Hello from Des Moines, Iowa

ekisgen · 10-10-2014, 05:26 PM

Hi All,

New member here. I purchased a 2005 GZ250 with approximately 3,100 miles about a month and a half ago. I have been mostly riding it to and from work and have had, what I would consider, insane milage (72 MPG). The bike is comfortable, easy to manuever, and dependable. Overall a very good value.

I always wanted to ride and finally took the MSF course from the local community college here. Got my endorsement and have been riding ever since. For any other noobies out there...I definitely recommend ATGATT as well as a full face helmet with a light on the back of it. I bought the GMAX 54 Full Face Helmet and when the light is on, traffic seems to stay back further.

Thanks for a great forum! I really enjoyed the posts on valve adjustments. I had an old diesel Mercedes that needed maintenance like this...but everything was out in the open. Looks a little more cramped with the Suzuki but totally doable with the right tools and the assistance from the forum.

Cheers!

Water Warrior 2 · 10-10-2014, 06:45 PM

Welcome. Always glad to have a new member. The GZ will serve you well and just loves to travel.

blaine · 10-10-2014, 11:01 PM

Welcome to the family!!!

chromedome195 · 10-11-2014, 01:14 AM

Welcome!
Enjoy your GZ and this forum!

gz4me + · 10-11-2014, 01:37 AM

Welcome to the forum. There is alot of good information on the GZ and good people ready to answer any questions you might have. Enjoy the GZ and the forum.

mole2 · 10-12-2014, 05:48 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.

10-10-2014, 05:26 PM	#1
ekisgen Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 3	Hello from Des Moines, Iowa Hi All, New member here. I purchased a 2005 GZ250 with approximately 3,100 miles about a month and a half ago. I have been mostly riding it to and from work and have had, what I would consider, insane milage (72 MPG). The bike is comfortable, easy to manuever, and dependable. Overall a very good value. I always wanted to ride and finally took the MSF course from the local community college here. Got my endorsement and have been riding ever since. For any other noobies out there...I definitely recommend ATGATT as well as a full face helmet with a light on the back of it. I bought the GMAX 54 Full Face Helmet and when the light is on, traffic seems to stay back further. Thanks for a great forum! I really enjoyed the posts on valve adjustments. I had an old diesel Mercedes that needed maintenance like this...but everything was out in the open. Looks a little more cramped with the Suzuki but totally doable with the right tools and the assistance from the forum. Cheers! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-10-2014, 11:01 PM	#3
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Welcome to the family!!! __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-11-2014, 01:37 AM	#5
gz4me + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 234	Welcome to the forum. There is alot of good information on the GZ and good people ready to answer any questions you might have. Enjoy the GZ and the forum. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-12-2014, 05:48 PM	#6
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	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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10-10-2014, 06:45 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Welcome. Always glad to have a new member. The GZ will serve you well and just loves to travel.
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10-11-2014, 01:14 AM	#4
chromedome195 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 667	Welcome! Enjoy your GZ and this forum!
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