My GZ

Mercutio57 · 01-19-2010, 08:51 AM

Here she is, "La Poderosita.' The only mods are the engine guard, the chrome trim on the gas tank, and the removal of the various logo stickers. And yes, that is snow on the ground!

Water Warrior 2 · 01-19-2010, 02:52 PM

Looking good. Hmm, sunshine and clear roads. Get riding.

burkbuilds · 01-19-2010, 09:16 PM

Your bike looks great, what year is it?

Mercutio57 · 01-21-2010, 05:22 AM

She's an '09. Just had the 3000 mile service.

jofa41 · 01-25-2010, 09:37 PM

I like the engine guard you have on your bike. Was it a fairly straight-forward process to install it?

alantf · 01-26-2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jofa41

I like the engine guard you have on your bike. Was it a fairly straight-forward process to install it?

Installing a guard on a gz takes, literally, 5 minutes. Remove the horn bracket, remove the bottom one of the two bolts that go through the down frame, put the guard in place, use the longer bolt provided to fix the bottom of the guard to the down frame, refit the top of the guard to the hornbolt on the frame, then refit the horn to the guard. Tools needed - 2 spanners & an Allen key. :2tup:

Mercutio57 · 01-28-2010, 09:11 PM

The only thing I would add to the previous post is that I found that the lower bolt they supplied was about 1/4 too short, so I had to run to the hardware store to get another. But yes, the MC Enterprises guard goes on very easily, and appears to be very well-made. I think it looks good as well. With the logos removed I have had a lot of people ask me what the bike is, and they are generally surprised to find out that it's only a 250. The absence of logos, together with the crashbar, gives it a certain retro look that seems to catch the eye, at least where I am.

alantf · 01-29-2010, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercutio57

With the logos removed I have had a lot of people ask me what the bike is,

Couldn't easily do that with the European version. They have BIG, 3 dimensional, hard plastic,"Marauder" logos on the tank (with stick on "Suzuki" logos on the side panels). :smoke:

Sarris · 01-29-2010, 02:31 PM

All the emblems in all versions are two faced taped in place.

Buy some bumper sticker remover and soak behind the emblem and let it sit for an hour or so and repeat.

They will damn near fall of on their own.

If not, gently pull off and remove the remaining adhesive with the BSR. Wax and you're done.

The Suzi decals just peel off.

:2tup:

mrlmd1 · 01-29-2010, 03:38 PM

What's that pile of white stuff in the background behind your bike? I seem to remember that stuff when I lived up in NJ, like 4' deep in 2005. I'm glad I don't have to look at it and fight with it anymore.

01-19-2010, 08:51 AM	#1
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	My GZ Here she is, "La Poderosita.' The only mods are the engine guard, the chrome trim on the gas tank, and the removal of the various logo stickers. And yes, that is snow on the ground! __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: My GZ Looking good. Hmm, sunshine and clear roads. Get riding.
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01-21-2010, 05:22 AM	#4
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: My GZ She's an '09. Just had the 3000 mile service. __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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01-25-2010, 09:37 PM	#5
jofa41 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3	Re: My GZ I like the engine guard you have on your bike. Was it a fairly straight-forward process to install it? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-28-2010, 09:11 PM	#7
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: My GZ The only thing I would add to the previous post is that I found that the lower bolt they supplied was about 1/4 too short, so I had to run to the hardware store to get another. But yes, the MC Enterprises guard goes on very easily, and appears to be very well-made. I think it looks good as well. With the logos removed I have had a lot of people ask me what the bike is, and they are generally surprised to find out that it's only a 250. The absence of logos, together with the crashbar, gives it a certain retro look that seems to catch the eye, at least where I am. __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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01-29-2010, 02:31 PM	#9
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: My GZ All the emblems in all versions are two faced taped in place. Buy some bumper sticker remover and soak behind the emblem and let it sit for an hour or so and repeat. They will damn near fall of on their own. If not, gently pull off and remove the remaining adhesive with the BSR. Wax and you're done. The Suzi decals just peel off. :2tup: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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01-29-2010, 03:38 PM	#10
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: My GZ What's that pile of white stuff in the background behind your bike? I seem to remember that stuff when I lived up in NJ, like 4' deep in 2005. I'm glad I don't have to look at it and fight with it anymore.
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