How tall is too tall for the GZ250?

[primal]

Originally Posted by Graydog

But who cares. Ride proud like this guy.

I'm more proud of the bike! (scooter? I can't tell!)

[alanmcorcoran]

Primal, Holy crap!

Jruffy, I'm 5'11" and 172. Chicks say I look awesome on the GZ. As long as I keep the helmet on.

[Jruffy]

Just wanted to say I was Lmao when I seen primals quote. Now then, Dupo that is exactly want I am afraid of, I get another bike my friends and family turn around and tell me I looked like a tard on the GZ.
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[Dupo]

I wasnt going to say it, but thats exactly what my buddy said LOL. Never said a word to me until i upgraded. Ahhh, friends, what would you do without them haha.

[Jruffy]

Lol, Im just happy someone knows what Im gettin' at here.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Jruffy

Hello everyone, I have been on this weird kick were I am worried about everyone elses opion and I was wondering how tall is too tall for the GZ250? I am 5'9" and I wiegh about 180lbs. Am I too big for it?

Are you too big for it in your eyes or other peoples eyes ?? Physically you are not too big for the bike. If you are comfy and all the controls fit then you are the right size. Other peoples eyes..............does it really matter all that much ?? Yah I know we all want to appear cool and such. Keep in mind you may not ride the GZ forever but it a great way to start a 2 wheeled career.
One of the local coffee guys at Starbucks got a bike in 07. A very nice well kept 1100 cc. cruiser. He didn't want to look like a nerd on a smaller bike that would be easier to learn on and gain experience. He never rode the bike at all this year and eventually just trucked it over to a buddy's drive way and tossed him the keys. His Ego has left him to drive cages forever.

[mrlmd1]

Big guys on small bikes aren't the only problem.
Same thing happens on the water. Check this out :

[Jruffy]

I would make a wise crack about that guy or those guys but I do not want to offend. I like me ego and my eggo lol, I am only 17... 15 days Ill be 18, I have had the bike since I was 15 1/2. I was kinda wanting to know the cut off age/wieght/hieght.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Jruffy

I would make a wise crack about that guy or those guys but I do not want to offend. I like me ego and my eggo lol, I am only 17... 15 days Ill be 18, I have had the bike since I was 15 1/2. I was kinda wanting to know the cut off age/wieght/hieght.

Okay, now I see with clear eyes. It seems to be a maturity, manhood thing. A guy thing right ?? No you won't outgrow the GZ in 15 days. If you are happy with the bike now your age makes no difference. Maybe a little PEER pressure thrown in no doubt. Who cares in the grand scheme of things and will it really make any difference 5 years from now ?? All I know is I have ridden since I was 12 and never owned a bike until 31. Bought a 125 Suzuki, smallest bike in my group and the oldest rider to boot. Didn't make any real difference then and doesn't now. Happy Birthday and Ride Safe.

[Dupo]

There's no age cut off, thats for sure.

Weight, well, i guess if you bottom out the shocks and haven't started it yet .. that would be a good indication.

Height ... i wouldnt recommend it if you were over 6' (though some on here are over that and have no problem).

I think the worst feeling i had, and you can probably appreciate this ... is when one or more harleys would pull up aside me, i'd feel like a little girl on a moped lol. Other major things factored in to me getting a bigger bike, but that one was sure on the list of reasons lol. Not saying its a girlie bike AT ALL .... just my personal opinion on how i felt at the time. I was already ready to move on.