Old newbie in Estero, FL

Steveoh · 03-06-2012, 03:54 PM

Forgive me for my sins but I have not ridden since 1973. (250 Elsinore) Decided it had been long enough so I'm back!

I bought a laid down, sat in the rain, 2004 GZ last year and rebuilt it. I have been relearning on this while I start to bob my 800 Intruder.

The GZ has handle bars from Flanders. Longer cables from England, wrapped with chrome braiding. Made a front LED light bar and added LED turn signals. I built a new seat with jel insert. Deleted rear seat and foot pegs. Repaired tank, front fender, shortened the rear fender and painted the "tins" chalkboard black. Head light and brake light flashers, FlyScreen. Rubber tank pad.

It has been a fun bike to work on and ride!

I'm retired so I can go riding anytime.

Steve

PimpS · 03-06-2012, 04:47 PM

SteveOh, welcome and let me tell you i like your style! Good job!

PimpS · 03-06-2012, 04:48 PM

I was just thinking today what would gz look like with rubber on front forks... you got me the picture, thx

Water Warrior 2 · 03-06-2012, 05:46 PM

Looks pretty neat. Welcome to the forum.

blaine · 03-06-2012, 07:26 PM

Welcome.Nice looking ride.

:cool:

Rookie Rider · 03-06-2012, 11:55 PM

Looks real nice, welcome to this great and helpful forum.

mole2 · 03-08-2012, 09:22 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.

JWR · 03-08-2012, 09:35 PM

Great job.

03-06-2012, 03:54 PM	#1
Steveoh Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Carlos Park, FL Posts: 10	Old newbie in Estero, FL Forgive me for my sins but I have not ridden since 1973. (250 Elsinore) Decided it had been long enough so I'm back! I bought a laid down, sat in the rain, 2004 GZ last year and rebuilt it. I have been relearning on this while I start to bob my 800 Intruder. The GZ has handle bars from Flanders. Longer cables from England, wrapped with chrome braiding. Made a front LED light bar and added LED turn signals. I built a new seat with jel insert. Deleted rear seat and foot pegs. Repaired tank, front fender, shortened the rear fender and painted the "tins" chalkboard black. Head light and brake light flashers, FlyScreen. Rubber tank pad. It has been a fun bike to work on and ride! I'm retired so I can go riding anytime. Steve Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2012, 04:47 PM	#2
PimpS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenija Posts: 475	Re: Old newbie in Estero, FL SteveOh, welcome and let me tell you i like your style! Good job!
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03-06-2012, 04:48 PM	#3
PimpS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenija Posts: 475	Re: Old newbie in Estero, FL I was just thinking today what would gz look like with rubber on front forks... you got me the picture, thx Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2012, 05:46 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Old newbie in Estero, FL Looks pretty neat. Welcome to the forum.
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03-06-2012, 07:26 PM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Old newbie in Estero, FL Welcome.Nice looking ride. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2012, 11:55 PM	#6
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Old newbie in Estero, FL Looks real nice, welcome to this great and helpful forum.
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03-08-2012, 09:22 PM	#7
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Old newbie in Estero, FL 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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03-08-2012, 09:35 PM	#8
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Old newbie in Estero, FL Great job. __________________ 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..."
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