1999 GZ 250

DAN · 04-27-2007, 03:00 PM

I bought this bike off ebay in 2002 with 34 miles on it. Supposedly it was purchsed for the wife to ride along with her husband, but as things go she became pregnant and the bike sat in the garage for the first year when the second pregnancy happend. So two years + and only 34 miles, ebay $1675. It now has only just over 2000 miles on it. I use it for local neighborhood riding and four years of airshow escourt (Sun-N-Fun airside ground safety) 260 miles last week in 1st and 2nd gear. This is a fun bike, easy to ride, low noise, looks like an MC should. --Dan--

Dupo · 04-27-2007, 04:25 PM

So two years + and only 34 miles, ebay $1675.

Darn good deal there! Welcome to the forum!

BadMojo · 04-27-2007, 06:56 PM

Very good deal indeed!! Welcome

DAN · 02-25-2011, 11:58 AM

Update; Now at 3309 miles, half of which were in 1st and second gear (airshow) I am putting on new tires. Old tires - front wore to tread replacement level and had checked sides, rear had 1/2 tread left, but was hard and with checked sides, both were 1999 originals. Oversize for Bike, but front replacement is Dunlop (same brand and style as the originals, but larger) D404 130/90-16, Rear is D404 140/90-15. Had to move the front fender up 3/4" to fit front tire. Will post (new topic) details after a few more test rides. --Dan--

bonehead · 02-25-2011, 02:21 PM

Wow. That's a blast from the past.
Need to ride more Dan. My '08 has 22000 on it.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-25-2011, 03:23 PM

Fresh rubber is always good. With a little luck the larger front tire will make the speedo more accurate. You might want to check it with a GPS just for fun and ticket avoidance.

alantf · 02-25-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bonehead

My '08 has 22000 on it.

My '07 only has half of that, & I ride it EVERY day. Wish we had your wide open spaces. I can get anywhere on the island in 70 miles. :poorbaby:

bonehead · 02-25-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonehead

My '08 has 22000 on it.

My '07 only has half of that, & I ride it EVERY day. Wish we had your wide open spaces. I can get anywhere on the island in 70 miles. :poorbaby:

Have'nt they built a bridge over to africa yet? :lol:

Water Warrior 2 · 02-25-2011, 07:40 PM

I think there is a better chance of an under water tunnel.

alanmcorcoran · 02-26-2011, 01:31 AM

Geez Dan,

You are a man of few posts! Can you (or anyone) explain to me the relationship between 1st and 2nd gear and an airshow?

04-27-2007, 03:00 PM	#1
DAN Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 25	1999 GZ 250 I bought this bike off ebay in 2002 with 34 miles on it. Supposedly it was purchsed for the wife to ride along with her husband, but as things go she became pregnant and the bike sat in the garage for the first year when the second pregnancy happend. So two years + and only 34 miles, ebay $1675. It now has only just over 2000 miles on it. I use it for local neighborhood riding and four years of airshow escourt (Sun-N-Fun airside ground safety) 260 miles last week in 1st and 2nd gear. This is a fun bike, easy to ride, low noise, looks like an MC should. --Dan-- __________________ 1999 GZ250 - teal green past bikes 100cc twin yamaha-1960's era - first bike 100cc and 125cc honda CB 350cc yamaha twin - 1970 160cc honda -1966 model 350cc honda CB 1970 350cc honda SL 650 Yamaha 1972 F650gs BMW 2007 Virago 750 Yamaha 1996 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-27-2007, 04:25 PM	#2
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	So two years + and only 34 miles, ebay $1675. Darn good deal there! Welcome to the forum! __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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04-27-2007, 06:56 PM	#3
BadMojo Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwestern Illinois Posts: 82	Very good deal indeed!! Welcome __________________ 1999 GZ250, Maroon, Accessories: Bags, Windscreen (Retired) / 2007 V Star Classic 650, Pearl White, Accessories: Bags, Windscreen, Sissy Bar, Luggage Rack Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-25-2011, 11:58 AM	#4
DAN Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 25	Re: 1999 GZ 250 Update; Now at 3309 miles, half of which were in 1st and second gear (airshow) I am putting on new tires. Old tires - front wore to tread replacement level and had checked sides, rear had 1/2 tread left, but was hard and with checked sides, both were 1999 originals. Oversize for Bike, but front replacement is Dunlop (same brand and style as the originals, but larger) D404 130/90-16, Rear is D404 140/90-15. Had to move the front fender up 3/4" to fit front tire. Will post (new topic) details after a few more test rides. --Dan-- __________________ 1999 GZ250 - teal green past bikes 100cc twin yamaha-1960's era - first bike 100cc and 125cc honda CB 350cc yamaha twin - 1970 160cc honda -1966 model 350cc honda CB 1970 350cc honda SL 650 Yamaha 1972 F650gs BMW 2007 Virago 750 Yamaha 1996
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02-25-2011, 02:21 PM	#5
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: 1999 GZ 250 Wow. That's a blast from the past. Need to ride more Dan. My '08 has 22000 on it. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-25-2011, 03:23 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 1999 GZ 250 Fresh rubber is always good. With a little luck the larger front tire will make the speedo more accurate. You might want to check it with a GPS just for fun and ticket avoidance.
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02-25-2011, 07:40 PM	#9
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 1999 GZ 250 I think there is a better chance of an under water tunnel.
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02-26-2011, 01:31 AM	#10
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: 1999 GZ 250 Geez Dan, You are a man of few posts! Can you (or anyone) explain to me the relationship between 1st and 2nd gear and an airshow? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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