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Forum: General GZ250 Talk 09-28-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 38,595
Posted By theneanderthal
Thumbs Up Just rolled over 16k miles. New chain and...

Just rolled over 16k miles. New chain and sprockets last month and it is happy to go anywhere.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-25-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,537
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: 157 miles trip

Yeah take your time. I've done several 800 mile
round trips on mine.

The bike humms right along between 60/65.

There is less wind buffeting at 60. Makes for a much
more relaxed ride.

Get...
Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers 02-07-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,637
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: So you want to rechrome some parts?

I saw chromed AK47 in some Syrian footage recently.
Forum: Member Introductions 12-19-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,961
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: New Rider on an Old Bike.

Welcome.

As a new rider you should spend some time over at msgroup.org.

Read the tips and view some videos.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 12-03-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,388
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Wind gusts

Got the tire problem myself. Don't forget tubes. I found them at cheapcycleparts.com. Have you checked the local dealer? I'm gonna have to pay someone to spoon them on so I haven't yet purchased...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-10-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,180
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Just Started Riding Again This Year After a Few Decades

Cool! I sometimes take my bride of 33yrs, she's about 125lbs, on the back and the bike
handles us just fine.

The rowing machine may just save your butt one day, it requires a surplus of upper...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-10-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,180
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Just Started Riding Again This Year After a Few Decades

Hi guy,

We're the same age and I'm also a returning rider after a few years off.

Check out, msgroup.org for a great bunch of safety tips and videos.

The gz is a bit small for your weight I...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-19-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,598
Posted By theneanderthal
Hurricane season is busting loose!

If any of our group need to get their horses out of the path this season contact me. I'm in lower alabama (LA), actually northwest Florida. NWFL is sometimes ground zero for storms but my stable is...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 01-22-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,861
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Rancho Palos Verdes and Long Beach

Busy you are a treasure! I really enjoy the ride reports and this slide show is very cool!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-22-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,694
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Flight in a Chevette

my moto is,

Never, ever, go up in an airplane, or out in a small boat on the ocean, with only one motor.

I've done both, with poor result, never again!

I'm several kinds of mechanic and I...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 12-02-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,796
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: small bike

I drive a stretch van for work and a dually with 34 ft trailer for rodeo. I tuck my GZ
into a stall on the horse trailer for rodeos and drive a 2300lb MR2 for recreation.

Smaller is better! You...
Forum: Member Introductions 12-02-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,627
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: New Rider

Yo bama, welcome from LA. That would be Lower Alabama, for the uninformed, we in northwest Florida get it though. :2tup:

Ditto on the twisties around B'Ham, take it easy untill you get a real...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-25-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,544
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Hi From a Bike NOOB

Welcome, be well, ride safe, and use the gear, just in case. It takes a long time to heal as we get older.

Also I might suggest you visit the tips section at msgroup.org for some very pertinant...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-25-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,921
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Just saying Hey!!!

Welcome, be well, ride safe, and use the gear, just in case. It takes a long time to heal.

Also I might suggest you visit the tips section at msgroup.org for some very pertinant
info on keepin'...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-25-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,129
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Hey, y'all!

good for you!!!!

Welcome, be well, ride safe, and use the gear, just in case. It takes a long time to heal as we get older.

Also I might suggest you visit the tips section at msgroup.org for...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-25-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,649
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Hello from Denver CO

yo bro.

Snow? What's that? We've got sand that looks like white snow but it's been 35 yrs since I had to shovel that crap outa the driveway.

Welcome, be well, ride safe, and use the gear, just...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-25-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,186
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Is 5th gear useless to anyone else?

Yeah, as mentioned, I'd have to question whether the motor is sufficiently warmed up.

Have you hit 1000 miles on the odo? If not the thing isn't broken in yet and isn't capable of producing max...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 11-23-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,737
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: HIT and Run

Was the phone number accurate? Was the gal able and willing to offer restitution?

If not, well, revenge is a dish best served cold! She will, presumably, return to the scene of the crime at some...
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 11-23-2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,990
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Winter Gloves

For the really cold days add a pair of latex/plastic surgical type gloves between the liners and the outer gauntlets. Also a good tip for rainy weather.
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 11-14-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 24,988
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Get off the bike!

Biorhythms! When you're hot you're hot, when you're not you're not! Sometimes you just feel like you're snakebit and sometimes you'll feel ready to throw Lucifer himself on his ass.

When I'm not...
Forum: Performance 11-13-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,017
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: Convert your GZ250 into a 346cc!!!

I with ya on this. My wheel chair may have a smallblock Chevy. A good friend of mine
built a 426 Hemi into an original Minicooper. Why? Because he could!
:2tup: :2tup: :2tup:
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 11-13-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,879
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: GZ Drivers Seat Shape and Pain

hiya,

The stock GZ seal might as well be solid steel and I seldom ride more than an hour or so without a break.

I broke my back, (compression fracture 4th and 5th lumbar) when I was a 16yo....
Forum: Member Introductions 11-09-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,798
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: European GZ250 rider

Oh man, been there done that. I was approaching a left turn at a light, running
60 or so, light was red. I tapped the gears down to first, still running 60 or so,
and the light changed to green for...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-04-2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,798
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: European GZ250 rider

doh!. sheesh! I just read the opening post, again.

MEA CULPA.

Sigh!

Ducking and stumbling off to bed, while muttering missives about age and cognition.
Forum: GZ250 Media 11-04-2008, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,903
Posted By theneanderthal
Re: OUCH BUT ITS BACK ROLLING

wow! catastrophic failure. What happened, or is there a previous post describing your
motor fubar?
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