Newbie Here

[mole2]

Well, as the title says I'm a newbie here and a newbie to motorcycles. I just purchased a 2007 Suzuki GZ 250 today and it's my first bike. I'm 58, living in South Carolina and retired so I figured it's time to try one of these machines. I'm looking forward to all I can learn from the experts. :)


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[Water Warrior 2]

Welcome to the world of 2 wheels. As a newbie you will benefit from some rider training to learn a few tricks of the trade so to speak. Learning to do things the right way the first time is easiest. The GZ will be a great learning tool and treat you right. And congrats on being retired. You now have lots of time to read a copy of Proficient Motorcycling. Probably the best reading material for any rider younng or older.

[Easy Rider]

I'm looking forward to all I can learn from the experts. :)


Welcome !! Hope you like it here.
I am an expert.......in expressing my biased opinions....as are many others here....but we usually get to the truth eventually !! :shocked: :crackup

Nicely equipped bike, with the shield and bags.
Two quick comments:
Check the right hand bag for contact with the muffler. There are threads here about that.
You might want to consider tilting the top of your shield back an inch or two ( no more) as that should cut down on the wind resistance a bit. Don't need to worry about that though until you get to the point where you are comfortable going over 40 mph.

[alanmcorcoran]

Have fun. Second the motion on Proficient. Take it slow and get in as much practice as you can.

[mole2]

Have fun. Second the motion on Proficient. Take it slow and get in as much practice as you can.

Yeah, I plan on taking a course locally here. I figure I'll start off on the right foot. :)

As far a the saddle bags, the right one is about an inch above the pipe. What mod have you all done to prevent heat affecting the leather?


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[alanmcorcoran]

An inch is probably all you need. You can stick metal on it to help further.

[Easy Rider]

An inch is probably all you need. You can stick metal on it to help further.

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An inch should be plenty for leather. Just keep an eye on it for a while.