merc4now
08-16-2013, 01:38 AM
Hello everyone, just found the site like , as when ever I pick up a new to me bike I like to do some research, like the site so far. I've been driving motorcycles since I was 14, and had a decent share of big liter sport bikes and mid level. Honeslty I learned on a 94 Kawasaki Zephyr 550. (didn't know what kinda Gem I had back then carbs leaked a year later and I freaked aftrer two attempts at carb rebuild so I sold to bike shop for $300, {they wanted 500 for the carb work} a steal even in 97. )
So this little bike to me is kinda fun since it's so small, ofcourse I have to hold my expectations back when it comes to speed and take off as only thing I've ever driven below 500cc was a scooter and dirtbikes. Last suzuki I owned was a 03 I think Bandit 1200. Which brings me to my bargining story! I love craigslist especially the barter section people failt o realize alot of people will trade down for something they want and not always demand cash. I started with a non titled rough $100 50cc scooter I got running, traded it for a 80's bass boat and trailer (needed minor work that I could handle) sold trailer hull. TRADED the engine and controls for a 2011 ice bears 250cc three wheel trike scooter (2 wheels in back not front) Though my brother could use it but here in florida turns out you have to have either a motorcycle liscense or a trike license which my brother has neither and after finding out the mandatory class was $300 he decided against it. So I then posted it and am now the owner of a 2008 Suzuki GZ 250 with 4K miles, very clean for its year and use (was a daily driver), decked out I guess windsheld and bags?. I'm also new to cruiser style bikes so this is my first. I'll admit for the test drive I kept trying to fold my legs back and lean forward. So here am I, I figured it's a neat bike to keep around and better on gas then my 02 super hawk, and hey I basically have $300 in it before tag and title fees.
Any quirks or immedate fixes/preventive maintenance I should look at first?
PO stated neutral was a pain to find and light never came on for him (he was 2nd onwer)
I found it easily but light never does come on.
That and he said it hates the cold he's drained a battery before work a few times trying to start it,
Sucks they can't be modded for a kicker without extensive case searching and ignition upgrade.
I love small kickers.
Will post pics in daylight I know these things are only like 3K new? so do they hold a decent resale value?
So this little bike to me is kinda fun since it's so small, ofcourse I have to hold my expectations back when it comes to speed and take off as only thing I've ever driven below 500cc was a scooter and dirtbikes. Last suzuki I owned was a 03 I think Bandit 1200. Which brings me to my bargining story! I love craigslist especially the barter section people failt o realize alot of people will trade down for something they want and not always demand cash. I started with a non titled rough $100 50cc scooter I got running, traded it for a 80's bass boat and trailer (needed minor work that I could handle) sold trailer hull. TRADED the engine and controls for a 2011 ice bears 250cc three wheel trike scooter (2 wheels in back not front) Though my brother could use it but here in florida turns out you have to have either a motorcycle liscense or a trike license which my brother has neither and after finding out the mandatory class was $300 he decided against it. So I then posted it and am now the owner of a 2008 Suzuki GZ 250 with 4K miles, very clean for its year and use (was a daily driver), decked out I guess windsheld and bags?. I'm also new to cruiser style bikes so this is my first. I'll admit for the test drive I kept trying to fold my legs back and lean forward. So here am I, I figured it's a neat bike to keep around and better on gas then my 02 super hawk, and hey I basically have $300 in it before tag and title fees.
Any quirks or immedate fixes/preventive maintenance I should look at first?
PO stated neutral was a pain to find and light never came on for him (he was 2nd onwer)
I found it easily but light never does come on.
That and he said it hates the cold he's drained a battery before work a few times trying to start it,
Sucks they can't be modded for a kicker without extensive case searching and ignition upgrade.
I love small kickers.
Will post pics in daylight I know these things are only like 3K new? so do they hold a decent resale value?