New rider with GZ250

bkrchic · 09-05-2010, 05:38 PM

Hi everyone. I am a new rider with my very first bike that I got yesterday. A beautiful 2004 GZ250 with only 9380 kms on it

Wanted to thank the creaters of this site, since I just started browsing and have already found the service manual. This place is packed with some great information. Thank you all.

Water Warrior 2 · 09-05-2010, 05:54 PM

Welcome bkrchic. You are in for a lot of fun and a steep learning curve with 2 wheels attached. Nice looking bike by the way. Is it safe to assume you had some riding lessons from a professional instructor ? Oh ya, we pick on newbies for a while so don't be scared off. It is all in fun and keeps the old geezers entertained.

blaine · 09-05-2010, 05:58 PM

Welcome to the forum.Nice to see another Canadian on board. :biggrin: Ride safe. :2tup: :rawk:

bkrchic · 09-05-2010, 06:11 PM

Yes, I took a motorcylce course prior to obtaining my license. There just didn't seem any point to trying to get it without some formal instruction. My motorcycle history was of a passenger.

I am hoping to get full riding enjoyment for this month before having to garage the bike for the winter.

ncff07 · 09-05-2010, 08:46 PM

Welcome to the zoo! enjoy the bike!

Water Warrior 2 · 09-05-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bkrchic

Yes, I took a motorcylce course prior to obtaining my license. There just didn't seem any point to trying to get it without some formal instruction. My motorcycle history was of a passenger.

I am hoping to get full riding enjoyment for this month before having to garage the bike for the winter.

Ah yes, winter in the GWN. One of the reasons I moved to B.C. 5 years ago. A long riding season and a better view. A pic of my back yard.

mole2 · 09-06-2010, 02:40 AM

Welcome aboard! Ride safe and keep the shiney side up.

cayuse · 09-07-2010, 05:12 PM

Welcome to the forum!
Yes, I remember Ontario well. Lived in Kitchener for 7 years before moving back to the Wet Coast. Commuted (in my cage) to Stratford every day. Now, THAT'S a snowbelt! I'm insured into next month but there's a good chance I'll extend it into November. It's rare that the snow sticks to the ground here but I'm not a big fan of riding in the rain...

burkbuilds · 09-08-2010, 12:13 AM

Glad to have you on the forum, welcome.

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bkrchic Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 9	New rider with GZ250 Hi everyone. I am a new rider with my very first bike that I got yesterday. A beautiful 2004 GZ250 with only 9380 kms on it Wanted to thank the creaters of this site, since I just started browsing and have already found the service manual. This place is packed with some great information. Thank you all. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: New rider with GZ250 Welcome bkrchic. You are in for a lot of fun and a steep learning curve with 2 wheels attached. Nice looking bike by the way. Is it safe to assume you had some riding lessons from a professional instructor ? Oh ya, we pick on newbies for a while so don't be scared off. It is all in fun and keeps the old geezers entertained.
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09-05-2010, 05:58 PM	#3
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: New rider with GZ250 Welcome to the forum.Nice to see another Canadian on board. :biggrin: Ride safe. :2tup: :rawk: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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bkrchic Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 9	Re: New rider with GZ250 Yes, I took a motorcylce course prior to obtaining my license. There just didn't seem any point to trying to get it without some formal instruction. My motorcycle history was of a passenger. I am hoping to get full riding enjoyment for this month before having to garage the bike for the winter.
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ncff07 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 182	Re: New rider with GZ250 Welcome to the zoo! enjoy the bike! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: New rider with GZ250 Welcome aboard! Ride safe and keep the shiney side up. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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09-07-2010, 05:12 PM	#8
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: New rider with GZ250 Welcome to the forum! Yes, I remember Ontario well. Lived in Kitchener for 7 years before moving back to the Wet Coast. Commuted (in my cage) to Stratford every day. Now, THAT'S a snowbelt! I'm insured into next month but there's a good chance I'll extend it into November. It's rare that the snow sticks to the ground here but I'm not a big fan of riding in the rain... __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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09-08-2010, 12:13 AM	#9
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: New rider with GZ250 Glad to have you on the forum, welcome.
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