Learning to ride on a GZ250, I think I'm in love

RanDom_Chipmunk · 07-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Hi, I'm Stacey, a five foot tall first time owner and rider, and I'm glad to have found this forum so that I can pick everyone's brain.

I went with my dad to buy a scooter since that's what I figured I could afford, fortunately the gods of auto sales and impulse buyers were smiling down upon me because there was a used 2008 GT250 directly between the scooters and the finance offices, my dad's impulses made him ask the price (3,300.00 OTD and only 1,200 miles on it) and my dad offered to pay the difference because it was "safer"

Personally, the only thing I could think was :drool: holy crap, I get to go on the freeway and can put both feet down on the ground... <3<3<3

I am now the proud owner of a sexy bike and am going to be taking an msf course, since teaching yourself to ride with no help or experience scares me. After that, I just need to find people to ride with! (^_^)

alanmcorcoran · 07-09-2011, 05:46 PM

Hey Stacey,

I have a 2008 Gz as well. Welcome to the forum. If you want to organize a ride to Joshua tree od palms to pines etc. once you get soem mile under your belt, there's lots of great riding in the immediate area. Take it slow - don't rush to get up to speed - you'll be zipping along in a few months. While you are waiting to take the course pick up a copy of Proficient Morotcycling - lots of good riding tips in there.

Have fun!

GZBrian · 07-10-2011, 08:17 AM

Hello and welcome. The riders course is avery good start, along with the Proficient Motorcycling suggestion. Ride Safe. GZBrian

Rionna · 07-10-2011, 10:03 AM

Hi Stacey, welcome to the forum. This is a great site and everyone is very informative and helpful. I followed the suggestion and checked out the book Proficient Motorcycling and it does have great tips. Ride Safe & have fun. :cool: Rionna

RanDom_Chipmunk · 07-11-2011, 02:36 PM

Thank you for the tip on the book, I'll be sure to check it out. Of course I'll be looking for riding partners when I'm ready to leave the neighborhood. Thanks, I look forward to it!

mole2 · 07-13-2011, 12:19 AM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.

07-09-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
RanDom_Chipmunk Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 5	Learning to ride on a GZ250, I think I'm in love Hi, I'm Stacey, a five foot tall first time owner and rider, and I'm glad to have found this forum so that I can pick everyone's brain. I went with my dad to buy a scooter since that's what I figured I could afford, fortunately the gods of auto sales and impulse buyers were smiling down upon me because there was a used 2008 GT250 directly between the scooters and the finance offices, my dad's impulses made him ask the price (3,300.00 OTD and only 1,200 miles on it) and my dad offered to pay the difference because it was "safer" Personally, the only thing I could think was :drool: holy crap, I get to go on the freeway and can put both feet down on the ground... <3<3<3 I am now the proud owner of a sexy bike and am going to be taking an msf course, since teaching yourself to ride with no help or experience scares me. After that, I just need to find people to ride with! (^_^) __________________ A new rider is like the top of a cold beer, they're going to come off sooner rather than later. -Me Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-09-2011, 05:46 PM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Learning to ride on a GZ250, I think I'm in love Hey Stacey, I have a 2008 Gz as well. Welcome to the forum. If you want to organize a ride to Joshua tree od palms to pines etc. once you get soem mile under your belt, there's lots of great riding in the immediate area. Take it slow - don't rush to get up to speed - you'll be zipping along in a few months. While you are waiting to take the course pick up a copy of Proficient Morotcycling - lots of good riding tips in there. Have fun! __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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07-10-2011, 08:17 AM	#3
GZBrian Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 119	Re: Learning to ride on a GZ250, I think I'm in love Hello and welcome. The riders course is avery good start, along with the Proficient Motorcycling suggestion. Ride Safe. GZBrian Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2011, 10:03 AM	#4
Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Learning to ride on a GZ250, I think I'm in love Hi Stacey, welcome to the forum. This is a great site and everyone is very informative and helpful. I followed the suggestion and checked out the book Proficient Motorcycling and it does have great tips. Ride Safe & have fun. :cool: Rionna __________________ Rionna
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07-11-2011, 02:36 PM	#5
RanDom_Chipmunk Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 5	Re: Learning to ride on a GZ250, I think I'm in love Thank you for the tip on the book, I'll be sure to check it out. Of course I'll be looking for riding partners when I'm ready to leave the neighborhood. Thanks, I look forward to it! __________________ A new rider is like the top of a cold beer, they're going to come off sooner rather than later. -Me Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-13-2011, 12:19 AM	#6
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Learning to ride on a GZ250, I think I'm in love 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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