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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Henderson, NV
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Just a footnote. The purpose of this thread is to tell us about a trip (local or cross-country) and the general mileage, not just your daily riding. We would, of course, love pictures as well.
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#12 |
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hoopeston, IL
Posts: 38
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I would say that my rides pretty much stay in a 30 mile radius of wherever I'm located. If I am going farther than that I take the bigger bike.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Southern Ohio
Posts: 146
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Long trip
One of an earlier Gz rider from Tennessee posted a trip ride from Fla to Alaska and back on his GZ. Can't remember his name but it was a great story. cms
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#14 |
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 3
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Hey all, I recently purchased a 2005 gz250 with 1500 miles and I'm new to riding
![]() Let's say eventually I want to ride it from LA to Phoenix (400 miles).. would that be an okay ride? Mainly my concern is what's the max speed I can safely ride at so I don't burn up my transmission? Can I safely cruise at 75 for six hours? ![]() Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
Posts: 11,409
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#16 |
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Henderson, NV
Posts: 1,099
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The GZ is primarily a street cruiser. It is great on secondary roads as well where the speeds are usually 55 to 60 mph. Unfortunately, here in the Southwest there is a lot of space betwixt and between places and we see mainly interstate highways connecting it all, as you know living in the LA area. I would opt for the secondary coastal highways going North. There is some beautiful country to ride and not have to maintain freeway speeds.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
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Freeways and interstates are for getting somewhere fast or quickly. Truckers and folks on the go need them. Get on the road less travelled and smell the flowers. Stop and see the sights that are often hidden away from view. As we have found in the past there are amazing folks just living off the beaten path with a fantastic history to share if you sit down over a coffee and say Hi. I honestly think I live in Paradise because many of those same folks come to me in my wide spot in the road and share their stories over a coffee. I know folks who have climbed Mount Everest and years ago I met an old fellow who was a key figure in producing the 1st atomic bomb dropped on Japan. It is a two way street. Meet folks in their backyard and they will meet you in your backyard. The human race is more fascinating than most of us can imagine. Strike up a conversation with some one from another part of the world. Get their insights rather than the local news channel babble. At 73 years young I am loving being alive to meet new friends with their stories to tell. And tell them your stories too. They may find your story just as fantastic as theirs is to you. |
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 3
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Thank you all for the replies! I will take all your advice and out it to good use
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2021
Posts: 14
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Rode 136 today and wish I had some new cushion on the seat . Got the same bike yours looks great.
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