New Member in GA

johnsandlin · 12-01-2007, 09:01 AM

Hi Everyone...Just got my GZ 250 this week and I'm having a blast so far! I'm a new rider (did do some riding on minibikes as a kid) so I'm taking it slow. I turn 50 next year, so this is my midlife crisis toy. :2tup: I've been riding in the neighborhood and getting to know the bike and shifting gears up and down. Yesterday I ventured out onto the public streets with traffic and got up to 45mph in 4th. Wow...what a rush! My GZ is red and came with a windscreen, saddlebags and sissybar/baggage rack, so I'm pretty set for add-ons right now. I'll post a picture soon. Look forward to being part of the forum.

Dupo · 12-01-2007, 10:12 AM

Welcome John.

Water Warrior 2 · 12-01-2007, 01:55 PM

Hi John and welcome. What year and mileage on the bike.

**jonathan180iq** · 12-01-2007, 07:36 PM

Hey man,

I'm up in Dalton. This is a very forgiving bike to learn on. The gearing and power are very timid and the fuel economy is ranks up in the top 5 of prodcution motorcycles. Keep riding and let us know how it goes.

Welcome.
Jonathan

johnsandlin · 12-01-2007, 10:45 PM

Hi all,

Thanks for the welcome. My GZ 250 is a year 2000 with only 2000 miles on it. It looks almost brand new...no dents or dings and it came with all the add-ons that I really wanted like a windscreen, sissy bar/backrest/luggage rack, saddle bags and a crash bar. Whoever had it before me obviously wanted it to look like a baby Harley.

Jonathan...nice to know someone is in my neck of the woods. I'm sure the traffic in Dalton is a lot better than around Kennesaw. I got out today and rode a bit, but since I live near Town center mall, the Xmas traffic was terrible. Hopefully we can meet up at one of the rallies or once I get better at riding I can venture up to Dalton for a burger.

**jonathan180iq** · 12-02-2007, 02:32 PM

If you ever come up this way, I'll buy you that burger.

That's about all we have: fastfood burgers and carpet.

-Jonathan

12-01-2007, 09:01 AM	#1
johnsandlin Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 34	New Member in GA Hi Everyone...Just got my GZ 250 this week and I'm having a blast so far! I'm a new rider (did do some riding on minibikes as a kid) so I'm taking it slow. I turn 50 next year, so this is my midlife crisis toy. :2tup: I've been riding in the neighborhood and getting to know the bike and shifting gears up and down. Yesterday I ventured out onto the public streets with traffic and got up to 45mph in 4th. Wow...what a rush! My GZ is red and came with a windscreen, saddlebags and sissybar/baggage rack, so I'm pretty set for add-ons right now. I'll post a picture soon. Look forward to being part of the forum. __________________ GZ250 - Cure for Midlife Crisis Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-01-2007, 10:12 AM	#2
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Welcome John. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Hi John and welcome. What year and mileage on the bike. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-01-2007, 10:45 PM	#5
johnsandlin Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 34	Hi all, Thanks for the welcome. My GZ 250 is a year 2000 with only 2000 miles on it. It looks almost brand new...no dents or dings and it came with all the add-ons that I really wanted like a windscreen, sissy bar/backrest/luggage rack, saddle bags and a crash bar. Whoever had it before me obviously wanted it to look like a baby Harley. Jonathan...nice to know someone is in my neck of the woods. I'm sure the traffic in Dalton is a lot better than around Kennesaw. I got out today and rode a bit, but since I live near Town center mall, the Xmas traffic was terrible. Hopefully we can meet up at one of the rallies or once I get better at riding I can venture up to Dalton for a burger. __________________ GZ250 - Cure for Midlife Crisis Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-01-2007, 07:36 PM	#4
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Hey man, I'm up in Dalton. This is a very forgiving bike to learn on. The gearing and power are very timid and the fuel economy is ranks up in the top 5 of prodcution motorcycles. Keep riding and let us know how it goes. Welcome. Jonathan
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12-02-2007, 02:32 PM	#6
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	If you ever come up this way, I'll buy you that burger. That's about all we have: fastfood burgers and carpet. -Jonathan
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