Just purchased first motorcycle! '08 gz250

RatherUneek · 04-28-2013, 02:36 PM

Hello everyone. My name is Rich and I just bought a 2008 gz250 with 3400 miles. I am really excited! I have taken the MSF course and got my license already. I just got the bike insured just need to transfer title to my name. I plan on starting small and mastering the fundamentals (even though I rode her 15miles on the interstate today to get her home). I look forward to learning a lot from this great community. Thanks!

blaine · 04-28-2013, 04:43 PM

Welcome to the family.Ride safe!!

Rookie Rider · 04-28-2013, 11:12 PM

Welcome aboard

**jonathan180iq** · 04-29-2013, 08:21 AM

Welcome home

Water Warrior 2 · 04-29-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RatherUneek

Hello everyone. My name is Rich and I just bought a 2008 gz250 with 3400 miles. I am really excited! I have taken the MSF course and got my license already. I just got the bike insured just need to transfer title to my name. I plan on starting small and mastering the fundamentals (even though I rode her 15miles on the interstate today to get her home). I look forward to learning a lot from this great community. Thanks!

Welcome Rich. You've come to the right place to drop anchor. A couple things for mastering the basics will help. 1st, pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. 2nd, make sure to invest in protective gear in case something happens and you hit the ground.

northsidegz · 04-29-2013, 04:43 PM

Welcome to the forum! Congrats on the purchase.

I did the same thing. Passed the course, bought a bike, and then, having not ridden on the freeway yet, had to ride it home about 15 miles at 60-65 mph. My wife said I looked uncomfortable (she was following behind). Which I probably did look uncomfortable. I was going into the wind with no windshield most of the way! (I recall that very clearly).

RatherUneek · 04-29-2013, 07:32 PM

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Welcome Rich. You've come to the right place to drop anchor. A couple things for mastering the basics will help. 1st, pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. 2nd, make sure to invest in protective gear in case something happens and you hit the ground.[/quote]

I have already done both. About half way through the book and learning a lot.

Water Warrior 2 · 04-29-2013, 08:57 PM

Welcome Rich. You've come to the right place to drop anchor. A couple things for mastering the basics will help. 1st, pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. 2nd, make sure to invest in protective gear in case something happens and you hit the ground.[/quote]

I have already done both. About half way through the book and learning a lot.[/quote]
Wonderful to hear that. I waited til I was 60 years young. Don't know what kept me alive and uninjured during my bad habit years.

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northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: Just purchased first motorcycle! '08 gz250 Welcome to the forum! Congrats on the purchase. I did the same thing. Passed the course, bought a bike, and then, having not ridden on the freeway yet, had to ride it home about 15 miles at 60-65 mph. My wife said I looked uncomfortable (she was following behind). Which I probably did look uncomfortable. I was going into the wind with no windshield most of the way! (I recall that very clearly). __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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RatherUneek Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2	Re: Just purchased first motorcycle! '08 gz250 [/quote] Welcome Rich. You've come to the right place to drop anchor. A couple things for mastering the basics will help. 1st, pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. 2nd, make sure to invest in protective gear in case something happens and you hit the ground.[/quote] I have already done both. About half way through the book and learning a lot.
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Just purchased first motorcycle! '08 gz250 Welcome Rich. You've come to the right place to drop anchor. A couple things for mastering the basics will help. 1st, pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. 2nd, make sure to invest in protective gear in case something happens and you hit the ground.[/quote] I have already done both. About half way through the book and learning a lot.[/quote] Wonderful to hear that. I waited til I was 60 years young. Don't know what kept me alive and uninjured during my bad habit years.
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