Hello from upstate NY

Mr Moustache · 10-09-2008, 12:18 AM

Hi folks, prospective GZ250 owner here, from upstate NY. 42, wait, 43. Ah heck, it's just a number.

I've always had the bug for cycles since seeing mini-bikes in the Sears catalogs. I started riding on a friend's Suzuki 185cc. He got me putting around the yard in first gear. Some years later I bought a GS450L. I never really had good opportunities to ride it, with work getting in the way and riding partners scarce, so I never got my license. I ended up selling the bike and have regretted that forever.

Today I've got a Honda Shadow 600 VLX. It's more bike than I initially wanted, but I got 'er anyway. I took the MSF course a few months ago, so I'm licensed.

While at the MSF range, I rode a GZ250 and I got hooked. I've always been sweet on Suzuki bikes, so I want one!! It will be perfect for my commute to work, which is only a few miles at mellow 35MPH speeds. And much better gas mileage than my truck gets.

Anyway, that's my story. Nice set of forums here with a lot of great information!!

mr. softie · 10-09-2008, 01:07 AM

Hey and hello there. This is a nice place. with nice people, riding nice bikes. Welcome!

Sarris · 10-09-2008, 08:48 AM

Welcome to the forum.

alanmcorcoran · 10-09-2008, 08:20 PM

A former Upstater myself (Ithaca back '76-'82) Better get out and ride before it gets cold!

Mr Moustache · 10-11-2008, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the replies, folks! alanmcorcoran, it's been nice the last couple days here. Indian Summer, they're saying. Got some riding in Friday, and then today went to Ellicottville for their Fall Festival. Lots of bikers there, mostly Harleys. Lots on the roads too. It's nice to see people out and about on their bikes!

alanmcorcoran · 10-12-2008, 05:02 AM

Yes, lots of excellent GZ roads in and around the Fingerlakes. Not sure if global warming has changed things, but it got damn cold up there when I was around. Drove a cab in the winter of '77 and I remember it being 20 below every morning for the entire month of February. When the temperature got up to 15, people broke out their barbecues and shorts...

10-09-2008, 12:18 AM	#1
Mr Moustache Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2	Hello from upstate NY Hi folks, prospective GZ250 owner here, from upstate NY. 42, wait, 43. Ah heck, it's just a number. I've always had the bug for cycles since seeing mini-bikes in the Sears catalogs. I started riding on a friend's Suzuki 185cc. He got me putting around the yard in first gear. Some years later I bought a GS450L. I never really had good opportunities to ride it, with work getting in the way and riding partners scarce, so I never got my license. I ended up selling the bike and have regretted that forever. Today I've got a Honda Shadow 600 VLX. It's more bike than I initially wanted, but I got 'er anyway. I took the MSF course a few months ago, so I'm licensed. While at the MSF range, I rode a GZ250 and I got hooked. I've always been sweet on Suzuki bikes, so I want one!! It will be perfect for my commute to work, which is only a few miles at mellow 35MPH speeds. And much better gas mileage than my truck gets. Anyway, that's my story. Nice set of forums here with a lot of great information!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-09-2008, 01:07 AM	#2
mr. softie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bucks Co. PA Posts: 361	Re: Hello from upstate NY Hey and hello there. This is a nice place. with nice people, riding nice bikes. Welcome! __________________ The real money in a gold rush is in supplying liqueur and women to the miners.... May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
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10-09-2008, 08:48 AM	#3
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Hello from upstate NY Welcome to the forum. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-09-2008, 08:20 PM	#4
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Hello from upstate NY A former Upstater myself (Ithaca back '76-'82) Better get out and ride before it gets cold! __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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10-11-2008, 10:50 PM	#5
Mr Moustache Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2	Re: Hello from upstate NY Thanks for the replies, folks! alanmcorcoran, it's been nice the last couple days here. Indian Summer, they're saying. Got some riding in Friday, and then today went to Ellicottville for their Fall Festival. Lots of bikers there, mostly Harleys. Lots on the roads too. It's nice to see people out and about on their bikes! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-12-2008, 05:02 AM	#6
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Hello from upstate NY Yes, lots of excellent GZ roads in and around the Fingerlakes. Not sure if global warming has changed things, but it got damn cold up there when I was around. Drove a cab in the winter of '77 and I remember it being 20 below every morning for the entire month of February. When the temperature got up to 15, people broke out their barbecues and shorts... __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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