Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

Hello everybody. Another middle-aged guy here who got bit by the motorcycle bug. I sold my car 2 days ago 'cause I couldn't afford the insurance payments. I got my permit, I paid for the safety course, I get it in 10 days. And I already almost have a 2009 GZ250. I saw it in a used car lot. It only has 412 miles on it, and the guy only wants $2500. (UPDATE) paid it. I'll ride it home the day after the course. Aug 11.

I'm excited, this will be my daily commuter (to work and back) until I get a bigger one. But this bike can fill my transport needs , and maybe I will just keep it indefinitely.

I welcome your good advice and friendship.
Eddie

http://s2.postimage.org/2gar0sxb8/09_suzuki_gz250.jpg

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

Welcome to the family.Ride safe. :) :2tup:

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

Hi Eddie, welcome to the forum & congrats on your new bike. Have fun & ride safe!

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

RUN DONT SPEND THAT MUCH!! get on craigslist and get you a perfect example for hundreds less

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

Welcome nieghbor, im from Queens.

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

I believe a new one is less than $3000. Suzuki knocked $1000 off the price, not long ago. :2tup:

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

Thank you, everybody. Hey Rookie Rider, maybe we can meet someday. I paid a down payment on the bike today, It will be mine completely in about 3 days. I am going to use it daily, so Rookie Rider, if you have any tips about riding over the bridges or rush hour do's and don'ts , I'm listening.

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

Im a newbie too, so i cant give you advice except for take it slow and keep coming on this forum. You will learn alot, and dont be afraid to ask the same question a hundred times like i do. lol

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

Wind gusts can be a little unnerving. Frost on bridges later in the year. Any steel decked bridges on your travels ?

Re: Hello from Staten Island, NY
 

Welcome to the forum!