Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-08-2011, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 11,996
Re: My GZ and S40(Savage 650) comparison
I have the C50 (since 2007). I have 36,000+ miles on it. Great cruiser. I have made many 800+ one day trips to Florida from Indiana (and back). Cruise all day long at 80-85mph and hit 95mph going up...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
04-08-2011, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,192
Re: upgrading bikes? m50, warrior
cms, I have only ridden the klx 250sf about 300 miles. I am a part time snow-bird and the bike is stored in Florida while I am in Indiana most of the time. So far, great little machine. 6-speed,...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
04-07-2011, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,192
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
04-06-2011, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,192
Re: upgrading bikes? m50, warrior
I had a gz250 and bought a C50 after 10 months. However, in those few months, I rode the gz250 11,000+ miles, including a 1100 mile bike trip and a 2500 mile bike trip (long distance riding on the...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-06-2011, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,357
Re: Need 2 know. many questions Please answer
I had a 2006 gz250 I bought in Jan 2007. It got really cold (0'f) for a few weeks and I got hurt by a horse in March 2007 so I didnt start riding it until April 2007. By October, I had 11,000+ miles...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-06-2011, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,526
Re: Is this markup normal?
You can go to a Suzuki dealer and buy a new 2009 GS500F for less than $3400. Most Suzuki dealers have them in stock.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-06-2011, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 12,013
Re: GZ250 top speed, more info
Water Warrior, 3.5 years later, 36,000+ miles later. It is great. Still running fine, ordering my 4th set of tires for the bike now.
I think I have to do my first clutch adjustment sometime in the...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-05-2011, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 12,013
Re: GZ250 top speed, more info
I owned a 2006 gz250. I put 11,000 miles on it in 6 months. My top speed was 79mph (gps). On the interstate, commuting to work, riding at 70mph, I would get 70-72mpg average. When I went to small...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-05-2011, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,526
Re: Is this markup normal?
If you are looking for a 250, find a dealer with 2009 Kawasaki KLX 250sf. I bought one in January for $2999. Out the door was higher because of 9% taxes, state of Florida first time titleing a...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
09-16-2008, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,925
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
09-12-2008, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 22,580
Re: Is "All the Gear, All the Time" a minority?
I get asked every day "arent you hot in that jacket". Of course I am, but as I tell them, if I go down, Id rather sweat than bleed. I wear boots, armored jacket, gloves, full face helmet.
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
09-12-2008, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,760
Re: Jack-holes on the road.
Dont worry about it. Sooner or later Darwin's theory will be applied to those stupid bike riders and they no longer will be in the gene pool.
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
09-12-2008, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,099
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
09-12-2008, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,925
Re: "Bikers" vs. people who just own bikes
I ride most of the time. The only time I dont ride anymore is if there is lightening in the area, snow, or temperature is below 30' F. I even went on a 2500 mile bike trip this past March. Started...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
09-12-2008, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,901
Re: 250cc Meet: Sept 26th - 28th 2008
It doesnt matter if you ride a 250cc or bigger. This group of people ride in on all types, gz250s, honda rebels, c50s, VLXs, v-stars. Just a bunch of people who meet, take rides, talk motorcyles and...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
09-12-2008, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,877
Re: Traded my GZ today
I bought a Suzuki C50 back in October and kept the little gz250 until July. I sold the little bike to a guy at work. Wish I hadnt. Miss the little bike even though I only rode it 3 times (20 miles...
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Forum: Beginners
08-10-2008, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 27,078
I also disagree with Jordan. The gz250 is a...
I also disagree with Jordan. The gz250 is a durable bike. I put 11,000 miles on my gz250 last year from April to October. That is 6 months. These miles included a 1100 mile bike trip and a 2500 mile...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-13-2008, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 10,111
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-13-2008, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,919
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
06-06-2008, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,555
If sportspyc runs out, I also had the same...
If sportspyc runs out, I also had the same situation, except I only broke one spoke and had to order the whole set, could not find any dealers which would sell me one. .75 each, but only when...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-06-2008, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,510
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Forum: Performance
06-06-2008, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,017
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Forum: Mugshots
06-06-2008, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,994
Andrews NC pic
http://www.postimage.org/aV2wgpdS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2wgpdS)
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-06-2008, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,143
I go to rallys with the rebel 250 group. The...
I go to rallys with the rebel 250 group. The gz250 is comparable to the rebel 250 except I am more cramped on the rebel. If you dump a rebel, you WILL get a dent in your tank from the front turn...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-04-2008, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,595
THe throttle rocker CAN be operated with your...
THe throttle rocker CAN be operated with your thumb if you set them up that way. I have and used them with my thumb for over 19,000 miles now. Actually I have them setup so I can use my hand or thumb.
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