Hi from Marietta, GA

[5th_bike]

Indeed, what I meant is: ask the shop if they did the 600 mile service, or did they ask the PO if it were done.

For details, please download the service manual:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27

[waya]

Originally Posted by 5th_bike

Welcome to the forum ! :2tup:
I never done anything to the carburetor and it runs just fine as is. Need 4th gear to get up the steeper hills though.

I weigh just under 250 lbs... before you add clothes 'n gear.

[Water Warrior 2]

Hills tend to be the GZ's enemy. In fact a slight grade and a headwind will have you down a gear in no time. Having to plan ahead and take a run at a hill is not always in the cards due to traffic or other conditions.

[waya]

Originally Posted by 5th_bike

Indeed, what I meant is: ask the shop if they did the 600 mile service, or did they ask the PO if it were done.

For details, please download the service manual:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27

I'll ask them Tues... but I don't expect any real answer. I suspect I will have to take to a Suzuki place and have it done anyways... twice is better then naught I think.

Cost projections anyone?

[waya]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Waya you will soon have a whole new wardrobe to wear. Bikes do that for you.

Heh... So I am beginning to notice... will have to throw away unused things to make room for the new make me happy on bike things.

[Water Warrior 2]

A valve check and adjust is a 1 hour job in the book. Ask what the hourly labor rate is and go from there.

As for a new wardrobe the sky is the limit. Sometimes the first jacket or pants will be completely satisfying and other times you have to go around 3 or 4 times before you find the right fit. Between Lynda and myself we can fill a closet with riding gear. We have also given away some gear that we no longer wear to a rider or pillion who needs an update in gear.

[mole2]

Welcome aboard from South Carolina. Ride safe and join us in the Myrtle Beach Biker Week in May. lol

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

The K would probably designate 09 as in 2009. The K being the 9th letter in the alphabet. Now just to show how silly that sytem works and is changed on a whim, my Vstrom is a K5. Don't know what the K stands for but the bike is 2005.

Just paid my annual tax ($15 equivalent). Noticed on the receipt that it's identified as a GZ250K7. The bike's a 2007, so what you've written is correct, about it relating to the year. This is the first time I've noticed it. :blush:

[waya]

Originally Posted by 5th_bike

Indeed, what I meant is: ask the shop if they did the 600 mile service, or did they ask the PO if it were done.

For details, please download the service manual:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27

They assured me the 600 mile check was done.

[Krazy Kraut]

Welcome! It's amusing around this forum. Lots of great ideas
Ride hard or stay home and enjoy ryour new ride, I love mine