hi i am new. and this is my motorcycle.

[mirandaH]

Just took the course a couple weekends ago and got my bike Saturday. I rode 7 and a half miles in my apartment complex parking lot yesterday. I love my bike and i am having so much fun.
http://www.postimage.org/PqJ_FOS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqJ_FOS)
http://www.postimage.org/aVJaBYA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVJaBYA)

[alanmcorcoran]

Welcome. Keep an eye out for Patrick777. Bike looks beautiful.

[mirandaH]

Thank you.... and i certainly will. : )

[Sarris]

Welcome. Keep an eye out for alanmcorcoran. Ahhh... basic black, looks great!

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[mirandaH]

HAHAHA!!! and thank you... i think it looks very sharp. you know, it kinda has like a really really super dark grey look to the paint. maybe i am just staring to close at it. i still cant believe i own a bike! i sat on the floor of my hot garage for a full 45 minutes just staring at it. it is mesmerizing!

[purslant]

I think you had better keep and eye out for all the guys on this site. lol.
Welcome to the forum.

[mirandaH]

:) well i sure am learning alot. i love it here!!!

[alantf]

Nice bike! Same colour as mine. Just one thing - PLEASE take the safety sticker off the tank. It just screams out "Nanny notice" "New bike" "New rider" Why do the manufacturers think that everybody is a mental retard who needs to be told the basics of staying alive?

After that rant I just hope that you get the same enjoyment out of it that I get, & I bet that you'll soon start adding your own touches to the bike that make every one different, & bring out the character of the owner.

I know these photos are early days, & you look at it & think "MINE".--- Yes,so did we all, & it's a fantastic feeling, but I bet that in a few weeks it'll have bits on it that show your own personality.

Seriously now, think about fitting an engine protector as a first priority. The first time it falls over (and it happens to us all) you'll realise that it was money well spent.

[warlock2008]

welcome to the club!

it is a great fun to ride, perfect for beginners.

i miss my everyday ride to work. the winter is arriving fast, freezing temp are coming fast.
today (max 11degC), I took a small ride around.

[Moedad]

i miss my everyday ride to work. the winter is arriving fast, freezing temp are coming fast.
today (max 11degC), I took a small ride around.

Yeah, it's cooling down here too. I'm thinking I might have to zip the vents closed on my jacket by the end of the year. Maybe even put the liner in.

[Dupo]

Seriously now, think about fitting an engine protector as a first priority. The first time it falls over (and it happens to us all) you'll realise that it was money well spent.

Funny they call them engine guards. When a bike falls, its the tank, turn signals and exhaust that gets damaged :)

[alantf]

Hi Dupo,
When mine fell over it was because I'd parked on a hill. Even though it was in first gear, it ran forward off the stand & fell over to the left.
The only damage was a slight scratch on the engine guard, & a scuff on the block on the end of the grip. The block on the grip bent, but I was able to straighten the long bolt & it's as good as new.
If you look at the pictures of my bike in "luggage rack" in "gz bike mods" you'll see that the guard appears to be different to the American type. It's saved me from some serious damage.

[Dupo]

Oh yea, i forgot .. the bar ends/grips get it too. Thats what happened to my GZ :)

Not saying they arent a good idea, just goofing on the name. Its like having a bumper guard when really it covers the grill and headlights lol.

[Easy Rider]

If you look at the pictures of my bike in "luggage rack" in "gz bike mods" you'll see that the guard appears to be different to the American type. It's saved me from some serious damage.

I think it is different from the OEM Suzuki part, of which I believe there is only one (not different on this side of the pond) and which is pretty much useless. I too have a third party guard which is much more substantial. (pict's on here somewhere).