Weight, Windshield and Saddle bags. I'm Soooo confused!!

[Tonckawa]

My bike is so new, I have not even received my Certificate of Origin yet but there are three things that concern me right now.

1. WEIGHT. After I bought the bike. I was told by a service tech at the dealership that only 225 lbs more can be added to the bike. SAY WHAT!!! I weigh 235 lbs. The wife would like to ride with me sometimes and she weighs 155 lbs. I heard about this gross weight and I got a hold of a Canadian dealer about the GZ250 Maurader and he said the gross weight for a 250 is 771 lbs. "This weight includes the weight of the vehicle combined with the weight of the riders" I have torqued up the suspension to level 5 and put 33 lbs in rear tire without any issues when we rode before. Opinions?

2. WINDSHIELDS: I have to have one. Any suggestions on which one NOT to buy. I saw this one in the JC Whitney catalog but unsure:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/MAIER-CRUISER- ... _10111.jcw

I think the one on the Suzuki dealer site cost more than I have to pay. Having trouble finding others at a reasonable price. I am very very interested in a fairing that would fit the GZ250 as well.

3. SADDLE BAGS: Last but not least. Do you HAVE to have brackets installed to use saddle bags?

Thanks.