Hi from Utah. First timer....

[djipka]

Hi guys,

I am a first time motorcycle owner and rider. I learned the basics of riding when i was 16 but never did anything until last year.
With gas prices going up and with me looking for new things to do I wanted to get a motorcycle.
After weeks of reading I chose the GZ.

Anyway, I am glad to be here and hope to make friends in the riding society.
I am also a member of multiple other forums that cover my interests: Nissan, BMW, Audi, XD pistols, other guns, computer hardware etc. ;)

djipka

[blaine]

Welcome to the forum.Make sure you buy some good riding gear & take a rider safety course.Ride safe & have fun.
http://s1.postimage.org/1azz2all0/th_Congratulations_CAE99_KHU.gif (http://www.postimage.org/) :) :cool:

[djipka]

I am planning to get good gear and I was going to start asking about this here. Also the safety course. I have already checked on this with the DMV here.

I have been reading here about some maintenance as I think the bike will need it but I can't seem to find good answers to some questions I have.
Where do I get good quality not too expansive parts online? What kind of break pads and shoes should I get? Air filter, oil filter? What about the chain? the bike has a little less than 5k miles

Also, I read that after 2004 they changed something in the air intake so the bike gets better mileage. Mine is 2003 so i guess its the older type. Can I put the newer parts on for better mpg?

thanks!

[blaine]

In 04 they changed the design of the combustion chamber,for better mileage.But it wasn't that significant.The chain should still be in good shape,a good cleaning with kerosene & a good chain lube.A good choice for air and oil filters at about a 1/3 of the cost of OEM are:
Hiflo-Filtro HFA-3503 air
HF-136 oil
:) :cool:

[djipka]

where do i get those at? I saw the oil ones on ebay...

[mole2]

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. I highly recommend the MSF BRC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course) for a beginner. It will help you develop good habits and break any bad habits you have. Ride safe.


:)

[blaine]

where do i get those at? I saw the oil ones on ebay...
Any good motorcycle shop can get them for you. :) :cool:

[djipka]

Thank you guys!

[GZBrian]

Hello and welcome to the forum. You made a good choice with the GZ. Ride safe. GZBrian

[RanDom_Chipmunk]

Hello, I'm a newb too, and I got a good tip to check out the book Profficient Motorcycling. Ride hard and ride safe!