Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?

oneyunguy · 03-24-2010, 11:00 PM

Well, after a few years with my lil' thumper, I think it's time to move on. I've grown quite close to my red 250 , even taking the whole engine apart after one of the screws holding the magneto came loose and jammed in between the engine and the magneto. Thankfully I was stopped at a light. That rebuild came with new oversized piston, honed cylinder head, new rings, all new gaskets.

I love the comments when I park outside the "blue collar" bar beside the Har*@#*'s and no-one can believe it's a 250 just by looking at it. I think when they hear the bike, it's a different story though.

This bike is truly a great beginner bike, one cannot lose. I was so disheartened the day I sold my 92 Yammy Virago 920 with roughly 5,000Km's. Then I moved to the city and well didn't ride or own anything for a long time. Then I got the idea to get a small city bike and there was nothing but the Suzuki GZ in my mind. I purchased mine from an MSF provider. They showed and gave me all the receipts and work records done for the bikes life.

But now I must move on. I do not want to sink any more money into it and am now desiring the feel, speed and happiness of a bigger bike. I am thinking the Suzuki S50.

Mike.

blaine · 03-24-2010, 11:18 PM

Did G.Z have more power with larger piston?

oneyunguy · 03-24-2010, 11:30 PM

Well, to be honest, it wasn't much of a size difference, maybe 0.10mm's i think? No matter what size, this cylinder can't take much in the way of oversizing.

Anyhow, I do not believe this helped. nor hindered performance. If it did, it wasn't really noticeable.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-24-2010, 11:56 PM

You will like the S-50. It is a bit of a hot rod on 2 wheels. Have you had a ride on one yet ??

oneyunguy · 03-25-2010, 12:10 AM

No I haven't. I would love too though! I drool for two wheels!

Now to find one below 4,000 bucks with low km's in Vancouver...

burkbuilds · 03-25-2010, 12:45 AM

Even when you move on to the S-50, remember that you are always welcome on this Forum! Good luck finding the right bike for yourself.

Maggie · 03-25-2010, 03:18 AM

I sure understand the desire to get bigger...I just couldn't get rid of my l'il GZ, though. As you can see, I have three bikes now, all varying sizes. I am not wealthy by any stretch, the GZ was the only bike I bought new. But I scrimp in other areas so I can keep my 3 sanity restorers. Good luck, but don't leave the forum, I would miss that nutty little avatar of yours!

alantf · 03-25-2010, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggie

I would miss that nutty little avatar of yours!

Hey Maggie, Why don't you get one for yourself? The easiest way is to find a picture you like (on your computer) then go to www.scaleyourimage.com & resize it, then add it in "control panel". I didn't know how to do it until someone on the site told me. :2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 03-25-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by oneyunguy

No I haven't. I would love too though! I drool for two wheels!

Now to find one below 4,000 bucks with low km's in Vancouver...

This may or may not help but here goes. I have "heard" that Modern Cycle in the Vancouver area has excellant prices. Ask them if they can find a new in the crate 06/07 and what is the cost out the door. Would be more than your price range I'm guessing but it would be brand new and all yours. Also heard never take a bike there for servicing.

mrlmd1 · 03-25-2010, 09:54 AM

I moved up to an S50 and love it. It's a great bike, very comfortable, to me handles like the GZ, and is very quick, 805cc only 473 lbs, gets good mileage, is very reliable, and has a great appearance. Oh, and did I say I love it?

03-24-2010, 11:00 PM	#1
oneyunguy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 79	Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now? Well, after a few years with my lil' thumper, I think it's time to move on. I've grown quite close to my red 250 , even taking the whole engine apart after one of the screws holding the magneto came loose and jammed in between the engine and the magneto. Thankfully I was stopped at a light. That rebuild came with new oversized piston, honed cylinder head, new rings, all new gaskets. I love the comments when I park outside the "blue collar" bar beside the Har@#'s and no-one can believe it's a 250 just by looking at it. I think when they hear the bike, it's a different story though. This bike is truly a great beginner bike, one cannot lose. I was so disheartened the day I sold my 92 Yammy Virago 920 with roughly 5,000Km's. Then I moved to the city and well didn't ride or own anything for a long time. Then I got the idea to get a small city bike and there was nothing but the Suzuki GZ in my mind. I purchased mine from an MSF provider. They showed and gave me all the receipts and work records done for the bikes life. But now I must move on. I do not want to sink any more money into it and am now desiring the feel, speed and happiness of a bigger bike. I am thinking the Suzuki S50. Mike. __________________ 1999 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD 2006 Yamaha XVS650 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-24-2010, 11:18 PM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now? Did G.Z have more power with larger piston? __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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03-24-2010, 11:30 PM	#3
oneyunguy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 79	Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now? Well, to be honest, it wasn't much of a size difference, maybe 0.10mm's i think? No matter what size, this cylinder can't take much in the way of oversizing. Anyhow, I do not believe this helped. nor hindered performance. If it did, it wasn't really noticeable. __________________ 1999 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD 2006 Yamaha XVS650 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-24-2010, 11:56 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now? You will like the S-50. It is a bit of a hot rod on 2 wheels. Have you had a ride on one yet ??
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03-25-2010, 12:10 AM	#5
oneyunguy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 79	Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now? No I haven't. I would love too though! I drool for two wheels! Now to find one below 4,000 bucks with low km's in Vancouver... __________________ 1999 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD 2006 Yamaha XVS650 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-25-2010, 12:45 AM	#6
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now? Even when you move on to the S-50, remember that you are always welcome on this Forum! Good luck finding the right bike for yourself.
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03-25-2010, 03:18 AM	#7
Maggie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 135	Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now? I sure understand the desire to get bigger...I just couldn't get rid of my l'il GZ, though. As you can see, I have three bikes now, all varying sizes. I am not wealthy by any stretch, the GZ was the only bike I bought new. But I scrimp in other areas so I can keep my 3 sanity restorers. Good luck, but don't leave the forum, I would miss that nutty little avatar of yours!
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03-25-2010, 09:54 AM	#10
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now? I moved up to an S50 and love it. It's a great bike, very comfortable, to me handles like the GZ, and is very quick, 805cc only 473 lbs, gets good mileage, is very reliable, and has a great appearance. Oh, and did I say I love it?
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