Just got her yesterday! Any recommendations?

Amantaban · 02-15-2013, 10:09 AM

Hello from the Lehigh Valley! I just bought a black 2005 GZ250 at auction for just under a grand. The bike has 3700m and was used as a training cycle for the PA Motorcycle Safety Program. Mechanically, everything is in tip top shape. Apparently, it had been sitting cold for about 4 months but it started easily the first time and it is a blast to ride. Last summer I bought a Honda CB450 Nighthawk as a project bike. Even though that one is faster, the GZ is way more fun and I can't wait to pretty her up.

She does have some damage from drops. The tank has some serious dents so I'm looking for one that is in good condition (anybody sellin'?). The left side fairing is also cracked but it was repaired with zip ties and it actually looks like stitches which is pretty sweet. The headlight housing is a bit dented too.

Other than that, I'm just looking for some direction for some mods. Any and all are welcome. I already purchased a set of Z-Bend Clubman Handlebars from Oldbikebarn.com

The season is almost upon us! :rawk:

Water Warrior 2 · 02-15-2013, 01:27 PM

Welcome to the madness. You will have a real hoot with the GZ. Post some pics of the bike and the training scars it suffered.

blaine · 02-15-2013, 01:54 PM

Welcome to the family. :cool:

mole2 · 02-16-2013, 12:11 AM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.

Rookie Rider · 02-18-2013, 06:39 PM

Welcome aboard.

Fish Baseball · 02-19-2013, 06:42 AM

Any recommendations? Sure. Get out and ride mate. Ride her lots. Plenty of people have made sweet looking bobber style bikes out of the GZ, and its a good sturdy basis to start from. But ride it plenty before you do anything, get used to the way she rides before you make wholesale changes!

Most important, welcome and enjoy.

02-15-2013, 10:09 AM	#1
Amantaban Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 6	Just got her yesterday! Any recommendations? Hello from the Lehigh Valley! I just bought a black 2005 GZ250 at auction for just under a grand. The bike has 3700m and was used as a training cycle for the PA Motorcycle Safety Program. Mechanically, everything is in tip top shape. Apparently, it had been sitting cold for about 4 months but it started easily the first time and it is a blast to ride. Last summer I bought a Honda CB450 Nighthawk as a project bike. Even though that one is faster, the GZ is way more fun and I can't wait to pretty her up. She does have some damage from drops. The tank has some serious dents so I'm looking for one that is in good condition (anybody sellin'?). The left side fairing is also cracked but it was repaired with zip ties and it actually looks like stitches which is pretty sweet. The headlight housing is a bit dented too. Other than that, I'm just looking for some direction for some mods. Any and all are welcome. I already purchased a set of Z-Bend Clubman Handlebars from Oldbikebarn.com The season is almost upon us! :rawk: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-15-2013, 01:27 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Just got her yesterday! Any recommendations? Welcome to the madness. You will have a real hoot with the GZ. Post some pics of the bike and the training scars it suffered.
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02-15-2013, 01:54 PM	#3
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Just got her yesterday! Any recommendations? Welcome to the family. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-16-2013, 12:11 AM	#4
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Just got her yesterday! Any recommendations? Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Just got her yesterday! Any recommendations? Welcome aboard. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-19-2013, 06:42 AM	#6
Fish Baseball Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne vic Posts: 116	Re: Just got her yesterday! Any recommendations? Any recommendations? Sure. Get out and ride mate. Ride her lots. Plenty of people have made sweet looking bobber style bikes out of the GZ, and its a good sturdy basis to start from. But ride it plenty before you do anything, get used to the way she rides before you make wholesale changes! Most important, welcome and enjoy. __________________ Beneath the Southern Cross I stand.
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