newbies from canada

[tjvk]

just got our (currently sharing) 2005 new to us....both took it out (first time for both of us on a bike) yesterday, got her through all the gears and kept the rubber underneath. we live about as far south as you can get in canada....nice to see so many helpful posts here.....pics of our baby to come soon.

[alantf]

Hi there, & welcome to the madhouse. Is your bike the Canadian spec- with the big 3D Marauder logo on the tank (as opposed to the American flat "S")? If it is, it's the Canadian/European spec, which means that the carb is set up richer than the American bikes (American emission regs), so if it is, then ignore anything posted here about carb mods. :2tup:

[blaine]

Hi there, & welcome to the madhouse. Is your bike the Canadian spec- with the big 3D Marauder logo on the tank (as opposed to the American flat "S")? If it is, it's the Canadian/European spec, which means that the carb is set up richer than the American bikes (American emission regs), so if it is, then ignore anything posted here about carb mods. :2tup:
My bike was the Canadian model,and it still ran lean.It ran smoother & started easier when cold,when I set the carb up to run richer.I don't mean changing any internal jets.A idle jet adjustment will make a big improvement in how the bike starts & idles.
:) :lol:

[alantf]

A idle jet adjustment will make a big improvement in how the bike starts & idles.
:) :lol:

Mmmmmmmmmmm The canadian & European spec is supposed to be the same. Never ever had any problems with mine. Starting usually doesn't need choke. Idling is fine. Performance is great. Just goes to show ............... :)

[Water Warrior 2]

Canadian bikes still have the best looking tanks even if they do run lean.

[tjvk]

yep, shes a canuck model...needed to use a little bit of the choke yesterday, nut only about 30 seconds worth.

[Water Warrior 2]

Something I noticed years ago with a carb bike is let it sit out in the sunshine for a while before starting it. That only applies if you have a dark cool garage I suppose but it did make a difference in warm up time and choke use. Your results may vary of course.

[Devoured]

Leamington?!? You may as well be American! :neener:

Welcome to the board. The search engine here will be your best friend in the next few months. I've gotten a lot of great tips and haven't even had to bug anyone by asking questions that spawn repeat threads. In fact, I rarely post because my newbie questions have already been answered :)

Good Luck and ride safe, maybe we'll run into each other at Port Dover next month. Friday the 13th is not to be missed!

[mark520]

Hey there,this is Mark,glad to join this forum and glad to meet you here,I look forward to getting some inspiration and getting to know all of you.

[geezer]

mark why dont you start your own newbie thread? oh and cute teddy bear :lol:

[mole2]

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.


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[blaine]

Welcome to the Form. :cool: :2tup:

[marmar]

Hello Canadians! But seriously, welcome, I am a new GZ250 rider as well.

[mole2]

Hello Canadians! But seriously, welcome, I am a new GZ250 rider as well.

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. You really should start your own thread. Ride safe.


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[Darby]

hey hi everyone, Im a newbie with a 2004 gz from Kitchener-Waterloo area. Ive noticed I have to warm bike up quite awhile, ive played with idle screw alittle, helps but have inconsistent , unreliable idle, any ideas?

[blaine]

hey hi everyone, Im a newbie with a 2004 gz from Kitchener-Waterloo area. Ive noticed I have to warm bike up quite awhile, ive played with idle screw alittle, helps but have inconsistent , unreliable idle, any ideas?
Your idle mixture needs to be adjusted.The bike is running lean,causing the idle to be inconsistent.If the mixture is a little richer,the bike will idle smoother & more consistent.Do a search,there is a lot of info on the idle mixture procedure.
:) :cool:

[Black Warrior]

hey hi everyone, Im a newbie with a 2004 gz from Kitchener-Waterloo area. Ive noticed I have to warm bike up quite awhile, ive played with idle screw alittle, helps but have inconsistent , unreliable idle, any ideas?
Your idle mixture needs to be adjusted.The bike is running lean,causing the idle to be inconsistent.If the mixture is a little richer,the bike will idle smoother & more consistent.Do a search,there is a lot of info on the idle mixture procedure.
:) :cool:
:2tup: to blaine also check ur carb, I had the same issue, but it was cause of my dirty carb. Seafoam it and only afterwards start playing with a mixture screw