Hello, New to this site

[Melter]

I recently got a 2004 GZ250 in several pieces. It is my retirement project. I have not been on a bike for some tome and wanted a simple and safe bike I could enjoy and take care of. I have the whole thing apart and I am restoring and repairing as I go. I have repaired and painted the tins and am now tackling the mechanicals. Before I started I did have the motor running. I will do a complete overhaul in any case. I have a lot of found time on my hands so I am in no hurry to get this on the road. My skills are quite rusty I am sure. In any case I have had a lot of experience in mechanicals and body and paint. Be glad to offer any help I can. I will post the results when completed. It will be triple black with mostly stock appearance. The exhaust will be flat black. I am doing all the work in my garage/shop so I am using basic tools and equipment.

Melter

[Water Warrior 2]

Welcome to the forum. And a happy retirement to you. Sounds like an interesting project to enjoy and share here with us. Please post some pics so we can watch the progress.

[burkbuilds]

Welcome Melter,
Sounds like you have a lot of mechanical abilities. Best wishes on your restoration/rebuild of the GZ. A lot of folks on this site would suggest that you find a rider safety course if it's been a while since you've ridden, I will be one of those recommending that. A lot of folks take courses like that regularly even though they are continuous and long term riders. I think we can all benefit from a refresher from time to time.

Well, either way, hope you really enjoy your GZ, great bike and lots of fun to ride. :2tup:

[blaine]

Welcome to the family.Good luck on the rebuild & ride safe!! :)

[mole2]

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. I second the riders course. Ride safe.


:)

[bpdchief]

Welcome from Florida. Looking forward to seeing the project as it comes together.

[jonathan180iq]

Sounds like a fun project. Welcome home.