New From Virginia

zzrlar · 03-16-2011, 07:24 AM

Just wanted to introduce myself to the group/forum as I recently purchased a GZ250 for my niece. I've been visiting often (prior to registering) and have found a wealth of information here.

blaine · 03-16-2011, 07:54 AM

Welcome aboard.Jump right in with any questions. :cool:

zzrlar · 03-16-2011, 08:10 AM

Thanks blaine for the welcome.

alanmcorcoran · 03-16-2011, 02:20 PM

Welcome. It is customary to post a picture, list year and mileage. (Even though all GZ's are nearly identical.)

zzrlar · 03-18-2011, 03:02 AM

Thanks alanmcorcoran. I certainly will post up a photo once I find some extra time to do so. BTW, I purchased it from a fellow GZ250 Forum member. His handle on here was aleishear. Real nice people out of Maryland and the bike I purchased from them is a beautiful condition 2000 year model teal green with only 2K miles on it!

mole2 · 03-19-2011, 01:13 AM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. You've got a great starter bike there. Your neice should attend the MSF BRC - Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course. That way she can avoid bad and sometimes dangerous habits. They supply the bikes (125s and 250s) so if there is a drop it won't be your bike. Good luck and ride safe.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-19-2011, 09:18 AM

Mole2 is very correct in suggesting the avoidance of bad habits. I was one of those self taught riders who luckily never got bit by a bad habit. Finally took a riding course and suddenly bikes were easier to ride and things were a lot safer. Also pick up a copy of David Hough's "Profficient Motorcycling". It is the cheapest health insurance money can buy and worth it's weight in gold.

zzrlar · 03-20-2011, 06:42 AM

Thanks mole2 & Water Warrior for the tips. I 100% agree as far as the MSF course. The purchase of the GZ250 is to just help her get the basics. She resides in TX and I in VA. I figured her parents can pay for the MSF course down there and I'd supply the bike up here when she visits later this Spring.

03-16-2011, 07:24 AM	#1
zzrlar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 5	New From Virginia Just wanted to introduce myself to the group/forum as I recently purchased a GZ250 for my niece. I've been visiting often (prior to registering) and have found a wealth of information here. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-16-2011, 07:54 AM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: New From Virginia Welcome aboard.Jump right in with any questions. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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03-16-2011, 08:10 AM	#3
zzrlar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 5	Re: New From Virginia Thanks blaine for the welcome. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: New From Virginia Welcome. It is customary to post a picture, list year and mileage. (Even though all GZ's are nearly identical.) __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-18-2011, 03:02 AM	#5
zzrlar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 5	Re: New From Virginia Thanks alanmcorcoran. I certainly will post up a photo once I find some extra time to do so. BTW, I purchased it from a fellow GZ250 Forum member. His handle on here was aleishear. Real nice people out of Maryland and the bike I purchased from them is a beautiful condition 2000 year model teal green with only 2K miles on it! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-19-2011, 01:13 AM	#6
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: New From Virginia Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. You've got a great starter bike there. Your neice should attend the MSF BRC - Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course. That way she can avoid bad and sometimes dangerous habits. They supply the bikes (125s and 250s) so if there is a drop it won't be your bike. Good luck and ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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03-19-2011, 09:18 AM	#7
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: New From Virginia Mole2 is very correct in suggesting the avoidance of bad habits. I was one of those self taught riders who luckily never got bit by a bad habit. Finally took a riding course and suddenly bikes were easier to ride and things were a lot safer. Also pick up a copy of David Hough's "Profficient Motorcycling". It is the cheapest health insurance money can buy and worth it's weight in gold.
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03-20-2011, 06:42 AM	#8
zzrlar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 5	Re: New From Virginia Thanks mole2 & Water Warrior for the tips. I 100% agree as far as the MSF course. The purchase of the GZ250 is to just help her get the basics. She resides in TX and I in VA. I figured her parents can pay for the MSF course down there and I'd supply the bike up here when she visits later this Spring.
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