Top speed for GZ250

[GZ250]

I noticed that some members have mentioned the top speed around 80 or 85mph. Is this for GZ250 and is this with mods or without any modification.

I hardly can reach 65mph and at this speed my throttle is wide open, no more space to move that or anything that I can do to go fatser. I have no modification, no windshield.

I also fear that I will blow the engine if I go faster. I have seen some previous threads about increasing speed, any comment other than that. Thanks.

[Moedad]

SEARCH is your friend.

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewt...it=+top+speed+

[alanmcorcoran]

GZ250,

I have no mods on mine and I wasn't religious about folllowing the break-in rules, but ruling out going downhill (which is cheating), I can crack 70 without doing anything supernatural.

Do you assume "the position?" I don't think you can go more than 65 in the sitting upright position. Put your chin down on the speedo and you will probably go 10 miles an hour faster. I think Easy or Sarris said putting your heels on the back pegs helps more. Haven't tried that yet - 75 is fast enough for me.

Mine has about 1900 miles on it.

[IRingTwyce]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Do you assume "the position?" .... Put your chin down on the speedo and you will probably go 10 miles an hour faster. I think Easy or Sarris said putting your heels on the back pegs helps more.

Yeesh. Screw that! If I wanted a crotch rocket, I'd buy one. I get weirded out enough just shifting my butt at speed. Much less trying to lay down on the bike!

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by IRingTwyce

I get weirded out enough just shifting my butt at speed. Much less trying to lay down on the bike!

Looks like we need to do some "windshield preaching" again.

Eagerly awaiting the report of your successful second attempt, Alan. :whistle:

And that will be quite enough talk of "assuming the position". :skull: :biggrin:

[IRingTwyce]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Looks like we need to do some "windshield preaching" again.

I do have one for this bike. However, it was my intent to learn and get comfortable on the bike first without the windshield. Once I've got the skills learned for riding and countering the wind, then I'll put the windscreen on and relax a bit. I just didn't want to short-change myself on any necessary riding skills.

And that will be quite enough talk of "assuming the position". :skull: :biggrin:

Is that anything like "presenting?" Someone's not in heat are they? :shocked: O_o :lol:

[Sarris]

I'm 6'1 and 2 80 lbs........ I don't assume any position....... except feet on front pegs.

:biggrin:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by IRingTwyce

I just didn't want to short-change myself on any necessary riding skills.

Is that anything like "presenting?" Someone's not in heat are they?

If/when you mount the shield, don't go zipping off at top speed immediately. It will have a slightly different feel.

I think Alan is always in heat.............EEEEWWWW...sorry.....BAD image!

[alanmcorcoran]

Well, call it what you like, but on the GZ the difference between 55 and 70 is nearly all wind resistance and rider profile. I can't be the first person to notice the "missionary" is the most aerodynamic position.

[rusty rider]

I had my GZ up to 80 miles per hour, but a slight grade or turning into wind can drop your speed 10 mph. I found that once I installed a windshield my speed increased and my mpg improved. In Alan's defense I did on occasion tuck behind my windshield when going uphill to keep from losing momentum and it does help. I also tried using the rear pegs but even at 5'6" my legs starting cramping immediately, of course age doesn't have anything to do with it.