Mountain Newbie

[5bears]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and to bikeing. I live in the mountains of North Carolina. I'll be getting an 08 GZ250 this fall. I can't wait! I have to pay some medical bills first :tdown: I was wondering if I might incounter any problems with the power of this bike here in the mountains? Any thoughts on that? Thanks for any help and advice :roll: 5bears

[Easy Rider]

I was wondering if I might incounter any problems with the power of this bike here in the mountains?

Probably not......as long as you stay on the roads !! :)

IIRC, most people report being able to navigate most grades in 4th gear, about 50 mph.
I will know more in about 3 weeks.

You might have trouble, however, in finding ANY GZ 250's this fall. They are scarce as hen's teeth in most places.

[primal]

You might have trouble, however, in finding ANY GZ 250's this fall. They are scarce as hen's teeth in most places.

+1

I'm thanking my lucky stars that I found my GZ250.

[davtnn]

my dealer found my 08 after a 5 state search and calling in a few favors ... (and he did not charge me for having to go get it .???... ) and their were no Bergmans or S40's either.. he is having to turn people away... the local independent shop usually has a bunch of assorted used bikes is now suffering from a cleared floor

[2FIDY]

Hey! , I live on the east coast of your wonderful state. You won't have any power problems, but you sure may have problems finding one. I just made the purchase about 3 weeks ago. It took me 2 months of classifieds and online auctions and such to land a deal on an 03. So, good luck finding one new in this area. If I can help, I'll keep my eyes open locally at that time. Just PM me then, help any way I can. :cool:

[Sarris]

Welcome Brother.

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