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Old 06-27-2005, 10:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Had my first ride Sat, Ride for the Cure. It was a cancer benefit ride. Only had 40-50 bikes(advertising was poor). It was great though, my first ride with a bunch of bikes. It was a neat feeling. Mostly Harley's with just a handful of Jap bikes. I was a little worried my 250 would not keep up, but it did with no problems. It was a 100 mile ride and the GZ was actually not that uncomfortable. The weather was hot 90-94, chicken BBQ afterward. I can't wait to do more

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Old 06-27-2005, 01:38 PM   #2 (permalink)
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wow you are a better man then me. I took about a 75 mile or so ride on one of those and could barely walk afterward. While I was riding towards the end my legs hurt sooo bad I tried everything to stretch out.
sounds like it was fun though.
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Old 06-27-2005, 02:26 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Nice one, well done!
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Old 06-27-2005, 03:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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wow you are a better man then me. I took about a 75 mile or so ride on one of those and could barely walk afterward. While I was riding towards the end my legs hurt sooo bad I tried everything to stretch out.
sounds like it was fun though.
My legs were hurting a little afterward. I now see why highway pegs are so desired on a cruiser.
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Old 06-27-2005, 04:33 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I found the GZ250 to be a comfortable bike for the thousands of miles I rode mine. Big comfy seat and big fat tires. Longer trips were no problem, even 2 up.
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Old 06-28-2005, 08:17 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Yeah, I dont feel comfortable yet to ride 2 up, but was hoping the GZ could do it when the time came

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