Hello.....

xt477 · 05-30-2007, 05:48 PM

Hello all!

Like the forum, been lurking for a couple of weeks trying to decide between a GZ or a rebel. Liked several things about the GZ more and found what I think is a really good deal. So last friday laid the money down and bought an 07. Since I ride one now figured I better join.

Been riding off and on for the last 30 years. Rode dirt bikes as a kid in Wv, had an old KZ440 for awhile, and a GS550 for the last several years. Would get leg cramps on the KZ all the time and the GS would never carry a charge. Nice to go out and just turn the key and go for a ride! I live 3 miles from work with little or no freeway driving so this little bike is perfect for me. Besides every time I fill this thing I feel as though I'm saving 40 bucks! Will pay for itself in no time.

Will add the recomended windshield. Havent decided on what kind of saddle bags yet and peeling the stickers is all I will probably do until the warranty has expired. Then will be bugging folks about rejetting pod filters and better exhaust. I have compared the stock exhaust to the antique kiddie cars at cedar point, but in reality the cedar point cars may sound better : )

Appreciate everyones posts that I have read so far

Thanks

Jeff

Amazingly my bike looks just all other stock GZ's but here goes.....

**jonathan180iq** · 05-30-2007, 05:53 PM

Welcome to the "club". I'd suggest a trunk over saddle bags, but that's just me.

Take care,
Jonathan

Easy Rider · 05-30-2007, 05:56 PM

Did I miss something?
What is the "recommended" windshield?

I've got one very similar to the OEM one and don't really like it too much.

Welcome! YesCool

**jonathan180iq** · 05-30-2007, 06:04 PM

I used an older windshield that I had from one of my grandfather's bikes. After taking it off for a week, I could really tell a difference.
Around town, the shield doesn't really do much. But, if you ever get on the interstate or any other fast highway, the shield really helps take a lot of pressure off of your arms. You no longer have to constantly push against the wind.

I think the favorite around here is the SpitFire windshield.

It's a bit smaller than the one that I used and so I don't know how much of a difference that would make.

05-30-2007, 05:48 PM	#1
xt477 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 41	Hello..... Hello all! Like the forum, been lurking for a couple of weeks trying to decide between a GZ or a rebel. Liked several things about the GZ more and found what I think is a really good deal. So last friday laid the money down and bought an 07. Since I ride one now figured I better join. Been riding off and on for the last 30 years. Rode dirt bikes as a kid in Wv, had an old KZ440 for awhile, and a GS550 for the last several years. Would get leg cramps on the KZ all the time and the GS would never carry a charge. Nice to go out and just turn the key and go for a ride! I live 3 miles from work with little or no freeway driving so this little bike is perfect for me. Besides every time I fill this thing I feel as though I'm saving 40 bucks! Will pay for itself in no time. Will add the recomended windshield. Havent decided on what kind of saddle bags yet and peeling the stickers is all I will probably do until the warranty has expired. Then will be bugging folks about rejetting pod filters and better exhaust. I have compared the stock exhaust to the antique kiddie cars at cedar point, but in reality the cedar point cars may sound better : ) Appreciate everyones posts that I have read so far Thanks Jeff Amazingly my bike looks just all other stock GZ's but here goes..... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-30-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
Easy Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 4,561	Re: Hello..... Did I miss something? What is the "recommended" windshield? I've got one very similar to the OEM one and don't really like it too much. Welcome! YesCool __________________ Loud pipes risk rights! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-30-2007, 05:53 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Welcome to the "club". I'd suggest a trunk over saddle bags, but that's just me. Take care, Jonathan
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05-30-2007, 06:04 PM	#4
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I used an older windshield that I had from one of my grandfather's bikes. After taking it off for a week, I could really tell a difference. Around town, the shield doesn't really do much. But, if you ever get on the interstate or any other fast highway, the shield really helps take a lot of pressure off of your arms. You no longer have to constantly push against the wind. I think the favorite around here is the SpitFire windshield. It's a bit smaller than the one that I used and so I don't know how much of a difference that would make.
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