Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?
 

Well, after a few years with my lil' thumper, I think it's time to move on. I've grown quite close to my red 250 , even taking the whole engine apart after one of the screws holding the magneto came loose and jammed in between the engine and the magneto. Thankfully I was stopped at a light. That rebuild came with new oversized piston, honed cylinder head, new rings, all new gaskets.

I love the comments when I park outside the "blue collar" bar beside the Har*@#*'s and no-one can believe it's a 250 just by looking at it. I think when they hear the bike, it's a different story though.

This bike is truly a great beginner bike, one cannot lose. I was so disheartened the day I sold my 92 Yammy Virago 920 with roughly 5,000Km's. Then I moved to the city and well didn't ride or own anything for a long time. Then I got the idea to get a small city bike and there was nothing but the Suzuki GZ in my mind. I purchased mine from an MSF provider. They showed and gave me all the receipts and work records done for the bikes life.

But now I must move on. I do not want to sink any more money into it and am now desiring the feel, speed and happiness of a bigger bike. I am thinking the Suzuki S50.

Mike.

Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?
 

Did G.Z have more power with larger piston?

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Well, to be honest, it wasn't much of a size difference, maybe 0.10mm's i think? No matter what size, this cylinder can't take much in the way of oversizing.

Anyhow, I do not believe this helped. nor hindered performance. If it did, it wasn't really noticeable.

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You will like the S-50. It is a bit of a hot rod on 2 wheels. Have you had a ride on one yet ??

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No I haven't. I would love too though! I drool for two wheels!

Now to find one below 4,000 bucks with low km's in Vancouver...

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Even when you move on to the S-50, remember that you are always welcome on this Forum! Good luck finding the right bike for yourself.

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I sure understand the desire to get bigger...I just couldn't get rid of my l'il GZ, though. As you can see, I have three bikes now, all varying sizes. I am not wealthy by any stretch, the GZ was the only bike I bought new. But I scrimp in other areas so I can keep my 3 sanity restorers. Good luck, but don't leave the forum, I would miss that nutty little avatar of yours!

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Hey Maggie, Why don't you get one for yourself? The easiest way is to find a picture you like (on your computer) then go to www.scaleyourimage.com & resize it, then add it in "control panel". I didn't know how to do it until someone on the site told me. :2tup:

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This may or may not help but here goes. I have "heard" that Modern Cycle in the Vancouver area has excellant prices. Ask them if they can find a new in the crate 06/07 and what is the cost out the door. Would be more than your price range I'm guessing but it would be brand new and all yours. Also heard never take a bike there for servicing.

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I moved up to an S50 and love it. It's a great bike, very comfortable, to me handles like the GZ, and is very quick, 805cc only 473 lbs, gets good mileage, is very reliable, and has a great appearance. Oh, and did I say I love it?
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