Dont own a 500 in hope of keeping your money, it never works out like that......
Haha i dont think that applies to just 500's i think that goes for any motorcycle. I have four that i personally own and just one is bad enought but with four i never have extra money!
Probably one of the worst and most expensive hobbies to have but i couldnt live with out them.
But as far as my riding goes i do mainly track riding and alittle trail riding. So i know if i were to keep this bike i would have to update the suspension to handle the jumps and turns better. So i guess i just figure why spend all kinds of money updating this bike when i could just get it in decent shape and sell it towards one with the updated suspension and frame already.
Dont get me wrong i really like this bike and would love to totally restore it but i just think in the long run i would be happer if i waited and got a 90's or newer model. But who knows once i get started working on it things could change.