[Scooter415]

I am out to buy a GZ250.. 2003 model in the morning with 27 miles on it. It was a trainer (wonder why only 27miles???) and they want $2100 for it. Good deal? or too good a deal?? I have never ridden. Hubby bought me a new Harley 883C sporty. I have dumped it in the mud already.. thought I better find something else to try to learn on... any suggestions... and comments???? :?: :idea: :?:

 

[sime]

We don't get the GZ in Australia but I just looked at it on the net. It appears to have an engine remarkably similar to that of my 1st bike - a 1985 Suzuki DR250SE...

Well if that's the case, 20 years manufacturing the same engine must mean it's even more bullet-proof than it was back then. I couldn't kill that motor, and it wasn't for lack of trying. So if you're looking at one 2nd hand, I don't think you can buy a lemon in the engine dept.

Just check for any crash damage. It may have been a 1st timer's bike and after 27 miles the rider may have had an oopsie and figured that motorcycling wasn't their caper after all. At least you've got the guts to get back on after the Harley episode...

A tip if you get this bike, as with any single cylinder, after the run-in period use a good quality engine oil and change a little more frequently than usual.

Happy riding

 

[sime]

BTW - will you be going out on long rides with the hubby? If he rides anything over 250cc, and personally knowing this engine to rather asthmatic, have you considered a 2 cylinder bike?

 

[Scooter415]

GZ 250

Hey Sime!
I got the GZ 250...been out practicing on it and I love it. I still have my Harley and I am going to get back on it as soon as I can. But I am going to learn on this one. It is MUCH easier, lighter and is a little more forgiving. I hope to get off the property and out on the street soon. Have to smoothen things out a bit, but seems like I will do fine.
I think we might travel but not too far, hubby looking into buying a trailer for the 2 bikes that he can haul behind the vette. Carry them long distance and ride when we get there.

Trying to find the 'dragon sled' trailer.. every heard of it...looks like cool trailer.
Happy Cycling...Cheryl in Oklahoma