Forum: Beginners
05-01-2012, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,599
Re: When to use the clutch...
And it will throw off the gyroscopic force that keeps you from falling when you lean. At slow speeds you might be able to pull off gear-shifts, but its a habit that will carry over to higher speeds...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
04-30-2012, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,491
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-29-2012, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,426
Re: Good day
Welcome Sandmonkee !! Whereabouts in Ontario, maybe we can cruise!
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
04-27-2012, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,715
Re: new girl riding
Someone mentioned in another thread the term "Energy conservation" has been changed to "Resource conservation".
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Forum: Beginners
04-27-2012, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,599
Re: When to use the clutch...
I felt this jitter yesterday when I took the GZ out for a few minutes. Although it seems dangerous to have a surge like that during a corner, I think trying to use the clutch is even more dangerous....
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-27-2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 739
Re: Good morning!
Welcome brother newbie!
Boy is counter-steering a phenomenal feeling!
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-26-2012, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 891
Re: Newest owner!
LOL I only meant one girl at a time, I'll have to leave the others at home..
Yes I will wait before I take passengers, besides, with only my Canadian M1, it is illegal for me to carry one. Having...
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-25-2012, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 891
Re: Newest owner!
I do very much like the emblems, and the GeeZer is great so far!
I was recommended to get this -or a Virago- as my first bike, by an old motorcycle guru, who has owned eleven motorcycles in his...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-25-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
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Forum: Mugshots
04-25-2012, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,568
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Forum: Mugshots
04-24-2012, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,568
Just got my leathers
I am a young'n (25), so ultra-newb questions will be coming down the line no doubt !!
http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww259/JandJ012/003-1.jpg
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-24-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Re: Front Rotor grinding - [FIXED = was just dirt]
The Parts-Dealer took a look at the old pads and, being able to see the groove, said there was still life on them. However, we both agreed that they looked strangely trashed, with chunks missing.
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-24-2012, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,888
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-23-2012, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Re: Multiple issues multiple possible answers
Here is the worn pad.. Note the paint goes right to the edge and is chipping off. I feel that this looks dangerously low, can I get a confirmation on that?
http://i50.tinypic.com/n36t13.jpg
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-23-2012, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-23-2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-23-2012, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-23-2012, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Front Rotor grinding - [FIXED = was just dirt]
So, I learned my first lesson today: Don't ride on muddy roads.
I came back to my garage and found my front wheel was grinding. Removed the caliper, checked the wheel and the sound was gone, so...
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-22-2012, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 891
Re: Newest owner!
Thanks for the warm welcome, I will be taking a basic rider course.
http://i47.tinypic.com/4ruxl4.jpg
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-21-2012, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 891
Newest owner!
Hey guys! Just got a 2002 GZ250! Being my first bike, I have been taking every chance available over the past few hours to watch it be awesome in my garage.
Chances are other makes have quality...
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