Register Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Go Back   GZ 250 Forums > Search Forums

Showing results 1 to 19 of 19
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: chasp72
Forum: Member Introductions 09-06-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By chasp72
Re: Rookie Here

Welcome Gozone. Glad to meet another rider from the Windy City burbs. I, too, took the MSF course at an HD dealer. It's pretty difficult to get into one of the other MSF courses in NE Illinois....
Forum: Member Introductions 07-20-2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By chasp72
Hi Scotty B, Welcome to the sight. If you...

Hi Scotty B,
Welcome to the sight. If you happen to see a red GZ250 with a rider clad in yellow in the western burbs, it might be me. It's a fun ride and this is a great forum with some very...
Forum: Performance 07-02-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,518
Posted By chasp72
I like the look of your installation-- cleaner...

I like the look of your installation-- cleaner installation than mine. I agree the signal is loud at a light, but it doesn't take many RPM's to make them harder to hear, especially with a full-face...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-28-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By chasp72
It sounds like a reasonable deal, especially with...

It sounds like a reasonable deal, especially with the exploding interest in economical 2-wheeled transportation. The price you are talking about is a couple hundred than I paid last June for my red...
Forum: Performance 06-25-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,518
Posted By chasp72
Great writeup. Good engineering too. I have a...

Great writeup. Good engineering too.
I have a slightly different plan.
2-each, Radio Shack 273-059 buzzers, about the size of a quarter, connected back-to-back (physically and electrically) and...
Forum: Performance 06-25-2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,518
Posted By chasp72
Primal, The buzzers are about $8 each. I don't...

Primal,
The buzzers are about $8 each. I don't remember the cost of the connectors, but probably $25 total.
Forum: Performance 06-24-2008, 11:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,518
Posted By chasp72
I'd be interested in reading a write-up on how...

I'd be interested in reading a write-up on how you did this. Like ray, I have the problem of not turning my signals off. It's annoying to other drivers and dangerous to me, not to mention...
Forum: Performance 06-23-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,518
Posted By chasp72
I'd be interested in reading a write-up on how...

I'd be interested in reading a write-up on how you did this. Like ray, I have the problem of not turning my signals off. It's annoying to other drivers and dangerous to me, not to mention...
Forum: Performance 06-23-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,518
Posted By chasp72
Here are my favorites: 1. Windshield 2. 16T...

Here are my favorites:
1. Windshield
2. 16T front sprocket*
3. saddlebags
4. engine guard (from MC Enterprises, now discontinued?)
5. turn signal beepers (Radio shack piezos)
6. sheepskin seat...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-27-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By chasp72
Congrats on your bike. I've had my 2001 GZ250 for...

Congrats on your bike. I've had my 2001 GZ250 for 10 months and put on about 2400 miles. I love it. I purchased an HJC-CL SP helmet and find it works well for me. I think it's best to try the actual...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 04-08-2008, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By chasp72
Yes, it's good. I've been grabbing days and 1/2...

Yes, it's good. I've been grabbing days and 1/2 days throughout the winter to commute and go on errands around town, but his has been one of the snowiest winters ever in Chicago so there haven't been...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 04-05-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By chasp72
Is it spring yet?

Well, the weather report said it was actually going to be up to 60 in Northern Illinois today, so I headed off this morning for my first out-of-town spring ride. It was 40 degrees when I left, but I...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 09-09-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By chasp72
Actually, my wife is the one who wants to commit...

Actually, my wife is the one who wants to commit me. She is calling this my third or forth mid-life crisis. I always wear my bright yellow riding jacket and bright yellow helmet. It's quite a site...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 09-09-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By chasp72
Thanks for the response and for the lets-ride...

Thanks for the response and for the lets-ride website. I already see one in Illinois that looks interesting and emailed for more information. Cumberland sounds interesting, but I've got to work my...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 09-09-2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By chasp72
First 100 mile ride

I got my 2001 GZ250 in June (300 miles on it) and have been using it for my 3 mile commute and for errands withing a 10 mile radius. I've got 1600 miles now. After completing the MSF course two weeks...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-02-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,267
Posted By chasp72
Thanks for the info. I'm going to recheck this...

Thanks for the info. I'm going to recheck this before riding this weekend.
Forum: General Maintenance 08-01-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,267
Posted By chasp72
Drive Chain Adjustment

Hi all,
I've got a newbie question. Could someone help me with an interpretation of chain slack? The manual says the drive chain slack should be 5-15 mm (0.2-0.6 in). Is this tested by pulling a...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-25-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
Posted By chasp72
Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad you said "older"...

Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad you said "older" and not "old". Old is defined as about 15 years older than you are.
Forum: Member Introductions 07-23-2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
Posted By chasp72
New GZ250 Rider - Chicago burbs

Hello all,

56 year old rider from west of Chicago. After riding my first motorized two-wheeler for a year, a Honda CH80 scooter, I bought a 2001 GZ250 in June with 277 miles. I've put on about 700...
Showing results 1 to 19 of 19

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:27 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.