$300 to spend...?

ironhead1530 · 03-18-2012, 09:54 PM

Ok... So I MAY have an extra $300 coming to me in the next few weeks. What mods should I do??? I already have a spitfire windshield, and leather saddlebags (came with the bike). I am considering getting the tourmaster cruiser 3 bags. What else should I consider???

Edit... Forgot to mention that I have a 16t sprocket on the way already!

Water Warrior 2 · 03-18-2012, 10:07 PM

I hate to sound like a broken record but safety is always a concern. Invest in a copy of Proficient Motorcyling and riding lessons if you haven't already done so. You will probably have $ left over for gas and a hamburger.
If you have already done so then good for you. You might want to get grip heaters for chilly rides. Symtec makes nice reliable products that are easy to install and don't cost a bunch.

ironhead1530 · 03-19-2012, 12:23 AM

Thanks WW... I've taken the Riders Safety Course offered here in PA and been riding for about a year. I'm always on the lookout for ways to stay safe. But, I was thinking along the lines of accessories or modifications to the bike. The heated handgrips are going to be on my list of possibilities.

I saw this post http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewt...hp?f=34&t=2754 and thought the LED's he put on (the blue ones) looked awesome. Makes the bike look like a million bucks at night. :2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 03-19-2012, 01:43 AM

Maybe invest some cash in the rider. Plan an overnighter and treat yourself to a fun weekend traveling. Buy a T-shirt as a reminder of the weekend.

Dupo · 03-19-2012, 02:46 AM

I've ridden in 18 degree temps here in PA and never needed heated grips or gloves. Its all about getting good thick gloves and keeping the cold air out. Spend that $300 on something for yourself. Get a really good leather jacket with removable liner .... pair of chaps ... something that you normally wouldn't buy but will use the crap out of.

alantf · 03-19-2012, 06:11 AM

Do you have engine guard (crash bars)? If not, invest in a set. :2tup:

Road_Clam · 03-19-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ironhead1530

Thanks WW... I've taken the Riders Safety Course offered here in PA and been riding for about a year. I'm always on the lookout for ways to stay safe. But, I was thinking along the lines of accessories or modifications to the bike. The heated handgrips are going to be on my list of possibilities.

I saw this post http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewt...hp?f=34&t=2754 and thought the LED's he put on (the blue ones) looked awesome. Makes the bike look like a million bucks at night. :2tup:

How about investing $300 in your elevated safety ? $300 would buy an awesome armored 4 season jacket, or a nice high end Shoei helmet ?

mrlmd1 · 03-19-2012, 11:08 AM

MC Enterprises engine guard/crash bar - about $160 or so on Ebay, then you still have plenty of money left over for a headlight and breaklight modulator. Maybe some armored riding pants for the cold to go along with the jacket and gloves.
Safety is first.

alanmcorcoran · 03-20-2012, 04:55 AM

I'd save it for gas.

5th_bike · 03-24-2012, 10:07 PM

A cute little tach, like mine... :tongue:

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And, you will have more than $200 left.

03-18-2012, 09:54 PM	#1
ironhead1530 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gettysburg, PA Posts: 32	$300 to spend...? Ok... So I MAY have an extra $300 coming to me in the next few weeks. What mods should I do??? I already have a spitfire windshield, and leather saddlebags (came with the bike). I am considering getting the tourmaster cruiser 3 bags. What else should I consider??? Edit... Forgot to mention that I have a 16t sprocket on the way already! __________________ 2001 Suzuki GZ250 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-18-2012, 10:07 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: $300 to spend...? I hate to sound like a broken record but safety is always a concern. Invest in a copy of Proficient Motorcyling and riding lessons if you haven't already done so. You will probably have $ left over for gas and a hamburger. If you have already done so then good for you. You might want to get grip heaters for chilly rides. Symtec makes nice reliable products that are easy to install and don't cost a bunch.
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03-19-2012, 12:23 AM	#3
ironhead1530 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gettysburg, PA Posts: 32	Re: $300 to spend...? Thanks WW... I've taken the Riders Safety Course offered here in PA and been riding for about a year. I'm always on the lookout for ways to stay safe. But, I was thinking along the lines of accessories or modifications to the bike. The heated handgrips are going to be on my list of possibilities. I saw this post http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewt...hp?f=34&t=2754 and thought the LED's he put on (the blue ones) looked awesome. Makes the bike look like a million bucks at night. :2tup: __________________ 2001 Suzuki GZ250 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-19-2012, 01:43 AM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: $300 to spend...? Maybe invest some cash in the rider. Plan an overnighter and treat yourself to a fun weekend traveling. Buy a T-shirt as a reminder of the weekend.
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03-19-2012, 02:46 AM	#5
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03-19-2012, 06:11 AM	#6
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03-19-2012, 11:08 AM	#8
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: $300 to spend...? MC Enterprises engine guard/crash bar - about $160 or so on Ebay, then you still have plenty of money left over for a headlight and breaklight modulator. Maybe some armored riding pants for the cold to go along with the jacket and gloves. Safety is first.
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03-20-2012, 04:55 AM	#9
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: $300 to spend...? I'd save it for gas. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-24-2012, 10:07 PM	#10
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: $300 to spend...? A cute little tach, like mine... :tongue: [attachment=1:6xikgx8y]Tach_Run080817.jpg[/attachment:6xikgx8y] [attachment=0:6xikgx8y]Tach_Front080817.jpg[/attachment:6xikgx8y] And, you will have more than $200 left. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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