Finding the perfect small bike....NOT!

[wildwolf]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Scared ? Who me ? I ain't scared of nothin !

Seriously, I have simply decided that I don't WANT a big bike, for various reasons. I find that a smaller, lighter bike is just more FUN for ME.

Whatever tickles your thighs!

Btw, which bike would your wife really prefer to ride?
Forget about YOU for a minute and what you ride.
If it was JUST her, which bike would she have?
Her answer, not what you think she would say.

My point is...is that @ 443 pounds dry weight, the boulevard s50/intruder vs800 is NOT a big bike. It's a whole lot of fun to ride and has power when you need it. I took the time to call her and read to her what you read (the "Btw..." part above) and her response was, "that intruder is perfect, I love it."

If you are considering the S40, I think you'd regret not giving the S50 a look, IMHO, as it's got so much more to offer.

I think my wife's confidence was boosted even more 2 nights ago. I put on an after market seat that lowered her a bit (she can almost flat foot now). Last year on a few bike night events we went to...she wasn't very confident pulling up & backing her GZ250 into a parking spot when there were other bikes close to us. She had no problems last night and didn't look nervous at all at Hooters with plenty of bikes around. I commented that she's handling it very well..and she stated she just likes the feel of it and feels much more confident on it.

But...whatever tickles your thighs.

[wildwolf]

Originally Posted by davidc83

Easy to do on the GZ250, on this route, only had to downshift to 4th once or twice for the really big hills to maintain the 60mph.

That's the problem I have with the 250s. You shouldn't have to downshift at all to maintain highway speeds.

For what it's worth, though, one of the local club members & his wife rode down to St. Augustine, FL a couple months ago. Him on a BIG bike...and her on her GZ250. :

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by davidc83

For changing the front sprocket, check out this forum: Suzuki GZ250 Forum
I am going to do mine whenever I have to change the chain. Might be a while though.

Thanks. I visit there often. Probably should register instead of just lurking! If you wait until the chain really needs to be changed, it might be a VERY long time!

Originally Posted by davidc83

I used to be stationed at Scott AFB and considered anything North of the base to be central

Perception IS reality!

[hammersfan]

Honda Rebel 306 lbs. Or you could try a scooter or moped even

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by hammersfan

Honda Rebel 306 lbs. Or you could try a scooter or moped even

Not much different than the GZ 250 I've already got.
Looked at/sat on an S40 yesterday. Not impressed.
I've decided I am satisfied with the GZ after all.
With a little seat work and an extra tooth in front, I should be good to go.