1st bike new guy

Razorburns · 05-24-2017, 02:02 PM

New here. New to on-road motorcycle ownership. Here's my ride. Got it for a sweet deal from a place here in Portland Oregon 2 weeks ago. 2001 GZ250. 16k miles and in pretty damn good shape. Been cleaning and polishing and fiddling around since. Loving it.

blaine · 05-24-2017, 03:22 PM

WElcome to the family....Bikes in great shape.

Razorburns · 05-24-2017, 04:05 PM

Thanks Blaine. I've got a few things in mind for it, but really it's a great bike that I already love.

New things waiting for delivery or in the planning stages: Saddle bag support, small luggage rack out back, black extra loud horn, extra bright h4 "crystal vision ultra" headlight bulb from Philips (already on and working GREAT), black shorty height window box bars, black aluminum bar ends, some subtle matte black treatment here and there.

I'll post photos of the things while I add them.

Vegas Street Rider · 05-24-2017, 06:45 PM

Welcome to the forum Razorburns. Looks like you got a clean bike. Enjoy making it yours with all your add-ons. You might check out the Thor series saddle bags from Viking. They include the mounting brackets and are sized right for the GZ. Last time I checked, they were about $140 bucks. See what they have to offer. Great quality. Ride safe.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-25-2017, 04:12 AM

Welcome to the forum. Good looking bike. First on-road bike.........does that mean you have off-road experience?

Razorburns · 05-25-2017, 08:10 AM

Yes, way back in the day when I was a young pup in my mid to later teens, I had a 1989 4trax 250r. Loved it, but I jacked my leg up and parents sold it. Haven't ridden much since. Very excited to be back to riding again after years away.

Vegas Street Rider · 05-25-2017, 12:09 PM

You are in a great area to ride with all the twisty two lane roads going to the coast. I am jealous. Most of the riding in Vegas is around Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon. The rest is interstate because of all the space between places here.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-25-2017, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorburns

Yes, way back in the day when I was a young pup in my late teens, I had a 1989 4trax 250r. Loved it, but I jacked my leg up and parents sold it. Haven't ridden much since. Very excited to be back to riding again after years away.

You have picked a great bike to start your street riding career.

May I suggest a good riders course to help you along. There are many benefits to having a professional instructor teach you how to make your riding safer and more enjoyable. My other recommendation is reading "Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough". Available in book store and online. It is the best life insurance you can buy without having to die to collect.

05-24-2017, 03:22 PM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	WElcome to the family....Bikes in great shape. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
	0

05-24-2017, 04:05 PM	#3
Razorburns Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 66	Thanks Blaine. I've got a few things in mind for it, but really it's a great bike that I already love. New things waiting for delivery or in the planning stages: Saddle bag support, small luggage rack out back, black extra loud horn, extra bright h4 "crystal vision ultra" headlight bulb from Philips (already on and working GREAT), black shorty height window box bars, black aluminum bar ends, some subtle matte black treatment here and there. I'll post photos of the things while I add them. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	1

05-25-2017, 04:12 AM	#5
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Welcome to the forum. Good looking bike. First on-road bike.........does that mean you have off-road experience? Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

05-25-2017, 08:10 AM	#6
Razorburns Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 66	Yes, way back in the day when I was a young pup in my mid to later teens, I had a 1989 4trax 250r. Loved it, but I jacked my leg up and parents sold it. Haven't ridden much since. Very excited to be back to riding again after years away. Last edited by Razorburns; 05-29-2017 at 08:11 AM.
	0

05-24-2017, 06:45 PM	#4
Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,105	Welcome to the forum Razorburns. Looks like you got a clean bike. Enjoy making it yours with all your add-ons. You might check out the Thor series saddle bags from Viking. They include the mounting brackets and are sized right for the GZ. Last time I checked, they were about $140 bucks. See what they have to offer. Great quality. Ride safe.
	1

05-25-2017, 12:09 PM	#7
Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,105	You are in a great area to ride with all the twisty two lane roads going to the coast. I am jealous. Most of the riding in Vegas is around Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon. The rest is interstate because of all the space between places here.
	1