and I thought, if he can ride then so can I

Pippi · 07-06-2011, 02:28 AM

That is what I thought after my boyfriend brought home a brand new Harley -Nightster. So one month later, and a lot of time spent researching bikes (I am 6ft tall so the seat height was very important to me) and a couple hit and misses on Craigslist we brought home Pippi! My "new" 2002 GZ250 with only 3,600 miles! I am a complete newbie to the motorcycle world, but found myself already in love with it. I went on my third ride tonight (solo!) which is huge. Lesson one was in a parking lot with the boyfriend just getting to know her and the clutch. Lesson 2 was more of the same in the parking lot and we made it around the block a couple times. BUT, tonight it was all ME!

This weekend we cleaned her up -I got the task of cleaning the chain and spokes on the rear tire (the previous owner got WAY to happy with the grease) and the bf changed the oil and cleaned the carbs and let me tell you she is looking and sounding nice! Next weekend we hope to get the brakes replaced and then I think she will be good to go!

Well I think that is the short and sweet of it ---I have to thank this forum already for all the great tips, manual downloads and helpful information!

Strelok · 07-06-2011, 02:55 AM

Pippi~

Welcome to the Forum!

Looks like you already know that one of
the smartest things is the right Riding Gear.

:2tup:

blaine · 07-06-2011, 07:14 AM

Welcome to the forum.Have fun.Ride safe. :cool:

geezer · 07-06-2011, 07:27 AM

so hot! :drool:

GZBrian · 07-06-2011, 09:47 PM

Welcome aboard. Looks like you got the gear. Don't forget about the Riders Course. If you are a newer rider, or even an older one that semi-retired and are now getting back, there is a lot you can learn from the course. Enjoy snd ride safe..
PS... Your bike looks really nice.... GZBrian

Pippi · 07-06-2011, 09:54 PM

Worry not, I am signing up Friday to take the course. I have heard it is worth every penny and can save you some money withe some insurance companies

-And this photo was taken before all the work we did this past weekend so just imagine how she looks now! Thanks!

savrip · 07-07-2011, 05:04 PM

Great ride! The photo looks like it was taken in the 80s. I'm doing my MSF course two weeks from now.

mole2 · 07-12-2011, 11:11 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.

Pippi · 07-14-2011, 12:56 AM

Thanks everyone for the welcome! The first weekend of August is the course I am looking forward to it. I have been riding her around town...which is awesome since I live a mile from the ocean -she seems to like the ocean breeze! I think tomorrow I might ride her into work (which is all back roads so no laws will be broken)

Water Warrior 2 · 07-14-2011, 02:16 AM

Back roads are the place where the GZ will shine. A lazy ride through the rural areas are relaxing and great for the soul. Just be careful of any wildlife with a death wish. Ride Safe Pippi.

07-06-2011, 02:28 AM	#1
Pippi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	and I thought, if he can ride then so can I That is what I thought after my boyfriend brought home a brand new Harley -Nightster. So one month later, and a lot of time spent researching bikes (I am 6ft tall so the seat height was very important to me) and a couple hit and misses on Craigslist we brought home Pippi! My "new" 2002 GZ250 with only 3,600 miles! I am a complete newbie to the motorcycle world, but found myself already in love with it. I went on my third ride tonight (solo!) which is huge. Lesson one was in a parking lot with the boyfriend just getting to know her and the clutch. Lesson 2 was more of the same in the parking lot and we made it around the block a couple times. BUT, tonight it was all ME! This weekend we cleaned her up -I got the task of cleaning the chain and spokes on the rear tire (the previous owner got WAY to happy with the grease) and the bf changed the oil and cleaned the carbs and let me tell you she is looking and sounding nice! Next weekend we hope to get the brakes replaced and then I think she will be good to go! Well I think that is the short and sweet of it ---I have to thank this forum already for all the great tips, manual downloads and helpful information! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-06-2011, 02:55 AM	#2
Strelok Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 143	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I Pippi~ Welcome to the Forum! Looks like you already know that one of the smartest things is the right Riding Gear. :2tup:
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07-06-2011, 07:14 AM	#3
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I Welcome to the forum.Have fun.Ride safe. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-06-2011, 07:27 AM	#4
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I so hot! :drool: __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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07-06-2011, 09:47 PM	#5
GZBrian Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 119	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I Welcome aboard. Looks like you got the gear. Don't forget about the Riders Course. If you are a newer rider, or even an older one that semi-retired and are now getting back, there is a lot you can learn from the course. Enjoy snd ride safe.. PS... Your bike looks really nice.... GZBrian Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-06-2011, 09:54 PM	#6
Pippi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I Worry not, I am signing up Friday to take the course. I have heard it is worth every penny and can save you some money withe some insurance companies -And this photo was taken before all the work we did this past weekend so just imagine how she looks now! Thanks!
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07-07-2011, 05:04 PM	#7
savrip Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 43	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I Great ride! The photo looks like it was taken in the 80s. I'm doing my MSF course two weeks from now. __________________ -------------------- Tim (Savrip) Hopkins kswcc.com \| ffurg.com \| savrip.com
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07-12-2011, 11:11 PM	#8
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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07-14-2011, 12:56 AM	#9
Pippi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I Thanks everyone for the welcome! The first weekend of August is the course I am looking forward to it. I have been riding her around town...which is awesome since I live a mile from the ocean -she seems to like the ocean breeze! I think tomorrow I might ride her into work (which is all back roads so no laws will be broken)
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07-14-2011, 02:16 AM	#10
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: and I thought, if he can ride then so can I Back roads are the place where the GZ will shine. A lazy ride through the rural areas are relaxing and great for the soul. Just be careful of any wildlife with a death wish. Ride Safe Pippi.
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