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golem · 07-17-2014, 11:57 AM

Thank you, really useful info ! I ordered all the things you recommended, I'll make sure to come back and report when I receive and install the parts.
I'm going to ask you one last thingg, can you tell me more about crash guards? Will any fit my bike or do I need to buy a specific one for the gz250?

alantf · 07-17-2014, 03:15 PM

If you buy the ones for the GZ250 they will fit readily to the mounting points. Even the ones for the GZ125 will not fit the 250 (they sent me the wrong ones first) due to the 250 having two pipes, against the 125's single pipe. I'm not saying that others will not fit, but getting the correct one means that it will fit first time. Some of the problems we've heard include being so close to the pedals that your foot hits the bars when braking or changing gear, so I really think that you'd be better getting the ones specifically for the Gz250.

golem · 07-17-2014, 03:37 PM

Thank you ! This forum is really a nice & cozy place, really useful stuff and nice people. Thank you for your imput, it's much appreciated!

Water Warrior 2 · 07-17-2014, 09:10 PM

MC Enterprises has a full size engine guard for the GZ. It is a quality product. Lynda had their bar on her M-50 Suzuki and I thought they were a worthwhile buy.

mole2 · 07-17-2014, 11:02 PM

I have a Barons bar on my VStar. You can purchase one for the GZ250 here:

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...ba-7182-00.htm

Water Warrior 2 · 07-18-2014, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mole2

I have a Barons bar on my VStar. You can purchase one for the GZ250 here:

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...ba-7182-00.htm

That is another nice looking option.

golem · 07-18-2014, 04:45 PM

How can I make the bar end mirrors fit? I bought them universal size 7/8 but the hole in the handle is way too small to insert the screw in? Is there a way to do it or did I order the wrong mirrors?

Water Warrior 2 · 07-18-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by golem

How can I make the bar end mirrors fit? I bought them universal size 7/8 but the hole in the handle is way too small to insert the screw in? Is there a way to do it or did I order the wrong mirrors?

Have you got a pic or a link to the mirrors you purchased.

Shammua · 07-19-2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mole2

I have a Barons bar on my VStar. You can purchase one for the GZ250 here:

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...ba-7182-00.htm

Is there one like this with foot pegs on it too? When I'm on the back roads my legs get tired being crapped up on the regular pegs.

golem · 07-19-2014, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior 2

Have you got a pic or a link to the mirrors you purchased.

Here they are http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,715	If you buy the ones for the GZ250 they will fit readily to the mounting points. Even the ones for the GZ125 will not fit the 250 (they sent me the wrong ones first) due to the 250 having two pipes, against the 125's single pipe. I'm not saying that others will not fit, but getting the correct one means that it will fit first time. Some of the problems we've heard include being so close to the pedals that your foot hits the bars when braking or changing gear, so I really think that you'd be better getting the ones specifically for the Gz250. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	I have a Barons bar on my VStar. You can purchase one for the GZ250 here: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...ba-7182-00.htm __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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golem Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 67	How can I make the bar end mirrors fit? I bought them universal size 7/8 but the hole in the handle is way too small to insert the screw in? Is there a way to do it or did I order the wrong mirrors? Last edited by golem; 07-18-2014 at 06:16 PM.
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07-17-2014, 09:10 PM	#14
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	MC Enterprises has a full size engine guard for the GZ. It is a quality product. Lynda had their bar on her M-50 Suzuki and I thought they were a worthwhile buy.
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