Hello from upstate NY

[Mr Moustache]

Hi folks, prospective GZ250 owner here, from upstate NY. 42, wait, 43. Ah heck, it's just a number.

I've always had the bug for cycles since seeing mini-bikes in the Sears catalogs. I started riding on a friend's Suzuki 185cc. He got me putting around the yard in first gear. Some years later I bought a GS450L. I never really had good opportunities to ride it, with work getting in the way and riding partners scarce, so I never got my license. I ended up selling the bike and have regretted that forever.

Today I've got a Honda Shadow 600 VLX. It's more bike than I initially wanted, but I got 'er anyway. I took the MSF course a few months ago, so I'm licensed. While at the MSF range, I rode a GZ250 and I got hooked. I've always been sweet on Suzuki bikes, so I want one!! It will be perfect for my commute to work, which is only a few miles at mellow 35MPH speeds. And much better gas mileage than my truck gets.

Anyway, that's my story. Nice set of forums here with a lot of great information!!