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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 6
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BOMP
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#4 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 6
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Then why is it still for sale... someone buy it please
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dalton, GA
Posts: 3,996
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In my experience, most of the people on here already have bikes and when look for a second one, they usually look for something a little bigger. I can't say whether or not this is a good thing, but, unfortunately, that just seems to be the way that it is.
Good luck selling it though. Have you also posted to your most local craigslist? www.craigslist.com I sell a lot of stuff there. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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#6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
Posts: 11,409
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Yup, in North America the little GZ is probably the best bike you will ever grow out of and then search for a larger replacement. In some parts of the world the GZ would be considered large and expensive. Something to aspire to in life.
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: toronto ont canada
Posts: 177
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gz replacement
Well I for 1 do not need a bigger heavier bike. I was planning on driving in today but while oiling the chain I slipped a disk in my back. The bike sure felt heavy trying to wheel it back into the shed. I got my neighbour to help.
I suffer from chronic back pain ( crushed lower verterbrae ) I am happy to be able to ride when the back allows. The bike can go any where I need to go. I installed a custome gel cushion padded sued hand grips ( my wife made them ). I have saddle bags ( slanted ) and a tail bag. I can always solidly hit a steady 120 + km/hr. The roads I travel on have a speed limit of 80 km/hr and I can run 80-100 km/hr easily wind or hills. The less travelled roads are more enjoyable. ( no one behind you ) Great fuel economy. Great looks. EGO ( I am me ) I don't care about the sport bike boys and their A-B racing. Wind in your face , smell of a woodstove. Freedom. Reliability ( 13250 km )
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
Posts: 11,409
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Yipes !! I guess I won't complain about bruised discs so much. Had a lot of trouble with discs years ago and spent about 3 years off/on crutches cause of pain and such. Legs didn't want to work too well due to pressure on the nerves. I can well understand not wanting a heavier bike. In 05 when I got the 650 VStrom I had a zero speed slow drop in a parking area. Got it back up but spent 7 weeks laying on my back while things got better. Dropped it a year later and went for some help, tis much better than missing half the summer indoors.
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: toronto ont canada
Posts: 177
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Hey warrior I have had a trick back since a dirt bike episode 30 years ago when I was 27 yrs old.
I often ride alone and on back roads. When I pull off from time to time there is nobody around to help pick up a bike so I figure if I can't handle it then it's too big. I tried a HARLEY SPORTSTER at a bike show but it felt awkward. I was on tip toes and when I leaned it from side to side I almost lost it and felt a slight pain in my back. ( 600 lbs ) I am 5 ft 6 160 lbs the 250 is the correct scale proportionately for me . When I ride it it feels like it's an extension of my self. here is a pic ![]()
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
Posts: 11,409
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I found the VStrom the best to sit on with decent posture. It does seem top heavy without a doubt but not as bad as some bikes out there. Once moving it is a dream on wheels, even at lower speeds. I am sure I could lift it properly without becoming a cripple. Second time I dropped it I didn't even try to save it, learned my lesson well. The crash bars worked to save the tupperware but the front signal and clutch lever died on the spot.
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