Finally got it running last night!

Cooteboy · 05-30-2011, 09:44 PM

Well, I have officially upgraded from a chainsaw, to a riding mower! :tongue: I fired up the GZ for the first time last night and, the first thing my wife said was "It's sounds like a lawn mower."

Somebody laid her down in the past

My previous bike was/is a GT380 two-stroke triple - which my wife says sounds like a chainsaw. Here's some pics of my trusty old girl.

I love the up-swept pipes on the older bikes!

Water Warrior 2 · 05-30-2011, 09:56 PM

Love those old 2 stroke triples. Had the last of the 750 Triple Water Pumpers. Awesome sounding bikes.

Cooteboy · 05-30-2011, 10:01 PM

WW, I've always wanted a Water Buffalo/Kettle but, just can't afford one. They've come WAY up in value. To find one running in decent condition is no less than $3500. I agree with you about the sound - kinda mean! I do like the little bikes though - so much easier to throw around :2tup:

Gas mileage suffers though - I've been getting 26mpg with the 380. Desperately need the GZ - 50 mile round trip to work. O_o

Water Warrior 2 · 05-31-2011, 04:02 AM

None of the triples got real good gas mileage but they were a hoot. I traded mine off after a year and will never forgive myself. They were a very low maintenance bike with no valves, no oil filter to buy plus being just a bit different than the rest of the crowd.

advant63 · 06-03-2011, 06:55 PM

i had the pleasure of riding my wife's gz on my lunch as well as riding my gt550 today.

blaine · 06-03-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by advant63

i had the pleasure of riding my wife's gz on my lunch as well as riding my gt550 today.

Now that there,is a lucky man. :tongue: :lol:

Strelok · 06-04-2011, 12:58 AM

Cooteboy~

Nice old Bike.

Back in the 90s when the Japanese Economy was doing
a lot better there was a huge influx of Japanese Bikes
being bought in America ( larger displacement ones )
and shipped back to Japanese Collectors with $$$.

Cooteboy · 06-04-2011, 02:36 AM

Strelok - thanks! :2tup:

Advant63 - Lucky! I must say,I'm a bit jealous. I love my little 380 but, have always contemplated a bigger GT. Have you owned/rode both? Just wondering what the 550's like in comparison.

Well, my GZ achieved 73mpg it's first time out! Sadly, the second tank was only 64mpg - which consisted of several 50 mile days in heavy rain and wind. I'm hoping that was most of the reason for the severe drop. Time will tell.

alantf · 06-04-2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooteboy

the first thing my wife said was "It's sounds like a lawn mower."

Naw............ Make that "sewing machine" :crackup

alantf · 06-04-2011, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cooteboy

Sadly, the second tank was only 64mpg

That's about normal. 73mpg seems a bit high.

05-30-2011, 09:44 PM	#1
Cooteboy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 22	Finally got it running last night! Well, I have officially upgraded from a chainsaw, to a riding mower! :tongue: I fired up the GZ for the first time last night and, the first thing my wife said was "It's sounds like a lawn mower." Somebody laid her down in the past My previous bike was/is a GT380 two-stroke triple - which my wife says sounds like a chainsaw. Here's some pics of my trusty old girl. I love the up-swept pipes on the older bikes! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Cooteboy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 22	Re: Finally got it running last night! WW, I've always wanted a Water Buffalo/Kettle but, just can't afford one. They've come WAY up in value. To find one running in decent condition is no less than $3500. I agree with you about the sound - kinda mean! I do like the little bikes though - so much easier to throw around :2tup: Gas mileage suffers though - I've been getting 26mpg with the 380. Desperately need the GZ - 50 mile round trip to work. O_o Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-03-2011, 06:55 PM	#5
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Cooteboy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 22	Re: Finally got it running last night! Strelok - thanks! :2tup: Advant63 - Lucky! I must say,I'm a bit jealous. I love my little 380 but, have always contemplated a bigger GT. Have you owned/rode both? Just wondering what the 550's like in comparison. Well, my GZ achieved 73mpg it's first time out! Sadly, the second tank was only 64mpg - which consisted of several 50 mile days in heavy rain and wind. I'm hoping that was most of the reason for the severe drop. Time will tell.
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