2006 Suzuki GZ250. Bought at 3100 miles and I’ve already gotten it up to 3750. I’ve been wanting a motorcycle for ages, and I knew better to not start on something too powerful. It’s so fun to ride! And comfortable, too, unless I’m on it for 3+ hours, which I do without even knowing because of how fun it is.

Although there is an itch to get something more powerful now. I won’t be able to afford the insurance on that though lol. To get that feeling, I test rode a Harley Davidson Sportster 48, not what people think of a “fast” motorcycle but it might as well be a rocket ship compared to what I have. But I’m super happy with my GZ250 and will keep it through at least April 2024.

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    1 year ago

    It’s been at or just below the minimum line for all 600+ miles, so I don’t think it’s leaking.

    I bought DOT4 brake fluid. Should I just try to top up the brake fluid or do I need to bleed it?

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      1 year ago

      If the fluid is low and was full at the last change that means the pads have significantly worn. I would definitely check the pads and probably replace them along with a full fluid flush and refill. Brakes are far more important than throttle 😊

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        1 year ago

        I don’t know when the last change was though. The brake fluid level seems to be more or less constant.