gz gas tank needed

[Rookie Rider]

I found the paint bubbling in 2 spots on my tank, so i cut around the bubbles with a razor and dug in a little deeper and found the holes. Literally holes. So if anyone has a gas tank for sale im interested.

[jonathan180iq]

I saw where you responded to some posts in the classifieds section.
A replacement tank would be best. But if that doesn't work out, there are sealing agents you can use for those little holes.

Rust is a killer. This is why.

[Rookie Rider]

I put some steel puddy over the holes for now.

[Rookie Rider]

Well it seems like the steel putty was a bad idea. My bike wont start so i took off the fuel filter and found some shit in there, same color as the putty so im assuming its in the carb too.

[blaine]

Well it seems like the steel putty was a bad idea. My bike wont start so i took off the fuel filter and found some shit in there, same color as the putty so im assuming its in the carb too.
Actually the filter should have caught it all.You should be able to change filters & be fine.
:) :2tup:

[Rookie Rider]

What would be a reason for not starting. Tried to push start it but no luck, sounds like its starving for gas.

[blaine]

What would be a reason for not starting. Tried to push start it but no luck, sounds like its starving for gas.
Did you put a new filter on?As the old one has enough crap in it to stop fuel flow.If you already put a new filter on ,you may need to check the petcock & screens as they probably have a bunch of that stuff in them as well.
:) :cool:

[Rookie Rider]

Yeah, petcock is next on my list, havent done all that yet.

[raul10141964]

I use JB weld the puty never work for mi

[Rookie Rider]

thanks raul, i will use that in the future if need be.

[Rookie Rider]

I got the tank i ordered on ebay today. What a perfect color match, i havent seen a red bike as red as mine, lol, but what a match. I see small rust stains on the inside, nothing major i think. I think im going to use a sealer for inside the tank before i use it and fill it with gas, whataya think ?

[JWR]

Sealer is the way to go peace of mind.

[jonathan180iq]

If they are only little surface spots, just keep it filled with gas and you'll be good. They rust when they sit empty for periods of time and go unattended. Keeping gas in it will keep it from growing.

[Rookie Rider]

Hmmm, now i dont know what to do, hahaha

[Water Warrior 2]

Hmmm, now i dont know what to do, hahaha
Install an inline gas filter and ride it.

[blaine]

[quote="Rookie Rider":1qp86990]Hmmm, now i dont know what to do, hahaha
Install an inline gas filter and ride it.[/quote:1qp86990]
I'm with WW.Install a inline filter & ride.Keep the tank full of fuel & you will have no problems.My 22 year old bike has some rust in the tank & it's never given me any problems,or got any worse in 3 years.I don't like "Creme Liners".If they don't adhere properly they make a real mess.
:) :cool:

[jonathan180iq]

[quote="Rookie Rider":mf850358]Hmmm, now i dont know what to do, hahaha
Install an inline gas filter and ride it.
I'm with WW.Install a inline filter & ride.Keep the tank full of fuel & you will have no problems.My 22 year old bike has some rust in the tank & it's never given me any problems,or got any worse in 3 years.I don't like "Creme Liners".If they don't adhere properly they make a real mess.
:) :cool:[/quote:mf850358]

Yup.

[Rookie Rider]

Isnt the inline filter on the petcock ? Im drawing a blank here. (My wife would tell you, thats nothing new) haha

[blaine]

Isnt the inline filter on the petcock ? Im drawing a blank here. (My wife would tell you, thats nothing new) haha
No,A inline filter is a aftermarket filter that is added between the petcock & carb.


http://s8.postimage.org/mge4tfb41/0000_Visu_Filter_Large_Capacity_Fuel_Filter.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/mge4tfb41/)

:) :cool:

[Water Warrior 2]

Isnt the inline filter on the petcock ? Im drawing a blank here. (My wife would tell you, thats nothing new) haha
No,A inline filter is a aftermarket filter that is added between the petcock & carb.


http://s8.postimage.org/mge4tfb41/0000_Visu_Filter_Large_Capacity_Fuel_Filter.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/mge4tfb41/)

:) :cool:
Yup yup, this is a much finer fuel filter to catch the really small stuff and easily replaced if it plugs up with unwanted crap.

[Rookie Rider]

ahh, gotchya, thank you.

[Way]

Easiest thing right now is to put the petcock on prime and see if fuel comes out. If not, there's the problem. You might have to empty the tank, turn it upside down, put a tube on the petcock and blast some air through it. Or just remove it and blow air through it if you're ambitious. :poke2:

[schooler94]

I'm going to part out my bike probably tomorrow, do you still need a tank? Also, how much were you looking to pay?

[Rookie Rider]

Sorry to hear youre parting it out. Cant you get it machined like said in the other thread ? No, i dont need one anymore, i got one off ebay. Bit thank you and good luck with your gz. Try to keep it man !!

[schooler94]

Yeah, I'm going to open it up when I'm feeling better and see if its the head or valves. If its the head I'll get it machined, but if it's the valves I don't even know where to find those haha but I'll do my best

[jonathan180iq]

Valve stuff:

http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26 ... AFT_VALVE_ (http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/2/Make/Suzuki/YearID/47/Year/2006/ModelID/7858/Model/GZ250/GroupID/373494/Group/CAM_SHAFT_VALVE_)

[schooler94]

Oh man... you're my hero. I've been looking everywhere for that stuff because the shop my bike was at machined the head so it's either a valve or valve spring issue. This should save me about $1250! 2002-2007 GZ250's have the same parts, right?

[schooler94]

Nevermind, they have 2007 GZ250 on the website. Some sites don't have one past 2006... But thanks again for the link, you saved me a lot!

[jonathan180iq]

Use that fiche parts finder for just about everything in the future. If nothing else, you can cross reference part numbers and shop around. They aren't always the cheapest, but it doesn't matter. The parts diagrams alone give an immeasurable value.

And for future reference, yeah. The parts are all the same. The years don't really matter.

[schooler94]

Alright thanks! And I ran into another problem, idk if you can help me out, but I got the engine out of my bike and I have all the screws out to pull the cylinder head cover off, but there's some blue crap the mechanic put on most likely to seal it... and I can't get the cover off. Any suggestions?

[Rookie Rider]

I never got this deep into my gz, sorry i cant help with that. If you do part out your bike, how much would you want for the gas tank, i may need one after all ?