Should have posted here first!

spasm3 · 06-19-2011, 10:23 PM

Hi, I got my gz about 2 weeks ago, I had been riding a kymco super 8 150cc scooter for about 2 years. I have driven stick trucks and cars before but never a bike. My first ride was getting it home! I was careful and wore my armored jacket. Took a bit if time to get my left foot to go up rather than down with each shift! Fortunately i did not have to focus much on steering and balance as i was used to the scoot! I just have to practice using the rear foot brake along with the front. I got 67 mpg on my first tank, and that was with me not shifting so well, so i think i can get 75 on the next one!

Bryan

alanmcorcoran · 06-19-2011, 10:53 PM

Welcome to the forum. Take your time to get up to speed... and have fun!

mole2 · 06-21-2011, 10:20 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.

Strelok · 06-21-2011, 11:35 PM

spasm3~

Welcome to the Forum!

Your 2 years on the Scooter should have well
prepared you for anything except the shifting.

:2tup:

geezer · 06-22-2011, 03:11 PM

you better not get 75 mpg! thats no fair

Scooting250invegas · 06-23-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer

you better not get 75 mpg! thats no fair

guess i better not mention my 74mpg then :biggrin:

geezer · 06-23-2011, 12:41 PM

good at least it wasnt 75,

Water Warrior 2 · 06-25-2011, 03:36 AM

You can go a lot further using Imperial gallons. At least into the 90's.

06-19-2011, 10:23 PM	#1
spasm3 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 10	Should have posted here first! Hi, I got my gz about 2 weeks ago, I had been riding a kymco super 8 150cc scooter for about 2 years. I have driven stick trucks and cars before but never a bike. My first ride was getting it home! I was careful and wore my armored jacket. Took a bit if time to get my left foot to go up rather than down with each shift! Fortunately i did not have to focus much on steering and balance as i was used to the scoot! I just have to practice using the rear foot brake along with the front. I got 67 mpg on my first tank, and that was with me not shifting so well, so i think i can get 75 on the next one! Bryan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-19-2011, 10:53 PM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Should have posted here first! Welcome to the forum. Take your time to get up to speed... and have fun! __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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06-21-2011, 10:20 PM	#3
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Should have posted here first! Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-21-2011, 11:35 PM	#4
Strelok Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 143	Should have posted here first! spasm3~ Welcome to the Forum! Your 2 years on the Scooter should have well prepared you for anything except the shifting. :2tup:
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06-22-2011, 03:11 PM	#5
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: Should have posted here first! you better not get 75 mpg! thats no fair __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-23-2011, 12:41 PM	#7
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: Should have posted here first! good at least it wasnt 75, __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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06-25-2011, 03:36 AM	#8
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Should have posted here first! You can go a lot further using Imperial gallons. At least into the 90's.
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