2006 Suzuki GZ250 - Page 2

Strelok · 05-25-2011, 12:28 AM

geezer~

I'll try to get some pictures this weekend.

:2tup:

alantf · 05-25-2011, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strelok

The Engine Guards are not just for crashing.
They are good at protecting your Engine
and Exhaust Pipes from flying debris.

???????????????? Do you know what an "engine guard" looks like? :??: I fear you're going to be in for a shock if you believe that's what it'll do.

Strelok · 05-25-2011, 06:05 AM

alantf~

Yep. Got them on my other Bikes.
My 1990 XV535 that I bought brand
new was my only form of transportation
for over 12 years as I owned no car or truck.
I rode 365 days a year rain or shine so I do know.

cayuse · 05-25-2011, 03:21 PM

I think we're getting a little confused here about engine guards and crash bars.
Strelok, can you show us a photo of the guard?
I don't know if anyone here has ever seen one on a GZ250.
We've seen plenty of crash bars, both commercial and home-made, and they do not protect the engine from debris (unless it's like the size of a milkcrate!!!)

Strelok · 05-25-2011, 10:35 PM

We're all talking about the same thing.
Of course they are limited from protecting
the Engine/Exhausts from anything you might
encounter in the Road. Anything that would be
designed to be perfect protection in that area would
be detrimental to the Air-Cooling the Engine needs. My
point being was it's not just only about crashing your Bike.
They do offer some limited protection from things that fly up.
If you have anything between the road and your Engine/Exhausts
that's better than having nothing at all. Nice looking Bike there cayuse.

:roll:

geezer · 05-25-2011, 10:45 PM

sorry newb, i dont know why everyone is giving you such a hard time over the stupid engine guard thing. eventually they will leave you alone

Water Warrior 2 · 05-26-2011, 02:16 AM

About face. Pick on Geezer now. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

mole2 · 05-26-2011, 02:21 AM

Take a look at the engine guard on my V-Star below. I low sided on a GZ at approximately 18 mph. It pinned my leg to the ground. Luckily it was on the opposite side of the exhaust or it would have burned me to the bone. I needed others to lift the bike for me to get out from under it. Do you get what I'm saying? If I drop the V-Star or low side it (at low speed) I will be able to get out from under it and it will be much easier to lift off the ground alone. That is what everyone is getting at. The Suzuki engine guards are just for looks. They protect nothing and, more importantly, won't keep the bike off of you.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-26-2011, 03:10 AM

Mole 2, have you tried to lean the bike over till it touches down with the bars ? I leaned Lynda's M-50 over on the MC Enterprises bars both at 45 and 90 degrees. Wasn't too much of a heavy lift because the bike basically rolls up and off the bars back to 2 wheels.

Strelok · 05-26-2011, 06:26 AM

It seems like the gist of this thread has turned into how worthless the
Suzuki Engine Guards are and to berate the person that doesn't agree.

I have no desire to have aftermarket Crash Bars regardless which I
won't argue are probably larger, heavier and more substantial for spills.

It seems like I am unable to make my point of things on the road that you
may run over that having ANY type of bars where something could fly up is
better than nothing at all. Now the conversation has sidetracked to falling over.

Unfortunately I have had the displeasure to do that more than once and several
times at higher speeds than you mention. In those cases it was the handlebars
that made contact making the issue of Crash Bars/Engine Guards moot. I also
skinned one of my Spotlights like featured on the V-Star. I also made the mistake
long ago of letting my brother tow my disabled Bike with his Pick-up. Everything
was going fine until his speed dropped which made the tow-line have too much slack.
I ran over it and in a split-second my entire Bike with me on it was thrown up in the
air and slammed down on one side with me still on it. Ouch. Don't anyone here
ever try that one. So my point being when I talk about crap flying up and possibly
hitting the Engine/Exhausts it's nice to have something in front blocking that. I don't
consider the ones shown on the V-Star 650 to be Engine Guards as those stick so far out
those are more Crash Bars than anything. If you know you're going down I recommend
trying to throw yourself away from the Bike rather than to let it crush you if you can.

That's a really nice V-Star 650. I really like how the front turn signals are clear and not yellow lens.

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05-25-2011, 06:05 AM	#13
Strelok Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 143	Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 alantf~ Yep. Got them on my other Bikes. My 1990 XV535 that I bought brand new was my only form of transportation for over 12 years as I owned no car or truck. I rode 365 days a year rain or shine so I do know. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-25-2011, 03:21 PM	#14
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 I think we're getting a little confused here about engine guards and crash bars. Strelok, can you show us a photo of the guard? I don't know if anyone here has ever seen one on a GZ250. We've seen plenty of crash bars, both commercial and home-made, and they do not protect the engine from debris (unless it's like the size of a milkcrate!!!) __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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05-25-2011, 10:35 PM	#15
Strelok Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 143	Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 We're all talking about the same thing. Of course they are limited from protecting the Engine/Exhausts from anything you might encounter in the Road. Anything that would be designed to be perfect protection in that area would be detrimental to the Air-Cooling the Engine needs. My point being was it's not just only about crashing your Bike. They do offer some limited protection from things that fly up. If you have anything between the road and your Engine/Exhausts that's better than having nothing at all. Nice looking Bike there cayuse. :roll: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-25-2011, 10:45 PM	#16
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 sorry newb, i dont know why everyone is giving you such a hard time over the stupid engine guard thing. eventually they will leave you alone __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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05-26-2011, 02:16 AM	#17
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 About face. Pick on Geezer now. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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05-26-2011, 02:21 AM	#18
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 Take a look at the engine guard on my V-Star below. I low sided on a GZ at approximately 18 mph. It pinned my leg to the ground. Luckily it was on the opposite side of the exhaust or it would have burned me to the bone. I needed others to lift the bike for me to get out from under it. Do you get what I'm saying? If I drop the V-Star or low side it (at low speed) I will be able to get out from under it and it will be much easier to lift off the ground alone. That is what everyone is getting at. The Suzuki engine guards are just for looks. They protect nothing and, more importantly, won't keep the bike off of you. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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05-26-2011, 03:10 AM	#19
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 Mole 2, have you tried to lean the bike over till it touches down with the bars ? I leaned Lynda's M-50 over on the MC Enterprises bars both at 45 and 90 degrees. Wasn't too much of a heavy lift because the bike basically rolls up and off the bars back to 2 wheels.
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05-26-2011, 06:26 AM	#20
Strelok Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 143	Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 It seems like the gist of this thread has turned into how worthless the Suzuki Engine Guards are and to berate the person that doesn't agree. I have no desire to have aftermarket Crash Bars regardless which I won't argue are probably larger, heavier and more substantial for spills. It seems like I am unable to make my point of things on the road that you may run over that having ANY type of bars where something could fly up is better than nothing at all. Now the conversation has sidetracked to falling over. Unfortunately I have had the displeasure to do that more than once and several times at higher speeds than you mention. In those cases it was the handlebars that made contact making the issue of Crash Bars/Engine Guards moot. I also skinned one of my Spotlights like featured on the V-Star. I also made the mistake long ago of letting my brother tow my disabled Bike with his Pick-up. Everything was going fine until his speed dropped which made the tow-line have too much slack. I ran over it and in a split-second my entire Bike with me on it was thrown up in the air and slammed down on one side with me still on it. Ouch. Don't anyone here ever try that one. So my point being when I talk about crap flying up and possibly hitting the Engine/Exhausts it's nice to have something in front blocking that. I don't consider the ones shown on the V-Star 650 to be Engine Guards as those stick so far out those are more Crash Bars than anything. If you know you're going down I recommend trying to throw yourself away from the Bike rather than to let it crush you if you can. That's a really nice V-Star 650. I really like how the front turn signals are clear and not yellow lens.
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