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Forum: Parts & Accessories 09-01-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,759
Posted By bigwonton
Re: GZ250 Tank, Carburetor and Petcock for sale

Hey guys - sorry I haven't been keeping up with this thread but the carb and tank are both sold - only the petcock is left.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-19-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,190
Posted By bigwonton
Can you actually get up to 90 KPH on the Don...

Can you actually get up to 90 KPH on the Don Valley Parkinglot? :lol:

I would also suggest trying to keep it in 4th as long as you can before you upshift into 5th.

I'm a bigger guy than you...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-19-2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,183
Posted By bigwonton
DMan, Looks great and sounds like you had...

DMan,

Looks great and sounds like you had a blast. I'm another Northeast Ohioan - from Richmond Heights (Eastern 'burbs). I believe there's also another member on this board from the Akron area.
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 08-18-2008, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,130
Posted By bigwonton
Re: DOT or SNELL ?

I got a CL-MAX for pretty much the same reasons. Commuting with glasses is just too much of a pain without a modular helmet. However, there have been instances where the modular chin piece has broken...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-15-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,251
Posted By bigwonton
Different strokes and all that !! :tup:[/quote]...

Different strokes and all that !! :tup:[/quote]


Yup, that's what it comes down to in the end. My other reason for selling the GZ250 is that my soon-to-be wife has expressed an interest in...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-14-2008, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,251
Posted By bigwonton
I think the biggest part of the GZ250 I outgrew...

I think the biggest part of the GZ250 I outgrew was the braking. After riding my SV650, which the previous owner had upgraded to stainless lines and better pads, going back to the GZ250 was kind of...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 08-05-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,759
Posted By bigwonton
GZ250 Tank, Carburetor and Petcock for sale

I had started building up a collection of spare parts from Ebay, but since I sold my GZ250, I don't have much need for these parts anymore. Pretty much looking to get out what I have in these parts:...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-04-2008, 11:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 673
Posted By bigwonton
Well, the ride had to end sometime...

After picking up the SV650 a month or so ago, I found myself riding that more and more and the GZ250 less and less. Took her out this past weekend and came to the conclusion that I had probably...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-04-2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By bigwonton
How's the oil level?

How's the oil level?
Forum: Member Introductions 07-16-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By bigwonton
I also took the MSF class and I feel one of the...

I also took the MSF class and I feel one of the weaknesses of the class is that they don't talk about countersteering much and the fact that you do have to be moving over a certain speed for it to...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-15-2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 896
Posted By bigwonton
Heck, look at how the cagers drive in that...

Heck, look at how the cagers drive in that video... I'd have as much armor as I could put on.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-15-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 896
Posted By bigwonton
Talk about a relaxed riding position...

Getting comfortable on your daily commute:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klteYv1Uv9A
Forum: Member Introductions 07-14-2008, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By bigwonton
Looks nice! FWIW, I just picked up a 650cc bike -...

Looks nice! FWIW, I just picked up a 650cc bike - lots more power than the GZ - but I'm happy to have started out on a 250 and wouldn't have done it differently.
Forum: Member Introductions 07-14-2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By bigwonton
NADA always seems kind of low. Plus you're in...

NADA always seems kind of low. Plus you're in riding season now, so you do pay somewhat of a premium for a bike. However, that price sounds like good deal. I live in the Cleveland area, so my riding...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-14-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,186
Posted By bigwonton
Same suggestion as the others. Try a MSF course...

Same suggestion as the others. Try a MSF course with your husband to see if both of you enjoy biking or not. I had a coworker who went through the course with her husband and she discovered that it...
Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers 07-10-2008, 01:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By bigwonton
Went to the title bureau and BMV and got the...

Went to the title bureau and BMV and got the title, registration and plates. Then got insurance put on the bike and went out for a ride this evening after work.

All I can say is WOW! The throttle...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-10-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By bigwonton
As suggested above, probably a good idea to put a...

As suggested above, probably a good idea to put a spring, tooth or wedge lock washer in there as well as some blue Loctite to reduce the chances of it vibrating out. To further ensure corrosion you...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-09-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
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Views: 828
Posted By bigwonton
Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers 07-08-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By bigwonton
Moving up from the GZ250

Got a new friend for my GZ250 today:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/Engineer303/bike/sv650-1.jpg

A 2000 SV650N with just under 7,000 miles on the clock. A coworker was selling her and it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-08-2008, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By bigwonton
Well, looks like you learned your lesson - a hard...

Well, looks like you learned your lesson - a hard one at that. I've found the best place to find metric bolts is at the auto parts store or else McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/) will pretty...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 07-08-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By bigwonton
Looks like a nice scenic place - totally...

Looks like a nice scenic place - totally different from downtown. I have some friends that live in Richmond Hill and up in Palgrave and try to make it out whenever I can.
Forum: Member Introductions 07-08-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By bigwonton
Looks great! My suggestion for your first...

Looks great! My suggestion for your first accessory would be a pair of saddle bags.
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 07-06-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,110
Posted By bigwonton
Is "All the Gear, All the Time" a minority?

After spending a good deal of time this holiday weekend riding around town, I've noticed that the "All The Gear, All The Time" group of riders is definitely in the minority.

I do realize riding is...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-06-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
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Views: 1,987
Posted By bigwonton
Greetings - and I hope you're able to ride soon! ...

Greetings - and I hope you're able to ride soon!

Like others have said, don't worry about what you look like - just enjoy the ride! I went riding with a buddy this weekend - me on my GZ250 and he...
Forum: Performance 07-04-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,925
Posted By bigwonton
Re: Reminder Beep for Turn Signals

What? "Two diode drops" ??? :??:

If you're talking about the forward resistance of the two active diodes in the bridge, it would be on the order of tenths of a volt (or less) and the buzzers...
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