North Carolina representative

E-man · 10-04-2009, 11:58 PM

Hey guys.
I need to offer you all a big thanks for the info posted here. I built a motorcycle stand based on a post on this site (which was awesome by the way) and it's good to see a community for the GZ250. Sad to say, I havent seen a single GZ (other than mine) here in the Tarheel state.
Been riding for a few months now on a my used black 05 gz250. Yup... noob. In that time I have put about 1,500 miles on my ride and have loved every mile of it. Short commuter and long weekend rider.
Since I am a hopeless addict on this great bike, I might as well join this support group..

New GZ250 · 10-05-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by E-man

Hey guys.
I need to offer you all a big thanks for the info posted here. I built a motorcycle stand based on a post on this site (which was awesome by the way) and it's good to see a community for the GZ250. Sad to say, I havent seen a single GZ (other than mine) here in the Tarheel state.
Been riding for a few months now on a my used black 05 gz250. Yup... noob. In that time I have put about 1,500 miles on my ride and have loved every mile of it. Short commuter and long weekend rider.
Since I am a hopeless addict on this great bike, I might as well join this support group..

Welcome on board! I have had my bike for 6 months, I have only seen one GZ250. Have seen my 3rd Honda Rebel today since I serious took up biking. Here in the San Francisco, area most everyone rides BIG!
Hope you enjoy us!

dannylightning · 10-05-2009, 11:35 AM

yeah you don't see a lot of gz's out on the road. every one seems to get the honda rebel instead witch in my opinion cant hold a candle to the gz as far as ride and comfort go. i ran across the gz when i stopped in at a Suzuki dealer ship that was next door the the honda dealer. i happend to see the gz in there and i set on it. i thought this bike feels way better than the rebel. i looked on craigs list for used ones, took one out on a test drive and said sold, so much better than the other 250's out there. i hated the honda rebel, test drove 3 of them and was not pleased so i was glad i ran across the gz.

in my opinion the gz is a excellent choice to start out on.

E-man · 10-05-2009, 01:58 PM

Yeah, there's just something about that fat front tire.
Rebels look a little bit more puny and I thought they felt a little cramped with the foot pegs and handle bars.

dannylightning · 10-06-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E-man

Yeah, there's just something about that fat front tire.
Rebels look a little bit more puny and I thought they felt a little cramped with the foot pegs and handle bars.

the main thing i did not like about the rebel is it was not wide as the gz and i think due to that the balance seemed terrible, don't want a bike that feels like work to keep it from tipping over, especially when its your first one. i was shaky on the rebels i rode and than got on the gz and it felt natural.

VTXorcist · 10-14-2009, 02:38 PM

Woot, another Raleigh rider! My wife has been riding her GZ lately, though the weather this week is keeping her off the road. Not sure when we'll be out again, but we love company!

bonehead · 10-14-2009, 02:45 PM

All the rain we have been getting here in cen. Tx. I have'nt even put my key in my bike for 6 days. My road out to the black top is one huge mud hole. Gonna have to take out a loan to fill the truck up- LOL

burkbuilds · 10-15-2009, 08:19 PM

Bonehead, one word "raingear". Okay that might actually be two words.

bonehead · 10-16-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by burkbuilds

Bonehead, one word "raingear". Okay that might actually be two words.

BB- I needed mud tires to get to the blacktop off of my dirt road. We live .7 mi back in on our property. Finally dried up enough yesterday to get the bike out. :2tup:

E-man · 10-16-2009, 12:13 PM

hope to catch you two on the road VTXorcist!

10-04-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
E-man Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 7	North Carolina representative Hey guys. I need to offer you all a big thanks for the info posted here. I built a motorcycle stand based on a post on this site (which was awesome by the way) and it's good to see a community for the GZ250. Sad to say, I havent seen a single GZ (other than mine) here in the Tarheel state. Been riding for a few months now on a my used black 05 gz250. Yup... noob. In that time I have put about 1,500 miles on my ride and have loved every mile of it. Short commuter and long weekend rider. Since I am a hopeless addict on this great bike, I might as well join this support group.. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-05-2009, 11:35 AM	#3
dannylightning Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: akron ohio Posts: 893	Re: North Carolina representative yeah you don't see a lot of gz's out on the road. every one seems to get the honda rebel instead witch in my opinion cant hold a candle to the gz as far as ride and comfort go. i ran across the gz when i stopped in at a Suzuki dealer ship that was next door the the honda dealer. i happend to see the gz in there and i set on it. i thought this bike feels way better than the rebel. i looked on craigs list for used ones, took one out on a test drive and said sold, so much better than the other 250's out there. i hated the honda rebel, test drove 3 of them and was not pleased so i was glad i ran across the gz. in my opinion the gz is a excellent choice to start out on. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-05-2009, 01:58 PM	#4
E-man Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 7	Re: North Carolina representative Yeah, there's just something about that fat front tire. Rebels look a little bit more puny and I thought they felt a little cramped with the foot pegs and handle bars.
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10-14-2009, 02:38 PM	#6
VTXorcist Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 114	Re: North Carolina representative Woot, another Raleigh rider! My wife has been riding her GZ lately, though the weather this week is keeping her off the road. Not sure when we'll be out again, but we love company! __________________ Orange is the fastest color. Red is a close second.
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10-14-2009, 02:45 PM	#7
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: North Carolina representative All the rain we have been getting here in cen. Tx. I have'nt even put my key in my bike for 6 days. My road out to the black top is one huge mud hole. Gonna have to take out a loan to fill the truck up- LOL __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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10-15-2009, 08:19 PM	#8
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: North Carolina representative Bonehead, one word "raingear". Okay that might actually be two words.
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10-16-2009, 12:13 PM	#10
E-man Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 7	Re: North Carolina representative hope to catch you two on the road VTXorcist!
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