Hello from KC..

loudboys · 05-02-2013, 12:07 PM

Hi, my name is Alan, and I'm a 250 addict.

I just purchased a 2008 GZ250; my 9th motorcycle, and 5th 250. I'm generally more of a sport-tourer rider (2nd gen Ninja 250s, Concours) but I wrecked a bike last fall (my beloved G650GS) outside of Mena, AR, and screwed up my left arm so I can't stretch to reach sportbike handlebars.

So, to get back riding again I bought the GZ.

**jonathan180iq** · 05-02-2013, 03:39 PM

Welcome, man. You're in good company. I've never owned anything larger than a 250 and I've had 6 bikes.

**jonathan180iq** · 05-02-2013, 04:27 PM

Wait, are you the same loudboys from the ninja250.net site?

With the white street fighter?

loudboys · 05-02-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

Wait, are you the same loudboys from the ninja250.net site?

With the white street fighter?

I am the same loudboys on ninja250.net, but I never had a street fighter.

https://www.ninja250.org/loudboys

**jonathan180iq** · 05-03-2013, 09:31 AM

Awesome. I must have been thinking of someone else. I don't remember the guy's name, but he was younger and did a custom fiberglass tail mod or something and had those dirtbike headlights that look like a some weird lizard-esque eyeballs.

Either way, glad to have you over here.

northsidegz · 05-03-2013, 11:33 AM

Sweet profile (those bikes on the other site). Welcome to the gz250 forum!

loudboys · 05-03-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by northsidegz

Sweet profile (those bikes on the other site). Welcome to the gz250 forum!

Thanks! The only one I still have is the rally bike (with the hard bags and auxiliary tank). I may eventually ride it again; it's got bar risers and a more forward riding position than a stock Ninja 250, so I can reach the bars.

For the moment, the GZ's my ride. It met my requirements exactly; an easy reach to the bars, light and easy to move around.

Also, it's got more than enough guts to run around town, but it's not really a highway bike, so I won't be tempted to hit the road so easily (I know, you can tour on anything but the GZ and Ninja pretty much exactly bracket the "run comfortably at 75mph all day" line). I'm keeping the stock gearing for that reason, too.

Rookie Rider · 05-06-2013, 08:24 AM

Welcome to the forum.

blaine · 05-06-2013, 09:40 PM

Welcome to the family!!

mole2 · 05-08-2013, 01:35 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.

05-02-2013, 12:07 PM	#1
loudboys Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 15	Hello from KC.. Hi, my name is Alan, and I'm a 250 addict. I just purchased a 2008 GZ250; my 9th motorcycle, and 5th 250. I'm generally more of a sport-tourer rider (2nd gen Ninja 250s, Concours) but I wrecked a bike last fall (my beloved G650GS) outside of Mena, AR, and screwed up my left arm so I can't stretch to reach sportbike handlebars. So, to get back riding again I bought the GZ. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-02-2013, 03:39 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Hello from KC.. Welcome, man. You're in good company. I've never owned anything larger than a 250 and I've had 6 bikes.
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05-02-2013, 04:27 PM	#3
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Hello from KC.. Wait, are you the same loudboys from the ninja250.net site? With the white street fighter? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-03-2013, 09:31 AM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Hello from KC.. Awesome. I must have been thinking of someone else. I don't remember the guy's name, but he was younger and did a custom fiberglass tail mod or something and had those dirtbike headlights that look like a some weird lizard-esque eyeballs. Either way, glad to have you over here. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-03-2013, 11:33 AM	#6
northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: Hello from KC.. Sweet profile (those bikes on the other site). Welcome to the gz250 forum! __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Hello from KC.. Welcome to the forum.
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05-06-2013, 09:40 PM	#9
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Hello from KC.. Welcome to the family!! __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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05-08-2013, 01:35 PM	#10
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Hello from KC.. Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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