My 2007 GZ

heron99 · 06-11-2011, 10:43 PM

JWR · 06-11-2011, 11:02 PM

Looking good.

Glad to see you wearing gear even in this hot weather.

Last week I parked next to a Harley rider at our bike night meeting. As I was removing my jacket, he asked wasn't it hot with the jacket.
I just told him I was not brave enough to ride without one.

To each his own, and I will never say anything about another riders choice, but I have down and it hurts.

heron99 · 06-11-2011, 11:36 PM

Thanks! I was on the bike for the first time that day leaving the dealership a month ago. I love the jacket and helmet...have debated getting armored pants. Would hate to land on an exposed knee.

geezer · 06-12-2011, 12:05 AM

yup pants dont do a thing when you low side, ask me how i know. but eh, thats gonna be kinda hard at the speeds your likely gonna see. be careful

mole2 · 06-12-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer

yup pants dont do a thing when you low side, ask me how i know. but eh, thats gonna be kinda hard at the speeds your likely gonna see. be careful

That entirely depends on speed. I had a low side at 18 mph (I had looked at the speedo seconds before) and they saved my legs.

cayuse · 06-12-2011, 12:47 AM

Hey Heron, that looks like a Gmax helmet. I have the GM68 and I love the fit. I use the lights in the back when I'm in fog (or a parade).

heron99 · 06-12-2011, 08:21 AM

Helmet is an HJC CL-16. Lights in the back of yours...cool!

ride_with_pride · 06-13-2011, 04:20 PM

I like it when people take "riding safe" seriously...nice equipment you have there!!!

GZBrian · 07-16-2011, 06:07 AM

Also good to see another rider wearing safe gear. We use Tourmaster armor hi- vis yellow jackets and look like two glow worms on a bike. Most of the time, we still get close calls from drivers who must not see us, hmmmmm. Your jacket looks bright enough for others to see you. What kind is it? I use "firehose" pants from Duluth. The real thick ones in brown, and the multi pocket one in blue. Very comfy and thick. Luckly I have not had to see how they hold up while sliding on the pavement. Ride safe. GZBrian

Water Warrior 2 · 07-16-2011, 01:27 PM

Actual riding pants with armored knees and hip padding is a good way to go.

06-11-2011, 10:43 PM	#1
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06-11-2011, 11:02 PM	#2
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: My 2007 GZ Looking good. Glad to see you wearing gear even in this hot weather. Last week I parked next to a Harley rider at our bike night meeting. As I was removing my jacket, he asked wasn't it hot with the jacket. I just told him I was not brave enough to ride without one. To each his own, and I will never say anything about another riders choice, but I have down and it hurts. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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06-11-2011, 11:36 PM	#3
heron99 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 16	Re: My 2007 GZ Thanks! I was on the bike for the first time that day leaving the dealership a month ago. I love the jacket and helmet...have debated getting armored pants. Would hate to land on an exposed knee. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-12-2011, 12:05 AM	#4
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: My 2007 GZ yup pants dont do a thing when you low side, ask me how i know. but eh, thats gonna be kinda hard at the speeds your likely gonna see. be careful __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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06-12-2011, 12:47 AM	#6
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: My 2007 GZ Hey Heron, that looks like a Gmax helmet. I have the GM68 and I love the fit. I use the lights in the back when I'm in fog (or a parade). __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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06-12-2011, 08:21 AM	#7
heron99 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 16	Re: My 2007 GZ Helmet is an HJC CL-16. Lights in the back of yours...cool!
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06-13-2011, 04:20 PM	#8
ride_with_pride Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8	Re: My 2007 GZ I like it when people take "riding safe" seriously...nice equipment you have there!!!
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07-16-2011, 06:07 AM	#9
GZBrian Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 119	Re: My 2007 GZ Also good to see another rider wearing safe gear. We use Tourmaster armor hi- vis yellow jackets and look like two glow worms on a bike. Most of the time, we still get close calls from drivers who must not see us, hmmmmm. Your jacket looks bright enough for others to see you. What kind is it? I use "firehose" pants from Duluth. The real thick ones in brown, and the multi pocket one in blue. Very comfy and thick. Luckly I have not had to see how they hold up while sliding on the pavement. Ride safe. GZBrian
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07-16-2011, 01:27 PM	#10
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: My 2007 GZ Actual riding pants with armored knees and hip padding is a good way to go.
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