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Old 03-08-2010, 05:00 AM   #10
alantf
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Re: New biker, new bike, new member, etc

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Originally Posted by dhgeyer
Some of us more experienced types keep our GZ250's as second bikes because they're a blast to ride,
.......... and some of us keep them as our ONLY bike because they're so damn manouverable in the heavy traffic we meet every day on a small island :whistle: :2tup: Seriously though, I've had mine for nearly three years now (been riding about 45 years though) & even though I might like a faster bike for those occasions when I go on the autopista (speed limit 120km/hr), the majority of my riding is done on roads with a speed limit of 50 km/hr & heavy traffic, so if I DID upgrade, I'd still need something as manouverable as the gz. Also, as I'm on pension, the good mileage, & relative cheaper maintenance/upkeep of th gz, also plays a big part. :2tup:
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