03-25-2010, 12:00 AM | #1 |
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Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?
Well, after a few years with my lil' thumper, I think it's time to move on. I've grown quite close to my red 250 , even taking the whole engine apart after one of the screws holding the magneto came loose and jammed in between the engine and the magneto. Thankfully I was stopped at a light. That rebuild came with new oversized piston, honed cylinder head, new rings, all new gaskets.
I love the comments when I park outside the "blue collar" bar beside the Har*@#*'s and no-one can believe it's a 250 just by looking at it. I think when they hear the bike, it's a different story though. This bike is truly a great beginner bike, one cannot lose. I was so disheartened the day I sold my 92 Yammy Virago 920 with roughly 5,000Km's. Then I moved to the city and well didn't ride or own anything for a long time. Then I got the idea to get a small city bike and there was nothing but the Suzuki GZ in my mind. I purchased mine from an MSF provider. They showed and gave me all the receipts and work records done for the bikes life. But now I must move on. I do not want to sink any more money into it and am now desiring the feel, speed and happiness of a bigger bike. I am thinking the Suzuki S50. Mike.
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03-25-2010, 12:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?
Did G.Z have more power with larger piston?
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03-25-2010, 12:30 AM | #3 |
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Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?
Well, to be honest, it wasn't much of a size difference, maybe 0.10mm's i think? No matter what size, this cylinder can't take much in the way of oversizing.
Anyhow, I do not believe this helped. nor hindered performance. If it did, it wasn't really noticeable.
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03-25-2010, 12:56 AM | #4 |
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Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?
You will like the S-50. It is a bit of a hot rod on 2 wheels. Have you had a ride on one yet ??
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03-25-2010, 01:10 AM | #5 |
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Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?
No I haven't. I would love too though! I drool for two wheels!
Now to find one below 4,000 bucks with low km's in Vancouver...
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03-25-2010, 01:45 AM | #6 |
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Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?
Even when you move on to the S-50, remember that you are always welcome on this Forum! Good luck finding the right bike for yourself.
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03-25-2010, 04:18 AM | #7 |
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I sure understand the desire to get bigger...I just couldn't get rid of my l'il GZ, though. As you can see, I have three bikes now, all varying sizes. I am not wealthy by any stretch, the GZ was the only bike I bought new. But I scrimp in other areas so I can keep my 3 sanity restorers. Good luck, but don't leave the forum, I would miss that nutty little avatar of yours!
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