My GeeZer Glide

philbert · 08-05-2008, 11:56 PM

A few pics of my GZ or GeeZer Glide as my friend calls it. Perhaps she's teasing me about my silver hair or maybe because she rides a Harley.

I added the Hyper-Lites to the brake light system (see close-up) after several close calls on the way home one evening. Two rather inattentive cage drivers almost tailended me so I decided to make myself more visible. Check out their web site for more info: http://www.hyperlites.com

Littlethumper · 08-06-2008, 07:36 AM

Pretty ride philbert!!! :rawk:

Drive safe....

patrick_777 · 08-06-2008, 07:55 AM

Very slick looking bike, philbert. I like those LED flashers on the back and thought about some on my own. Do you know what draw they're pulling from your power system?

Just a hint, take that back seat off and that bike will look a lot bigger and better.

davtnn · 08-06-2008, 07:57 PM

WOW looks just like mine .... (shows your good taste )... I like the idea about the back seat ... i want to put a rack back there anyway ... justneed to find one that fits.

Sarris · 08-06-2008, 09:00 PM

Hey, that looks like mine too!! I'd say you have excellent taste.

BTW, the young sportbikers call Harley Electraglides (my Streetglide as well) a "Geezer Glide" too.

I'm (not quite) a Geezer on a 'Glide, so I guess if the shoe fits I'll wear it!!

:2tup:

philbert · 08-08-2008, 05:05 PM

Thanks for the compliments. The Hyper-Lites are my first of hopefully many mods. I had thought about removing the passenger seat since I'll likely not be carrying anybody. I did like the look of some of the bobbers on this site however, I'm reluctant to go that far at least until the warranty expires.

I'm uncertain about the electrical draw of the Hyper-Lites but since the system is digital and only operates through the switched brake light circuit I'd think the draw would be minuscule. I have requested that information from them and will post my findings.

davtnn: I saw this rack on e-bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Ac ... m245.l1318

It can be installed in place of the rear seat but it may not support much weight with the cantilevered design supported only by the single rear seat bolt.

5th_bike · 08-08-2008, 09:14 PM

Wow your friend actually has brain cells, and uses them too, other wise he would have never made the "GZ" and "GeeZer" connection. Smart.
You know, I taste a little bit jealousy there.... maybe it is our high gas mileage... or the low maintenance costs... but maybe my taste buds are off.

Great bike, I'm now thinking of something blinking in the rear, along with the break light.
Something like adding a few bright white LEDs inside the two orange lights left and right and have them flash when the break light is on.

Sarris · 08-08-2008, 09:56 PM

Hey, I have had them (a generic version) on my GZ for about 3000 miles without problem. The LED's draw less than 1 amp per the brochure that came with my lights.

Also, 5th bike, be carefull about adding lights other than red for brake lights as any other color is usually illegal in most states. I fact in Florida even blue dots are illegal!! Here they require any brake lights to be red and turn signal/running lights to be amber or red. If you put brake lights inside your turnsignals you'll probably have to use a red #1156 incandescent bulb and red LED's inside with a clear lens to be 100% legal. That is unless you can find red turn signal lenses instead.

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patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Very slick looking bike, philbert. I like those LED flashers on the back and thought about some on my own. Do you know what draw they're pulling from your power system? Just a hint, take that back seat off and that bike will look a lot bigger and better. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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davtnn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lafayette Tenn Posts: 110	WOW looks just like mine .... (shows your good taste )... I like the idea about the back seat ... i want to put a rack back there anyway ... justneed to find one that fits. __________________ 2008 black GZ250
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08-06-2008, 09:00 PM	#5
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Your GZ Hey, that looks like mine too!! I'd say you have excellent taste. BTW, the young sportbikers call Harley Electraglides (my Streetglide as well) a "Geezer Glide" too. I'm (not quite) a Geezer on a 'Glide, so I guess if the shoe fits I'll wear it!! :2tup: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-08-2008, 05:05 PM	#6
philbert Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee area, Wisconsin Posts: 22	Thanks for the compliments. The Hyper-Lites are my first of hopefully many mods. I had thought about removing the passenger seat since I'll likely not be carrying anybody. I did like the look of some of the bobbers on this site however, I'm reluctant to go that far at least until the warranty expires. I'm uncertain about the electrical draw of the Hyper-Lites but since the system is digital and only operates through the switched brake light circuit I'd think the draw would be minuscule. I have requested that information from them and will post my findings. davtnn: I saw this rack on e-bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Ac ... m245.l1318 It can be installed in place of the rear seat but it may not support much weight with the cantilevered design supported only by the single rear seat bolt. __________________ Clear skies...
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08-05-2008, 11:56 PM	#1
philbert Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee area, Wisconsin Posts: 22	My GeeZer Glide A few pics of my GZ or GeeZer Glide as my friend calls it. Perhaps she's teasing me about my silver hair or maybe because she rides a Harley. I added the Hyper-Lites to the brake light system (see close-up) after several close calls on the way home one evening. Two rather inattentive cage drivers almost tailended me so I decided to make myself more visible. Check out their web site for more info: http://www.hyperlites.com __________________ Clear skies... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Wow your friend actually has brain cells, and uses them too, other wise he would have never made the "GZ" and "GeeZer" connection. Smart. You know, I taste a little bit jealousy there.... maybe it is our high gas mileage... or the low maintenance costs... but maybe my taste buds are off. Great bike, I'm now thinking of something blinking in the rear, along with the break light. Something like adding a few bright white LEDs inside the two orange lights left and right and have them flash when the break light is on. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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08-08-2008, 09:56 PM	#8
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Hyper-Lights Hey, I have had them (a generic version) on my GZ for about 3000 miles without problem. The LED's draw less than 1 amp per the brochure that came with my lights. Also, 5th bike, be carefull about adding lights other than red for brake lights as any other color is usually illegal in most states. I fact in Florida even blue dots are illegal!! Here they require any brake lights to be red and turn signal/running lights to be amber or red. If you put brake lights inside your turnsignals you'll probably have to use a red #1156 incandescent bulb and red LED's inside with a clear lens to be 100% legal. That is unless you can find red turn signal lenses instead. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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