Bought our first motorcycle today!

[Oddball]

Hey ya'll from southeastern IL! My hubby and I (yes, I'm a chick, lol) bought our first motorcycle today. She's got a couple scratches where she's been dropped a few times, but since we're beginners, we don't mind at all. Got her from a wonderful guy in southwestern Indiana.

My dad rode when I was a toddler, and after I turned 18, both my parents got bikes, as my mum started riding. They both have Harlies. My uncle has one too, and now I have a brother-in-law who's rode.. Couple grandparents who rode back in the day.. You could say its in the blood, lol.

Hopefully I'll have pictures up pretty soon, my laptop doesn't like to hold a connection, so I'm using the hub's desktop. Its a real pretty blue with silver and blue streaks around the tank, little 2003, came with a windshield, saddlebags and brake/clutch tassel covers (which hubby swears are going to disappear). He will probably move up to a 650 pretty soon, but little person like me, a 250's just fine, at least for now. :) You'll probably see me stalking the threads for a while, right now I'm trying to figure out what gear I want. The hubby's already got his armored pants, jacket and a good helmet; I guess I'm just a little slower. Lol!

Hopefully we'll get to start our local motorcycle training course in the start of July, and I think we'll be taking it out to a not-so-populated area tomorrow. Can't wait!! :2tup:

Edit: My number one complaint so far is about gear.. Why do they always think girls want pink? Urgh.

[Water Warrior 2]

Right on, always good to have a new member and a couple is even better. The GZ is an ideal starter bike and all that some folks need.
Gear, yeah, colors can really suck. Check out your local dealers for gear that fits and then ask about different color availability. Try to find a gloss white or bright yellow helmet as they are most noticeable to cagers. Don't be afraid to make a spectacle of yourself.

[vikz250]

congrats and also chech out www.jafrum.com (http://www.jafrum.com) they have some nice gears..drive safe..

[PimpS]

Welcome aboard! Nothings odd to stall the forum, it becomes an addiction... ;)

[Rookie Rider]

Welcome, ride safe !!!

[bpdchief]

Welcome from Florida. The GZ is a wonderful bike. Enjoy and ride safe

[Rionna]

Welcome to the forum from Ohio. Enjoy your bike and ride safe!

[mole2]

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.


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[greatmaul]

Hi and welcome!! Glad to have you here. The GZ is a perfect first bike. It's fun, affordable, forgiving, capable and just about bulletproof. If you haven't already, maybe you both could take the basic rider's course together! It would be even more fun with a partner there.

[sarzacsmom]

My husband and I took the MC beginner riders course together here in NH a few weeks ago. He's taken over my 83 Honda 450 (its' a ltitle too heavy for me) and I am hoping to look at a gz 250 tomorrow. 2002 with 1500 miles. the guy is asking $1950. does that sound like a good price? I took my course on a honda rebel, and was thinking to buy one of those, but I'm liking what I'm hearing about the gz250. Will be doing mostly secondary roads, but may want/need to hop on the highway once in a while. sounds like the gz250 has a little more pulling power on the hills. Since I live in NH, that's important. Interested in your opinions. Thanks!

[Water Warrior 2]

My husband and I took the MC beginner riders course together here in NH a few weeks ago. He's taken over my 83 Honda 450 (its' a ltitle too heavy for me) and I am hoping to look at a gz 250 tomorrow. 2002 with 1500 miles. the guy is asking $1950. does that sound like a good price? I took my course on a honda rebel, and was thinking to buy one of those, but I'm liking what I'm hearing about the gz250. Will be doing mostly secondary roads, but may want/need to hop on the highway once in a while. sounds like the gz250 has a little more pulling power on the hills. Since I live in NH, that's important. Interested in your opinions. Thanks!
Can't comment too much on the price in your area but I will comment on the GZ vs Rebel. The GZ is a single cylinder with a few less parts to wear out. The Rebel does not use an oil filter I'm told. Kinda sucks in my opinion. The Rebel is also famous for it's balky transmission woes whereas the GZ is a lot smoother. The GZ is a slight bit larger in size and appearance so it is more comfy and looks like a larger bike from a distance if is all by it's self.
Congrats on the riding course to both you and hubby. You may also want to pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling. It is chalk full of info and hints to make riding safer and more fun. Be sure to pick up some riding gear with armor too. Better to be safe than sorry.

[Tugboat Annie]

My husband and I took the MC beginner riders course together here in NH a few weeks ago. He's taken over my 83 Honda 450 (its' a ltitle too heavy for me) and I am hoping to look at a gz 250 tomorrow. 2002 with 1500 miles. the guy is asking $1950. does that sound like a good price? I took my course on a honda rebel, and was thinking to buy one of those, but I'm liking what I'm hearing about the gz250. Will be doing mostly secondary roads, but may want/need to hop on the highway once in a while. sounds like the gz250 has a little more pulling power on the hills. Since I live in NH, that's important. Interested in your opinions. Thanks!

I second Water Warrior's opinion on the Rebel. The Rebel was my first bike and I couldn't wait to go larger. The Rebel really didn't like cold starts and could be a bit balky. I then bought a Triumph Bonneville , a nice bike but too many oil leaks and an uncooperative dealer. I absolutely love my GZ! It's the right size, the right look and reliable. I paid $1800 for a 2006 bike with 1600 miles on it.