07-11-2011, 03:17 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Posts: 5
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Re: Standard 2007 GZ250
All this angry back and forth about who is profficient and to upgrade or not to upgrade. In my personal opinion, you can't be safe on a bike that you don't FEEL safe on. If you are more comfortable on a larger bike, go for it. At least you were sensible and learned on a small bike and didn't immediately buy an 1800cc monster without ever putting butt to saddle(like my dad). Personally, I don't think that getting a bigger bike for myself would be an "upgrade" since I've met hobbits taller than I am and I like being able to put both feet down
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07-11-2011, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
Posts: 11,409
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Re: Standard 2007 GZ250
It is not back and forth anger. It is the voice of experience saying a smaller bike will be best for 90% of newbies and that is a fact. Why do you think riding schools almost always use a 250 or smaller lighter bike ? Lynda started on a GZ and became a very proficient capable rider. 3 seasons later she upgraded to a 800 V-twin. She has said more than once the GZ was wonderful and a great way to learn skills prior to getting a larger heavier bike. You do have to learn to walk before you can run.
The more experienced riders here will generally say start small and upgrade later if you want to. Quite often we tend to let peer pressure talk us into biting off more than we can chew as we live our lives. On a bike that can be very painful and sometimes fatal. |
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