New Bike, New Biker - Ireland

beefjerky · 01-17-2014, 05:02 AM

Hi,

I'm a 30 year old guy and I just bought a 2000 GZ250, my first bike, I love it and can't wait to get out more and more!

The bike is pretty much stock set up so I have some things on my list to change, cosmetic and performance: indicators, bar, mirrors, remove pillion seat, change front sprocket, debaffle exhaust... there are a couple of things to fix up on it too, but nothing major.

Delighted to have found this site and forums, I do a lot of "research" for things on youtube but there isn't many GZ250 vids on there really, after a quick browse, this site seems to have tons of info.

Cheers

blaine · 01-17-2014, 06:35 AM

Welcome to the family.

alantf · 01-17-2014, 08:38 AM

Hi there.

Why do you want to debaffle the exhaust? Just to be obnoxiously loud? Don't you have the M.O.T. in Ireland? If so, it's a sure fail. :confused:

Goose51683 · 01-17-2014, 09:25 AM

Welcome.

Cathy · 01-17-2014, 11:09 AM

Welcome <3

**jonathan180iq** · 01-17-2014, 11:42 AM

If you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough.

Water Warrior 2 · 01-17-2014, 02:13 PM

Hi and welcome to the best little forum on the planet. We welcome new members to strengthen our numbers.
You now have one of the best small bore bikes available. I do have a couple suggestions for you. Do not make any changes just yet. Get to know the bike in it's present form and learn it's capabilities. When you have discovered how well it was designed and performs in stock condition you will have some experience and a guideline to draw from when doing any mods or changes. Do the regular servicing and maintenance to get used to wrenching and skinning your favorite knuckles. Above all just ride safe and sober.

raul10141964 · 01-17-2014, 03:27 PM

to do the oil change be sure you are removing the correct bolt

blaine · 01-17-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by raul10141964

to do the oil change be sure you are removing the correct bolt

Yes......The one closest to the front.

grasshopper · 01-17-2014, 07:11 PM

welcome to the forum. I just joined last December. this forum is full of great people and great articles! it is the best place to find any information on the gz250 on the internet. most questions you may have now or in the future may have already been asked but ask again if you haven't found the answer. like I said GREAT PEOPLE! I agree with waterwarrior2 on getting to know you gz250 first before you jump straight in on the performance mods. ride safe.

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beefjerky Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 42	New Bike, New Biker - Ireland Hi, I'm a 30 year old guy and I just bought a 2000 GZ250, my first bike, I love it and can't wait to get out more and more! The bike is pretty much stock set up so I have some things on my list to change, cosmetic and performance: indicators, bar, mirrors, remove pillion seat, change front sprocket, debaffle exhaust... there are a couple of things to fix up on it too, but nothing major. Delighted to have found this site and forums, I do a lot of "research" for things on youtube but there isn't many GZ250 vids on there really, after a quick browse, this site seems to have tons of info. Cheers 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	Hi and welcome to the best little forum on the planet. We welcome new members to strengthen our numbers. You now have one of the best small bore bikes available. I do have a couple suggestions for you. Do not make any changes just yet. Get to know the bike in it's present form and learn it's capabilities. When you have discovered how well it was designed and performs in stock condition you will have some experience and a guideline to draw from when doing any mods or changes. Do the regular servicing and maintenance to get used to wrenching and skinning your favorite knuckles. Above all just ride safe and sober.
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raul10141964 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 369	to do the oil change be sure you are removing the correct bolt
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01-17-2014, 07:11 PM	#10
grasshopper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: manning, sc Posts: 484	welcome to the forum. I just joined last December. this forum is full of great people and great articles! it is the best place to find any information on the gz250 on the internet. most questions you may have now or in the future may have already been asked but ask again if you haven't found the answer. like I said GREAT PEOPLE! I agree with waterwarrior2 on getting to know you gz250 first before you jump straight in on the performance mods. ride safe.
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