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BigChevy · 03-11-2011, 03:36 AM

Hey everyone, they call me Big Chevy. I ride a 99' gz250. I am pretty lucky to have been given my bike. I cant wait to start work on it. Look for me around the forum, i can always use good advice. Thanks!

alantf · 03-11-2011, 05:30 AM

Hi there, & welcome to the madhouse.

The supports are there, but what happened to the bags?

alanmcorcoran · 03-11-2011, 06:44 AM

Welcome aboard. Looks like you have the rack/sissy already too.

blaine · 03-11-2011, 07:52 AM

Welcome,I had A 99 model.I put 46000 kms on mine before I sold it.I still miss it now & then. :roll: :2tup:

BigChevy · 03-11-2011, 01:58 PM

no bags, i wish they were still with the bike when i received it but beggars cant be choosers. I am in the market for some bags. living in western wash. i plan on camping with the bike. There are tons of options of places that the 250 would be perfect to get to. No freeways involved etc etc. So bags will be essential. the tank is dented on both sides, but i'm tall enough that with my feet on the pegs my knees hide the body damage pretty well. Looking foreword to fixing her up. The forum seems like a fantastic resource. i cant wait to utilize it.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-11-2011, 02:52 PM

Welcome to the forum. Your bike looks to be in pretty good condition. Bags can be fun to hunt for but also a pain. For utility and function you can get some soft fabric bags from a variety of suppliers. Many are expandable and have a multitude of compartments for all sorts of items. Nelson-Rigg makes some fine products.
Or you can just go to Wally World to get some handy sports gear bags that are cheap and very durable for packing stuff into. Be sure to get good quality bungee cords, the cheap ones are more trouble than they are worth.

mole2 · 03-12-2011, 03:48 AM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina! Ride safe.

03-11-2011, 03:36 AM	#1
BigChevy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4	New to the forum, already finding great tips. Hey everyone, they call me Big Chevy. I ride a 99' gz250. I am pretty lucky to have been given my bike. I cant wait to start work on it. Look for me around the forum, i can always use good advice. Thanks! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2011, 05:30 AM	#2
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: New to the forum, already finding great tips. Hi there, & welcome to the madhouse. The supports are there, but what happened to the bags? __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: New to the forum, already finding great tips. Welcome aboard. Looks like you have the rack/sissy already too. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2011, 07:52 AM	#4
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: New to the forum, already finding great tips. Welcome,I had A 99 model.I put 46000 kms on mine before I sold it.I still miss it now & then. :roll: :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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03-11-2011, 01:58 PM	#5
BigChevy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4	Re: New to the forum, already finding great tips. no bags, i wish they were still with the bike when i received it but beggars cant be choosers. I am in the market for some bags. living in western wash. i plan on camping with the bike. There are tons of options of places that the 250 would be perfect to get to. No freeways involved etc etc. So bags will be essential. the tank is dented on both sides, but i'm tall enough that with my feet on the pegs my knees hide the body damage pretty well. Looking foreword to fixing her up. The forum seems like a fantastic resource. i cant wait to utilize it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2011, 02:52 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: New to the forum, already finding great tips. Welcome to the forum. Your bike looks to be in pretty good condition. Bags can be fun to hunt for but also a pain. For utility and function you can get some soft fabric bags from a variety of suppliers. Many are expandable and have a multitude of compartments for all sorts of items. Nelson-Rigg makes some fine products. Or you can just go to Wally World to get some handy sports gear bags that are cheap and very durable for packing stuff into. Be sure to get good quality bungee cords, the cheap ones are more trouble than they are worth.
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03-12-2011, 03:48 AM	#7
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: New to the forum, already finding great tips. 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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