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Forum: Member Introductions 08-05-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,009
Posted By johnsandlin
Sounds like a plan...maybe in a few weeks once...

Sounds like a plan...maybe in a few weeks once things settle down a little. I teach computers part time at St. Joseph Catholic Middle School behind Kennestone hospital. Classes are starting up again...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 07-31-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,989
Posted By johnsandlin
I should be open tomorrow morning. If you've got...

I should be open tomorrow morning. If you've got time and are coming up US41 give me a call and I'll ride over and meet you somewhere on US41. Sounds like you've had a good trip other than the...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-31-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,009
Posted By johnsandlin
Good to see another Atlanta rider. I also got my...

Good to see another Atlanta rider. I also got my bike at WOW last November. It's a 2000 GZ that came with all the goodies like a windshield, sissybar/bagage rack and Suzuki saddle bags (which...
Forum: Lessons Well-Learned 07-25-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,011
Posted By johnsandlin
Since it's gotten warm in Georgia, I've been...

Since it's gotten warm in Georgia, I've been riding without my boots, but from what happened in your situation, I think I'll start wearing them again. Better to have sweaty feet than a broken ankle. ...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-22-2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By johnsandlin
If you want to see how most of the other folks in...

If you want to see how most of the other folks in the world use their bikes...take a look at these pictures: http://aistigave.hit.bg/Logistics/ :)
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-20-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,652
Posted By johnsandlin
I think if you keep your speed at 65 or below,...

I think if you keep your speed at 65 or below, you should be fine.
Forum: Beginners 07-20-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,701
Posted By johnsandlin
Re: Edge Traps

[quote="Badbob"]Edge traps can instantly take you motorcycle away from you and put you on the ground.

You can fall at a complete stop if your not careful where you put your feet. I almost feel...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-20-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,652
Posted By johnsandlin
I've been riding my GZ on the interstates around...

I've been riding my GZ on the interstates around Atlanta for about 6 months now with no big problems. I tend to keep the speed at 65 or lower depending on the traffic. I also generally keep to the...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 07-18-2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,989
Posted By johnsandlin
I have my own business, so I can play when I want...

I have my own business, so I can play when I want to. :2tup: Best way to get me is cell phone: 404-219-4965. I'm pretty open for next week.
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 07-16-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,989
Posted By johnsandlin
Sure...OK for me. I'm guessing that would be...

Sure...OK for me. I'm guessing that would be Cartersville area? Looks like EasyRider will be over in eastern Atlanta and then down south at the Atlanta Speedway. But maybe he could plan a day trip up...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 07-16-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,989
Posted By johnsandlin
Hey EasyRider...I'm in Kennesaw, GA (northwest...

Hey EasyRider...I'm in Kennesaw, GA (northwest suburb of Atlanta), not far from US41. Let me know when your free and I'd love to meet you for a beverage. Maybe Jonathan can come down from Dalton and...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-04-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By johnsandlin
You might try looking at the Memphis Shades...

You might try looking at the Memphis Shades "Slim" windscreen. That's what came on my used 2000 GZ250. Actually the one on the bike was rose colored and I purchased a replacement "Slim" windscreen...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 02-26-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,686
Posted By johnsandlin
Sounds like a great trip! I've been to Boise many...

Sounds like a great trip! I've been to Boise many many years ago and thought the area had some terrific scenery. You might want to check out Patrick Henry's (that his real name!) website at...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 02-23-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 642
Posted By johnsandlin
Got My Motorcycle Endorsement!

Well, I finally did it...this past week I got up the nerve to got take the road test for my motorcylce endorsement at the Georgia DVM. I wasn't sure what to expect. I tried to google online to find...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 02-23-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,653
Posted By johnsandlin
Regarding the question about glasses versus...

Regarding the question about glasses versus contacts...I had been wearing glasses with a full face helmet, but was having a lot of trouble keeping the glasses from fogging when it was cold (30's)....
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 02-14-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,653
Posted By johnsandlin
I've been riding every chance I get. I think I've...

I've been riding every chance I get. I think I've put about 500 miles on the bike since I got it in December. Rode yesterday in the morning and the temperature was fine, then a cold front blew...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 02-03-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,878
Posted By johnsandlin
Thanks for the info on the gun cable...I'll...

Thanks for the info on the gun cable...I'll definately will have to get one. An update to my saddlebag situation, I was able to find a new set of leather saddlebags made by "Saddlemen" at my local...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-01-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,682
Posted By johnsandlin
You're situation with tires sounds exactly what I...

You're situation with tires sounds exactly what I experienced. I bought my 2000 GZ250 in December. It had around 2000 miles on it and the tires looked OK, except they were cracking on the sidewalls....
Forum: General Maintenance 02-01-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By johnsandlin
Thanks Guys...my bad on the oil type...it was...

Thanks Guys...my bad on the oil type...it was Castrol Syntec 10W-40 not 10W-30. I knew that I had read about the additive in 10W-30 and to not use that type. Also thanks Jaime for the gasket part...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-31-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By johnsandlin
Thanks Jonathan for the info. I think I'll just...

Thanks Jonathan for the info. I think I'll just try and re-tighten it a bit to see if it stops. I read most of the write-ups about how good synthetic was and went ahead and made the switch. I used...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-31-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By johnsandlin
Oil Change Question

Is it neccessary to change the washer on the oil plug? When I change the oil in my Volvo S70, I always have to change the crush washer on the oil plug to make sure it doesn't leak. I recently changed...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 01-03-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By johnsandlin
First Ride in the Rain

Well...right before Xmas I had my first chance to ride in the rain. Believe it or not, we finally got some rain in the Atlanta area and I thought I could dodge the rain one afternoon and go to the...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 01-03-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,878
Posted By johnsandlin
Good idea about the gun lock cable through the...

Good idea about the gun lock cable through the arms and legs of riding gear. I'll give that a try. Thanks for the suggestions.
Forum: General Maintenance 12-12-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By johnsandlin
Well I bought new tires today. I got the Cheng...

Well I bought new tires today. I got the Cheng Shin brand that BadBob recommended. I had the bike shop mount the front tire this morning. The rear tire is on order and should be in by Friday. I'm...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 12-10-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,878
Posted By johnsandlin
I'll bet that would be a fun experience...coming...

I'll bet that would be a fun experience...coming to screeching halt and then just falling over...ouch! I was actually thinking about using a Krypton cable lock. I use these for my Trek road bike and...
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