How many miles on your bike?

[Butternutz]

I want to know how man miles this little engine can crank out before needing a rebuild. So, who here has the most miles on his or her bike?
By the way this is a great little community you guys/gals got here.

[alantf]

When I try to vote, it comes up " the submitted form was invalid. Try submitting again"

[Butternutz]

I get same thing, maybe one of the mods can look at it and tell us what that is.

[Skunkhome]

Same here. 4444 miles

[Rionna]

The Beast now has 2200 miles

[Butternutz]

dang low miles so far, I might as well post mine. Bike got 4600, but they will come up quick. I bought it two weeks ago and already put on 500 miles. I hope this little thumper can crank out 60,000k before needing an overhaul.

[GZ250]

bought new in 2005. 35K without any problem or issues, now some seals and gaskets are leaking.

[jonathan180iq]

I've tried fixing that poll.
I have no idea what's going on.
There was a similar issue before.
Dupo may have to step in and wave his magic wand.

[Rookie Rider]

11,550 on mine.

[FLAJIM]

well can't vote but we have 104 miles in 6 months...... wife wanted it and just like all the other crap, it sits in my garage ....... oh well

Be Safe JIM

[Butternutz]

FLAJIM I know exactly how you feel man.

[cayuse]

12,400 on mine :)

[FLAJIM]

Butternutz...... Now she thinks she wants a CanAm..... I had to say no this time...... LOL, Well maybe for now. She really wants to ride, she just doesn't want to put the time in.

Be Safe JIM

[Water Warrior 2]

Butternutz...... Now she thinks she wants a CanAm..... I had to say no this time...... LOL, Well maybe for now. She really wants to ride, she just doesn't want to put the time in.

Be Safe JIM
Are you saying a 3 wheeler CanAm ?? They are a whole new kind of riding and a lot more work intensive than a GZ.

[bonehead]

25,000

[supersquid]

8000. I've been wondering this too because this is used more as a starter bike than something a longtime biker goes out and gets. I got mine in sept 2011 with 3400 and it's a 2001 so I doubled the mileage of the first 10 years in 6 months. I take riding seriously and by the responses of a few of you it looks like you take it seriously too. I've thought about upgrading to a bigger bike *gasp* because I love highway riding but I've done a couple of 3+ hour rides so I think this little puppy will keep up with me for a while. Something I learned about the California Highway Patrol is they buy Harleys new, run them in service for 40k miles and no matter what pull them off the road, rebuild the top end, then use them to the 80k mile mark in training and parades and non-highway harassment things and then auction them off after 80k. So if I get to even 40k before my engine blows I'll call it a success on a bike I bought for $900 bucks

[Skunkhome]

.... a 3 wheeler CanAm ?? They are a whole new kind of riding and a lot more work intensive than a GZ.

Really?

[Water Warrior 2]

.... a 3 wheeler CanAm ?? They are a whole new kind of riding and a lot more work intensive than a GZ.

Really?
Yes really.

[mrlmd1]

.... a 3 wheeler CanAm ?? They are a whole new kind of riding and a lot more work intensive than a GZ.

Really?


No kidding. (?) :??: :poke2: :)

[Water Warrior 2]

You're gonna hurt your finger on my visor.

[coer]

I'm very proud that I just rolled over 40,000 miles on my GZ250. It's a 2001 model that I bought new.

[mhoughton]

I bought my 2003 at the very end of March with 3707 miles on it. I hit 5100 miles today.

[OBryan]

A 2006 bought in 2009 with only 344 miles on it.
Now has 11,173

[Water Warrior 2]

A 2006 bought in 2009 with only 344 miles on it.
Now has 11,173
Yipes, 344 miles in 3 years. That's bike abuse. Good rescue.

[OBryan]

A 2006 bought in 2009 with only 344 miles on it.
Now has 11,173
Yipes, 344 miles in 3 years. That's bike abuse. Good rescue.[

I kind of felt bad offering him $1100 and he took it.
But then again kind of felt he didn't deserve it if he wasn't going to ride it. LOL

[raul10141964]

A 2001 bought in fall 2011 with only 3200 miles on it.
Now has 3259

[Water Warrior 2]

A 2001 bought in fall 2011 with only 3200 miles on it.
Now has 3259
59 miles in a year!! You really need to ride more.

[raul10141964]

correction
A 2001 bought in fall 2011 with only 1200 miles on it.
Now has 3259

[Water Warrior 2]

correction
A 2001 bought in fall 2011 with only 1200 miles on it.
Now has 3259
Much better. A GZ needs it's exercise to stay healthy.

[Rosco86]

Got mine about a week ago... its a 2005 and had 2050 miles on it....... its got 2300 now :)

[dalak79]

when i got her (2006 gz250) she had 5200 miles, that was two weeks a go Sunday. now she has 6100, just from going to and from school and two trips to that bike store. funny since previous owner/owners, in 6 years only put 5000 mile and i already in two weeks put almost 1000.

[northsidegz]

nice. the way it should be ridden! :)

I had 1340km when I bought it in April/2012
Now I have 6855km...

[isaac]

Resurrecting this: Mine just crossed the 12,000 mile threshold, 10,000 miles after the starter clutch exploded and took out an oil passage on the side of the crankcase.

[jonathan180iq]

Success stories are the best. It helps you OWN the bike, doesn't it?

[Plavanchy]

3500

[kongjie]

2008 bought in March with 750 miles, now has 2,500.

[Goose51683]

FLAJIM

If she decides shes done I know a few people on here who might be more than interested in a rarely used GZ. I would be among them.

ALso I have just under 6k on the gearbox and a currently brand new top end.

[vikz250]

got mine last year with 6 miles on it now its getting close to 3000!..love my GeeZee..

[bonehead]

Harley-57,750
Honda-36,250

[5th_bike]

Now, it works ! :D

[mainlinecoffee]

I think I'm sitting at 8300 or ballpark. The title says 3200. I highly doubt I put 5000 on it sence July 2013 but who knows. Just clocked 230 miles Sunday afternoon and I'm on my second oil change....what can I expect to break in the near future?

[5th_bike]

My tires were really showing wear at that mileage. For the rest, nothing, as long as you maintain it like it says in the book.

[Water Warrior 2]

Have the valves ever been checked/adjusted?

[mainlinecoffee]

Yep just last week

[Water Warrior 2]

Yep just last week

:tup:

[beefjerky]

33051 KM so thats about 20/21000 miles
Its a 2000!

[rmartin]

Would have over 10,000, but need a new battery.

Thinking about getting lithium this time.

Been riding my other 3 bikes.

[gz4me +]

2000 Gz with 13,843 miles.

[rmartin]

Got my lithium battery, it fired up in a few seconds. Should be racking up some miles now.

Racking them up slowly. Will 10,000 before long.

[tintankaussie]

1998 mod with 44700 kms,new top end and still going strong.no snow,lots of sunshine,not much rain,allways kept under cover...ken

[nicki.v]

I bought a 2009 with 950Km (590 miles) and It now has 1040Km (640 miles). I got it the first week of August and our weather has not been great for riding. I'm hoping our fall is more like summer so I can ride longer

[tintankaussie]

I bought a 2009 with 950Km (590 miles) and It now has 1040Km (640 miles). I got it the first week of August and our weather has not been great for riding. I'm hoping our fall is more like summer so I can ride longer
Thats like a brand new (nos)bike,not even run in yet...ken

[CLRibbon]

I have some updating to do...got my GZ250 in late October 2013 and rode it for 2 days when I slipped coming into my gravel driveway. (acorns, wet leaves etc) I dislocated my thumb and couldn't ride again that year. I am so happy to report that I have put over 7000 miles on my bike since late April 2014! It's been the best year ever! The weather has been just fantastic in
North Central Illinois and my mileage will probably top out at 8000 before I park her! I have lots of pics of all my travels. Posting them soon! I think one of the last pics I posted was of me practicing in a school parking lot scared ----less!

[Water Warrior 2]

Sounds good CLR. Your bike will never suffer from PMS(parked motorcycle syndrome). :tup:

[theneanderthal]

Just rolled over 16k miles. New chain and sprockets last month and it is happy to go anywhere.

[golem]

Someone in my area is selling a gz with 150xxx miles, is it even possible or is it a typo?

[blaine]

Someone in my area is selling a gz with 150xxx miles, is it even possible or is it a typo?
Most likely a typo!! ;) :)

[golem]

What would be an average engine life for such a bike? Do you have a rough idea?

[blaine]

What would be an average engine life for such a bike? Do you have a rough idea?
I sold mine with 50xxx km on her & she's still running strong today. ;) :)

[golem]

Did you do anything specific to reach such a mileage except from regular maintenance? Also do you think the GZ could handle a "long trip" ?

Edit : I wish there was a "general" thread, I have so many questions about different aspect of the bike but none of them really justify hijacking this thread or opening a new one.

[Water Warrior 2]

Did you do anything specific to reach such a mileage except from regular maintenance? Also do you think the GZ could handle a "long trip" ?

Edit : I wish there was a "general" thread, I have so many questions about different aspect of the bike but none of them really justify hijacking this thread or opening a new one.

The GZ will handle a long trip with ease. That is the short answer............the long answer is also yes but with certain conditions. You won't want to spend any time on freeways trying to compete with fast moving traffic. The GZ is not fast enough or big enough. It is what it is. Stay on lesser highways with a lower speed limit, less traffic and enjoy the ride. Lynda rode her GZ half way across Canada and back with nary a hiccup. We stayed at 60 mph most of the time and everything was just peachy. Secondary highways are more scenic and relaxing for a long haul. Back roads have more twisties for entertainment and boredom relief.
The downside to travelling on the GZ is you always have to think ahead to determine how to tackle hills, headwinds and not getting run over by bigger traffic. Lynda moved up to a M-50 Suzuki(800cc) and enjoyed the extra power and size.

Any more questions of any sort can be addressed when you start a new thread of your own. Don't be shy.

[mrdalesavage]

Bought a new 2009 model in 2011 and have been riding into work most days. It has just over 58,000 miles on it. It has been a very reliable piece of transportation. Just had the valves adjusted and it is running really smooth. The engine was running a bit hot, I think the adjustment may have solved that problem.

[chandlerbingfl]

I bought my 2009 GZ in 2010 with 1200 miles on. Original owner dropped it and got hurt. His loss my gain. Even with the few issues I'm currently dealing with, I've managed 27k+ miles. That being said, I try to stick to the maintenance schedule for the major things. Oil changes are super easy and cheap enough that I buy my oil filters 12 at a time. Chain cleaning and lubing are done every oil change as well.

chandlerbingfl

[smakaho76]

2002@9k

[splitp&j]

3100 on my 2000

[wacio]

I bought my 2000 month ago. It has 6700 miles on it. 2nd owner did only 300 miles in last eight years.

[suzukix668]

for any tech support Iam here for the gz250 riders mine is a 2000 gz250 with 97k & still looks new my email is suzukix668@yahoo.com

[Maggie]

for any tech support Iam here for the gz250 riders mine is a 2000 gz250 with 97k & still looks new my email is suzukix668@yahoo.com

Wow! I just turned 20K on mine. I would love to get up to 97K on this little beast!!!

[Water Warrior 2]

Wow! I just turned 20K on mine. I would love to get up to 97K on this little beast!!!
Just keep riding Maggie. :ride:

[Vegas Street Rider]

Just hit 14000 on my 09.