Los Angeles to Santa Barbara back roads riding.....

[BusyWeb]

Originally Posted by Moedad

I find that at least on our SoCal freeways, when you go over 65, the rain grooves really get to be an issue. No rain grooves - great! Also in some areas the freeway surface has "ripples" - for lack of a better term - that affect handling to varying degrees because they are enough to give you a bit of a feeling like you'll be airborne if you go too fast over the ripples. I guess because they pour the roadway in panels or something? The 605 through Los Alamitos heading north is one stretch that comes to mind. Anyway, it gets annoying and even scarey at higher speeds with such a light bike.

Yes, the "ripple", I felt that. Sometimes I felt little skid when the bike was on those things.
I really wanted little bit bigger (wider) wheels especially for the back wheel while I riding on the freeways.

Is it O.K. to replace with wider wheels on GZ250?? (or possible??)
If possible I want to replace with it at next wheel maintenance.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by BusyWeb

Is it O.K. to replace with wider wheels on GZ250?? (or possible??)
If possible I want to replace with it at next wheel maintenance.

No, not a good idea.

Your little bike already has tires as wide as some bikes that weigh almost twice as much. That's one thing I like about it. You could go up a few mm with the tires but that is not likely to make any noticeable difference.

Best to stick as close to stock as possible. Any big change may have a bad impact on handling or suspension travel.

[BusyWeb]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

No, not a good idea.

Your little bike already has tires as wide as some bikes that weigh almost twice as much. That's one thing I like about it. You could go up a few mm with the tires but that is not likely to make any noticeable difference.

Best to stick as close to stock as possible. Any big change may have a bad impact on handling or suspension travel.

Um, thanks.
I'll do follow your recommend.
But i'm totally satisfied at local riding with GZ. :roll:
As I do short commuting with it, don't feel need more than GZ, yet.