New bike - Not new rider

shamyun · 10-26-2009, 05:24 AM

I'm going tommorrow to pick up my new GZ250. I already bought it, and cant wait to ride it. I am not new to riding, I've had bigger cruisers, crotch-rockets, dirt bikes, scooters, a harley. cant say I really miss any of them. i just decided that the GZ250 was what I really wanted. a 250 bike is really all I need anyway. all I really do is ride around town, back and forth to work, and maybe one long ride a year. i know this little bike will do atleast one long ride a year. i'm not into speeding all that much anymore anyway. and as long as this little guy will do 65-70 mph, (and i know it will), then that is just fine with me. the faster you go, the more scenery you miss anyway. so, hello to you all, and glad to be a aprt of the forum.

Water Warrior 2 · 10-26-2009, 05:45 AM

Welcome to the forum. Always glad to have a new member. Your background and previous experience will be an asset for all to draw upon. Pics of the new ride when you get time. Ride Safe.

Easy Rider · 10-26-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shamyun

the faster you go, the more scenery you miss anyway. so, hello to you all, and glad to be a aprt of the forum.

Glad to have a TRUE rider added to the registry !! :2tup:

I think you have made a fine choice. I took mine on a 1,200 mile trip, including some mountains and it did fine......but some people would have been really pissed 'cause there were times that top speed was 40 or so for a little ways.

Having been on bigger bikes in the past, you may find the handling to be "quick"; I did and it took some time to get used to.

Put a little carb cleaner in her occasionally and keep the chain lubed and you'll be good to go. !! :rawk:

music man · 11-03-2009, 11:02 PM

Welcome from a fellow Arkansas rider.

burkbuilds · 11-04-2009, 01:28 AM

Glad to have you on board, enjoy your new GZ!

JWR · 11-04-2009, 01:41 AM

Welcome,

I am from Brinkley,Ar, now living in Tennessee.
I have a BNL in Bono.
The GZ will do you a fine job in that part of the country, enjoy.

Jerry

alanmcorcoran · 11-04-2009, 01:23 PM

Have fun!

Although mine is up for sale I've not only been riding it to work everyday (I found they don't like to sit more than a week and I want it to start and run good if someone actually wants to buy it) I've also recently installed saddle bags on it so I don't have to bungie my laptop to the backseat. Although it doesn't have the zip of my big cruiser, I am re-discovering the joys of 60+ mpg and regular gas.

Plus it splits lanes much easier than the Strat.

JWR · 11-04-2009, 10:19 PM

They are really fine bikes, for what they are.
Anywhere but the interstate and they are fun.

10-26-2009, 05:24 AM	#1
shamyun Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: jonesboro,ar Posts: 2	New bike - Not new rider I'm going tommorrow to pick up my new GZ250. I already bought it, and cant wait to ride it. I am not new to riding, I've had bigger cruisers, crotch-rockets, dirt bikes, scooters, a harley. cant say I really miss any of them. i just decided that the GZ250 was what I really wanted. a 250 bike is really all I need anyway. all I really do is ride around town, back and forth to work, and maybe one long ride a year. i know this little bike will do atleast one long ride a year. i'm not into speeding all that much anymore anyway. and as long as this little guy will do 65-70 mph, (and i know it will), then that is just fine with me. the faster you go, the more scenery you miss anyway. so, hello to you all, and glad to be a aprt of the forum. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-26-2009, 05:45 AM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: New bike - Not new rider Welcome to the forum. Always glad to have a new member. Your background and previous experience will be an asset for all to draw upon. Pics of the new ride when you get time. Ride Safe.
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11-03-2009, 11:02 PM	#4
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: New bike - Not new rider Welcome from a fellow Arkansas rider. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown]
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11-04-2009, 01:28 AM	#5
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: New bike - Not new rider Glad to have you on board, enjoy your new GZ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-04-2009, 01:41 AM	#6
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: New bike - Not new rider Welcome, I am from Brinkley,Ar, now living in Tennessee. I have a BNL in Bono. The GZ will do you a fine job in that part of the country, enjoy. Jerry __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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11-04-2009, 01:23 PM	#7
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: New bike - Not new rider Have fun! Although mine is up for sale I've not only been riding it to work everyday (I found they don't like to sit more than a week and I want it to start and run good if someone actually wants to buy it) I've also recently installed saddle bags on it so I don't have to bungie my laptop to the backseat. Although it doesn't have the zip of my big cruiser, I am re-discovering the joys of 60+ mpg and regular gas. Plus it splits lanes much easier than the Strat. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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11-04-2009, 10:19 PM	#8
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: New bike - Not new rider They are really fine bikes, for what they are. Anywhere but the interstate and they are fun. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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