Newb in WI

[yakobo75]

Got my bike yesterday....nice seating position, brakes are nice, handling is good...only gripe is that it's kinda slow...my cousin rode it home for me and he could only manage to get to 55mph going against the wind....is that typical for this bke? I've been reading that some people get up to 80mph....I have yet to test the bike; working 2nd shift so I'll give it a real thrash this weekend...

[davidc83]

In Jan 2007 I bought my gz250, used with 400 miles on it. In October 2007, I bought my C50. The day after I bought my gz250 it turned really really cold. It sat in the garage until March before I could even take it out without freezing things off of my body. In middle of March, I was in an equine accident, out of action until mid April, so I started riding the gz regulary in April. From April to October, I put 11,000 (eleven thousand-not a typo) miles on the little gz. I still have it and ride it occasionally. I love the little bike, but after a 2500 mile bike vacation, riding it from Indiana to Florida and back, I decided I really needed a bigger bike just to be a little more visible on the Interstates.

I have ran mine at 80mph, normally cruise the interstates between 70-75mph.

Only 800 miles on it, it is not past the break-in period and according to warranty, you are not supposed to be past half throttle for the first 1000 miles.
Since it is used, take the front sprocket cover off and see if you have the 15T or the 16T front sprocket. The 16T front sprocket is NOT stock and does lower the upper end by 12-15 mph.

This being said, I did notice on my little gz, the first 1400 miles I had on it, my top end was only about 65mph until I went on a 1200 mile bike trip. After this, my top end became about 80mph.

[davidc83]

In Jan 2007 I bought my gz250, used with 400 miles on it. In October 2007, I bought my C50. The day after I bought my gz250 it turned really really cold. It sat in the garage until March before I could even take it out without freezing things off of my body. In middle of March, I was in an equine accident, out of action until mid April, so I started riding the gz regulary in April. From April to October, I put 11,000 (eleven thousand-not a typo) miles on the little gz. I still have it and ride it occasionally. I love the little bike, but after a 2500 mile bike vacation, riding it from Indiana to Florida and back, I decided I really needed a bigger bike just to be a little more visible on the Interstates.

I have ran mine at 80mph, normally cruise the interstates between 70-75mph.

Only 800 miles on it, it is not past the break-in period and according to warranty, you are not supposed to be past half throttle for the first 1000 miles.
Since it is used, take the front sprocket cover off and see if you have the 15T or the 16T front sprocket. The 16T front sprocket is NOT stock and does lower the upper end by 12-15 mph.

This being said, I did notice on my little gz, the first 1400 miles I had on it, my top end was only about 65mph until I went on a 1200 mile bike trip. After this, my top end became about 80mph.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by yakobo75

I've been reading that some people get up to 80mph....I have yet to test the bike; working 2nd shift so I'll give it a real thrash this weekend...

You might want to ease off on the "thrash" a bit.....since it is probably not really broken in good yet.

Yes, with no wind screen and a medium to large person, 55 against the wind might be normal (depends on the wind).
Most of the 80 mph reports come from non-US models which have different jets in the carbs.
SOME in the US claim similar speeds but without modifications, they are the exception and not the rule.
Most of us find a top about 70 stock and 65 with a 16T front sprocket.

Part of the reason we can't get 80 might be a reluctance to "thrash" it though! :roll:

Enjoy your new ride, read the old threads on here, be safe and keep in touch!

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by yakobo75

Got my bike yesterday....nice seating position, brakes are nice, handling is good...only gripe is that it's kinda slow...my cousin rode it home for me and he could only manage to get to 55mph going against the wind....is that typical for this bke? I've been reading that some people get up to 80mph....I have yet to test the bike; working 2nd shift so I'll give it a real thrash this weekend...

Don't thrash your bike. That will not break it in quicker but may lead to premature wear and failure. I would suggest a quick oil/filter change and some reasonable riding. Let the bike wear in without hard riding that might develope hot spots or metal fatigue.