Iowa Newbie

[Jer]

Hello All!

My name is Jeremy "Jer" for short.

I'm 35. Just got a 2002 GZ250.

Why? Some fun and commuting in these days of $4.00/gal.

For the most part its my first motorcycle. I had a Honda CBR900 very briefly when I was 29. It scared the hell out of me. Friends talked me into buying it.

250cc seems just right!

[rusty rider]

Welcome to the forums, see you out there :cool:

[Sarris]

Welcome brother. We won't hold that "Iowa" thing against you.

Ride safe.

:2tup:

[Jer]

"Hi I'm from Iowa... I'll kick my own ass later."

:)

[Easy Rider]

We won't hold that "Iowa" thing against you.


Speak for yourself. My wife is from Iowa.
Some things are just unforgiveable!! ;) :lol:

[Sarris]

So was my ex-wife.

:oops:

[Jer]

Getting my plates tonight. Whooooo hooo!!!!!

Got the helmet, gloves, & boots.

Still shopping for a jacket.

For now its just practicing for the riding test out in front of the house. I borrowed my 4yr old daughters sidewalk chalk and have stepped off and marked the necessary lines to simulate the tests I'll have to take. I love this bike. I can do u-turns in the street just fine. Easy to stop on a dime. Easy to do the cone weave, etc..... The test should be no prob at all. Just gotta find the time to do it. Until then it sits in the garage.

[Jer]

WHOOO HOOO!

Passes my test this morning. Hit one cone with the back wheel doing the swerve.

:)

[Moedad]

WHOOO HOOO!

Passes my test this morning. Hit one cone with the back wheel doing the swerve.

:)

Good goin'! Ride safe!

[Jer]

Thanks!!!!

WIll do!

[Jer]

Tomorrow will be my 4th commute to work.

And my 2nd trip to the pump.

I'm having a ball.

I dont even need coffee to wake up any more. These 40-45 degree rides are just enough to wake me up.

Thanks for being here gz250bike.com you've made this transition very comfortable.

\m/ \m/

[Sarris]

Niff stippler, eh???

:whistle:

[Jer]

indeed!!!!

[Meltinpix]

Congrats

[Jer]

Thanks.

I'm looking forward to my first night ride. I was hoping tonight since the rain finally stopped. But I'm beat from helping a buddy move.

Maybe tomorrow night.

Gonna go ride in the morning though. May head up to Saylorville Lake. Nearby. Should be good for some nice pics.

[Jer]

FYI - I'm moving this weekend and going on a concert trip to Atlanta so I'll likely not be around this site til Monday the 29th or so.

Just didnt want you to think I bailed on ya without saying bye.

[Sarris]

Take care Jer. See ya soon. Be safe.

:)

[music man]

What kind of concert trip? And be safe.

Later

[Jer]

Heading to ProgPower USA tomorrow morning. (www.progpowerusa.com (http://www.progpowerusa.com))

Spent the last 5 days moving.

Man, I'm beat. Airport bar and uncomfortable seat here I come!

[music man]

Ah another Metal Head on the forum, Swweeeeeetttttttttttt!!!!!! :rawk:

[Jer]

\m/ \m/

[Jer]

Aaaaaand we're back!



High of 71 today.

Looks like winter has turned tail and ran.

I started the bike up a bit today and let it run for a bit. Did a lap or two around the block. Man, slow going in the sandy corners.....

Time to dust off the riding gear and get back on 2 wheels!!!!!

[mr. softie]

That was a long concert trip!

[Jer]

haha!!!

Yeah it was.

No use teasing myself with motorcycle talk all winter....

[adrianinflorida]

"Hi I'm from Iowa... I'll kick my own ass later."

:)

:biggrin: