speed for my GZ

Hey all my GZ friends..
I was wondering if keeping my 2010 GZ250 at a speed of 100-105km/h for a while will hurt the bike at all.
Is it to high of a rpm for it or am I ok..
Thats 62-65mph....
Thanks everybody and ride safe..

[bonehead]

That's what I ran mine at for four years/25,000 miles before I sold it.

[PimpS]

Bonehead, was there any negative consequences? When you did ride at that speed, for how long or for what mileage. I can get mine to 115km/h, but I don't have a good feeling, cause i like my bike and don't want to give him bad time... ;)

[Rookie Rider]

for the gz, 60-65 mph is an ideal speed in 5th gear, dont run like that in 4th gear.

[PimpS]

so that is about 90 - 97 km/h (60-65 mph)? Last days i'm not sure in anything, life is being hectic...

I'm only asking because when I go to work.
I do it in 5th gear
Only for about 15-20min at a time
This is why im asking if the bike would be reving to high.
If you all think that it's not good for the bike then I will take another way to work
And keep it at 70-80km/h

[Water Warrior 2]

115 kph is about 71 mph which is pushing the GZ a bit. 105 kph(65 mph)is more reasonable although I personally would be more comfy at 100 kph (62 mph).

Thanks for all the feed back
That's all I want to do is 100km/h
And after all your feed back I believe it's fine for the bike.
Just want to say I love this forum..

[Water Warrior 2]

Thanks for all the feed back
That's all I want to do is 100km/h
And after all your feed back I believe it's fine for the bike.
Just want to say I love this forum..
That's what the forum is for. Helping others and sharing info. You might want to send in a few $ to help keep the forum up and running. A small investment now will save you a bunch over time.

[bonehead]

Bonehead, was there any negative consequences? When you did ride at that speed, for how long or for what mileage. I can get mine to 115km/h, but I don't have a good feeling, cause i like my bike and don't want to give him bad time... ;)
I once rode to my deer lease 180 miles away. Doing 65-70mph for a tank of gas. No ill effects. Whenever I was on it I was doing 65mph, the speed limit on the roads I travelled.

[northsidegz]

I do 60-65 mph regularly as well (unless I hit rushhour). I take it to-and-from work (18 miles each way). No problems so far for me either other than a regularly sore right hand and thumb from the vibration.

[Water Warrior 2]

I do 60-65 mph regularly as well (unless I hit rushhour). I take it to-and-from work (18 miles each way). No problems so far for me either other than a regularly sore right hand and thumb from the vibration.
You could probably cure that with Grip Puppies and a Throttle Rocker. I have the GP and a rocker that is adjustable with a velcro band. Actually both bikes have rockers on both sides, left and right. Less hand fatigue and less vibration makes a ride much nicer. Your wrists will not work as hard or feel as much vibration either. Actually a small investment for comfort. Check out Californiasporttouring.

[northsidegz]

I do 60-65 mph regularly as well (unless I hit rushhour). I take it to-and-from work (18 miles each way). No problems so far for me either other than a regularly sore right hand and thumb from the vibration.
You could probably cure that with Grip Puppies and a Throttle Rocker. I have the GP and a rocker that is adjustable with a velcro band. Actually both bikes have rockers on both sides, left and right. Less hand fatigue and less vibration makes a ride much nicer. Your wrists will not work as hard or feel as much vibration either. Actually a small investment for comfort. Check out Californiasporttouring.

Thanks for the recommendation! I saw this too late. Doh! Just picked up a pair of Universal ISO Grips from Kuryakyn (part #6241). Got 'em of the infamous eBay for $45 which I figured was a decent price (new and unused). Am hoping they'll provide more comfort than the standard GZ grips. I guess at a minimum they'll certainly provide more styling!

I haven't looked into rockers at all. Thanks for mentioning! I'll see if these ISO grips work out first, but if not, see if a rocker will help ease the fatigue and vibration as well. :)

[bonehead]

You might also try a twist assist. It is a mechanical cruise control you mount to your throttle. Works great.

[dentheman]

I have the Kuryakin grips. Better than stock grips, but I still get some numbness during long rides.

[alantf]

I think it depends on the size of your hands. For a bloke, I seem to have small hands/wrists, & the GZ grips are a perfect size for me. :)