My new ride

DARLady · 09-30-2010, 11:18 AM

Hello,

Introduced myself yesterday. Here is a picture of Icer. Can't wait to ride again.
Donna

mole2 · 09-30-2010, 05:19 PM

Very nice ride you have there. The only things I'd add are a set of saddlebags and a set of engine bars. Don't get the Suzuki engine bars as they are for looks and won't protect the bike nor keep it off your leg if you should go over.

Mercutio57 · 10-04-2010, 09:46 AM

Nice ride. If you do go for a crashbar, check out the one made by MC Enterprises. It goes on easily enough, looks good, and is functional.

DARLady · 10-04-2010, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the update on a crashbar. That is going to be my first upgrade and I have already explored the MC Enterprises website. I want to purchase a small bag to attach to the sissy bar and will be looking at the Tourmaster brand. My husband has saddlebags on his bike, so I just use those for now as we are riding together until I am more comfortable with this entire wonderful riding journey. Maybe I'll ask for bike accessories for Christmas presents- sure beats a new sweater. =)

Would welcome suggestions for a good website to purchase custom license plate frames, especially prior Army service. Anyone out there prior Army Security Agency stationed at Field Station Augsburg in the 70's?

alantf · 10-04-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DARLady

Thanks for the update on a crashbar. That is going to be my first upgrade

:plus1: Glad to hear that. I wouldn't ride ANY bike without one. Certainly saved my leg when the bike went down last year. :2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 10-05-2010, 01:20 AM

Hi Donna. MC Enterprises makes a good crash bar. Lynda has them on her Suzuki M-50 and they are well made and fit great. If MC make bars for the GZ you can't go wrong. Lynda's first bike was a GZ and was a fantastic bike. The factory crash bars were for decoration only and protected well by the rest of the bike. Pretty backwards really.

Mercutio57 · 10-05-2010, 09:14 AM

I recently put a Fox Creek Leather (made in the USA!) tool bag on my sissy bar (also MC Enterprises, also made in the USA!). It's designed to mount on the fork on a big hawg, but on the little GZ looks perfect where I have it. As for custom plates, there are plenty of place online that will make them up for you. Former Air Force Security Police here, also 1970s vintage!

Mercutio57 · 10-05-2010, 09:21 AM

P.S. That USAF service was in Germany (then West Germany) as well. Not near Augsburg, though.

mole2 · 10-05-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DARLady

Thanks for the update on a crashbar. That is going to be my first upgrade and I have already explored the MC Enterprises website. I want to purchase a small bag to attach to the sissy bar and will be looking at the Tourmaster brand. My husband has saddlebags on his bike, so I just use those for now as we are riding together until I am more comfortable with this entire wonderful riding journey. Maybe I'll ask for bike accessories for Christmas presents- sure beats a new sweater. =)

Would welcome suggestions for a good website to purchase custom license plate frames, especially prior Army service. Anyone out there prior Army Security Agency stationed at Field Station Augsburg in the 70's?

If MC Enterprises doesn't have a bar for the Geezer then Barons will. I have a Barons bar on my V-Star and it's one tough bar.

Mercutio57 · 10-06-2010, 06:04 PM

MC Enterprises definitely has a bar for the GZ 250. Several of us on this site have them.

09-30-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
DARLady Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 6	My new ride Hello, Introduced myself yesterday. Here is a picture of Icer. Can't wait to ride again. Donna Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-30-2010, 05:19 PM	#2
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: My new ride Very nice ride you have there. The only things I'd add are a set of saddlebags and a set of engine bars. Don't get the Suzuki engine bars as they are for looks and won't protect the bike nor keep it off your leg if you should go over. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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10-04-2010, 09:46 AM	#3
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: My new ride Nice ride. If you do go for a crashbar, check out the one made by MC Enterprises. It goes on easily enough, looks good, and is functional. __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-04-2010, 10:22 AM	#4
DARLady Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 6	Re: My new ride Thanks for the update on a crashbar. That is going to be my first upgrade and I have already explored the MC Enterprises website. I want to purchase a small bag to attach to the sissy bar and will be looking at the Tourmaster brand. My husband has saddlebags on his bike, so I just use those for now as we are riding together until I am more comfortable with this entire wonderful riding journey. Maybe I'll ask for bike accessories for Christmas presents- sure beats a new sweater. =) Would welcome suggestions for a good website to purchase custom license plate frames, especially prior Army service. Anyone out there prior Army Security Agency stationed at Field Station Augsburg in the 70's?
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10-05-2010, 01:20 AM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: My new ride Hi Donna. MC Enterprises makes a good crash bar. Lynda has them on her Suzuki M-50 and they are well made and fit great. If MC make bars for the GZ you can't go wrong. Lynda's first bike was a GZ and was a fantastic bike. The factory crash bars were for decoration only and protected well by the rest of the bike. Pretty backwards really.
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10-05-2010, 09:14 AM	#7
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: My new ride I recently put a Fox Creek Leather (made in the USA!) tool bag on my sissy bar (also MC Enterprises, also made in the USA!). It's designed to mount on the fork on a big hawg, but on the little GZ looks perfect where I have it. As for custom plates, there are plenty of place online that will make them up for you. Former Air Force Security Police here, also 1970s vintage! __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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10-05-2010, 09:21 AM	#8
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: My new ride P.S. That USAF service was in Germany (then West Germany) as well. Not near Augsburg, though. __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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10-06-2010, 06:04 PM	#10
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: My new ride MC Enterprises definitely has a bar for the GZ 250. Several of us on this site have them. __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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