First bike, first project

manhands0321 · 06-13-2014, 10:18 AM

In WV, got first motorcycle, after starting to learn on a 1983 kawasaki 1100 for a day I traded it for a 2005 gz250 with 1200 miles on it.

Really enjoying the new project and having fun

chromedome195 · 06-13-2014, 12:24 PM

Welcome!
Enjoy the GZ250 and the forum.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-13-2014, 02:27 PM

This bike is much more manageable than the 1100

hahah good call.
With a little more saddle time, you'll see that the overall size of the bike doesn't matter. But since this is your learning experience, I'm glad you downsized some.

Welcome home.

Cathy · 06-13-2014, 02:51 PM

Welcome <3

gz4me + · 06-13-2014, 04:47 PM

Welcome to the forum. There is alot of good information on this forum. Hope you learn alot about your GZ and enjoy riding it.

Water Warrior 2 · 06-13-2014, 05:47 PM

Welcome. Your choice to trade down to a more manageable bike is a good one. An 1100cc bike is a lot of unneeded bike and would likely hurt you in a short time. A GZ is all you need at present. It is a very forgiving bike and will let you develop riding skills that you will need.
A professional rider's training course will be a tremendous help and is required in many areas. Also pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. His experience and knowledge is the best life insurance you can buy.

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manhands0321 Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 6	First bike, first project In WV, got first motorcycle, after starting to learn on a 1983 kawasaki 1100 for a day I traded it for a 2005 gz250 with 1200 miles on it. Really enjoying the new project and having fun Login or Register to Remove Ads
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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	This bike is much more manageable than the 1100 hahah good call. With a little more saddle time, you'll see that the overall size of the bike doesn't matter. But since this is your learning experience, I'm glad you downsized some. Welcome home. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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gz4me + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 234	First bike, first project Welcome to the forum. There is alot of good information on this forum. Hope you learn alot about your GZ and enjoy riding it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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chromedome195 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 667	Welcome! Enjoy the GZ250 and the forum.
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Cathy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 157	Welcome <3
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06-13-2014, 05:47 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Welcome. Your choice to trade down to a more manageable bike is a good one. An 1100cc bike is a lot of unneeded bike and would likely hurt you in a short time. A GZ is all you need at present. It is a very forgiving bike and will let you develop riding skills that you will need. A professional rider's training course will be a tremendous help and is required in many areas. Also pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. His experience and knowledge is the best life insurance you can buy.
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