Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose? - Page 2

alantf · 11-11-2013, 09:26 AM

I was watching American restorer (I think that's what it's called) last night. Someone brought him a 1967 50cc Harley to restore. Seems like they used to make mopeds, years ago.

blaine · 11-11-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by alantf

I was watching American restorer (I think that's what it's called) last night. Someone brought him a 1967 50cc Harley to restore. Seems like they used to make mopeds, years ago.

I believe this is the show you are referring to.

http://www.history.ca/americanrestoration

alantf · 11-11-2013, 04:22 PM

Yes, that's the one.

**jonathan180iq** · 11-12-2013, 01:28 PM

I've never owned anything larger than a 250. It's a societal statement against "bigger is better" for me.

Water Warrior 2 · 11-12-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

I've never owned anything larger than a 250. It's a societal statement against "bigger is better" for me.

Good for you. Many folks just bend and go with the flow.

northsidegz · 11-26-2013, 08:26 PM

For the OP, speaking from experience, I'm very glad I bought an 800cc. For my commute (where I have on ramps and off ramps as well as frequent stretches of 70mph - all during rushhour), it's exactly what I needed as an upgrade over the GZ. The one thing I've found hard to swallow is the 40mpg vs the 70mpg I was getting with the GZ. My 800 has aftermarket pipes (yes, loud), and if I had to do it over again, I probably would have purchased a bigger bike with standard pipes resulting in slightly better mpg.

Water Warrior 2 · 11-26-2013, 08:36 PM

800 cc's will take you anywhere on the planet. A strong 500 will do the job too if it is a good fit. I have my sight set on an old 1400 Intruder if a good one comes along. Don't need the size so much as want the look and the least amount of maintenance involved.

JWR · 11-27-2013, 04:02 PM

Still like my bike very much.
30,000 miles and counting

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Water Warrior 2 · 11-27-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JWR

Still like my bike very much.
30,000 miles and counting

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The SV650 is a jewel on wheels. Any bike that has it's own race series has got to be good.

steelpix · 12-16-2013, 06:38 PM

I've been looking at the Star Bolt. Competing with the HD 883. Look nice and good pricing
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http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/274/16...omparison.aspx

11-11-2013, 09:26 AM	#11
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,720	Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose? I was watching American restorer (I think that's what it's called) last night. Someone brought him a 1967 50cc Harley to restore. Seems like they used to make mopeds, years ago. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-11-2013, 04:22 PM	#13
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,720	Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose? Yes, that's the one. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-12-2013, 01:28 PM	#14
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,995	Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose? I've never owned anything larger than a 250. It's a societal statement against "bigger is better" for me.
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11-26-2013, 08:26 PM	#16
northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose? For the OP, speaking from experience, I'm very glad I bought an 800cc. For my commute (where I have on ramps and off ramps as well as frequent stretches of 70mph - all during rushhour), it's exactly what I needed as an upgrade over the GZ. The one thing I've found hard to swallow is the 40mpg vs the 70mpg I was getting with the GZ. My 800 has aftermarket pipes (yes, loud), and if I had to do it over again, I probably would have purchased a bigger bike with standard pipes resulting in slightly better mpg. __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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11-26-2013, 08:36 PM	#17
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose? 800 cc's will take you anywhere on the planet. A strong 500 will do the job too if it is a good fit. I have my sight set on an old 1400 Intruder if a good one comes along. Don't need the size so much as want the look and the least amount of maintenance involved.
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11-27-2013, 04:02 PM	#18
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose? Still like my bike very much. 30,000 miles and counting . __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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