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[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by motorhedfred

The GZ test was a comparison of fuel efficient motorcycles.

That part IS available online. I couldn't find the other one either; maybe copywrite of a single author.

[jonathan180iq]

In every review I have ever read, the Gz is always knocked for being low on power but is always given props for looking like a bigger bike and handling well.

[alantf]

Many, many years ago, when I first started riding, bikes weren't fitted with indicators. You had to take your hand off the throttle, & stick your arm out, to signal your turns. So what happened? The throttle closed? No - bikes were fitted with a liitle screw on the throttle, to adjust the friction & keep them open. This meant that every movement of the throttle had to be done manually. We never had problems with this. I think that it's just a matter of remembering that you've made a D.I.Y. throttle lock.

Incidentally, other things we never had were :-
Multivalve engines
5 speed gearboxes
electric starters
Brake light switches on the front brake
Engine cutouts on the side stand
Disc brakes
Mirrors
Neutral indicators
Automatic petcocks
Plus a few other things that I can't remember, but that we didn't know were "missing" in those days. We didn't really have very good wet weather gear either, so come on guys, a throttle that must be manually closed can't be such a big deal, can it?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by motorhedfred

I want to be able to hit 75-80 mph on the highway without getting into the fetal position over the tank.

Good luck. Overall reports would tend to indicate that is NOT going to happen. You might be able to "hit" 80 once in a while but highly doubtful that you will be able to maintain it.......unless you are drafting a van or big truck. And then there is the strain on the engine at continuous high speeds........

The Kaw Ninja is the only 250 that will maintain that kind of speed.......if you can stand the whine above 10K rpm's. !!

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alantf

Brake light switches on the front brake

so come on guys, a throttle that must be manually closed can't be such a big deal, can it?

Front brake ???? What's a front brake ? :??: :biggrin:

These new riders are such wussys. :poked: :cool: