9 Horses of Fury...A Zuma 125 on the Loose - Page 26

cbolling · 12-04-2012, 03:16 PM

I am heading to the IMS show when it comes to Charlotte in February.

kiznile · 12-04-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cbolling

You kind of lost me. What is what called? This thread? I would call it sort of a blog and a ride report combined.

The tag game :)

jdgretz · 12-04-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by damasovi

CB

So this coming weekend I will go to the IMShow in Long Beach to see what are the new models for 2013!

Cheers amigo!

Damasovi

I'll be there as well on both Saturday (with the wife) and Sunday (by myself). Our group is meeting at Rudy's around 8am for breakfast on Saturday. If you're in the area, stop in for breakfast or at least a cup of something and say Hi.

jdg

cbolling · 12-04-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kiznile

The tag game :)

If there is one it would be in Regional Forums. I looked but didn't see one at all in California.

Looks like it is time for you to start one.

kiznile · 12-04-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cbolling

If there is one it would be in Regional Forums. I looked but didn't see one at all in California.

Looks like it is time for you to start one.

Good thinkin. :)

GREY.HOUND · 12-04-2012, 09:19 PM

I'm in Cali, but about 3 hours south if I stay on 99, behind all the 18 wheelers in the right lane and the tailgaters in the left lane.

GH

damasovi · 12-05-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jdgretz

I'll be there as well on both Saturday (with the wife) and Sunday (by myself). Our group is meeting at Rudy's around 8am for breakfast on Saturday. If you're in the area, stop in for breakfast or at least a cup of something and say Hi.

jdg

HI AMigo!!

I will like to meet you there at the show, we are coming from Ensenada on Saturday (my compadre and me) so 8 am is a no go, we will leave here around 4:30 am but I do not know about the crossing into the US how long that will take, so we are hopping for 10's, were is this Ruby's you talk about? is it IN the conventions center or somewhere near?

I hope to see you there! and I can't wait!! several NEW bikes to try!

Damasovi

jdgretz · 12-05-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damasovi

HI AMigo!!

I will like to meet you there at the show, we are coming from Ensenada on Saturday (my compadre and me) so 8 am is a no go, we will leave here around 4:30 am but I do not know about the crossing into the US how long that will take, so we are hopping for 10's, were is this Ruby's you talk about? is it IN the conventions center or somewhere near?

I hope to see you there! and I can't wait!! several NEW bikes to try!

Damasovi

Got your PM as well. Rudy's is a restaurant not too far away from the convention center. When you get there, find the Ride for Kids booth and give me call - the number is in the PM - and we'll come join you.

See you Saturday!

jdg

JerryH · 12-08-2012, 03:43 PM

I sold my Zuma 125 yesterday. I had the opportunity to sell it, and while I lost money, I decided I didn't really need it, it is just a Vino 125 in disguise, and the Vino continues to run like new. I'm counting my pennies up to hopefully get a Suzuki GW250 whenever they finally arrive at dealers, assuming they are comfortable enough for long distance travel. Got to have something freeway legal.

ben2go · 12-08-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryH

I sold my Zuma 125 yesterday. I had the opportunity to sell it, and while I lost money, I decided I didn't really need it, it is just a Vino 125 in disguise, and the Vino continues to run like new. I'm counting my pennies up to hopefully get a Suzuki GW250 whenever they finally arrive at dealers, assuming they are comfortable enough for long distance travel. Got to have something freeway legal.

Keeps us posted on the GW250.Interesting little ride.

cbolling · 12-13-2012, 03:08 PM

A pic from a recent ride and the current Upstate South Carolina Tag!

gumshoe4 · 12-16-2012, 06:29 PM

I bought my Silverwing about two years ago. Ran great, had a good time with it, but kept jonesing for another motorcycle. I found a BMW R1100R on CL at a good price, went over and looked it and bought it. The SWing went back into a corner in the garage and promptly got ignored. I started riding the R and put the SWing on CL. Had a lousy offer for the SWing on CL, so it just continued to sit there and I rode the BMW...but the more I rode the R, the more I realized that I simply could NOT get comfortable on that bike. My legs would cramp up within 10 miles, I found the seat very uncomfortable and the bend in my knees excessive and the wind buffetting around the original windshield and the replacement I got for it was excessive. I put on footpeg lowering blocks and raised the seat all the way up...no joy. I researched the possibility of a Sargent, Corbin or Russell seat, but ultimately decided that I was not about to sink another $500 in the bike , HOPING that that would solve the problem.

Bottom line? The BMW got sold, the SWing came out of hiding and got a complete going over and I'm really, really glad I didn't sell the SWing. No doubt that the BMW will be a good bike for someone...but not me. I learned the hard way to really value the SWing in particular and maxi-scooters in general.

I guess I'm saying that I've read through this thread from beginning to end and it seems to me that you're having a ball on the Zuma. Not taking anything away from the Versys, but it would be sad to dump the Zuma and find out that you really miss it and wish you hadn't sold it. I'd advise you to keep it, if it's within your financial ability to do it.

Good luck with your decision.

cbolling · 12-22-2012, 06:45 PM

Well the Zuma is sitting all alone in a parking lot right now.

I got a set of new tires put on the Suburban today. I got a ride home and was going to go back when the Suburban was done instead of sitting in their waiting room. By the time the car was ready my wife could not drive me back up there to pick up the car because we had company coming over and she was in the middle of making dinner.

So I rode the Zuma up there and left it in the parking lot and took the Suburban home. It is almost 10:00 and the Zuma has been there since around 4:00. I image the place closed at 9:00 so hopefully the Zuma is ok.

cbolling · 12-22-2012, 08:13 PM

The Zuma is back home and safely parked in the garage next to the Versys.

ben2go · 12-22-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cbolling

The Zuma is back home and safely parked in the garage next to the Versys.

That was a close one.I was concerned she maybe gone when you got there.

12-04-2012, 03:16 PM	#376
cbolling ^OP Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,375	I am heading to the IMS show when it comes to Charlotte in February. __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Versys http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661436

12-08-2012, 03:43 PM	#384
JerryH Vintage Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Oddometer: 1,681	I sold my Zuma 125 yesterday. I had the opportunity to sell it, and while I lost money, I decided I didn't really need it, it is just a Vino 125 in disguise, and the Vino continues to run like new. I'm counting my pennies up to hopefully get a Suzuki GW250 whenever they finally arrive at dealers, assuming they are comfortable enough for long distance travel. Got to have something freeway legal. __________________ "I refuse to give up the thrill of living for the relative safety of existing" Nick Ienatsch "Life is not a race. Don't treat it as such. If you don't believe me, just have a look at the finish line"

12-13-2012, 03:08 PM	#386
cbolling ^OP Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,375	A pic from a recent ride and the current Upstate South Carolina Tag! __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Versys http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661436 cbolling screwed with this post 12-14-2012 at 06:23 PM

12-16-2012, 06:29 PM	#387
gumshoe4 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Oddometer: 457	I bought my Silverwing about two years ago. Ran great, had a good time with it, but kept jonesing for another motorcycle. I found a BMW R1100R on CL at a good price, went over and looked it and bought it. The SWing went back into a corner in the garage and promptly got ignored. I started riding the R and put the SWing on CL. Had a lousy offer for the SWing on CL, so it just continued to sit there and I rode the BMW...but the more I rode the R, the more I realized that I simply could NOT get comfortable on that bike. My legs would cramp up within 10 miles, I found the seat very uncomfortable and the bend in my knees excessive and the wind buffetting around the original windshield and the replacement I got for it was excessive. I put on footpeg lowering blocks and raised the seat all the way up...no joy. I researched the possibility of a Sargent, Corbin or Russell seat, but ultimately decided that I was not about to sink another $500 in the bike , HOPING that that would solve the problem. Bottom line? The BMW got sold, the SWing came out of hiding and got a complete going over and I'm really, really glad I didn't sell the SWing. No doubt that the BMW will be a good bike for someone...but not me. I learned the hard way to really value the SWing in particular and maxi-scooters in general. I guess I'm saying that I've read through this thread from beginning to end and it seems to me that you're having a ball on the Zuma. Not taking anything away from the Versys, but it would be sad to dump the Zuma and find out that you really miss it and wish you hadn't sold it. I'd advise you to keep it, if it's within your financial ability to do it. Good luck with your decision. __________________ Bob

12-22-2012, 06:45 PM	#388
cbolling ^OP Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,375	Well the Zuma is sitting all alone in a parking lot right now. I got a set of new tires put on the Suburban today. I got a ride home and was going to go back when the Suburban was done instead of sitting in their waiting room. By the time the car was ready my wife could not drive me back up there to pick up the car because we had company coming over and she was in the middle of making dinner. So I rode the Zuma up there and left it in the parking lot and took the Suburban home. It is almost 10:00 and the Zuma has been there since around 4:00. I image the place closed at 9:00 so hopefully the Zuma is ok. __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Versys http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661436

12-04-2012, 09:19 PM	#381
GREY.HOUND Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: central valley, california Oddometer: 136	I'm in Cali, but about 3 hours south if I stay on 99, behind all the 18 wheelers in the right lane and the tailgaters in the left lane. GH

12-22-2012, 08:13 PM	#389
cbolling ^OP Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,375	The Zuma is back home and safely parked in the garage next to the Versys. __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Versys http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661436

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