If there is one draw back to commuting by motorcycle, it's that there is no where to store your junk while riding.
That's why a whole slew of companies make motorcycle specific luggage.
If you decide that simply wearing a backpack isn't enough for you, then you might be interested in some of these options.
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Since there is such a wide variety of products available, we won't go into specific detial but rather outline what it most commonly used.
For other opinions on exactly what others are using and what is preferred, you'll have to check the forum and search a little bit. Sorry Charlie.
Saddlebags
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There are a million different places to purchase saddlebags. The company that you purchase from is your choice. It's important to remember, however, that the GZ250 is a rather small bike and some of the larger saddlebags seem out of proportion. So make sure that you get some rough measurements so you know what size bags to shop for.
Also, you'll need to purchase (or make) saddle bag support brackets so the saddlebags don't rub against your wheel, or get caught in the spokes or some other crazy scenario.
Where can I get saddlebag supports?
You have three options. You can purchase the factory supports, which cost a good chunk of change, you can buy aftermarket supports which cost a little bit less, or you can fabricate your own using some parts from your local hardware store. This last option will cost around $15, depending on inflation.
Any idea where to purchase support brackets?
Go to you local Suzuki dealership and ask...
Or
Type in a search on Google...?
Or
Go to this website:
http://www.mcenterprisesusa.com/product ... chForm.cfm
What about making my own?
Props to Tonckawa for doing this write-up.
http://www.gz250bike.com/viewtopic.php?t=961
or here:
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/forum ... -made.html
What about hard saddlebags?
These generally cost more than soft saddlebags and, like with soft bags, you'll need to measure and remeasure to make sure that they fit properly. Also, as with soft bags, the options are just about limitless and you'll have to make your own decision on who to buy from.
Ammo Can Saddlebags
A rather sturdy and lockable option which only costs a fraction of "real" hard cases is to fit surplus military ammo cans in place of the saddlebags.
Mad props to Badbob, and others, for their write-up on how to install ammo cans on the GZ.
Follow this link for a How-to and discussion on the install:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=87&hilit=ammo+cans
