Hello from El Paso

geez250 · 11-01-2014, 10:21 PM

Hello all,

Just bought my 2009 GZ250 today. My other bike (and the only other bike I've ridden) is a 1971 Honda CB350... currently not running!

I've only ridden about 50 miles. So far I think I'm really going to like the bike.

The only problem I've had is a complete lack of power in 5th. I mean I knew it wasn't going to be a roadrunner, but dang! my CB350 (325cc actually) had a lot more guts on the highway. And it's a 43 year old design.

Well I'll post that problem in another forum.

geez250

Water Warrior 2 · 11-02-2014, 03:51 AM

Welcome. The GZ will serve you well.

Don't expect a lot of power in 5th gear, there isn't much there. Accept the bike as it is designed and learn it's limitations. The bike will never be a rocket sled or world beating cruiser and luxary liner on 2 wheels. However it will always willingly get you there at a reasonable pace and acceptable comfort.

golem · 11-02-2014, 10:58 AM

Hey! I got a gz and I'm from El Paso too! Let's go ride !

chromedome195 · 11-02-2014, 05:31 PM

Welcome from New Hampshire.
And as far the GZ....Water Warrior said it perfectly!

Enjoy the forum.

gz4me + · 11-02-2014, 07:33 PM

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy the forum and the GZ. El Paso is my old stomping grounds. Moved to California, but still have many friends and relations who live in and around the area.

blaine · 11-02-2014, 09:57 PM

Welcome to the family.

5th_bike · 11-03-2014, 12:02 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Back in the early eighties my brother let me ride his bike sometimes, a good ten years old 350cc Honda.

So I kind of know what you mean. The GZ is like a big moped.

mole2 · 11-04-2014, 09:32 PM

Welcome aboard from South Carolina. Ride safe.

11-01-2014, 10:21 PM	#1
geez250 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 6	Hello from El Paso Hello all, Just bought my 2009 GZ250 today. My other bike (and the only other bike I've ridden) is a 1971 Honda CB350... currently not running! I've only ridden about 50 miles. So far I think I'm really going to like the bike. The only problem I've had is a complete lack of power in 5th. I mean I knew it wasn't going to be a roadrunner, but dang! my CB350 (325cc actually) had a lot more guts on the highway. And it's a 43 year old design. Well I'll post that problem in another forum. geez250 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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gz4me + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 234	Welcome to the forum. Enjoy the forum and the GZ. El Paso is my old stomping grounds. Moved to California, but still have many friends and relations who live in and around the area. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by gz4me +; 11-03-2014 at 01:10 AM.
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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Welcome to the family. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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11-03-2014, 12:02 AM	#7
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Welcome to the forum! Back in the early eighties my brother let me ride his bike sometimes, a good ten years old 350cc Honda. So I kind of know what you mean. The GZ is like a big moped. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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11-02-2014, 03:51 AM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Welcome. The GZ will serve you well. Don't expect a lot of power in 5th gear, there isn't much there. Accept the bike as it is designed and learn it's limitations. The bike will never be a rocket sled or world beating cruiser and luxary liner on 2 wheels. However it will always willingly get you there at a reasonable pace and acceptable comfort.
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11-02-2014, 05:31 PM	#4
chromedome195 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 667	Welcome from New Hampshire. And as far the GZ....Water Warrior said it perfectly! Enjoy the forum.
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11-04-2014, 09:32 PM	#8
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Welcome aboard from South Carolina. Ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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