Bought a gz250 3 hours ago...

Asatrublacksmith · 08-18-2010, 08:28 PM

And I have already fallen in love with it!!!
Thanks to this forum I can learn what I need to know about my bike and how to maintain it!
Merci beacoup!

blaine · 08-18-2010, 08:55 PM

Welcome.What year,how many miles?Is this your first bike?

:yes:

Asatrublacksmith · 08-18-2010, 09:01 PM

My first bike, its a 2003 and its got 6,100 miles...
I still need to get a sissy bar, my girlfriend is so small she might blow away...XD

Viirin · 08-18-2010, 11:34 PM

Should have loads more miles in her if you look after it and for that you've come to the right place

Ride safe

alanmcorcoran · 08-19-2010, 12:59 AM

Thought you were going to post: "...and I'm already looking at a bigger one!"

Have fun.

Ps. The sissy bars I've seen are expensive.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-19-2010, 03:13 AM

Yup, that is a GZ all right. Welcome to the forum and world of 2 wheels. Do you have a service history of the bike ?? I was thinking the valves may be in need of a check/adjust at that mileage. Remember the bikes needs TLC and soft whispers to keep it happy. Scratch that, my mind wanders of late. The GZ needs to be ridden often to keep it happy and you grinning.

alantf · 08-19-2010, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

The GZ needs to be ridden often to keep it happy and you grinning.

And it has a VERY temperamental carb,so get a can of carb cleaner & keep it handy. :2tup:

Easy Rider · 08-19-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alantf

And it has a VERY temperamental carb,so get a can of carb cleaner & USE IT REGULARLY. :2tup:

Fixed that for you !! :biggrin:

Asatrublacksmith · 08-19-2010, 09:27 AM

Yeah the previous owner recently had her serviced, but I know a "retired" moto mechanic who will check her out in exchange for a six pack. I have been reading the owner's manual and the service manual to get familiar with this system. Im not new to small engines (lawnmower ultralites are my previous experience).
Thanks for the advice on the valves and the carb cleaner! I will take your words to heart!

mole2 · 08-19-2010, 11:27 PM

Welcome aboard. Ride safe and keep the shiney side up.

08-18-2010, 08:28 PM	#1
Asatrublacksmith Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas, USA. Posts: 3	Bought a gz250 3 hours ago... And I have already fallen in love with it!!! Thanks to this forum I can learn what I need to know about my bike and how to maintain it! Merci beacoup! __________________ By my sword I destroy, by my hammer I create. In the morning I awake with my harp and my woman, and in the evening I sleep with good food and mead in my belly. What more is there for a man? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-18-2010, 08:55 PM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Bought a gz250 3 hours ago... Welcome.What year,how many miles?Is this your first bike? :yes: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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Asatrublacksmith Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas, USA. Posts: 3	Re: Bought a gz250 3 hours ago... My first bike, its a 2003 and its got 6,100 miles... I still need to get a sissy bar, my girlfriend is so small she might blow away...XD __________________ By my sword I destroy, by my hammer I create. In the morning I awake with my harp and my woman, and in the evening I sleep with good food and mead in my belly. What more is there for a man? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-18-2010, 11:34 PM	#4
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	Re: Bought a gz250 3 hours ago... Should have loads more miles in her if you look after it and for that you've come to the right place Ride safe
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alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Bought a gz250 3 hours ago... Thought you were going to post: "...and I'm already looking at a bigger one!" Have fun. Ps. The sissy bars I've seen are expensive. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-19-2010, 03:13 AM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Bought a gz250 3 hours ago... Yup, that is a GZ all right. Welcome to the forum and world of 2 wheels. Do you have a service history of the bike ?? I was thinking the valves may be in need of a check/adjust at that mileage. Remember the bikes needs TLC and soft whispers to keep it happy. Scratch that, my mind wanders of late. The GZ needs to be ridden often to keep it happy and you grinning.
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08-19-2010, 09:27 AM	#9
Asatrublacksmith Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas, USA. Posts: 3	Re: Bought a gz250 3 hours ago... Yeah the previous owner recently had her serviced, but I know a "retired" moto mechanic who will check her out in exchange for a six pack. I have been reading the owner's manual and the service manual to get familiar with this system. Im not new to small engines (lawnmower ultralites are my previous experience). Thanks for the advice on the valves and the carb cleaner! I will take your words to heart! __________________ By my sword I destroy, by my hammer I create. In the morning I awake with my harp and my woman, and in the evening I sleep with good food and mead in my belly. What more is there for a man?
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mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Bought a gz250 3 hours ago... Welcome aboard. Ride safe and keep the shiney side up. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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