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Originally Posted by hans007 (Post 286098)

Hi all,

I am looking for your opinion on the Suzuki GS500 in terms of reliability and quality. I have never owned one and would like to know. The idea is to travel from Alaska to Terra del Fuego so I need something which will hold up. I do not plan on doing much offroad, only when neccessary.

Here is a picture for example: http://www.ozmoto.com/Suzuki%20GS500.jpg

Thanks
Hans

point to note

i had a very low speed off (broken arm) on my gs500

the bike however does not drop well, forks bars tank all ruined

this was a 10mph drop

wouldnt want to drop it and have that amount of damage somewhere seriously remote

The Colombian police forces were using some GS500 bikes in the cities when I went through in 2010, so that might be a good place to look for any replacement parts.

As far as capability I thought a ninja 250 was a fine bike for the trip, even two up. The GS500 is approximately the same class. Downsides are that horrific petcock assembly and having the carry a whole shim kit.