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Re: Yamaha R6
Reply #30 - 02/08/16 at 12:51:11

The EX500 is not going to get to many folks excited about the cool looks - they are a bit dated and just a rock solid package. They go nicely and handle well, and hold up good.

Here are some examples of the EX500 for sale on Craigslist. I had to pick some in CA....as the weather here is winter and folks don't have any good EX500 bikes listed for sale in the Cincinnati area right now. If you watch Craigslist for a while, you can find a really well cared for bike.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/5408817770.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/5439145202.html

This is the beat up kind you should stay away from.
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/mcy/5380445713.html

And you can pack them for trips.

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18099 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #31 - 02/08/16 at 13:10:37 And if you want to spend more money and get the same basic EX500 engine in a Cruiser platform(with the engine size increased to 650cc)......it is the Kawasaki Vulcan S.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #32 - 02/08/16 at 14:13:56 can't get enthused about water cooled.
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Re: Yamaha R6
Reply #33 - 02/08/16 at 14:33:04

Versey wrote can't get enthused about water cooled.

I'm not much on Water Cooled either !

But I sure like the rest of it. 500cc parallel twin , Mag wheels , Disk on both ends , big fuel tank and low seat !

The GS500 is one I've kinda wanted for a while but the foot pegs are all wrong on it.

They are probably chain drive anyway and after having Belt drive it would be hard to go back to a chain.

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pg Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 5273 In Transit	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #34 - 02/08/16 at 14:58:16 Dave wrote on 02/08/16 at 12:51:11: Here are some examples of the EX500 for sale on Craigslist. I would probably have to go to CA to find one. I live in the middle of know where and it is about 45 miles for me to get to the nearest book store. I do appreciate your suggestions Dave. Best regards,
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18099 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #35 - 02/08/16 at 15:01:02 And I was forgetful....the Vulcan S has a 650cc engine. (I will go back and fix my post before someone points out my goof!)
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pg Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 5273 In Transit	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #36 - 02/08/16 at 15:02:33 MMRanch wrote on 02/08/16 at 14:33:04: Versey wrote can't get enthused about water cooled. I'm not much on Water Cooled either ! I also have new found respect for air cooled engines and the S40. Mine is 11 years old and keeps on going. If you haven't looked at the seat on the new vulcan it is not very inviting. Best regards,
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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 5836 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #37 - 02/08/16 at 20:45:02 PG I've got a "Wide Glide" seat on my S-40 --- had to trim it a bit on the length , but it sits mighty fine !
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Re: Yamaha R6
Reply #38 - 02/09/16 at 08:14:20

Nothing wrong with water cooled so long as it's a decent system, and the twinja's is
Dave iof thet #3 was running I'd actually go fo it and street fighter it,
BUT
in my experience if all it really needed was the carbs cleaned, it's be running, and $200 more (he can't spend 15 minutes to do a quick n dirty carb clean to add 200 to =the price, something stinks methinks)
the other r2 are representative of well maintained EXs
And I personally liked the previous Vulcan 500 over the Vulcan S, I've seen it in the showroom and didn't much like it
it's only real draw is it has a 'ergo pack' with which the seat, pegs, and bars can be changed to fit your frame better
of course you can do that to any bike, just they do it at the dealer / factory with the S

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Re: Yamaha R6
Reply #39 - 02/09/16 at 08:24:35

Art Webb wrote on 02/09/16 at 08:14:20:

Dave iof thet #3 was running I'd actually go fo it and street fighter it,
BUT in my experience if all it really needed was the carbs cleaned, it's be running, and $200 more (he can't spend 15 minutes to do a quick n dirty carb clean to add 200 to =the price, something stinks methinks)

A non-running, unloved bike with 52,000 miles on it.....I stand by my original suggestion that it is not worth buying. Better to spend a few more dollars and get a bike with 1/4th the mileage that actually runs and has been taken care of (unless your goal is to get a project to keep you in the garage).

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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #40 - 02/09/16 at 17:01:25 I missed the 52k, that makes it even worse I still wouldn't touch any non running bike, even with 1k miles, unless I got it for cheap enough to make total driveline replacement worthwhile
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dontwannapickle YaBB Newbies Offline Woodbows and sharp Rocks! Posts: 47 Huntsville, AL	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #41 - 02/12/16 at 12:13:59 Zipped up to the gate to the Arsenal this morning while it was about 30 degrees. Guard asked how I was doing in the cold. When folks say stuff like that I like to hold up my arms and say, "These look like labia to you?".
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old_rider Serious Thumper Offline Backyard Bill Productions Posts: 3147 flordia panhandle Gender:	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #42 - 02/12/16 at 20:19:08 dontwannapickle wrote on 02/12/16 at 12:13:59: Zipped up to the gate to the Arsenal this morning while it was about 30 degrees. Guard asked how I was doing in the cold. When folks say stuff like that I like to hold up my arms and say, "These look like labia to you?". Now THAT is funny, I don't care WHO you are
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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: Yamaha R6 Reply #43 - 02/13/16 at 08:14:50 Riding in 30 degree weather? looks at own arms suspiciously
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