Timaru to Dunedin is it a hard ride on a gz250

[Marunui]

I'm riding from timaru to Dunedin in two weeks cn a 250 handle that kind of trip new to that distance but any one done that on there gz 250 thanks:o

[grasshopper]

welcome to the forum marunui. So far the farthest I have traveled on my gz 250 is about 150 miles. I made two stops about 5 to 10 minutes each. I had no problems with the bike. make sure to check your oil and tire pressure and all lights and stuff before you take your ride. I'm sure others on this forum have gone further. good luck and ride safe.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Marunui

I'm riding from timaru to Dunedin in two weeks cn a 250 handle that kind of trip new to that distance but any one done that on there gz 250 thanks:o

You don't say how far a distance or your planned time on the road so I will just say this. The GZ took Lynda half way across Canada and back when she had it. It was only a touch over 5000 kms(3000 miles). Fully loaded and then some.
Don't ask your bike to exceed it's abilities and you will be fine.

[Marunui]

Yeah itz only about 200 km so it should be fine a few hills but yeah just gonna take it easy 5000 miles that's great it should be sweet then thank you

[Marunui]

Hi thanks Yep wil do a good bike check before I go the bike is in great condition thanks for the advice

[Water Warrior 2]

200 kms is a good coffee run for the GZ. Fear not, you will give out before the bike ever will. If you encounter a lot of altitude changes your engine power will vary. You will loose approx. 7% of your power for every 1000 ft of added altitude.

[Marunui]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior 2

200 kms is a good coffee run for the GZ. Fear not, you will give out before the bike ever will. If you encounter a lot of altitude changes your engine power will vary. You will loose approx. 7% of your power for every 1000 ft of added altitude.

That's great it's not a long trip but it wil be the longest straight trip I've done I've only rid around the city and on farms not to much cross country stuff around here but can't wait it wil b Kool thanks for that

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Marunui

That's great it's not a long trip but it wil be the longest straight trip I've done I've only rid around the city and on farms not to much cross country stuff around here but can't wait it wil b Kool thanks for that

Just a hint for comfort. Sprinkle some talcum powder in your undies. You don't want Monkey Butt to make the first long ride a pain in the rear.

[Marunui]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior 2

Just a hint for comfort. Sprinkle some talcum powder in your undies. You don't want Monkey Butt to make the first long ride a pain in the rear.

Umm... It mite work 4 u but me .....I think il pass but .... Yeah il just pass thanks

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Marunui

Umm... It mite work 4 u but me .....I think il pass but .... Yeah il just pass thanks

Heh heh, it's only a proven comfort thing, nothing more.