New boy on the block

**Steve 555** · 15th April 2007, 18:11

Hi all I am the newbie to this site. Also a newbie to riding. Bought a mint cond 2004 GN250. Had my first proper ride today man im hooked. The GN has done 1854.00 kms. I don't think it is even run in properly yet. I nearly bought an FXR but decided on a GN as it seemed a bit easier to ride for me. Had my uncle to check it and it was all good. Any other GN250 owners in tauranga keen for a ride let me know. Any GN250 clubs around????. Also would like to know were I can find a GN owners manual.

Cheers Steve

**kiwifruit** · 15th April 2007, 18:27

welcome to the site

**NZsarge** · 15th April 2007, 18:28

Welcome Steve, enjoy

**jtzzr** · 15th April 2007, 18:42

welcome mate !

**twinkle** · 15th April 2007, 18:50

Originally Posted by Steve 555

Also would like to know were I can find a GN owners manual.

I've got one. If you pm me your email address I'll forward it on to you.

**T-Thunder13** · 15th April 2007, 18:53

welcome aboard!

**Trudes** · 15th April 2007, 19:08

Welcome to KB Steve and to your new life! The GN is a great little beginner bike, can't go too far wrong, just watch the rust factor though. Enjoy and stay safe!

**Steve 555** · 15th April 2007, 20:07

Thanks so much for welcoming me guys and girls. How can I stop rust chrome polish??? Anyone keen for a ride let me know.

**MidnightMike** · 15th April 2007, 20:11

Hey there steve, welcome to the site, not too many Gn's round but a good bike to start on.

**Meanie** · 15th April 2007, 20:13

Hi Steve welcome to the madhouse

**Steve 555** · 15th April 2007, 20:20

Hey guys brakeing on a bike. best to use both brakes at a time is this right. Also is changing down to slow down a good idea. I know these questions may seem silly sorry.

**MidnightMike** · 15th April 2007, 20:23

You might want to contact a mentor if your a complete newbie and serious about learning.

The ones local are: DMNTD and Cajun

**johnnyflash** · 15th April 2007, 20:25

Hi Steve, welcome to the site, great bike the GN, had one myself for 8 years as a commuter bike, Never had any problem with rust though, as long as you look after it it will look as good as the day you bought it.

**MidnightMike** · 15th April 2007, 20:25

Originally Posted by Steve 555

Hey guys brakeing on a bike. best to use both brakes at a time is this right. Also is changing down to slow down a good idea. I know these questions may seem silly sorry.

Yes both brakes at the same time.

And yeah changing down as you slow.

See my previous post.