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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: sounthern NH
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My first impressions
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So my wife's GZ250 is all ready for spring . I went through the whole bike. We bought it used with 4900 mi and it was clear to me the two previous owners did nothing as far as maintenance. So , a buff job for the paint, a fresh oil change (it needed it badly), new front brake pads, new rear brake shoes, yanked the carb for my zero cost "road_clam rejet" , and a valve clearance check, and lubed the rusty chain. It was a sunny 42F day and I decided to go for a ride. I have to say, what a fun little bike to blast the back roads ! The engine runs fantastic, and pulled clean throughout the rpm range. The bike ran poor previously in the colder weather, but now it runs perfect. The bike will probably be a bit rich in the summer heat, but i always say i'd rather be rich, than lean. Lean causes frustrating engine hesitations that are especially frustrating for a new rider such as my wife. The bike pulls smooth and consistent, and handles great. The front brakes are very good, and the rear brakes are .... well lets just say they are old skool drum brakes and they feel like it.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Slovenija
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Re: My first impressions
Road Clam!
Really nice to read that. It gives the motivation and inspiration that soon will be here like that! yiha! |
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Location: Crawfordville, Florida
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Re: My first impressions
She should be real proud of you and love you forever now. Good work. How long did that take you to do? Did she watch any of it?
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Re: My first impressions
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I scored a perfect set of River Road slant saddlebags for her as well. My wife was right there helping me with an extra set of hands when needed. I also explained everything I fixed, and why. We got all the foot and hand controls lined up perfect for her, so she is very excited. I've barked at her to join this forum anjd make friends but she is "shy" I guess. I will keep trying.
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Re: My first impressions
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Re: My first impressions
Yes you do!
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: ray city, ga
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Re: My first impressions
I got the valve adjustment tool and the feeler gauge kit in a few weeks ago so I can do the valve adjustment on Lori's GZ. Our second baby is due next week. (Mar 5th) She has already told me that once everything is "back to normal" she's going for a ride. She hasn't ridden since ... August I think. Maybe July when we took a ride together. Had to have been July, it was before I painted my Ninja.
I'm gonna be home for 7.5 weeks, so I know I'll be out there cleaning her machine up for her. : ![]() |
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