Hello from Connecticut

40MILERUN · 01-19-2011, 12:46 PM

Hello,

My name is Ross. I’m a new member and I ride a V-Star 1300, but my wife just bought her first bike… a new 2009 GZ250. I’ve joined this forum sort of as her proxy. She’s not much of a forum person, but I on the other hand belong to 3 or 4 motorcycle forums and really appreciate the valuable info that pops up from time to time.

She bought her GZ about two weeks ago (dead of winter is a great time to buy), but we live in Central Connecticut and have had so much snow recently that we haven’t had a chance to get back to the dealer to trailer the bike home. That’s probably a good thing because it’s taken me 2 weeks to get the garage arranged to accommodate a car, a truck and now 2 bikes.

She’s had some experience riding bikes, but most of those experiences didn’t go well because the bikes were too big for her to learn on, both in height and power. The GZ however seems to be the perfect fit and size. She’ll take the MSF (now mandatory) course in the Spring and we can start the Summer off cruising the rural back roads together.

bonehead · 01-19-2011, 02:00 PM

Welcome, and sounds like you're going to have fun come springtime.

JWR · 01-19-2011, 02:22 PM

Very good choice. The GZ is a good bike.

Welcome aboard...

alanmcorcoran · 01-19-2011, 02:52 PM

Welcome. Hope summer gets there soon. My sister lives in Ridgefield, CT, but, last time I checked, she does not ride.

blaine · 01-19-2011, 03:42 PM

Welcome.Your wife will find the G.Z. fun & easy to ride,very dependable,and easy on fuel.Enjoy!!
:2tup: :cool:

Water Warrior 2 · 01-19-2011, 07:31 PM

Welcome Ross. The GZ is a fine choice for a first bike. Don't feel out of place because you don't ride a GZ. My SO(Lynda) bought her GZ and I showed up here to represent her. She has since upgraded to a larger bike but swears by the GZ as a wonderful learning tool and confidence builder. We have some good info and hints for the care and feeding of the GZ so don't be afraid to ask.

mole2 · 01-19-2011, 11:07 PM

Welcome aboard from South Carolina! The GZ250 is an excellent choice to learn on. Don't ask me how I know that. :biggrin:

GZBrian · 01-29-2011, 06:46 AM

Welcome aboard. Prices on the New GZ make it a hard bike to pass up. Ride safe. GZBrian

01-19-2011, 12:46 PM	#1
40MILERUN Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 13	Hello from Connecticut Hello, My name is Ross. I’m a new member and I ride a V-Star 1300, but my wife just bought her first bike… a new 2009 GZ250. I’ve joined this forum sort of as her proxy. She’s not much of a forum person, but I on the other hand belong to 3 or 4 motorcycle forums and really appreciate the valuable info that pops up from time to time. She bought her GZ about two weeks ago (dead of winter is a great time to buy), but we live in Central Connecticut and have had so much snow recently that we haven’t had a chance to get back to the dealer to trailer the bike home. That’s probably a good thing because it’s taken me 2 weeks to get the garage arranged to accommodate a car, a truck and now 2 bikes. She’s had some experience riding bikes, but most of those experiences didn’t go well because the bikes were too big for her to learn on, both in height and power. The GZ however seems to be the perfect fit and size. She’ll take the MSF (now mandatory) course in the Spring and we can start the Summer off cruising the rural back roads together. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-19-2011, 02:00 PM	#2
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Hello from Connecticut Welcome, and sounds like you're going to have fun come springtime. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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01-19-2011, 02:22 PM	#3
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Hello from Connecticut Very good choice. The GZ is a good bike. Welcome aboard... __________________ 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..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-19-2011, 02:52 PM	#4
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Hello from Connecticut Welcome. Hope summer gets there soon. My sister lives in Ridgefield, CT, but, last time I checked, she does not ride. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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01-19-2011, 03:42 PM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Hello from Connecticut Welcome.Your wife will find the G.Z. fun & easy to ride,very dependable,and easy on fuel.Enjoy!! :2tup: :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-19-2011, 07:31 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Hello from Connecticut Welcome Ross. The GZ is a fine choice for a first bike. Don't feel out of place because you don't ride a GZ. My SO(Lynda) bought her GZ and I showed up here to represent her. She has since upgraded to a larger bike but swears by the GZ as a wonderful learning tool and confidence builder. We have some good info and hints for the care and feeding of the GZ so don't be afraid to ask.
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01-19-2011, 11:07 PM	#7
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Hello from Connecticut Welcome aboard from South Carolina! The GZ250 is an excellent choice to learn on. Don't ask me how I know that. :biggrin: __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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01-29-2011, 06:46 AM	#8
GZBrian Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 119	Re: Hello from Connecticut Welcome aboard. Prices on the New GZ make it a hard bike to pass up. Ride safe. GZBrian
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