Hi from Illinois

cheesehead · 04-23-2013, 07:52 PM

Recently bought a nice 2003 GZ250 and love it!

It's the third one in my garage, the other two are both Yamaha's, a 1985 FZ750 Genesis and a 2003 Royal Star Venture. I bought the GZ as a first bike for my girlfriend. She's done a few "lessons" already.

Anything I should watch out for?

alantf · 04-24-2013, 04:09 AM

Hi there, & welcome to the madhouse.

The main problem with the GZ is the carb. Get yourself some carb cleaner, and add it to the fuel tank every 3 or 4 fillups. That should keep it running smooth and save carb stripdowns in the future. :2tup:

**jonathan180iq** · 04-24-2013, 10:27 AM

Welcome

and ditto

We also have weaker charging systems and need a healthy battery to avoid problems. So get a tender.

mole2 · 04-25-2013, 03:06 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. I highly recommend your girlfriend attend your local MSF BRC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course). It's the best investment in her safety that she can make.

blaine · 04-25-2013, 04:15 PM

Welcome to our little family.

northsidegz · 04-26-2013, 10:58 AM

Welcome!

cheesehead · 05-06-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mole2

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. I highly recommend your girlfriend attend your local MSF BRC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course). It's the best investment in her safety that she can make.

Already signed up!

edmondson3604 · 05-07-2013, 03:15 AM

Welcome, I also just joined up recently. Found lots of helpful information on here. You wouldn't happen to be a fellow Packers fan?

cheesehead · 05-09-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by edmondson3604

Welcome, I also just joined up recently. Found lots of helpful information on here. You wouldn't happen to be a fellow Packers fan?

Sorry, don't watch too much football.

scott103 · 06-27-2013, 01:37 PM

another packer fan here. WI born and raised, with stints in the land of Vikings, Bear Country, and currently in Raider/49er territory.

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cheesehead Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United States Posts: 3	Hi from Illinois Recently bought a nice 2003 GZ250 and love it! It's the third one in my garage, the other two are both Yamaha's, a 1985 FZ750 Genesis and a 2003 Royal Star Venture. I bought the GZ as a first bike for my girlfriend. She's done a few "lessons" already. Anything I should watch out for? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Hi from Illinois Hi there, & welcome to the madhouse. The main problem with the GZ is the carb. Get yourself some carb cleaner, and add it to the fuel tank every 3 or 4 fillups. That should keep it running smooth and save carb stripdowns in the future. :2tup: __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Hi from Illinois Welcome and ditto We also have weaker charging systems and need a healthy battery to avoid problems. So get a tender. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Hi from Illinois Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. I highly recommend your girlfriend attend your local MSF BRC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course). It's the best investment in her safety that she can make. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: Hi from Illinois Welcome! __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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edmondson3604 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Hillsboro, TN Posts: 17	Re: Hi from Illinois Welcome, I also just joined up recently. Found lots of helpful information on here. You wouldn't happen to be a fellow Packers fan?
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scott103 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Posts: 4	Re: Hi from Illinois another packer fan here. WI born and raised, with stints in the land of Vikings, Bear Country, and currently in Raider/49er territory.
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