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Old 10-04-2012, 01:18 PM   #11
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Re: It's just 150cc but my GZ,my baby

What? Nobody is going to comment on those really slick looking wheels?



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Old 10-04-2012, 01:56 PM   #12
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Re: It's just 150cc but my GZ,my baby

Actually, in like RR's comment, just noticed the center stand must be a new feature too! (is on a kickstand in earlier picks). Still a great looking bike. Agreed, the wheels are nice!
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Old 10-04-2012, 03:08 PM   #13
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Actually, in like RR's comment, just noticed the center stand must be a new feature too! (is on a kickstand in earlier picks). Still a great looking bike. Agreed, the wheels are nice!
It seems a lot of non North American bikes have a center stand. Just my opinion but I think our over seas owners are more into self maintenance and rely less on dealers or shops. They also seem to get a variety of options we will never see. A GZ in N.A. is seen as a stepping stone to something bigger whereas a GZ elsewhere is a keeper and the options and aftermarket cater to the smaller bikes with smart usable stuff. Our loss.



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Old 10-04-2012, 07:19 PM   #14
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Nice rims, haha
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Old 10-04-2012, 11:24 PM   #15
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Looks like the handlebars have been switched (as compared to the first few phots)? Which ones are on there now? I assume the dirt bike style in the later pictures.
It's a nearly-formed Nighthawk handlebar



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Old 10-05-2012, 10:39 PM   #16
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I never thought I'd stoop this low...I have "GZ envy" leechew!!! Looks great!
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Old 10-06-2012, 12:14 AM   #17
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Looks like the handlebars have been switched (as compared to the first few phots)? Which ones are on there now? I assume the dirt bike style in the later pictures.
It's a nearly-formed Nighthawk handlebar
It looks great! I prefer it over the bars in the other pics. :cool: I'd imagine it feels a little better as well. I don't like the feel of those handlebars that are practically perpendicular to your body.
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Old 10-06-2012, 12:36 PM   #18
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Some of them are real DIY. For center stand, 90% DIY, I have to measure all the dimension because there was no diagram or document of this bike,following by purchase of steel tube and sheet,cut them,designed the mounting pad,then hired somebody welded them together( I don't have welding machine ) = 10% , I finally painted it.
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For crashbar lights, I bought lights from car parts, then replaced bulb by luxeon LED 5W ( DIY adapter board ). I also replaced the taillight bulb by some simple LED lights.DIY's my hobby.
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Old 10-06-2012, 03:44 PM   #19
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:2tup: :2tup: Leechew, you are to be congratulated for your center stand design. It appears to be very well thought out and sturdy. 5 watt LEDs should make quite a difference after dark. I was going to ask you how the bike handled the driving lights power draw and now I know.
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Old 10-07-2012, 03:07 AM   #20
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Damn that is one nice back, kinda want one now haha
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