New owner & rider from Massachusetts

mavrix · 07-21-2011, 01:27 PM

Hi Everyone; I took the MSF BRC course a few years back and got discouraged looking for a bike and not finding one. Back on June 15th I found a blue 2003 GZ250 and bought it! :2tup: For the first few weeks I just rode around the neighborhood; we're somewhat separated from the rest of the town which is nice. A couple weeks ago I finally left our neighborhood and ventured out, but it has been during the least busy times like early morning or around 7PM. Last week I went for a ride in the afternoon up to my parents house which is a couple towns away and last weekend I went for a much longer ride; about 30+ miles. Had a great time and can't wait to feel more comfortable riding in more traffic. I know it will come in time as I ride more....

-Mavrix

cayuse · 07-21-2011, 03:03 PM

Welcome! Ride safe!

I like blue.

bonehead · 07-21-2011, 03:17 PM

Welcome.

mavrix · 07-21-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cayuse

Welcome! Ride safe!

I like blue.

Thanks! I like blue too, it's part of the trouble I had in finding a bike. Once I decided to just get one, it ended up being blue.

blaine · 07-21-2011, 04:34 PM

Welcome to the family.Mine was also blue. :biggrin: :cool:

Rookie Rider · 07-21-2011, 04:38 PM

I have 2months experience, taking it slow. Welcome aboard !!

Rionna · 07-21-2011, 09:42 PM

Hi Mavrix, welcome to the forum. I also have 2 months experience and have put on 950 miles on my bike. You're right start out slow and get comfortable. This is a great bike and really helps to build your confidence. Have fun and Ride safe!

geezer · 07-21-2011, 10:58 PM

imo this is the best learners bike there is. one night following my girl we were merging on to the highway, im leaned over had with the throttle open. she brakes (for no apparent reason :cuss: ) and i panic and lock thr brakes. bike does not fuss or slide just stoped and its almost like it said " edan be more careful next time" and the light weight of the bike will be a huge help to you :2tup:

mole2 · 07-21-2011, 11:27 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Since it's been a few years you should consider taking a refresher of the MSF BRC. Ride safe.

Rookie Rider · 07-22-2011, 05:12 PM

WOW Rionna, You're doing better than me in 2 months, i have bout 300 miles under my belt. lol

07-21-2011, 01:27 PM	#1
mavrix Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northfield, MA Posts: 38	New owner & rider from Massachusetts Hi Everyone; I took the MSF BRC course a few years back and got discouraged looking for a bike and not finding one. Back on June 15th I found a blue 2003 GZ250 and bought it! :2tup: For the first few weeks I just rode around the neighborhood; we're somewhat separated from the rest of the town which is nice. A couple weeks ago I finally left our neighborhood and ventured out, but it has been during the least busy times like early morning or around 7PM. Last week I went for a ride in the afternoon up to my parents house which is a couple towns away and last weekend I went for a much longer ride; about 30+ miles. Had a great time and can't wait to feel more comfortable riding in more traffic. I know it will come in time as I ride more.... -Mavrix __________________ -Mavrix Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2011, 03:03 PM	#2
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: New owner & rider from Massachusetts Welcome! Ride safe! I like blue. __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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07-21-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: New owner & rider from Massachusetts Welcome. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2011, 04:34 PM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: New owner & rider from Massachusetts Welcome to the family.Mine was also blue. :biggrin: :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2011, 04:38 PM	#6
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: New owner & rider from Massachusetts I have 2months experience, taking it slow. Welcome aboard !!
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07-21-2011, 09:42 PM	#7
Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Re: New owner & rider from Massachusetts Hi Mavrix, welcome to the forum. I also have 2 months experience and have put on 950 miles on my bike. You're right start out slow and get comfortable. This is a great bike and really helps to build your confidence. Have fun and Ride safe! __________________ Rionna
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07-21-2011, 10:58 PM	#8
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: New owner & rider from Massachusetts imo this is the best learners bike there is. one night following my girl we were merging on to the highway, im leaned over had with the throttle open. she brakes (for no apparent reason :cuss: ) and i panic and lock thr brakes. bike does not fuss or slide just stoped and its almost like it said " edan be more careful next time" and the light weight of the bike will be a huge help to you :2tup: __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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07-21-2011, 11:27 PM	#9
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: New owner & rider from Massachusetts Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Since it's been a few years you should consider taking a refresher of the MSF BRC. Ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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07-22-2011, 05:12 PM	#10
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: New owner & rider from Massachusetts WOW Rionna, You're doing better than me in 2 months, i have bout 300 miles under my belt. lol
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