Would you trust taking an EX500 LA to Chicago? - Page 2

101lifts2 · 07-04-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Go for it, it will be plenty comfortable but I'd sure want a bit more power for such a long trip personally. You plan on taking interstate the entire way or finding some back routes?

Interstate....I'm figuring 6 days just in travel 1.5 weeks there, but I have to go to Detriot towards the end to meet with one of my vendors.

101lifts2 · 07-04-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

LA to chicago? yeah, its entirely doable on an EX500. I'd do any service work that hasnt been done prior before you head out, but aside from that, its totally able to get you there. its not a 2 stroke that will break down every 200 miles needing plugs or a rebuild, unless you ride your 500 at 10k+rpm all the time.

It moans at 70, but sings nicely at 90.

snigg · 07-04-2009, 11:10 PM

when did you get a 500, and why?

Apoc · 07-04-2009, 11:55 PM

Bill, buddy. Take your own advice, get rid of that crap ass ex500, and buy something American to make that trip with.

Apoc · 07-04-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by snigg

when did you get a 500, and why?

cuz he's a pansy ass little bitch.

Gas Man · 07-05-2009, 12:28 AM

I will say this. it all depends on the maintance done to said bike.

The EX500's are great, long lasting, proven bikes. The motors are bullet proof.

snigg · 07-05-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

cuz he's a pansy ass little bitch.

lol, did him and inferno get matching 500's?

BobTheBiker · 07-05-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I will say this. it all depends on the maintance done to said bike.

The EX500's are great, long lasting, proven bikes. The motors are bullet proof.

ROFL

compared to most bikes, the 500's motor is a short lived pile. and far from bulletproof. theres SO FREAKIN many weak points, and no rev limiter, where 10k should be the limit, its not. 11.5 is about where the cdi stops generating spark on a schedule, and it turns random, plus the bottom ends open up at that speed pretty easy.

sorry I just cant help but laugh about it. yes they're great bikes, and very comfortable, but long lasting is totally crap. by 30-40k they're done. and dont get me started on first gens.

HokieDNA01 · 07-05-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

ROFL

compared to most bikes, the 500's motor is a short lived pile. and far from bulletproof. theres SO FREAKIN many weak points, and no rev limiter, where 10k should be the limit, its not. 11.5 is about where the cdi stops generating spark on a schedule, and it turns random, plus the bottom ends open up at that speed pretty easy.

sorry I just cant help but laugh about it. yes they're great bikes, and very comfortable, but long lasting is totally crap. by 30-40k they're done. and dont get me started on first gens.

Odd because my 250 definitely had a rev limiter. I have never ridden a ex500 though.

Gas Man · 07-05-2009, 02:57 AM

rev limiters... come on, those aren't needed.

I loved my ole EX500. I know of guys that race these things and say they are industrutable.

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I will say this. it all depends on the maintance done to said bike. The EX500's are great, long lasting, proven bikes. The motors are bullet proof. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-05-2009, 02:57 AM	#20
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	rev limiters... come on, those aren't needed. I loved my ole EX500. I know of guys that race these things and say they are industrutable. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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snigg That Dude Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pittsburgh Moto: 02 954 Posts: 59	when did you get a 500, and why?

07-04-2009, 11:55 PM	#14
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Bill, buddy. Take your own advice, get rid of that crap ass ex500, and buy something American to make that trip with.