My First Bike - 2002 GZ250

Zackman · 07-05-2010, 07:00 PM

I got it a week and a half ago. I have some questions, but I will put them in the appropriate section.

Scheezo · 07-05-2010, 08:21 PM

She looks great! Congrats! Welcome to the world of motorcycles. I just got my GZ about a week ago. Mine's a 2002 as well and is my third bike.

5th_bike · 07-05-2010, 08:24 PM

I have an '05 but yours looks better. How many miles ?

blaine · 07-05-2010, 09:27 PM

Welcome to the forum,nice looking bike.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-05-2010, 09:57 PM

Oh no not again. Another clean shiney GZ, will it never end ?? :lol: :lol: Just goofing on you. Welcome to the forum.

ArizonaKev · 07-06-2010, 04:54 PM

Welcome to the forum Zackman. Good looking bike man! I'm sure you will enjoy it - I know I sure enjoy mine.

Have fun, and ride safe :2tup:

Az Kev

Zackman · 07-06-2010, 08:42 PM

Thanks Guys!

It is a 2002 with 3400 miles. And with the original (9 year old) tires :shocked: .......... So I already ordered new ones.

I am really enjoying it and I look forward to doing my first oil change and spark plug change on a motorcycle.

BTW I was looking at the service manual on the instructions for taking the wheels off; do you have any tips or things to note?

mole2 · 07-07-2010, 02:05 AM

Welcome aboard! Ride safe and keep the shiney side up.

blaine · 07-07-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Zachman

Thanks Guys!

It is a 2002 with 3400 miles. And with the original (9 year old) tires :shocked: .......... So I already ordered new ones.

BTW I was looking at the service manual on the instructions for taking the wheels off; do you have any tips or things to note?

Much easier if you change one wheel at a time,using the kick stand as a third leg when jacking up the bike.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-07-2010, 01:47 PM

Welcome. Good call on the old tires as it is better to be safe than sorry. One wheel at a time is probably safer. Hint: When removing front wheel leave bike in gear, when removing rear wheel wrap some velcro around the front brake lever. You have less chance of the bike rolling. Oh......when the front wheel is off do not even think of pulling the brake lever as bad things will happen. Put something handy between the grip and brake lever as a precaution. Also a good time for inspecting brake pads and linings.

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Scheezo Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 36	Re: My First Bike - 2002 GZ250 She looks great! Congrats! Welcome to the world of motorcycles. I just got my GZ about a week ago. Mine's a 2002 as well and is my third bike.
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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: My First Bike - 2002 GZ250 Welcome to the forum,nice looking bike. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: My First Bike - 2002 GZ250 Oh no not again. Another clean shiney GZ, will it never end ?? :lol: :lol: Just goofing on you. Welcome to the forum. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Re: My First Bike - 2002 GZ250 Welcome to the forum Zackman. Good looking bike man! I'm sure you will enjoy it - I know I sure enjoy mine. Have fun, and ride safe :2tup: Az Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look...
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07-06-2010, 08:42 PM	#7
Zackman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 19	Re: My First Bike - 2002 GZ250 Thanks Guys! It is a 2002 with 3400 miles. And with the original (9 year old) tires :shocked: .......... So I already ordered new ones. I am really enjoying it and I look forward to doing my first oil change and spark plug change on a motorcycle. BTW I was looking at the service manual on the instructions for taking the wheels off; do you have any tips or things to note?
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mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: My First Bike - 2002 GZ250 Welcome aboard! Ride safe and keep the shiney side up. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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07-07-2010, 01:47 PM	#10
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: My First Bike - 2002 GZ250 Welcome. Good call on the old tires as it is better to be safe than sorry. One wheel at a time is probably safer. Hint: When removing front wheel leave bike in gear, when removing rear wheel wrap some velcro around the front brake lever. You have less chance of the bike rolling. Oh......when the front wheel is off do not even think of pulling the brake lever as bad things will happen. Put something handy between the grip and brake lever as a precaution. Also a good time for inspecting brake pads and linings.
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