Slovenija here

PimpS · 12-19-2011, 05:51 AM

Hello guys and girls!

My name is Primoz and i like youtr forum a lot. I'm a begginer at 35 and considering of buying GZ 250.
I'm a teacher in a school for kids with special needs and a musician (percussionist).

Your forum has a lot of vital information, since I'm lurking this forum for quite a while now.
Since tommorow I'm going to check GZ 250, 2000.
The seller is charging him 1350€ (approx. same $). It's my second bike to check. Any tips?
It has 34000 km (about 23k miles), pretty a lot, don't you think?

here's the link of my potencial marauder:
http://www.avto.net/_MOTO/ad.asp?ID=5237477

Thank you and hope to read you soon!

PimpS

greatmaul · 12-19-2011, 06:22 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum! I don't know that much about pricing in Europe. 1350 Euro's = 1757 US$, and I know they sell brand new for 2,995 dollars. So, it's about half price?

There is a link here about buying a used bike and what to look for:
http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewt...ed+bike#p56134

and this link is very very comprehensive on what to look for on a used bike:
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html

Good luck! Your motorcycle is beautiful! I love the Marauder name badges.

edited: oh! I thought that link was the one you already own. It still is very beautiful.

blaine · 12-19-2011, 07:48 AM

Welcome to the family.

:cool:

Gz Rider · 12-19-2011, 09:42 AM

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PimpS · 12-19-2011, 10:44 AM

Hey hey!

I'm glad of so many responses. I did my search more, and there is also one marauder 250, same year (2000), with less mileage (only 8000 km, around 5500 miles). I'm goin to check tommorow the first one, and next week for this one: http://www.avto.net/_MOTO/ad.asp?ID=5320201

I'll see next week. I'll check the links greatmaul posted. Thank you guys a lot. My friend told me that i should wait, the winter just began and i'm too excited... Need to calm down a bit...

Primoz

Gz Rider · 12-19-2011, 10:59 AM

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Water Warrior 2 · 12-19-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PimpS

Hey hey!

I'm glad of so many responses. I did my search more, and there is also one marauder 250, same year (2000), with less mileage (only 8000 km, around 5500 miles). I'm goin to check tommorow the first one, and next week for this one: http://www.avto.net/_MOTO/ad.asp?ID=5320201

I'll see next week. I'll check the links greatmaul posted. Thank you guys a lot. My friend told me that i should wait, the winter just began and i'm too excited... Need to calm down a bit...

Primoz

Nice looking bike. You may not need the bag supports. The rear shocks hold the bags out from the wheel but check that out personally for your own safety. 8000kms/5000miles is not a lot for that year bike. Keep in mind it likely needs a valve check/adjust and the tires/tubes if original are needing to be replaced due to age. Other than that I would think just some Tender Lovin Care with new fluids and checking for loose nuts and bolts will make it a winner.

PimpS · 12-19-2011, 02:53 PM

Hey guys!

Yes, i was talking to the owner and he told me that motorcycle comes with everything that is on it ''AS SEEN ON AD''.
Tyres need to be changed, so there is 200 € extra expense for me. We set the meeting next week.
Thank you again for your TLC!

PimpS

greatmaul · 12-19-2011, 03:03 PM

I like the 8000kms a lot better. Sounds like it has a lot of life left, and it looks great, too!

Do they have rider training courses in Slovenija? Does it snow there a lot?

It's supposed to be easier to buy a motorcycle in the winter because people aren't looking to go riding, so the prices are better.

PimpS · 12-19-2011, 03:18 PM

Yeah! It's snowing just now. On saturday we had first snow...
Rider training courses? In Slovenija? ... Sure man! The laws or better the tickets and points we get here for speeding, driving under influence... geeez, man, u loose your licence, geting a bill (for driving 10 km/h over the limit: 250€ plus 3/17 pts)... or something like that, i just don't wanna get billed and drive by regulations, boring but cheaper and a lot more fun with music in the car...

Because of the winter i can't get the motorcycle for a test run, but that's just the risk i have to take.

Slovenija is unknown to you, but trust me, if u come here you'll see... lovely country, small but versatile; geographically, climately,...

PimpS

12-19-2011, 05:51 AM	#1
PimpS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenija Posts: 475	Slovenija here Hello guys and girls! My name is Primoz and i like youtr forum a lot. I'm a begginer at 35 and considering of buying GZ 250. I'm a teacher in a school for kids with special needs and a musician (percussionist). Your forum has a lot of vital information, since I'm lurking this forum for quite a while now. Since tommorow I'm going to check GZ 250, 2000. The seller is charging him 1350€ (approx. same $). It's my second bike to check. Any tips? It has 34000 km (about 23k miles), pretty a lot, don't you think? here's the link of my potencial marauder: http://www.avto.net/_MOTO/ad.asp?ID=5237477 Thank you and hope to read you soon! PimpS Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-19-2011, 06:22 AM	#2
greatmaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296	Re: Slovenija here Hi and welcome to the forum! I don't know that much about pricing in Europe. 1350 Euro's = 1757 US$, and I know they sell brand new for 2,995 dollars. So, it's about half price? There is a link here about buying a used bike and what to look for: http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewt...ed+bike#p56134 and this link is very very comprehensive on what to look for on a used bike: http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html Good luck! Your motorcycle is beautiful! I love the Marauder name badges. edited: oh! I thought that link was the one you already own. It still is very beautiful.
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12-19-2011, 07:48 AM	#3
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Slovenija here Welcome to the family. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-19-2011, 10:44 AM	#5
PimpS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenija Posts: 475	Re: Slovenija here Hey hey! I'm glad of so many responses. I did my search more, and there is also one marauder 250, same year (2000), with less mileage (only 8000 km, around 5500 miles). I'm goin to check tommorow the first one, and next week for this one: http://www.avto.net/_MOTO/ad.asp?ID=5320201 I'll see next week. I'll check the links greatmaul posted. Thank you guys a lot. My friend told me that i should wait, the winter just began and i'm too excited... Need to calm down a bit... Primoz Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Gz Rider Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 852	Re: Slovenija here ... __________________ *Alert - This person is a douche. Use these comments and advice at your own risk*
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12-19-2011, 02:53 PM	#8
PimpS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenija Posts: 475	Re: Slovenija here Hey guys! Yes, i was talking to the owner and he told me that motorcycle comes with everything that is on it ''AS SEEN ON AD''. Tyres need to be changed, so there is 200 € extra expense for me. We set the meeting next week. Thank you again for your TLC! PimpS
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12-19-2011, 03:03 PM	#9
greatmaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296	Re: Slovenija here I like the 8000kms a lot better. Sounds like it has a lot of life left, and it looks great, too! Do they have rider training courses in Slovenija? Does it snow there a lot? It's supposed to be easier to buy a motorcycle in the winter because people aren't looking to go riding, so the prices are better.
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12-19-2011, 03:18 PM	#10
PimpS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenija Posts: 475	Re: Slovenija here Yeah! It's snowing just now. On saturday we had first snow... Rider training courses? In Slovenija? ... Sure man! The laws or better the tickets and points we get here for speeding, driving under influence... geeez, man, u loose your licence, geting a bill (for driving 10 km/h over the limit: 250€ plus 3/17 pts)... or something like that, i just don't wanna get billed and drive by regulations, boring but cheaper and a lot more fun with music in the car... Because of the winter i can't get the motorcycle for a test run, but that's just the risk i have to take. Slovenija is unknown to you, but trust me, if u come here you'll see... lovely country, small but versatile; geographically, climately,... PimpS
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