Motorcycle Course - Page 3

NB250 · 09-19-2008, 11:16 PM

Ok...day 2 of the course is down with 2 more to go. So far, it's been very basic but not too bad. A few people in the course have never even sat on a bike before so they are working more with them.

On a side note, I was using a Kawasaki Eliminator (which was I think a 125 or 250) and wow, did it seem small even compared to the gz250. Are the gz's a larger bike than most other 250cc motorcycles?

patrick_777 · 09-19-2008, 11:32 PM

A little larger. Depends on your perspective I guess. Most people I meet ask me if it's a 600 and they're genuinely surprised and impressed that it's a 250.

Easy Rider · 09-19-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NB250

Are the gz's a larger bike than most other 250cc motorcycles?

Based only on casual observation:
I think it is slightly bigger.......but LOOKS bigger still because of the large tires and fenders.

alanmcorcoran · 09-20-2008, 07:08 AM

If you have insurance and a registration, they let you (actually recommend) ride your own bike down here (CA). Assuming it is a 350 or under (which the GZ qualifies for.) Just make sure you gas it up before you go. As you have probably figured, you spend a lot of time sitting on it with the engine running.

music man · 09-20-2008, 11:24 AM

A Kawasaki Eliminator is a 125cc bike, and yes the GZ is a little bigger than your average 250. :rawk:

Water Warrior 2 · 09-20-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Quote:

Originally Posted by NB250

Are the gz's a larger bike than most other 250cc motorcycles?

Based only on casual observation:
I think it is slightly bigger.......but LOOKS bigger still because of the large tires and fenders.

The larger tank and general lines of the bike also say Big. The Virago looks really skinny and frail in comparison. The Rebel just looks ho-hum. We have a winner here.

NB250 · 09-21-2008, 05:29 PM

Well the bike course is done and overall I'm happy I took it. Mostly for the slow speed riding and turns which I never practiced before.

alanmcorcoran · 09-21-2008, 10:05 PM

:horse:

Now spend 25 bucks more and treat yourself to Proficient Motorcycling (get the new 2008 edition...)

goneoutflying · 10-10-2008, 08:38 PM

If you live in Florida You are now required to take the course to get your motorcycle endorsement. I took the class the same week that the law went into effect at the beginning of July 2008. I paid $225 however they do offer financial aid to those who can't afford it.

plskthompson1 · 02-27-2010, 08:02 PM

I'm new to this bike thing I ride behind my husband but now I got me a bike and I'm looking at taking the course ! can someone out there tell me a little about what i need to learn and what i need to get started? Thanks
O_o my name is Doris!

09-19-2008, 11:16 PM	#21
NB250 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 15	Re: Motorcycle Course Ok...day 2 of the course is down with 2 more to go. So far, it's been very basic but not too bad. A few people in the course have never even sat on a bike before so they are working more with them. On a side note, I was using a Kawasaki Eliminator (which was I think a 125 or 250) and wow, did it seem small even compared to the gz250. Are the gz's a larger bike than most other 250cc motorcycles? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-19-2008, 11:32 PM	#22
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Motorcycle Course A little larger. Depends on your perspective I guess. Most people I meet ask me if it's a 600 and they're genuinely surprised and impressed that it's a 250. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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09-20-2008, 07:08 AM	#24
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Motorcycle Course If you have insurance and a registration, they let you (actually recommend) ride your own bike down here (CA). Assuming it is a 350 or under (which the GZ qualifies for.) Just make sure you gas it up before you go. As you have probably figured, you spend a lot of time sitting on it with the engine running. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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09-20-2008, 11:24 AM	#25
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Motorcycle Course A Kawasaki Eliminator is a 125cc bike, and yes the GZ is a little bigger than your average 250. :rawk: __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-21-2008, 05:29 PM	#27
NB250 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 15	Re: Motorcycle Course Well the bike course is done and overall I'm happy I took it. Mostly for the slow speed riding and turns which I never practiced before.
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09-21-2008, 10:05 PM	#28
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Motorcycle Course :horse: Now spend 25 bucks more and treat yourself to Proficient Motorcycling (get the new 2008 edition...) __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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10-10-2008, 08:38 PM	#29
goneoutflying Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 51	Re: Motorcycle Course If you live in Florida You are now required to take the course to get your motorcycle endorsement. I took the class the same week that the law went into effect at the beginning of July 2008. I paid $225 however they do offer financial aid to those who can't afford it. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own!
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02-27-2010, 08:02 PM	#30
plskthompson1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goodspring, TN Posts: 26	Re: Motorcycle Course I'm new to this bike thing I ride behind my husband but now I got me a bike and I'm looking at taking the course ! can someone out there tell me a little about what i need to learn and what i need to get started? Thanks O_o my name is Doris! __________________ People ask us why we ride a motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy, no explanation is necessary; for those who have not, no explanation is possible.
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