newer GS500 in better condition. I like the bike and would like to work it back into shape but I just dont have the time or determination for it right now. I would rather just drop a couple hundred bucks and get my GF a better bike. She was making a lot of improvements with her riding last year and I think the Bike's "Imperfections" were holding her back.

I must say though...I still cant believe how well and strong the motor runs after 24 years and about 50,000 Miles.
I understand. I love the thing, but I can tell I am going to want something hotter in a year or so. I am not a small guy.

Or I might just keep it as a backroad hitter, and buy a track bike next. Who knows....
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