Back again after 22 years!

john1096 · 08-14-2008, 06:04 PM

Hello all! I've been reading this forum for a little while. I wanted to make sure I read a good portion of the tech stuff and stickies so I don't start off asking the same old questions that have already been answered. I also wanted to be a proud GZ250 owner before actually joining.

I got all the inspection and licensing work done two days ago on my new (to me) black 2006 with 949 miles. I've only been for a couple of spins around the block on a buddies bike since I gave up my KZ440 when I was 17. Let me just say, "WOO HOO!" This little bike is a blast. Thank you all for helping me decide that the GZ was the right choice. I was worried about commuting, because I have to hit about a 2 mile stretch of interstate to get to work. That's the problem with a metro area at the confluence of two rivers. The highway bridges are the only options. It does fine, even though I need to lose a few pounds. It sure does scream at highway speeds, though. I feel bad about pulling in the clutch lever when I hit the exit ramp. From one extreme to the other. 70MPH kind of tickles.

Thanks to all of you on this forum. I have to give a nod to the folks on the Rebel forum, too. Their love for their little 250s sparked my interest in riding again and led me to this site.

roscosmom · 08-14-2008, 06:49 PM

Welcome and have fun!

Easy Rider · 08-14-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by john1096

so I don't start off asking the same old questions that have already been answered.

What a novel idea. Maybe it will catch on!

Thank you. I appreciate it, even if nobody else does !!

I'll be down your way in a couple of weeks.......going to the races in Madison and to see the Cards beat up on the Braves (again!). Won't be on the bike though.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-14-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

going to the races in Madison and to see the Cards beat up on the Braves (again!).

Can't disagree with you this time.. We're pretty awful.

john1096 · 08-14-2008, 08:41 PM

Cards? Braves? I don't know if I would admit to wanting to see either one this year. I love our new stadium, though. Have fun.

Easy Rider · 08-15-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by john1096

Cards? Braves? I don't know if I would admit to wanting to see either one this year.

Sad but true.
I can't figure the mentality that trades away a WHOLE team in the space of a couple of years.
Almost enough to make me a Cub fan........almost!

El Diablo · 08-15-2008, 12:21 PM

Cards aren't out of it by a long shot. Cubs history suggests they could fold at any time, and there is always the wildcard. Doesn't matter how you get in the playoffs, once there it is a brand new season.

Cardinals record is better that a lot of the division leaders. It just the Cubs and Brewers are playing out of their minds this year.

08-14-2008, 06:04 PM	#1
john1096 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 25	Back again after 22 years! Hello all! I've been reading this forum for a little while. I wanted to make sure I read a good portion of the tech stuff and stickies so I don't start off asking the same old questions that have already been answered. I also wanted to be a proud GZ250 owner before actually joining. I got all the inspection and licensing work done two days ago on my new (to me) black 2006 with 949 miles. I've only been for a couple of spins around the block on a buddies bike since I gave up my KZ440 when I was 17. Let me just say, "WOO HOO!" This little bike is a blast. Thank you all for helping me decide that the GZ was the right choice. I was worried about commuting, because I have to hit about a 2 mile stretch of interstate to get to work. That's the problem with a metro area at the confluence of two rivers. The highway bridges are the only options. It does fine, even though I need to lose a few pounds. It sure does scream at highway speeds, though. I feel bad about pulling in the clutch lever when I hit the exit ramp. From one extreme to the other. 70MPH kind of tickles. Thanks to all of you on this forum. I have to give a nod to the folks on the Rebel forum, too. Their love for their little 250s sparked my interest in riding again and led me to this site. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-14-2008, 06:49 PM	#2
roscosmom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Broussard, Youngsville, Lafayette...Louisiana Posts: 124	Welcome Welcome and have fun! __________________ Much Happiness and Good Fortune To You All....
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john1096 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 25	Cards? Braves? I don't know if I would admit to wanting to see either one this year. I love our new stadium, though. Have fun. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-15-2008, 12:21 PM	#7
El Diablo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 65	Go Cards Cards aren't out of it by a long shot. Cubs history suggests they could fold at any time, and there is always the wildcard. Doesn't matter how you get in the playoffs, once there it is a brand new season. Cardinals record is better that a lot of the division leaders. It just the Cubs and Brewers are playing out of their minds this year. __________________ El Diablo "If there are no dogs in heaven, then I want to go where they went" Will Rogers
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