New to GZ 250 Bike

Waltz · 10-08-2010, 03:11 AM

G'day guys, i've been poking around this forum for a couple of weeks now since i bought my marauder (gz250), this site has been very bloody helpful especially the How-To section and has made me consider SLOWLY customising my bike into a bobber, i am still not entirely sure yet, as i have much to learn.. I'm 17 and this is my first bike, but hey.. You've gotta start somewhere.. :rawk: Here's my stock gz.

alanmcorcoran · 10-08-2010, 04:16 AM

Welcome aboard. Yours looks like mine's English cousin. (Same colors, but I don't have the marauder decal and your pinstripes are thicker.) Not sure why you'd want to ruin a perfectly good bike, but you are not alone in your quest for bobberdom. Regardless, good luck with your adventures, two wheeled as well as mechanical.

Waltz · 10-08-2010, 05:26 AM

Thanks, I am still assessing whether it is a good idea or not.. for now I want to do simple mods, such as indicators, tachometer and maybe a new exhaust since the previous owner had dropped it ^^ as you can see in the first picture, also notice the nice dent on the bottom right side of the tank :retard:

blaine · 10-08-2010, 08:37 AM

Welcome to the forum.Good luck with your bobber project.

:cool:

duosport · 10-08-2010, 04:08 PM

I have to second alanmcorcoran point. You have a beautiful bike there. But of course what ever floats your boat.

Take heed from this other members project and whether it was worth it or not:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=3840

Viirin · 10-09-2010, 08:17 AM

Blacks always a good colour

The GZ doesn't have many options by way of changing out the exhaust unless you get one built from scratch pretty much - think theres one on ebay called the screaming eagle but i;m not sure if it's legal where theres sound restrictions and it seems like more trouble than it's worth to get the GZ to sound "bigger" than it is - not that i'm saying you are, it's just thats what most people go for when changing out exhausts
Best of luck with it anyway man - theres plenty of bobber projects going on here now anyway

Vii

mole2 · 10-11-2010, 08:18 PM

Congratulations on the new ride! Ride safe and keep the shiney side up.

ArizonaKev · 10-15-2010, 06:19 PM

Welcome to the forum amigo! I always get a kick out of seeing people from other parts of the world riding the same basic bike that I am - that's just cool :rawk:

Enjoy your new bike, and whatever you decide to do, ride safe my friend :2tup:

AZ Kev

kraznos · 10-16-2010, 11:01 AM

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Waltz · 10-17-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kraznos

Get some cheap drag bars online and take off that front fender, that'll be a low cost high impact move right there. I sold mine in June but here's one of the many different ways I had it.

I think those drag bars set me back 28 dollars or so, there's a solo seat on there,(39$ ebay), pulled the front fender, and some dirt cheap round mirrors. Not a fortune and reverseable. Anyway, have fun and ride safe.

Thanks :2tup:
I know it might sound stupid but did you have to re-adjust/tension the brake and clutch cables when you changed the bars over? :??:

10-08-2010, 03:11 AM	#1
Waltz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tas, Australia. Posts: 14	New to GZ 250 Bike G'day guys, i've been poking around this forum for a couple of weeks now since i bought my marauder (gz250), this site has been very bloody helpful especially the How-To section and has made me consider SLOWLY customising my bike into a bobber, i am still not entirely sure yet, as i have much to learn.. I'm 17 and this is my first bike, but hey.. You've gotta start somewhere.. :rawk: Here's my stock gz. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-08-2010, 04:16 AM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: New to GZ 250 Bike Welcome aboard. Yours looks like mine's English cousin. (Same colors, but I don't have the marauder decal and your pinstripes are thicker.) Not sure why you'd want to ruin a perfectly good bike, but you are not alone in your quest for bobberdom. Regardless, good luck with your adventures, two wheeled as well as mechanical. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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10-08-2010, 05:26 AM	#3
Waltz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tas, Australia. Posts: 14	Re: New to GZ 250 Bike Thanks, I am still assessing whether it is a good idea or not.. for now I want to do simple mods, such as indicators, tachometer and maybe a new exhaust since the previous owner had dropped it ^^ as you can see in the first picture, also notice the nice dent on the bottom right side of the tank :retard: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-08-2010, 08:37 AM	#4
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: New to GZ 250 Bike Welcome to the forum.Good luck with your bobber project. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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10-08-2010, 04:08 PM	#5
duosport Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 37	Re: New to GZ 250 Bike I have to second alanmcorcoran point. You have a beautiful bike there. But of course what ever floats your boat. Take heed from this other members project and whether it was worth it or not: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=3840 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-09-2010, 08:17 AM	#6
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	Re: New to GZ 250 Bike Blacks always a good colour The GZ doesn't have many options by way of changing out the exhaust unless you get one built from scratch pretty much - think theres one on ebay called the screaming eagle but i;m not sure if it's legal where theres sound restrictions and it seems like more trouble than it's worth to get the GZ to sound "bigger" than it is - not that i'm saying you are, it's just thats what most people go for when changing out exhausts Best of luck with it anyway man - theres plenty of bobber projects going on here now anyway Vii
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10-11-2010, 08:18 PM	#7
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: New to GZ 250 Bike Congratulations on the new ride! Ride safe and keep the shiney side up. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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10-15-2010, 06:19 PM	#8
ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Re: New to GZ 250 Bike Welcome to the forum amigo! I always get a kick out of seeing people from other parts of the world riding the same basic bike that I am - that's just cool :rawk: Enjoy your new bike, and whatever you decide to do, ride safe my friend :2tup: AZ Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look...
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10-16-2010, 11:01 AM	#9
kraznos Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 58	Re: New to GZ 250 Bike .
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