curious question - Page 2

xt477 · 06-09-2007, 10:10 AM

I'm a veteran small displacment rider; last bike was a GS550 which had 4 of everything to keep synchronized, tall, and with a huge vetter fairing hanging on the front. Ridding a bike not only saves gas but also wear and tear on my old cars. Tried buying a chinese 125cc bike for 999.00 delivered. Turned out to be a nightmare that I still loose sleep over. Although my new GZ cost 2k more I walked in laid the money down and rode it home. What a relief after what I had been through!!

johncruise · 06-10-2007, 02:30 AM

bought as my first bike here... :-)

xt477 · 06-10-2007, 10:59 AM

ha ha now i have 8 posts john!! : )

markboy · 06-10-2007, 11:53 AM

Bought as my first bike after riding one in the MSF class. Love the fit and feel of the bike even though I'm a fairly tall guy at 6'2". I got the bug to ride for no apparent reason except for a short cruise on some mopeds at the beach. Original intent was for some fair weather riding on some back roads near my house but I can tell already that I'll be doing more than weekend cruising.

Eeyorebiker · 06-11-2007, 05:22 PM

I bought mine as a total beginner. If I do go for something bigger it won't be for quite some time. I really have no need for a big bike. The way it stands right now it's perfect for taking to and from work and short (2-3 hour) rides. In August I will be taking it to Pennsylvania and back ( I live in upstate NY ). I know someone here went to Alaska with theirs, so I am pretty confident the GZ is going to be good enough for anything I might want to throw at it. Which right now isn't much.

birdmove · 06-11-2007, 08:15 PM

I live in Puyallup, Wa. My son attends Ithaca College. We flew out to visit him and see the college the Cotober before last and loved the area. Looks like a great place to ride too. We drove around Lake Cuyuga and over to Watkins Glen too.
jon

Sarris · 06-20-2007, 10:48 PM

Why a GZ? Two Harleys in the garage, yet I commute on the GZ. Well, I'm 50 (not quite an old fart yet) and I find the GZ to represent motorcycling at it's purest. Light, easy to ride, cheap to own & maintain, & the super gas mileage. But that aside, the GZ teaches it's rider PATIENCE. Man, there's nothing more dehumanizing than the demise of patience. The guy in the 8'-0" tall 4WD pickup damn near runs you over to get by and in front of you just to stop and wait the same light as you. What was gained?? How fast do we need to drive to get to the same light? The whole world could use a GZ patience lesson.

Anyway, take your time & enjoy your GZ. It represents all that is good about motorcycling. And, PLEASE don't be in such a damned hurry. Life is short enough as it is.

Sorry for the sermon, Amen.

:chop:

jljowers · 06-20-2007, 11:38 PM

My GZ250 was purchased with no riding experience behind me whatsoever. After being encouraged by others to buy a slightly larger bike, my better senses prevailed and I purchased my first motorcycle ever. The main factor that contributed to this was naturally the cost of gas ($40 a week in a Ford Ranger was hurting my feelings). While I have only had the bike for less than a month, I am hooked. It is easy to ride, I actually enjoy cleaning it, inexpensive to maintain, and puts me in a better mood when I am commuting to work or school.

trykemike · 07-05-2007, 06:38 PM

Sarris ... well said I am a little older than you ( 57 ) . I agree that life passes by too quickly. Enjoy it while it here.

cleensmoke666 · 07-06-2007, 11:29 AM

i wanted to know with good maintenance how many miles or how long could a gz250 last

06-09-2007, 10:10 AM	#11
xt477 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 41	I'm a veteran small displacment rider; last bike was a GS550 which had 4 of everything to keep synchronized, tall, and with a huge vetter fairing hanging on the front. Ridding a bike not only saves gas but also wear and tear on my old cars. Tried buying a chinese 125cc bike for 999.00 delivered. Turned out to be a nightmare that I still loose sleep over. Although my new GZ cost 2k more I walked in laid the money down and rode it home. What a relief after what I had been through!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-10-2007, 02:30 AM	#12
johncruise Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, CA US Posts: 34	bought as my first bike here... :-) __________________
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06-10-2007, 10:59 AM	#13
xt477 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 41	ha ha now i have 8 posts john!! : ) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-10-2007, 11:53 AM	#14
markboy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 31	Bought as my first bike after riding one in the MSF class. Love the fit and feel of the bike even though I'm a fairly tall guy at 6'2". I got the bug to ride for no apparent reason except for a short cruise on some mopeds at the beach. Original intent was for some fair weather riding on some back roads near my house but I can tell already that I'll be doing more than weekend cruising. __________________ _______________________ Still learning... and loving it! Redmond, WA
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06-11-2007, 05:22 PM	#15
Eeyorebiker Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 36	I bought mine as a total beginner. If I do go for something bigger it won't be for quite some time. I really have no need for a big bike. The way it stands right now it's perfect for taking to and from work and short (2-3 hour) rides. In August I will be taking it to Pennsylvania and back ( I live in upstate NY ). I know someone here went to Alaska with theirs, so I am pretty confident the GZ is going to be good enough for anything I might want to throw at it. Which right now isn't much. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#16
birdmove Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Puyallup, Wa. USA Posts: 58	I live in Puyallup, Wa. My son attends Ithaca College. We flew out to visit him and see the college the Cotober before last and loved the area. Looks like a great place to ride too. We drove around Lake Cuyuga and over to Watkins Glen too. jon __________________ Birdmove Puyallup, Wa. USA
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06-20-2007, 10:48 PM	#17
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	The GZ? Why a GZ? Two Harleys in the garage, yet I commute on the GZ. Well, I'm 50 (not quite an old fart yet) and I find the GZ to represent motorcycling at it's purest. Light, easy to ride, cheap to own & maintain, & the super gas mileage. But that aside, the GZ teaches it's rider PATIENCE. Man, there's nothing more dehumanizing than the demise of patience. The guy in the 8'-0" tall 4WD pickup damn near runs you over to get by and in front of you just to stop and wait the same light as you. What was gained?? How fast do we need to drive to get to the same light? The whole world could use a GZ patience lesson. Anyway, take your time & enjoy your GZ. It represents all that is good about motorcycling. And, PLEASE don't be in such a damned hurry. Life is short enough as it is. Sorry for the sermon, Amen. :chop: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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06-20-2007, 11:38 PM	#18
jljowers Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Valdosta, Georgia Posts: 22	My GZ250 was purchased with no riding experience behind me whatsoever. After being encouraged by others to buy a slightly larger bike, my better senses prevailed and I purchased my first motorcycle ever. The main factor that contributed to this was naturally the cost of gas ($40 a week in a Ford Ranger was hurting my feelings). While I have only had the bike for less than a month, I am hooked. It is easy to ride, I actually enjoy cleaning it, inexpensive to maintain, and puts me in a better mood when I am commuting to work or school.
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07-05-2007, 06:38 PM	#19
trykemike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: toronto ont canada Posts: 177	Sarris ... well said I am a little older than you ( 57 ) . I agree that life passes by too quickly. Enjoy it while it here. __________________ sds4
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07-06-2007, 11:29 AM	#20
cleensmoke666 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st.louis,mo. Posts: 38	how many miles i wanted to know with good maintenance how many miles or how long could a gz250 last
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