Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
05-30-2009, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 808
Most Recent Pictures of my Star
I've done quite a few mods to my Star since I last posted:
1. Cobra Drag Pipes
2. K&N Air Filter
3. Running Lights
4. Mustang Seat
5. 4" up 1 1/2" back risers
6. Needle and shim on carb
7....
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Forum: GZ250 Media
02-17-2009, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Re: Vstar update
I actually rode about 50 miles that day. The snow was really only bad on my driveway, and some of the secondary roads.[attachment=0:3dq169ad]cold ride004.JPG[/attachment:3dq169ad]
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Forum: GZ250 Media
02-17-2009, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Vstar update
Here is an updated photo of my Vstar. I've added windshield, engine guards, and actually mounted the saddle bags.[attachment=0:88asj5g3]cold ride002.JPG[/attachment:88asj5g3]
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-15-2008, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,321
Re: small bike
Thanks Dupo, coming from you I consider that quite a complement. :)
Caroledee1, I can't say that I have noticed a difference in handling. If I were going from motorcycles with equal power I might...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-14-2008, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,321
Re: small bike
I purchased a Custom, and I have found it to be a nice bike to transition from a GZ to the VStrar. I don't have an updated picture since I added a windshield, and mounted my saddle bags correctly....
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-14-2008, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,321
Re: small bike
I just want to throw in my two cents :poked:
I moved from the GZ to the VStar because of several factors.
First and most important to me was comfort. From the seating difference, to the...
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
11-16-2008, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,151
Re: My First Scary Moment
Street tires and grass don't mix! Glad you were able to ride throught that mess.
I too have had the occasion to fly the "you are number one" to stupid people. Being small of stature that has...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-10-2008, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,792
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-10-2008, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,792
Re: Top speed for GZ250
Yeah I build a lot of extra muscle sitting in front of my CAD system every day. :skeptical:
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-09-2008, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,792
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-08-2008, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,792
Re: Top speed for GZ250
Can't guarantee you'll go faster, just the result I had. Basically I was creating too much drag on it. If your a real skinny fella might not make that much difference. I also found it more more...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-07-2008, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,792
Re: Top speed for GZ250
I had my GZ up to 80 miles per hour, but a slight grade or turning into wind can drop your speed 10 mph. I found that once I installed a windshield my speed increased and my mpg improved. In Alan's...
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Forum: Performance
10-28-2008, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,903
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Forum: Performance
10-26-2008, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,903
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
10-10-2008, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,963
Re: Dumped my GZ in traffic
Not much of a warrior if you are thinking about this months financials whilst heading into Mr. Suburban's Tow hitch.
With this months financials I may be looking for Mr. Suburban's Tow Hitch. :cry:
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
10-10-2008, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,963
Re: Dumped my GZ in traffic
I'm glad your OK, and everyone goe's down sometime.
Mine were from me having dumb@$$ attacks. Once riding no hands country road no one around, wasn't showing off just doing it. Front wheel hit...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-07-2008, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,900
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
10-06-2008, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
Re: 2009 Suzuki Gladius
I've got 1300 miles on my V Star now. I've taken 3 trips over 200 miles on the Interstate and bike handles speeds of 70 to 80 mph just fine. Average range for fuel is a little over 170 miles and I've...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-05-2008, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 10,698
Re: TU 250
[quote][/qI remember that sing ray only mine had a 3 speed shift also.uote]
If I remember right that 3 speed shifter was made to look like a speed shift in a muscle car, and it was on the bar...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-04-2008, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 10,698
Re: TU 250
[quote][/My time line must be off a bit. I thought you would have been riding a big wheel in the '60's.
quote]
Don't remeber big wheels in the 60's, I had a sting ray though with monkey bars...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-03-2008, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 10,698
Re: TU 250
That seat looks like it will be a whole hell of alot better on the backside. :2tup:
From the looks of the TU250, it reminds me of bikes in the 70's, but not the standard road bike, but more of...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-01-2008, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,062
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
09-28-2008, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,188
Re: Bet my back hurts tomorrow.
And now back to the original post:
I dropped my GZ shortly after I got it. I had parked in front of my garage and sat it on the stand. I went into my garage to open the overhead garage door, and...
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Forum: Forum News & Support
09-24-2008, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 940
logging in again and again
I'm having to log in multiple times in the forum's. I have to log in when I get here, if I reply to a post I will have to log in again. I have clicked on the box that say's log in me in automatically...
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
09-23-2008, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,639
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