A New quest - Beginners bike

[The Damsel]

I'd agree the GS500F would be a pick. Just that bit more fairing. I looked for a long time and was sitting around these bikes. (However never eventuated)

Hi Missy! Unfortunately only the E is on the list

also heard today from Suzuki Springwood that whatever is on the list in Qld on 1/7/09 will be the same for all states so I find this hard to believe as it would be an administrative nightmare to monitor or police!!! Imagine those on their P's who just bought a LAMS approved bike in other states now having the rules changed on them! I have heard this twice now - once from the staff at Qld Transport at Springhill and now Suzuki Springwood... Thank goodness they are not running a private business - it would be bust by now!!!

Anyway - here is what I have on prices and items - if anyone can help bring them down I'd really appreciate it - even buy you a beer or two if that's your thing!

GS500E (09 model) $7650 on road inc 12 mths rego
Shoei Helmet XR-1000 (small) in Camino black/silver - $654
Sidi Vertigo Boots (size 8.5) $400
Sp2 gloves (black, medium) $87
Shift jacket (black, size 12) $499 (not sure of name but white one has an ugly blue and white zebra lining!!)
Dainese Jacket - Newsam (black $649 by Kawaski, and black/red or black/yellow $520 by Suzuki Springwood) back armour $117.

haven't haggled over jeans.

Any advice? Tomorrow is the day I buy....