Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-23-2010, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-23-2010, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Re: I miss my GZ250bike
Hi Jon. The turbos came in both the 500 and 650 variants. Fuel injected. I have seen quite a few and they are pretty fast once the turbo spools up. I want one. There was also a "CX650E" model, sold...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-20-2010, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Re: I miss my GZ250bike
I appreciate that Jerry. My next trip to TWO is scheduled for the weekend of April 24th, I am going to try to make it although work might get in the way. Then I am planning to be at the Blue Ridge...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-20-2010, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-20-2010, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Re: I miss my GZ250bike
Thanks Alan and Patrick, not working sucks big time, but I made the best of it. Now it is "nose to the grindstone" time so I can pay my bills. I'll check back from time to time, I have not forgotten...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-20-2010, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
I miss my GZ250bike
Wish I had been able to hang on to it, fun bike!
My Honda GL650I has traveled 19,000 miles since I purchased it one year ago, with me riding it to Georgia twice (Suches), North Carolina twice (Mt...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
09-09-2009, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,536
Re: Ear plugs
I will have to check those out dannylightning. I have been using some foam plugs from Home Depot that came in a 500 pack, half of them orange and the other half green. They work great when I get them...
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Forum: Beginners
07-29-2009, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,463
Re: Pushing on the pegs to help you lean
Mrlmd1 summed it up nicely. dhgeyer makes good points and handled himself better than I would. Easy Rider was true to form and always brings a thought provoking viewpoint. Alan has brought...
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Forum: Beginners
07-27-2009, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,463
Re: Pushing on the pegs to help you lean
Plus on a standard or sport-tour/sport bike etc moving more of your weight to the pegs lowers the the whole COG and helps suspension compliance. As for counter-steering, I like to initiate the turn...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
07-19-2009, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 556
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-16-2009, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,115
Re: Sore Butt!!
That mod actually worked really well and was comfortable for me on rides of over 300 miles a day. It held up well too. I converted the seat back to stock when I sold the bike.
Steve
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
05-26-2009, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 635
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-22-2009, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 647
Re: Another FNG with a GZ250
Hi there, Durango is a great place to be a biker. As for the mountains, use fourth gear and wind that puppy out!
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
04-21-2009, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,487
Re: Sequoia National Park
Keep it simple Busy, less is more. I once toured for 4 months straight with no money, a siphon hose, 1 pair of jeans, a t-shirt, a leather jacket, two pairs of socks (gotta take care of the feet!),...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-21-2009, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,459
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-21-2009, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 973
Re: Just joining
The GZ is a terrific bike for starting/restarting your motorcycling life. People do start on a 750+, a mature/athletic/fit/careful person would have fewer problems than a ...
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
04-21-2009, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,453
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-21-2009, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,459
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
04-20-2009, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,487
Re: Sequoia National Park
Busy, you are a mile munchin' maniac!! :2tup:
Thanks a million for taking the time and effort to document your many rides with your excellent pics.
Good luck with your camping. What...
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-20-2009, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,424
Re: New owner of a gz250
Yes, welcome to the GZ250 forum. The GZ is a really fun bike to ride, and perfect for honing your riding skills. It is also very dependable and inexpensive to own. Have fun and ride safe!
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-20-2009, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Re: changing tires yourself
After pondering the wisdom of my posts on this subject, I would have to agree that I have been misled by information taken in good faith from the internet. So... I take it all back!
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-19-2009, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Re: changing tires yourself
I was researching something else when I came across this article at Randakk's Cycle Shack, A Goldwing Site, about the damage done to rims by various lubricants, and the possible slipping tire issues...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-19-2009, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,266
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-18-2009, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,383
Re: oil & air filters
I just wanted to address the issue of fram oil filters. The CalSi site is excellent, with lots of great information. That being said I have a Honda filter (for my GL650) sitting next to a Fram filter...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-18-2009, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Re: changing tires yourself
5th_bike, I put new tires/tubes on my GZ and used a pair of 12" tire irons I picked up down at the local motorcycle shop. I used a couple of bicycle tire lifters as "helping hands". To break the bead...
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