4 day weekend

Water Warrior 2 · 09-28-2007, 02:00 AM

Just got back yesterday from a 4 day ride around the province. Not the whole province but a lot of new roads and met a bunch of new friends. 450 miles of smiles and giggles because the traffic was light and the weather did actually cooperate. Happy Hobo on the 250 and me on the Vstrom 650. I am trully amazed with the 250's capabilities in the mountains and curves. Granted I am not riding it but watching in my mirrors and seeing that little bike roar up some of these mountain roads is a thrill because I know it was the right bike to buy.
With the windshield, expandable soft bags, 28 L trunk and heated grips it is quite the small bore touring bike. No, it will not be on any major interstate highways cause they are boring and just too fast for comfort. The 250 works well on any other road as has been mentioned here by many riders. Lynda has been making noises about a cross country trip on the bikes and I have no doubt the 250 would do it with no hesitation. The determining factor will probably be the old guy on the 650 and his bad back showing up.

trykemike · 09-28-2007, 01:40 PM

Hey water warrior did you camp during the trip ? How was the weather ? Cold Wind ? Any pictures ?

Sounds like the hills are not an issue ?

Water Warrior 2 · 10-01-2007, 01:28 AM

" CAMPING "......... oh my no !! Had to give that up years ago due to hating all the work involved. Never was much of a boy scout. Motels, hot showers and hopefully a decent bed with A/C and heat depending on the temps. Happy took a few pics but I don't have a clue how to post them. Will try to talk her into it. Weather was nice, just a wee bit cool on ocassions and only a few minutes of rain the first day. Did have a fair bit of wind on some roads but nothing to slow us down or scare us. Happy is really having the time of her life with the 250 and the twisties in the mountains. When we got home Wednesday evening the rain started and has not stopped yet. Rain gear, never leave home without it.
Must say I had a few negative thoughts about the 250 last year when we picked up. Didn't think it would be much of a long distance runner at highway speeds but I was sooooo wrong. The 250 ROCKS.

Badbob · 10-01-2007, 05:54 PM

Add your photos by clicking the Add image to post link below the text entry box.

Water Warrior 2 · 10-01-2007, 09:02 PM

Will talk to the photographer(Happy), I know she can do this.

happyhobo · 10-06-2007, 12:58 PM

Hi everyone....i was brow-beaten into doing this photo post....i have no idea if it worked or not.....i think the Bob person should learn to do this himself...all those who agree say "aye"
Yes we had a wonderful mini holiday as Bob told you ...so i won't chew it twice. I guess if i posted more often i would get more comfortable doing it,but at this point it just makes me nervous......atgatt

Lynda

happyhobo · 10-06-2007, 01:04 PM

ok ppl....what did i do wrong???? why are they so "honkin" big??????

happyhobo · 10-06-2007, 01:15 PM

some more pics ....am trying to figure out how to make them smaller

Badbob · 10-07-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happyhobo

ok ppl....what did i do wrong???? why are they so "honkin" big??????

Nothing wrong with big.

Badbob · 10-07-2007, 02:40 PM

Nice pics.

How did you mount the tunk on the GZ250?

09-28-2007, 02:00 AM	#1
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	4 day weekend Just got back yesterday from a 4 day ride around the province. Not the whole province but a lot of new roads and met a bunch of new friends. 450 miles of smiles and giggles because the traffic was light and the weather did actually cooperate. Happy Hobo on the 250 and me on the Vstrom 650. I am trully amazed with the 250's capabilities in the mountains and curves. Granted I am not riding it but watching in my mirrors and seeing that little bike roar up some of these mountain roads is a thrill because I know it was the right bike to buy. With the windshield, expandable soft bags, 28 L trunk and heated grips it is quite the small bore touring bike. No, it will not be on any major interstate highways cause they are boring and just too fast for comfort. The 250 works well on any other road as has been mentioned here by many riders. Lynda has been making noises about a cross country trip on the bikes and I have no doubt the 250 would do it with no hesitation. The determining factor will probably be the old guy on the 650 and his bad back showing up. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-28-2007, 01:40 PM	#2
trykemike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: toronto ont canada Posts: 177	Hey water warrior did you camp during the trip ? How was the weather ? Cold Wind ? Any pictures ? Sounds like the hills are not an issue ? __________________ sds4
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10-01-2007, 01:28 AM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	" CAMPING "......... oh my no !! Had to give that up years ago due to hating all the work involved. Never was much of a boy scout. Motels, hot showers and hopefully a decent bed with A/C and heat depending on the temps. Happy took a few pics but I don't have a clue how to post them. Will try to talk her into it. Weather was nice, just a wee bit cool on ocassions and only a few minutes of rain the first day. Did have a fair bit of wind on some roads but nothing to slow us down or scare us. Happy is really having the time of her life with the 250 and the twisties in the mountains. When we got home Wednesday evening the rain started and has not stopped yet. Rain gear, never leave home without it. Must say I had a few negative thoughts about the 250 last year when we picked up. Didn't think it would be much of a long distance runner at highway speeds but I was sooooo wrong. The 250 ROCKS. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-01-2007, 05:54 PM	#4
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10-01-2007, 09:02 PM	#5
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10-06-2007, 12:58 PM	#6
happyhobo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Squamish, British Columbia Posts: 26	Hi everyone....i was brow-beaten into doing this photo post....i have no idea if it worked or not.....i think the Bob person should learn to do this himself...all those who agree say "aye" Yes we had a wonderful mini holiday as Bob told you ...so i won't chew it twice. I guess if i posted more often i would get more comfortable doing it,but at this point it just makes me nervous......atgatt Lynda
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10-06-2007, 01:04 PM	#7
happyhobo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Squamish, British Columbia Posts: 26	ok ppl....what did i do wrong???? why are they so "honkin" big??????
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10-06-2007, 01:15 PM	#8
happyhobo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Squamish, British Columbia Posts: 26	some more pics ....am trying to figure out how to make them smaller
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10-07-2007, 02:40 PM	#10
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	Nice pics. How did you mount the tunk on the GZ250? __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks
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