I own a 2008 GZ-250. If you cut the baffle out, I think you have to rejet the carburetor, it has something to do with the back pressure. Most of the videos I've seen, the bike has ran like crap after they start messing with the exhaust. I've been wanting to hack off the ugly megaphone for a while now but haven't for that exact reason.
What do you think? Should I get this bike or the shadow 750 for my first bike? I literally have zero riding experience and am looking to buy my first bike
Depends if ya wanna ride highway or not. If it's just in the city, then get the 250. If ya wanna practice highway, 750. Also, don't go on the highway right off the bat
@@dummnerd thank you! So basically the 250 lol I wanna go on the highway but it probably won't be for awhile. I am going to pay cash for this bike so my second I can get the Indian dark horse I want. Will cost about 15,000 but this should get me skilled enough to ride that, correct? Also the 2003 shadow has over 50,000 miles on it, where as the 2008 250 has 750, they both are 2,800 bucks so I think the better deal would be the 250 if I'm correct.
@@dummnerd very little haha but I've been driving a moped that reaches 39mph max to help prepare me. I also found a Honda Shadow for $2,000 but it has 40,000 miles👀
If the shadow is in decent condition that can be ok. Since you're a little experienced, I would guess you would probably have a 250 for about a month and want to upgrade. If you had absolutely none, then I would say get the 250
I had this as my first bike for a few months, such a fun little guy. It's very small and light, so much so that I'm actually thinking about getting another one. It's very quick to grow out of, but they hold the cheap value they have real well, and it's just so much fun to hop on and ride
I just bought this bike from this kid yesterday lol
That's my brother. It is a good bike!
Yeah I'm very happy with it and plan to give it lots of love
how does it drive smooth.
Drove it 2 hours and 10 min home great bike
I’m a girl and I just bought a bike like this since I’m a beginner. It is awesome and the best part is my feet can reach the ground 🤣
yes that is pretty much essential lol but good luck! always nice to see anew biker!
Guessing 65mpg for the gz250
I own a 2008 GZ-250.
If you cut the baffle out, I think you have to rejet the carburetor, it has something to do with the back pressure. Most of the videos I've seen, the bike has ran like crap after they start messing with the exhaust. I've been wanting to hack off the ugly megaphone for a while now but haven't for that exact reason.
Bro yapping
What do you think? Should I get this bike or the shadow 750 for my first bike? I literally have zero riding experience and am looking to buy my first bike
Depends if ya wanna ride highway or not. If it's just in the city, then get the 250. If ya wanna practice highway, 750. Also, don't go on the highway right off the bat
@@dummnerd thank you! So basically the 250 lol I wanna go on the highway but it probably won't be for awhile. I am going to pay cash for this bike so my second I can get the Indian dark horse I want. Will cost about 15,000 but this should get me skilled enough to ride that, correct? Also the 2003 shadow has over 50,000 miles on it, where as the 2008 250 has 750, they both are 2,800 bucks so I think the better deal would be the 250 if I'm correct.
@@elimanning6520 you will have to get used to the weight difference, but yes one of these will get you started with the basics
The bike they make ya ride in the endorsement class 😀
and buell blast LoL
I took my MSF Course on a Suzuki GZ 250, not sure of the year, but it was a fine and fun bike!
Would you pay $1500 for a 2006 Suzuki 250cc with 1300 miles? Or would you suggest grabbing a bigger bike?
What's your experience with bikes?
@@dummnerd very little haha but I've been driving a moped that reaches 39mph max to help prepare me. I also found a Honda Shadow for $2,000 but it has 40,000 miles👀
If the shadow is in decent condition that can be ok. Since you're a little experienced, I would guess you would probably have a 250 for about a month and want to upgrade. If you had absolutely none, then I would say get the 250
Nice review!
I had this as my first bike for a few months, such a fun little guy. It's very small and light, so much so that I'm actually thinking about getting another one. It's very quick to grow out of, but they hold the cheap value they have real well, and it's just so much fun to hop on and ride
For sale?
Do the tires have tubes? I have the exact bike
Usually on spoke wheels, the tires will have a tube in them
A lady is selling one but it fails when it hits the 20mph range, what do you think about that?
Maybe the carburator?
@@royjaber571 Thank you so much
@@renostubbs8504 no problem