here is everything you need to know about the gz250... well, that's what the site says
Suzuki GZ250 Forum Suzuki GZ 250 Home Page on GZ250Bikes.Com View topic - GZ250 Service Manual & Owners Manual - Download!
it looks like it's only for the 2006, but the site itself might point you in the right direction.
Suzuki GZ250 Forum Suzuki GZ 250 Home Page on GZ250Bikes.Com Index
as far as the fear goes... take the MSF course, get some good gear and you'll be set.
fear is natural... it keeps you alive... once you fear nothing, that's when you kick it
have fun and ride safe...