gsJack Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I rode year around starting the first year I rode 30 years ago here in NE Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 congrats! Get a good deal? I miss my 500 already! Very pleased that I owned one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I think the price was right but more importantly I think she's happy. Edited November 11, 2014 by jacobhawkins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I think the price was right but more importantly I think she's happy.Wise words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Happy wife= happy life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 It's really hard to fault the EX500 as a first bike that could be your forever bike. The biggest issue they face these days is that some people have pristine examples from 2007 and expect $3000 for them. To me, that's completely nuts. There are just so many better bikes to be had at that price. So that's not really a criticism of the EX500, as much as a fluctuation in the market that makes them less valuable (IMHO). You can't (cheaply) do much to fix the noodle chassis, but beyond that, they can be made to handle quite well for what they are. Great comfortable street bikes for a smaller rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Finally got this to work? Edited November 13, 2014 by jacobhawkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's yellow. I withdraw all support for the choice you made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 is that a Two Brothers pipe? Is it a 2-into-1 system? Regardless, if you want to recoup some cash, work out a trade+cash for the stock cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's yellow. I withdraw all support for the choice you made Nothing wrong with high visibility! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Check out www.ex-500.com if you need parts (or buyers). The site has a LOT of new riders who don't know what they're talking about, but there are also a few crusty veterans who know their stuff inside and out. That's a clean un-molested bike. No aftermarket signals or any of that stuff (I'm guilty of blinging mine up a bit with that garbage...) also, what year is hers? I know the black grab-rail denotes that it's post 2001(?), but I'm not confident on that year. Mine was a '97, and they had body-colored grab-rails back then. Edited November 13, 2014 by redkow97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's a 2007. Yep, two bros pipes, way way loud! Not a 2-1, a pipe for each cylinder... Also has some LED lights along the body. Not my thing at all, but whatever, easy to take off if Katie doesn't end up liking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I've been watching a lot of "Regular Car Reviews," and I can't help but hear "Two Brothers" the way that guy says it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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