Hello from Wisconsin

[Cruiser]

Getting my first bike soon. I went with the GZ250. Can't wait to get it, just in time to beat the fuel prices.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Cruiser

Getting my first bike soon. I went with the GZ250. Can't wait to get it, just in time to beat the fuel prices.

Welcome to the forum.Make sure you buy some good safety gear and take a riding course before you set out.Also make sure the controls (brake & shifter) are adjusted to fit you.
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[Cruiser]

thanks.
I will be picking the bike up from a shop in a week or two, is that a service most places will provide? If so, do think I should ask them to do that at that time?

[Cruiser]

I already bought all the gear, and have a riding class scheduled, no worries there.

Any particular issues I need to watch for with the GZ250? I plan to own it for a while, and want to take care of it. It is a 2009 that was a demo model.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Cruiser

I already bought all the gear, and have a riding class scheduled, no worries there.

Any particular issues I need to watch for with the GZ250? I plan to own it for a while, and want to take care of it. It is a 2009 that was a demo model.

If it has over 600 miles on it,check to be sure that it was serviced.It needs a valve adjustment,oil change,and a once over at this time.
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[Cruiser]

It has 450 miles, but they said it has been serviced with all the fluids changed, thanks, I will ask about the valves so I know (and plan for a once over at 600?).

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Cruiser

It has 450 miles, but they said it has been serviced with all the fluids changed, thanks, I will ask about the valves so I know (and plan for a once over at 600?).

Some dealers will try to charge up to $250.00 for the 600 mile service.The main thing thing,the valve adjustment,takes about a hour,two at most.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Cruiser

thanks.
I will be picking the bike up from a shop in a week or two, is that a service most places will provide?

If you're talking about adjusting the brake & gear shifter pedals, I reckon you'll have to ask. It's something that SHOULD be done, but it seems that most (ALL?) dealers conveniently forget this in the rush to get you off their property. :whistle:

For some reason the brake pedal NEVER comes from the factory set up correctly. The pedal should be just under your toe when you're sat comfortably on the bike, but it always comes set up ABOVE your foot. so that you have to take your foot off the peg, & move it to a different position to use the brake. The gear shift is a matter of finding a comfortable position with regard to where your foot is on the peg, & the type of footwear you wear for riding.

[Water Warrior 2]

Your owners manual will provide the procedure for the rear brake pedal adjustment. Just remember to follow the steps and you will do fine. Also be sure to re-adjust the brake light switch down by the foot peg. It is threaded and a simple turning will make the adjustment. Ask the dealer to point it out for you.

[Cruiser]

thanks.