Just Bought First Bike

Tinkpilot · 08-16-2010, 03:06 PM

Good morning gz250 forum! I bought my first bike last weekend. She's a 2007 gz250 and I have put 30 miles on her. Nothing grand but it's a start. Working on getting used to riding so I can use her to commute to school. Love to hear any words of wisdom you all may have!

Water Warrior 2 · 08-16-2010, 03:22 PM

Wonderful to have you join in the madness. The GZ is a sweet little bike that will put many smiles and grins on your face.
1st : Have you taken riding lessons from professionals ? Do it, you will learn buckets of info and have greater skills.
2nd : Get a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. This is a must do. Consider it the bible of motorcycling. The best life insurance on the planet for a rider whether new or experienced. 1st and 2nd will help you to not develope bad riding habits which can hurt.
3rd : Ride the bike, talk to her, tell her you care about her efforts. They like that you know. :lol:

blaine · 08-16-2010, 03:58 PM

Welcome.Enjoy your new ride.Make sure you wear the proper gear.Ride safe.

Palaka · 08-16-2010, 04:25 PM

welcome and happy riding

mole2 · 08-16-2010, 05:37 PM

Welcome aboard! My recommendation is to take the MSF BRC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Riders Course) locally. You will then start off on the right foot and avoid many bad habits. Ride safe!

Tinkpilot · 08-16-2010, 05:56 PM

Thanks for your replies already! I took the MSF BRC In May and it has definitely helped. I will be sure to pick up the book mentioned. And yes, I already say sweet and loving things to my little Ginny! Thanks again!

Nutterhead · 08-16-2010, 09:42 PM

Welcome and happy safe riding!

ncff07 · 08-17-2010, 12:06 AM

Welcome to the jungle. Please keep arms and legs inside the cage at all times and PLEASE do not feed the animals!

ArizonaKev · 09-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Welcome aboard! And as far as the "nothing grand" comment, I used to think the same way - it's just a little 250, right?
That is 'til my cousin, who also rides, told me this :

Take pride in what you ride.

So now I do, and I hope you will too. It's a fun,reliable bike, and the gas mileage is unbeatable! Enjoy it, and always ride safe.

:2tup:

AZ Kev

Viirin · 09-11-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mole2

You will then start off on the right foot and avoid many bad habits

Like starting on the right foot! you'll need that for the rear brake on hill starts :lol:

Vii

08-16-2010, 03:06 PM	#1
Tinkpilot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2	Just Bought First Bike Good morning gz250 forum! I bought my first bike last weekend. She's a 2007 gz250 and I have put 30 miles on her. Nothing grand but it's a start. Working on getting used to riding so I can use her to commute to school. Love to hear any words of wisdom you all may have! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-16-2010, 03:22 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Just Bought First Bike Wonderful to have you join in the madness. The GZ is a sweet little bike that will put many smiles and grins on your face. 1st : Have you taken riding lessons from professionals ? Do it, you will learn buckets of info and have greater skills. 2nd : Get a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. This is a must do. Consider it the bible of motorcycling. The best life insurance on the planet for a rider whether new or experienced. 1st and 2nd will help you to not develope bad riding habits which can hurt. 3rd : Ride the bike, talk to her, tell her you care about her efforts. They like that you know. :lol:
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08-16-2010, 03:58 PM	#3
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Just Bought First Bike Welcome.Enjoy your new ride.Make sure you wear the proper gear.Ride safe. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-16-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
Palaka Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 31	Re: Just Bought First Bike welcome and happy riding
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08-16-2010, 05:37 PM	#5
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Just Bought First Bike Welcome aboard! My recommendation is to take the MSF BRC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Riders Course) locally. You will then start off on the right foot and avoid many bad habits. Ride safe! __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-16-2010, 05:56 PM	#6
Tinkpilot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2	Re: Just Bought First Bike Thanks for your replies already! I took the MSF BRC In May and it has definitely helped. I will be sure to pick up the book mentioned. And yes, I already say sweet and loving things to my little Ginny! Thanks again!
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08-16-2010, 09:42 PM	#7
Nutterhead Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisville Ohio Posts: 47	Re: Just Bought First Bike Welcome and happy safe riding! __________________ ~Heather~ 27 Year Old Ohioan 1986 Honda Shadow 500 2001 Suzuki GZ250
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08-17-2010, 12:06 AM	#8
ncff07 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 182	Re: Just Bought First Bike Welcome to the jungle. Please keep arms and legs inside the cage at all times and PLEASE do not feed the animals!
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09-10-2010, 04:49 PM	#9
ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Re: Just Bought First Bike Welcome aboard! And as far as the "nothing grand" comment, I used to think the same way - it's just a little 250, right? That is 'til my cousin, who also rides, told me this : Take pride in what you ride. So now I do, and I hope you will too. It's a fun,reliable bike, and the gas mileage is unbeatable! Enjoy it, and always ride safe. :2tup: AZ Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look...
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