New rider on first bike (2002 GZ250) from Richmond, VA

dgthompson24 · 07-30-2013, 08:42 PM

Hello all. I'm a new rider from a suburb of Richmond, Va (Midlothian). I passed the MSF course earlier this month (July 2013) riding a GZ250 in my class, and then bought my first bike used a couple weeks later (a 2002 GZ250). Looking forward to poking around here quite a bit.

blaine · 07-30-2013, 11:11 PM

Welcome to the family.

Goose51683 · 07-31-2013, 07:46 AM

Welcome as well. Sounds like you've taken some great steps. We'd love to see a pic of your bike sometime.

mole2 · 07-31-2013, 06:08 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-01-2013, 08:07 AM

Welcome Home.

northsidegz · 08-01-2013, 04:11 PM

Welcome to the forum

Water Warrior 2 · 08-01-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dgthompson24

Hello all. I'm a new rider from a suburb of Richmond, Va (Midlothian). I passed the MSF course earlier this month (July 2013) riding a GZ250 in my class, and then bought my first bike used a couple weeks later (a 2002 GZ250). Looking forward to poking around here quite a bit.

Congrats on passing the course and getting your first bike. One of the best things you can do now is spend a few hard earned $ on reading material. Pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. New or used it contains very valuable info and hints that will make riding even better than you can imagine. Most riding courses are based on info drawn from this book. The book itself is much more technical and can explain a lot of things not covered in a riding course due to the time involved.

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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: New rider on first bike (2002 GZ250) from Richmond, VA Welcome to the family. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: New rider on first bike (2002 GZ250) from Richmond, VA 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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northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: New rider on first bike (2002 GZ250) from Richmond, VA Welcome to the forum __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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