What I did to my GZ250 today thread

[Cathy]

I think every forum needs to have one of these, this is not limited to just GZ250's but all motorcycles and motor vehicles.

I'll start;

Today Qasual bought me a tank bag yay, and a hydration bladder ~

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Tsukkie/2013-12-20232421_zpsf2f094ce.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/Tsukkie/media/2013-12-20232421_zpsf2f094ce.jpg.html)

Fits nicely, it is a Rapid transit recon 19 bag if anyone is wondering.

[Water Warrior 2]

Goodies and a pic of Cathy. What a way to start my day. Thanks so much for the pic. Now we have a face to put the name to when we are here.

Cathy you will find the tank bag a wonderful place to keep things organized and safe. A fine place to keep a tire pressure gauge and a small 1st aid kit amongst other stuff. Oh yeah, the required camera of course.

[Cathy]

Qasual - Lots of rain, I think it is about time to un-insure and clean the GZ up and put her in storage. After Cathy outgrows the GZ (Maybe never) I think a Cafe' racer is in order.

[Water Warrior 2]

Qasual - Lots of rain, I think it is about time to un-insure and clean the GZ up and put her in storage. After Cathy outgrows the GZ (Maybe never) I think a Cafe' racer is in order.

Qasual, I was just checking CL in Vancouver. Some one is selling a 1989 Honda Spada 250. Did a little research and it is quite a neat bike. Might be a good fit for Cathy. Still light weight enough and looks to be a good physical fit too. Not really meant for a 6 foot rider. And 40 HP out of a 250 V-twin.

[Cathy]

Qasual, I was just checking CL in Vancouver. Some one is selling a 1989 Honda Spada 250. Did a little research and it is quite a neat bike. Might be a good fit for Cathy. Still light weight enough and looks to be a good physical fit too. Not really meant for a 6 foot rider. And 40 HP out of a 250 V-twin.Qasual - That was on my shopping list awhile back but the Marauder was such a good deal and I even have support from a riding school if I have problems. Tons of 250cc sportsbike getting introduced though, that may be interesting.


On topic : I sat on the CBR and missed riding :S .

[Goose51683]

Cathy,

You'll have to give a us a pic of the tank bag when it's installed. I like the idea of a bag but not necessarily sure if I like the look.

[alantf]

Not sure if Cathy's is the same, but mine has straps to turn it into a backpack when I leave the bike.b61.jpg (http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14&stc=1&d=1387809894)

[Goose51683]

That's a nice feature. Does your helmet fit in that bag?

Also, is it that tall when it's on the bike?

[alantf]

Yes (although my back box is big enough to take two helmets) and the bag expands even bigger, by means of a zipper around the base. It also came with an elasticated, clear plastic, cover for when it rains. Another useful feature is a clear map pocket on the top. I've got saddle bags, a big back box, and the tank bag, because my GZ is a workhorse.

[Cathy]

Not as tall as the handle bars, it was smaller then I thought it was. Still super useful though, I don't like saddlebags. Mine is a Rapid Transit Recon 19.

[Goose51683]

ALantf....workhorse sounds right

[Goose51683]

Cathy,

I'm not a saddle bag fan either, especially since i chopped the bars off to hold them.

I like that tank bag though.

Question...did the red nose come stock?

[Cathy]

It is a special GZ :3

What did everyone else do to their bikes or is planning to do. Upgrades, shopping, gear ?

[Cathy]

Qasual - I installed her trickle charger set up tonight, it's so warm I might take it out for a quick cruise and have some dinner.

Here is how I attached it and how I hid it under the tank.

[Water Warrior 2]

Do you have an actual Battery Tender? They seem to be the most popular and reliable. What I found is just plugging in the BT once a month for an hour was enough to keep the bikes happy. We also have the same temps as you do.

[Cathy]

Qasual - I made it a habit to just plug it in after parking the bikes at home. No harm since it is a smart charger. I did get Cathy's BT for $10 off of motorcycle superstore so I might keep a eye on it just in case.

[alantf]

Looks like it might be in just the right spot to get full of water when it rains. Not good. I've run mine to the tool box under the saddle. All it needs is a turn of the key, pull up the saddle, and plug in. No chance of it getting wet. ;)

[grasshopper]

In September when I first bought my gz250 the speedometer light did not work. I took it apart and the bulb was blown. I went to work and fixed up a 7 color led light and took it home and wired it into the speedometer. It is not extremely bright, I would say it is just the right brightness for me . The speedometer slowly changes different colors. I will try to get a video of it soon so everyone can check it out.

[grasshopper]

I posted a video on youtube to check out the multicolor led light in the speedometer. http://youtu.be/jSdXjoLKVMc

[Cathy]

^ I like it !

[grasshopper]

today I changed my front brake pads. nice simple job. then I went for about a twenty mile ride. good ride, partly cloudy but nice.

[Cathy]

Qasual - How did you break them in ?

Did you do some brake maneuvers at variable speeds and what not. Just wondering, I'm not sure if it is the same like a car.

[Water Warrior 2]

A few slightly hard stops will help the brake pads bed in for maximum performance. I wouldn't bother for myself but that what some folks say. Unless you got real hard pads it won't make much difference in my opinion. Ride the bike and be happy the brakes work when called upon to slow the bike in a predictable manner.

[grasshopper]

I just check them for stopping power riding around the yard a few times and all felt good. then I went for about a twenty mile ride. everything is good.

[grasshopper]

today for my gz I started doing the drivers backrest project. I was hit by a drunk driver in july 2012 and have neck and back problems. I'm sure this shoud help me a lot on the longer rides I want to make next year. I have the bracket done and waiting for the paint to dry. when the project is complete I will post some pics. oh yeah, I got the idea from this forum so thank you guys and girls for the great info and pics and ideas.

[Water Warrior 2]

today for my gz I started doing the drivers backrest project. I was hit by a drunk driver in july 2012 and have neck and back problems. I'm sure this shoud help me a lot on the longer rides I want to make next year. I have the bracket done and waiting for the paint to dry. when the project is complete I will post some pics. oh yeah, I got the idea from this forum so thank you guys and girls for the great info and pics and ideas.

Sounds good. Looking forward to the pics.

[Goose51683]

Same, I'm interested in seeing how it looks, I like the thought of a backrest but not what I see in my head as far as looks. Seeing it in real life might change that though.

[Cathy]

Qasual - Today I thought of tires and started looking for fun. I found out that the Kenda makes rear tires in 120-90-16 as well as 130-90-15 but unfortunately I can not find anyone using 120-90-16 in the front. Doesn't seem like a huge difference on the calculator but is anyone running it or have any fitting issues ?

[Goose51683]

Where did you find a tire calculator Cathy

[grasshopper]

goose, I seen a couple of different pics on this forum of people making their own backrest. I am using the frugal way of doing it. I'm almost done. I have to finfish it today after work.

[jonathan180iq]

Cathy, have you come across this post?
If a 120/80-16 can work, then a 120/90 should. Worst case, just raise the front fender a little bit.
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Modifying the GZ - What's Available?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

There aren't many tire options for our bike that come in a matching set. There are, however, many options if you don't mind mixing up tire brands and/or going to a slightly smaller tire up front.

The factory tires sizes are: 110/90-16 (F) & 130/90-15 (R)

The rim width for the front wheel is 2.5" and the rear wheel width is 3.0"
That being the case, a size 100/90-16 front tire will work on this bike. It does have an overall diameter decrease of 9mm over the 110/90-16 but that isn't really very drastic.

Samato has verified that alternate tire size 100/90-16 will mount up with no problem.

As well, the 120/80-16 alternate tire size is another choice for the front tire and has been successfully mounted by MRLMD1.

Factory replacement tires: 110/90-16 & 130/90-15
Dunlop D404 (only available through a Suzuki dealer)
Metzeler ME77 (only available through a Suzuki dealer)
Cheng Shin C906 & C907 (possibly no longer available)

Rear Factory Replacements:
Kenda Challenger
Pirelli MT66 (Route 66)
Maxxis M6103
Cheng Shin Marquis
Metzeler Me 77

Factory Replacement Front:
GBC Green Shark
Metzler Lasertec
Pirelli Sport Demon
Avon Roadrider AM26
Conti Ultra TKV11
Kenda K671 & K673

100/90-16 Front:
Bridgestone BT45
Maxxis M6002
Cheng Shin C6000
Kenda Cruiser
IRC Durotour

Matching tires with low profile front: 100/91-16 & 130/90-15:
Kenda Cruiser



For more discussion and lots of info, see these posts:

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=722

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http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopi ... =10&t=1818






This list is not complete but will be updated as more options are discovered...

[grasshopper]

on the backrest issue. daddylaci did a post on a backrest. looks real nice.

[grasshopper]

drivers backrest topic. vikz 250 also did a diy post on this subject.

[grasshopper]

this what I have done so far on the drivers backrest.

[Cathy]

Qasual - Jonathan I have seen that in almost all the tire threads I have looked through. Harharhar.

I think I may be the first to try and give a review on.

[jonathan180iq]

It's mind boggling how it's never mentioned!

I would slap it on there and drill some new eyelets for the fender raise. It shouldn't be an issue.

[grasshopper]

well I got the driver backrest on my gz done. I still have to go for a longer ride to see how it feels. went up the street and back felt fine. it supports me in the middle of my back at this height. I may lower it depending on how the longer ride feels. here are the pics. I bought the backrest pad on ebay for 15$ new, the bracket from lowes for $7.50, had the black paint and screws and washers already. just had to warm the bracket up and bend it in a vise. the holes were already in the bracket and only had to drill one hole in it to mount it to the gz. I'm waiting for the passenger backrest to get here to put it on.

[Goose51683]

Looks comfy

[Cathy]

Qasual - Today I had another thought to a possible mini project. I do not know why I have not thought of this sooner but a 16t conversion is actually viable for Cathy, like dang. She is a 5'2" 9x lb little Asian girl, every thread on here I have skimmed through everyone is a minimum of 160 lbs +. I have come to a realization that she could get better gearing and still have power in 5th. Bwahahaha. I feel so dumb.

Les do this over the New years !

[grasshopper]

Qasual, she should be flying on anything she rides at that size. lol.
goose, it is comfy, I rode it to work this morning and felt good. I think I need to lower it just a couple of inches to hit the sweet spot on my back.

[jonathan180iq]

Qasual, she should be flying on anything she rides at that size. lol.
goose, it is comfy, I rode it to work this morning and felt good. I think I need to lower it just a couple of inches to hit the sweet spot on my back.

Ahhh, yes. The all-elusive "B" spot.

[grasshopper]

what I did to my gz250 today is got it washed, waxed and polished.

[Water Warrior 2]

Lowering the back pad will also make the bracket less likely to bend too.

Looks very good in the pic, well done.

[grasshopper]

today I took about 3 inches off the backrest and lowered the pad. looks better now. I also tightened my drive chain.

[grasshopper]

this is how the drivers backrest looks now.

[blaine]

this is how the drivers backrest looks now.

Looks good,much better!!! ;) :)

[grasshopper]

thanks blaine.

[grasshopper]

What I did to my gz today is install a 2005-2009 Suzuki boulevard c90 sissy bar backrest. To make it work I had to drill one hole in each bracket and install some longer bolts. I paid 39.99 for it new from ebay.

[Water Warrior 2]

That was a real bargain and the sissy bar looks pretty good too. Ya did good.

[grasshopper]

thanks ww.

[Cathy]

Qasual - Finally finished paying off my one piece race suit, next season will be crazy !

I might even track Cathy's Marauder for fun.

[Water Warrior 2]

Qasual - Finally finished paying off my one piece race suit, next season will be crazy !

I might even track Cathy's Marauder for fun.

Just wait till it is warm enough and dry enough for a ride up to Lilloeet and enjoy the bike's abilities on the road. A lot of the road north of Pemberton was resurfaced recently.

[Cathy]

Just wait till it is warm enough and dry enough for a ride up to Lilloeet and enjoy the bike's abilities on the road. A lot of the road north of Pemberton was resurfaced recently.

Qasual - Ooohhh, sounds great. I think I prefer to go 200+ on the track and if I bail it will be a little more safe on the track.

[Water Warrior 2]

The track is the only place to bail if you have to do a get off. The GZ might surprise you on the track but don't get run over by the fast guys. Lynda enjoyed pushing her GZ through the twisties once she learned to trust counter steering.

[Cathy]

Cathy never really learned how to ride a bicycle (lol) so hopefully teaching her counter-steering is easy since she did not learn the wrong way with a bicycle first.hahaha.

[Water Warrior 2]

Cathy never really learned how to ride a bicycle (lol) so hopefully teaching her counter-steering is easy since she did not learn the wrong way with a bicycle first.hahaha.

Get a copy of Proficient Motorcycling. It has a very good explaination of counter steering and why it works on any 2 wheeler.

[Cathy]

Qasual - I think I have Full throttle laying around somewhere in my room and we watched Twist of the wrist together. School is going to help a ton though.

On topic; planning to winterize the GZ. Got some Rotella T6 and OEM filters ready, just gotta find my brush for the chain and also adjust it. Oh yeah and a clotter pin.

[Water Warrior 2]

Qasual - I think I have Full throttle laying around somewhere in my room and we watched Twist of the wrist together. School is going to help a ton though.

On topic; planning to winterize the GZ. Got some Rotella T6 and OEM filters ready, just gotta find my brush for the chain and also adjust it. Oh yeah and a clotter pin.

Yeah....but but winter is almost over.

Watch the oil usage with the T6. It may or may not use oil so be on your toes. In the future you can get Hi Flo HF-136 oil filters for less and they are the same thing minus the Suzuki name.

[X10bws]

Hey Qasual, were you at modern motorcycling on commercial today? Went there to order some parts and Aaron mentioned another GZ250 guy came in today too lol.

[Cathy]

Qasual - Hahaha yeah that was me getting a filter for Cathy's bike.

On topic: I told Cathy to read up more on the forum and the service manual so we can be prepared for next season. Also I didn't actually pick up my obe piece race suit because I didn't have the funds yet. Next week for sure !

[Cathy]

Qasual -X10bws Aaron was just talking about you today at Modern, I forgot to order a 16t sprocket so I did today. Didn't know you wete local. We should ride sometime, pm me your number.

[jonathan180iq]

GZ250bike.com - Come check out our new casual encounters section...

[Water Warrior 2]

GZ250bike.com - Come check out our new casual encounters section...

Sounds kinda kinky............Ooops, wrong forum.

[Cathy]

GZ250bike.com - Come check out our new casual encounters section...

Qasual - I actually went to the main page to look for a "Spotted" sub forum. Grr

[X10bws]

A "spotted" section would be pretty cool. We can then see how many other gz250 riders are there in your area.

[grasshopper]

what I did to my gz250 today is.... I check and adjusted the rear brakes. I changed both sprockets and the chain. checked and topped off the oil. checked air in tires.45

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then I took my old lady for a ride.47
then a friend met up with me to go for a ride to santee cooper lake.48
friends bike.49
it was a good day to work on my gz250 a take it for a ride.

[grasshopper]

I put about 85 miles on the gz250 this day.

[Goose51683]

Sounds like a good day in SC.

It hit the 40s today, so I've been seeing a few bikes pop out here and there, but it's still a bit nipply for me.

My first real ride was to work on a day like this. I had the day off but I wanted to ride so I went in....I should have worked cause I spent the next two hours inside drinking coffee, trying to get feeling in my fingers again.

[grasshopper]

when I left to go to the lake it was about 60 degrees on the way back the sun was setting and temp was dropping fast. I didn't think to wear my leather pants and about froze my legs and the family jewels. lol. I have been using hunting gloves on my hands and they keep them warm. I hope the weather gets better for y'all out there.

[JohnC]

40 degrees here today and the roads are covered with salty water, sand and slush with a few ice patches. Saw a guy out on a H-D this afternoon...

[grasshopper]

johnc. that guy must of had a very important meeting.lol.

[Cathy]

Qasual - Did a pretty slick burnout on wet pebbled concrete with Cathy's GZ and swung it around twice before parking her again. Darn you winter !

[grasshopper]

qasual. next time you do that video it and post it. I would like to see that.

[Cathy]

Qasual : Seriously haha, it was nothing special. It was just wet and I thought it would be fun. Maybe this afternoon I will again. I also realized when taking it for a joy ride I lost all feeling of a 600cc sports bike. The GZ felt like a speed demon while going 40km/h haha. To think I was used to rolling first gear too 120km/h in three seconds.

[grasshopper]

lol! yeah! I haven't seen anything like that on a gz250. lol on the speed demon!

[Cathy]

Qasual: Wondering if anyone skiis here, I work up in a resort and the snow is a bit sad. :(

[Goose51683]

I ski, but only when the plows can't make it thru!

[jonathan180iq]

I used to ski a bit, then transitioned to the snowboard because...well, because it's cooler really. I even tried those awesome snowblades things because in my mind they were similar to rollerblades on snow, and I was fairly proficient skater. But Snowboarding was my thing.

Yosemite was probably my favorite. I know you're going to piss on that because be Canadian Rockies are fucking amazing. But still. Yosemite provides an amazing backdrop.

[Cathy]

I board as well, great winter sport when not riding. Umm anyone here own a non-Gz250, I got my self a CBR600rr. Really aiming for track days next season.

[X10bws]

I have a scooter...lol.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af329/Reevitup/20130926_152002_zpsa83c3996.jpg

[Cathy]

Qasual: You are one of those guys !!

The scooters guys who wants a Grom I bet, but the GZ is so much cooler. Trust meh.


Jokes :3

[Water Warrior 2]

I will never knock a scooter. They serve a purpose and folks travel thousands of miles on them during a trip. I will however knock the riders of scooters when they fall into a mind set of the LAW does not apply to scooters. Same as motorcycle riders think the law is just a suggestion.
Scooter riders travel just like moto riders without all the shifting.

[Cathy]

Qasual - I rode a yamaha bws 49cc to school with Cathy before we got our big bikes.

[X10bws]

Qasual: You are one of those guys !!

The scooters guys who wants a Grom I bet, but the GZ is so much cooler. Trust meh.


Jokes :3


Hahaha yeah, i hang with the ruckus guys. A modded Grom does look pretty sweet LOL.

[grasshopper]

my first mode of transportation was a 1987 Honda elite 150 scooter. I rode that thing everywhere and 2 up a lot of the times. it was a real fun ride. I sold it to get money for a car , 83 Honda civic. I was about 50 lbs lighter back then too. I solder my sister my Honda elite 80 last November and she loves riding it all over Charleston s.c.

[Goose51683]

I have no problem with scooters, I have a problem with the 12 yr olds who ride them in the middle of the street pretending they are adults. Or the ones who will ride it on a county highway and swerve back and forth.

When gas realy jumped up a few years ago the number of scooters exploded around here. So did the number of scooter related accidents.

[grasshopper]

yeah. I had an accident on my elite 150. I was going around a curve to fast and hit some sand, the back wheel slid out then gripped the road and flipped me and the scooter down the road. no major damage to me or the scooter. there are more mopeds than scooters around here. here you can get your motorcycle license on any bike over 50cc. I got mine on the elite80 scooter.

[Goose51683]

This might be a dumb question but whats the difference between a moped and a scooter. I assumed they were the same thing.

[jonathan180iq]

Moped's techincally have to have pedals. People use the words interchangeably out of habit, but they are legally different beasts.

Moped
http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2013/04/22/1499987_02_1994_tomos_mopde_640.jpg

Scooter
http://www.pinktentacle.com/images/scooter_4.jpg

[grasshopper]

around here we consider a moped to be under 50cc motor, no license plate or insurance needed, just a tag saying moped on it. a scooter is above 50cc and requires a license plate and insurance like a motorcycle does.

[jonathan180iq]

You're in SC?

Moped and scooter designations can vary legally from state to state, but from what I recall the licensing difference is based on the CCs and not what the state happens to designate as a moped or a scooter. You can have 150cc mopeds, for example, that require licensing or you can have a 49cc scooter that does not. Follow?

[Goose51683]

Copy that.

I have to say I would proudly ride that scooter that looks like it came straight out of the jetsons....course I have secret Jane Jetson fantasies too so that might have something ot do with it. Haha....but seriously....

[jonathan180iq]

You can give me a hard time all you want. We're more alike than you know...

[Goose51683]

Trust me I know

...And it scares the hell out of me...but kind of arouses me at the same time...weird huh.

[grasshopper]

I follow what your saying. let me put it this way. South Carolina says under 50cc you have a moped tag on it. over 50cc you have a regular tag on it. that's all I know.

[Cathy]

Qasual - I am going to ride up to work at Cypress mountain today clear sunshine baby!

[Water Warrior 2]

Qasual - I am going to ride up to work at Cypress mountain today clear sunshine baby!

My mountains are bigger than yours.

[alantf]

Yes, but mine is the biggest of 'em all. Mount Teide - the volcano. :D

[Water Warrior 2]

Yes, but mine is the biggest of 'em all. Mount Teide - the volcano. :D

How tall is it above sea level he asked? Alantf of course replied with an accurate number of.....? LOL.

[alantf]

12,198 ft (2.31 miles) above sea level. The highest point in Spain, and the 10th highest mountain in the world. :D

[Cathy]

Qasual:

Oil change and chain adjustment, DONE!

First to second gear feels like a sportbike shift and the power delivery feels like I gained 2hp. :P

[jonathan180iq]

It was probably more like 7hp. 2rwhp

[Cathy]

Qasual - I believe my slipstream windsheild comes in today as well might pop by the shop to pick it up. Going to surprise Cathy with a nice windshield and dirty bike. :P

[JohnC]

Which one did you get? I have a Spitfire (S-06) I have been meaning to try, but haven't gotten around to it...

(Why are you masquerading as Cathy?)

[Water Warrior 2]

12,198 ft (2.31 miles) above sea level. The highest point in Spain, and the 10th highest mountain in the world. :D

That would make for one heck of a hike. I tried walking at 10,000 ft. above sea level and nearly passed out. I am a wimp of course.
One of the climbers here in Squamish climbed Everest in preparation for Mt. K2 which is a much more difficult climb. I just can't imagine that much adventure in one lifetime.

[Cathy]

Which one did you get? I have a Spitfire (S-06) I have been meaning to try, but haven't gotten around to it...

(Why are you masquerading as Cathy?)Qasual :

Same one as you (Tinted black though) , and the reason behind this user name is that this is Cathy's account and also this is her bike. BUT, I do all the technical stuff on it and I seem to be posting most of the stuff on here now. :( But she does contribute in saying hi to all the new members. Making my own account would feel like putting this one to waste.


So today the bike shop was closed due to a family emergency so I'll pick up the windshield tomorrow.

[JohnC]

OK, I think I get it. I thought "Cathy" was responding to "Qasual", but now I guess Qasual is Cathy's alter ego. ;)

Let me know how you make out with the wind screen, in fact, if you could post a picture it might save me some time scratching my head. (I've lost enough hair as it is...)

[Water Warrior 2]

Just remembered one easily cured problem on the shield. They may have fixed it but who knows.
There was 2 little bolts with a wingnut head that could not be tightened very well with my fingers. I just went to a hardware store and bought a couple bolts the same size with a real hex head for proper tightening.

[Goose51683]

JohnC,

Thanks, I just thought I was an idiot cause I had no idea what Qasual was and apparently I"m so dense I still didn't get it until you spelled it out. So thanks!

[jonathan180iq]

He kind of slipped it in there, but I felt like he was making it kind of obvious when it was him, by starting all of his threads with "Qasual:..."

Either that, or Cathy really loves random words at the beginning of her posts.

[Goose51683]

You know I meet a lot of people with a lot of different quirks....apparently so many in fact, that I wound't even consider that unusual.

Honestly I thought s/he was responding to someone else, thought maybe that was their actual name, not their screen name.

[Cathy]

Qasual:

So me and Cathy might be attending the motorcycle show in Vancouver, anyone near the area going to come as well ?

[Water Warrior 2]

Lynda and I will be going. Gotta see what I can't afford.
Also want to see if H-D will have any of their 500 and 750 models there. Two new bikes that may be considered as starter bikes but sound better on paper than an 883 sportster.

[Cathy]

Qasual:

Let's keep in touch for that, are you going on Friday ?

[Water Warrior 2]

Qasual:

Let's keep in touch for that, are you going on Friday ?

Don't know yet. If my new glasses come in today then we might go on Friday. You will recognize me though. I'm the old guy who shuffles around and talks to himself a lot. LOL.

[Cathy]

Qasual:

There will be a lot of old guys there that will possibly shuffle and talk to themselves hahaha.

[Water Warrior 2]

Qasual:

There will be a lot of old guys there that will possibly shuffle and talk to themselves hahaha.

Just making up for lost time. My Dad always said little boys should be seen and not heard. I am the last survivor of the original dysfunctional family.

[X10bws]

The past week, did an oil change, insured it, did MST and went for a ride :D

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af329/Reevitup/20140120_161505_zpsf6261791.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af329/Reevitup/20140118_143800_zps36b5eced.jpg

[Water Warrior 2]

What is that green thing beside the GZ??

[Cathy]

Qasual:

Confirmed that me and Cathy will be there for Friday ay 5pm. Looking forward to seeing a couple members on here.

[X10bws]

What is that green thing beside the GZ??

It's a Yamaha BWS125 scooter.

[grasshopper]

does that scooter keep up with you ? oh yeah , I like those handlebars you got your bike. how tall are they? bike looks real good.

[X10bws]

The scooter keeps up with me no problem, it has a 155cc engine lol. The handlebars have a 4 inch rise, pretty comfortable.

[ImaginativeFig]

Looks like a mean little scooter. Lookit that angry eye! :P

[Water Warrior 2]

It's nice of you to take the bike out to play with it'd friends.

[Cathy]

Qasual - I noticed Cathy's bike had a sticky throttle and it wasn't the return spring or cable. Last thing to check is the bar ends being to tight.

[X10bws]

When i installed aftermarket bar ends yesterday, had to slide it out a bit lol.

[Cathy]

Qasual- Yep it was the bar ends, throttles like a charm now.

Xbow did you wanna ride today ?

[grasshopper]

what I did to my gz250 today is changed the exhaust to a fishtail exhaust pipe.

I made a short sound video if any one wants to check it out.
http://youtu.be/KIS9Hzv--f0
post your opinions.

[Water Warrior 2]

Hmm. Doesn't do anything for me but it is your bike. If you like it that's what counts. Variety is the spice of life and keeps things interesting. Ride and enjoy.

[X10bws]

Nice, sounds very aggressive.

[grasshopper]

thanks for the opinions. I would like to here more if anyone else has any. maybe a scale 1 thru 10 . 1 dislike - 10 like.

[X10bws]

Met up with Qasual today for lunch.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af329/Reevitup/20140127_142030_zpsa88da000.jpg

Then afterwards, i removed my jets and cleaned them. Pilot jet was slightly clogged.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af329/Reevitup/20140127_160812_zps9009c6a2.jpg

[jonathan180iq]

Did you guys know each other before, or did the forum hook you up?

[Cathy]

Qasual - Yeah the forum, had a burger and rode a little.

[jonathan180iq]

That's awesome.

Most of us in the Southeast that have met up had the same experience. Keep it up, fellas.

[Plavanchy]

Been very cold in Indiana but ordered a windshield, slip streamers-06 spitfire. As soon as it warms up a bit in my garage I'll put it on.Looks like it will be a good fit.

[Water Warrior 2]

A general rule of thumb is to mount the shield at or close to the same angle as the front forks. Also keep in mind not to mount it so high that you look through the shield. At most you want it just below eye level. Probably not a problem but just in case you need a little extra info.
If the shield comes with those goofy little bolts with wing nut heads that are hard to tighten by hand just swap in some regular bolts and use a real tool. That happened to Lynda once while we were on the road so we just stopped in at a hardware store and solved the problem.

[Cathy]

Qasual - Rode a SV650 for the first time and damn it would make a great race bike for a track with lots of infield.

[Water Warrior 2]

The SV650 is an awesome bike. One of Suzuki's better ideas.

[Cathy]

Qasual - I agree, today though. I got paid so I will visit the shop and see if my 16t sprocket is in and possibly my windshield.

[Cathy]

Qasual - I bought Cathy a net as a Chinese new year gift and we made good use of it today at Costco.

[grasshopper]

Nice net. looks like it will work out great for you. I see you will be making soup. We will be making some chicken adobo this evening for the Chinese new years.

[grasshopper]

what I did to my gz250 today is...well yesterday... completed everything on the fishtail exhaust system and took it for a ride. today I will check all fluids, tire pressure, and such and go for another ride:ride::P:ride::ride:!!!

[Sundowner750]

Researching Parts for a Chain replacement.

[duncanbirch100]

Just finished my gz project

[grasshopper]

Just finished my gz project

Looks good:tup:. is that a bigger than factory front tire? will you be painting the lower part of the forks?

[grasshopper]

what I did for my gz250 today was take it out the stable and took it for about a 80 mile ride between two counties:ride:.

[beefjerky]

Today i cleaned the air filter and emptied the air cleaner hose of some water and cleaned the intake.

Removed the blown speedo bulb and need to get a new one! I saw your led one grasshopper thats cool.

I also tightened exhaust bolts, lubed clutch, choke and levers as well.

[Water Warrior 2]

Today i cleaned the air filter and emptied the air cleaner hose of some water and cleaned the intake.

Removed the blown speedo bulb and need to get a new one! I saw your led one grasshopper thats cool.

I also tightened exhaust bolts, lubed clutch, choke and levers as well.

You missed the throttle cables. :hi:

[beefjerky]

You missed the throttle cables. :hi:

Done!! ;)

[Water Warrior 2]

Excellent.
For your next assignment you must wear your helmet for 30-45 minutes while on the computer. Think of it as neck exercises to strengthen muscles.
Okay I'm just pulling your chain but that is what I have been doing lately after not riding for about a year and a half.

[Cathy]

Should be insuring next month, hope to see some faces on here !

[Water Warrior 2]

Should be insuring next month, hope to see some faces on here !

I'm just going to have to wait till the Money Pit comes out of the shop. Should be a real hit to the slush fund.

[Cathy]

Qasual - Yes, today I finally fixed her bike up so it is now 100% ride-able. The stiff shift problem was due to not enough lube which was a dead easy fix. Now once that windshield comes in from back-order. It will be Cathy's super efficient and cool school machine!

[Cathy]

I am going to miss the non-windshield look. But it does look pretty filled out with one.

Cathy is going to riding school beginning of next month and there is also a Revscene bike meet at Spanish banks. If anyone is interested in thw Vancouver area. Give me a shout.

[Water Warrior 2]

I like it. The bike looks more grown up with the shield, rear rack and crash bars. The added utility of the rack and shield will have Cathy wanting longer rides. Can't be a bad thing. :tup:

[grasshopper]

When I added stuff to my gz250 I felt that my bike was getting bigger and to me looked bigger and felt like a bigger bike.:). Since I no longer have the gz250 I can't mention anything done to it, but if you all don't mind I can tell you what I did to my magna 750 today. I added some foot pegs to the frame so I could stretch out my legs more and readjusted the handle bars to add to the comfort.:D Oh and by the way if any of you ever get the chance to ride one (Honda magna vf750c ) try it out. I fell in love with this little beast.:D

[Cathy]

Front page say that it is not limited to just GZs. So you are fine, was hoping more to post about their day or what they did on their bike.

[Water Warrior 2]

Grasshopper..............you had a GZ, tell us what you did when you had it. Your time with the bike and experience is worth knowing. Also I think your present bike would be worth learning about from your own perspective. Members who will be moving up to a larger bike in the future will surely benefit from your words.
I intend to write about my Silver Wing once it is on the road and I have some experience with it.

[grasshopper]

Today I took the wife for about a 60 mile ride on the magna. :D I really love this bike. It handles great and the acceleration is more than I could ask for. :ride::ride::ride: The PO rattle canned it (not good at all). after the ride I took the bike apart and started sanding it for paint. Being riding weather I did not finish and put it back together and this is at the stage I'm at now. tell me what you all think.:cheers:

[alantf]

Desert camouflage? :)

[grasshopper]

basically it is the factory yellow under the rattle can black. I can see that desert camo look;). I will be riding it like this until I get all the pennies saved up to finish it.

[grasshopper]

Today I checked the oil and air pressure in the tires. then the wife and I took a ride to Santee S.C. to the Lone Star Barbeque and Mercantile.

Your Destination for Food, Fun & Old-Time Charm

http://www.lonestarbbq.net/images/modela.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:popUp('images/modela_large.jpg')) Go back in time as you dine and shop at Lone Star Barbecue & Mercantile. Selected #1 for "down home cooking" by The State newspaper and recently featured as "one of the 10 best barbecue joints in the nation" by USA Today (newspaper, of course!), Lone Star has earned a reputation for its tasty food, cooked just like Grandma used to fix it. In addition to its barbecue and other featured entrees, there is always a good selection of fresh vegetables, salad selections and desserts. Relive the past as you enjoy some of the best country cooking the South has to offer!

At Lone Star, it is always "All You Can Eat"!

http://www.lonestarbbq.net/images/bldgs01.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:popUp('images/bldgs01_large.jpg')) Lone Star is a "one of a kind" restaurant and general store that is comprised of four old frame buildings that served as rural country stores and farm commissaries in the late 1800's, on into the 20th Century. In fact, Zeaglar's Store was in operation as a post office and mercantile until 1997.

Lone Star was a long-time dream of Pat Williams, a local Santee Realtor.
As Pat says... When people walk through the doors at Lone Star, I want them to feel like they are going back in time. You can bet that a trip to Lone Star does, Indeed, take you back in time!

Lone Star hosts a multitude of special activities and events on a year-round basis. They include featured holiday dinners, special seasonal menus, yard sales, bluegrass or country music entertainment virtually every Saturday night, and country music and bluegrass festivals on Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends. Upcoming Entertainment at Lone Star

Saturday Mar 29 6:30-8:30PM Diamonds in the Rough (http://javascript<b></b>:popUpCustom('http://www.myspace.com/thediamondsintherough',600,600,100,100)) Friday Apr 04 6:30-8:30PM Lone Star Pickin' Parlor Saturday Apr 05 6:30-8:30PM Tristina & Kyle Saturday Apr 12 6:30-8:30PM To Be Announced Friday Apr 18 6:30-8:30PM Lone Star Pickin' Parlor Saturday Apr 19 6:30-8:30PM The Claude Lucas Bluegrass Band (http://javascript<b></b>:popUpCustom('http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u7aBU5247k&feature=related',600,600,100,100)) Saturday Apr 26 6:30-8:30PM Ladies of the Pickin' Parlor Friday May 02 6:30-8:30PM Lone Star Pickin' Parlor Saturday May 03 6:30-8:30PM Dee Cumbee Country & Bluegrass Band Saturday May 10 6:30-8:30PM Oliver West & the 39 Express Friday May 16 6:30-8:30PM Lone Star Pickin' Parlor Saturday May 17 6:30-8:30PM The Claude Lucas Bluegrass Band (http://javascript<b></b>:popUpCustom('http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u7aBU5247k&feature=related',600,600,100,100)) Saturday May 24 6:30-8:30PM The Sugar Loaf Mountain Boys

Buffet Hours

Thursday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Keep in mind, for special parties, events, etc., the restaurant will be glad to extend hours and or days, as the need - your need - dictates.
Evening Features
(5:00 'till Close)

Thursday - Beef Brisket Friday - Barbecued Ribs Saturday - Shrimp & Grits Sunday - Changes each week Lone Star Has A New Menu - Check it out!
Same good buffet, same good prices, but now there are other choices, from vegetable plates to catfish stew to desserts, etc. We are striving to have something for everyone!

Live Entertainment Every Saturday Night
Lone Star has live bluegrass or country music entertainment every Saturday night and the Lone Star Pickin' Parlor is in action the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Whether you are in the Lake Marion region or just passin' through, come in, dine, and enjoy the "down home" entertainment! It's all free to our patrons. Ya'll come!

Toys & Gift Shop
Lone Star has one of the largest, best gift shops in the region. Many of the toys are as "old timey" as you can find. Look our gifts over and take note of the very reasonable prices!

Lone Star Pickin' Parlor
Lone Star began the "Lone Star Pickin' Parlor" earlier this year and it is growing! The jam session is held the 1st and 3rd Friday evenings of every month, from 6:00-8:30PM. If you would like to pick, sing, or just sit, listen and grin, come on out. It's fun and entirely free. Lee Hanline of Summerville is the lead musician responsible for getting the parlor going. Come be a part of it.

Thursday is Seniors Night at Lone Star
Seniors (65 & over) will pay lunch prices ($9.50) for their evening meals (normally $12.50), which feature extra entrees and other delicacies. Just another benefit of being a senior and dining at Lone Star! Seniors must ask for discount!
Great food:D! Then we rode through Santee State Park and then back home.:ride:

[Water Warrior 2]

Sounds like a wonderful way to enjoy the day.

[peanut]

Not a huge upgrade, but I finally got my LH Emgo mirror on. I replaced the right when it broke last season, finally got around to buying the left one. They are a bit taller an squarer than stock, which I seem to like.

[Water Warrior 2]

Not a huge upgrade, but I finally got my LH Emgo mirror on. I replaced the right when it broke last season, finally got around to buying the left one. They are a bit taller an squarer than stock, which I seem to like.

Speaking of mirrors by Emgo. That is the product I received when I thought I would be getting genuine Honda mirrors. Not real impressed with the fact that they have flat glass rather than the slightly convex which is normal on bikes. Oh well, a small convex stick on will take care of that.

[peanut]

Speaking of mirrors by Emgo. That is the product I received when I thought I would be getting genuine Honda mirrors. Not real impressed with the fact that they have flat glass rather than the slightly convex which is normal on bikes. Oh well, a small convex stick on will take care of that.

Oh, that's annoying. I can't believe I hadn't noticed that when I had one stock and one emgo mirror!

[blaine]

Oh, that's annoying. I can't believe I hadn't noticed that when I had one stock and one emgo mirror!
That would drive me insane......OCD ya know!!!!! ;) :)

[Water Warrior 2]

Flat glass is good for distance and the small convex will work for anything close. I will just tell myself it is the best of both worlds. Hmm, actually it is.

[grasshopper]

Today I put my beast back together. What do you all think?:cheers::ride:

[blaine]

I like it!!!:clap:;)

[Water Warrior 2]

I'm not sure at the moment. Had a long day and I'm tired with tired eyes.

[peanut]

That... I... uh... hmm... Maybe I need to paint my ride... That looks really nice!

[mole2]

It's certainly, ah, different.


:)

[grasshopper]

people will definitely SEE me.:D:ride:

[mole2]

Just pray they don't get target fixated. LOL


:)

[Water Warrior 2]

Will it glow in the dark??

[grasshopper]

Will it glow in the dark??

It doesn't glow in the dark but it is still very bright at sunrise and sunset. I almost added glow in the dark paint.:D

[5th_bike]

I like it! Great paint job :cheers:


Today, well I FINALLY took mine out for a ride on the curvy and hilly back roads of Howard and Montgomery counties, for a good 60 miles. Great weather, sunny, 54 Fahrenheits above zero (about 12 °C), and windy. Saw like 10 other bikes, everyone waved. :)

It was about time, I hadn't taken it for a more than 10 mile ride since January 1. I was afraid the carb had gunked up, because the last time it moved was in February, but she started on the first try and ran with no problems. :ride:

[grasshopper]

Today, Well actually sunday I added some saddle bags I bought off ebay for $39.99.

[suzushee 350]

man I like the green on that magna 750. I loved my magna 750 a lot of power but man did she suck on gas lol

[grasshopper]

man I like the green on that magna 750. I loved my magna 750 a lot of power but man did she suck on gas lol

LOL. I hear that. I just installed some LED lights in the bottom of the saddle bags for more running lights.:cheers:

[peanut]

Stop making me jealous of that green! :)

Looks good!

[grasshopper]

Stop making me jealous of that green! :)

Looks good!

This is where the green comes from. :D White paint/primer is the basecoat (same brand).

[Cathy]

Qasual - Hit 135km/h today apparently, 120km/h on my tach is 135km/h on a ZX-R.

Man Cathy is taking forever to get into riding school. :(

[Water Warrior 2]

A GPS seems to be the only way to get a true reading. Most bikes have a very optimistic speedo while the odometer is very accurate.

[beefjerky]

Today:
Removed stock mirrors and added bar end mirrors, have not yet driven with them but will do in about 3 hours, looking forward to it

Saturday:
Removed stock indicators and added mini stalk oval indicators (turn signals i should say ;))
There was no screen on it but now there is, it came from a bandit and fits great, not too big either, I prefer smaller screens to the huge ones, I wont be out on any motorways/freeways anyway.

A few weeks ago:
Removed stock bars and added "Medium Braced" ones, they are lower and much more comfortable for me.
Removed the chrome pieces from the rear fender too.

Tomorrow, I am getting a full service. It was lying up for 4 months before I took it so needs a good thorough service, after this one I will be doing it all myself (I hope!)

After that I need to replace the seat cover as it is ripped at the back, and I am sure something else will come up :tup:

I'll add a picture later on!
(some other pics http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=28&pictureid=155)

[beefjerky]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/30/e3y7uheg.jpg

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[Water Warrior 2]

Looking good. I will never understand why the Suzuki marketing dept did not label U.S models as a Marauder when the extra decal on the tank is so impressive compared to a little flat label.

Noticed in your pic that the brake pedal is very high. You can adjust it to a lower position below your foot for easier and faster operation. The high position seems to be a factory default position.

[beefjerky]

Thanks, it certainly is looking different to when I got it first already.

Yes, I agree with you on the decal / labelling it is nicer on the euro model.

Oh great! that's a job for lunchtime tomorrow then: adjusting the brake pedal

edit: went out with the torch and its now done, much better! :tup:

[Water Warrior 2]

A torch is really not needed. The brake pedal is designed to be adjusted with simple tools.

[beefjerky]

But... It was dark out, without the torch i would not have been able to see! (10pm here when i did it)


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[Water Warrior 2]

But... It was dark out, without the torch i would not have been able to see! (10pm here when i did it)


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OH...................a torch is your flashlight. I had a vision of you out there with a hot flame and bending the pedal down after heating it.
Be sure to make a check for proper brake light function too. The brake light switch is adjustable too.

[beefjerky]

OH...................a torch is your flashlight. I had a vision of you out there with a hot flame and bending the pedal down after heating it.
Be sure to make a check for proper brake light function too. The brake light switch is adjustable too.

Haha gotcha.

Yeah I made sure that was all working, it is MUCH more comfortable now!

The mirrors are going to take a bit of getting used to though :ride:

[ImaginativeFig]

Today I took Cooter out for a walk. I thought he'd like a taste of road even though he still isn't running :P

[Water Warrior 2]

Did you need a leash or does he heel properly?

[ImaginativeFig]

Well, I pretty much had to keep two hands on him at all times or else he'd throw himself to the ground. He's kinda dramatic/needy like that.

[Cathy]

Got a tail bag as a present, my GZ looks more mature !

:D

[grasshopper]

I added some white LED light strips to my bike. I wired them to a mini toggle switch on the left side cover under the seat.

[Cathy]

Tron

[Cathy]

USB adapter mod.

How-to here;
http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/showthread.php?p=79557#post79557

[bwader]

Changed oil and filter on my gz today at 7,500 miles.

Even let out the oil through the side 17mm bolt. Been using Valvaline motorcycle 10w40 oil and glad I know about the cheaper oil filter than the Suzuki brand.
Oil was dirty brown, was glad I changed it. It had been about 2,500 miles of me owning and I did an oil change then for my own piece of mind.

Cleaned the air filter with compressed air.

Started easy quick cleaning the carb. with cleaner: In ON or RES position pull off the vacuum line to petcock. 2. Take off the fuel line from petcock. 3. Let carb. run out of gas while engine is running 4. Fill the fuel line to carb. with carb cleaner and run engine til it dies revving the engine some. 5. repeat once more and hook back up vacuum and fuel line.

Rode home after 11pm for 20 miles it was 57F and chilly at 55-61mph with jeans and two long sleeve shirts on and reflective vest. Bike performs better when its warmer outside. On the way to work, after 2pm it was 75F and maintained 61-65mph in 5th.

I ride 40 miles a day commuting to work and hit reserve around 178 miles on average.
157miles worst about 53mpg gunning it that tank, best 65mpg keeping 40-45mph and small stretches of 55mph.

Greased the chain earlier before work.

Bike does run better and healthy sounding but not by much, which is good it wasn't that much worse before.

[CMS]

My bike ran better after we re-jetted the carb. Stared much easier, smoother, also changed the front sprocket to a 16 tooth. For me those were the best mods on my bike. I might say another mod was re-doing the seat at a local shop,[ money well spent]. After those mods, I just enjoyed the bike. CMS

[grasshopper]

Today I started installing fog lights on my bike. I will post some pictures when the job is complete.

[Water Warrior 2]

Today I started installing fog lights on my bike. I will post some pictures when the job is complete.
I like lights. The more the better. Even if you rarely ride at night or in fog they increase your presence on the road for oncoming traffic.

[grasshopper]

I finished installing the fog lights on my bike. I installed a switch in the left panel cover next to the switch for my LED switch.

[Water Warrior 2]

Yipes, that would draw my attention. Ride on.

[Cathy]

Today my forks got rebuilt with 15w fork oil and they feel firm and makes Sir Jeffers feel much more nimble.

[Maggie]

Did you do the work yourself Cathy? Think I need to go on the hunt for fork advice here. Today I changed the air filter and tightened the chain (first time for that for me doing myself).

[Cathy]

I had someone else do it, but rebuilding is harder than actually changing the major seals and oil so it would be okay for a novice mechanic. Just download the online manual and everything should be okay. Tools might a a small challenge though. Everything was done at home just not by me.

[beefjerky]

I just followed badbobs how to fix a slippery clutch as the clutch was slipping under acceleration. Im pretty much a complete novice to mechanics but needed this fixed.

It was a 100% success. Much more responsive in all gear changes and finds neutral much easier, no drag or slip, no leaks!


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[Water Warrior 2]

I just followed badbobs how to fix a slippery clutch as the clutch was slipping under acceleration. Im pretty much a complete novice to mechanics but needed this fixed.

It was a 100% success. Much more responsive in all gear changes and finds neutral much easier, no drag or slip, no leaks!


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Give yourself a pat on the back. The sense of accomplishment is great isn't it.

[351 power]

Had my gz250 for about three weeks now and finished getting it tuned up after it sat a couple years. I drilled out the idle mix screw plug and set the idle. Changed the oil and filter, it was dirty. Got an air filter cause the mice used the old one for storage. Built a stand and got the chain tightened and lubed. New spark plug the old one wasn't even tight in the hole, some blow by. This wasn't all one day but I had a great time learning as I worked. Even found out about Sea Foam. Bike is working so much better than that first test ride. Got some good info here. Thanks to all!

[Water Warrior 2]

QUOTE=351 power;82311]Had my gz250 for about three weeks now and finished getting it tuned up after it sat a couple years. I drilled out the idle mix screw plug and set the idle. Changed the oil and filter, it was dirty. Got an air filter cause the mice used the old one for storage. Built a stand and got the chain tightened and lubed. New spark plug the old one wasn't even tight in the hole, some blow by. This wasn't all one day but I had a great time learning as I worked. Even found out about Sea Foam. Bike is working so much better than that first test ride. Got some good info here. Thanks to all![/QUOTE]
:tup::tup: A bit of TLC makes a big difference and the learning experience will add to your overall ownership.

[ImaginativeFig]

My bike lasted me the full Ren Fest season and now that Fest's over, I gave 'im a bit of love today. Replaced random bolts that had fallen out (2 of the sprocket cover bolts, the back back seat bolt, one of the plastic side covers bolts... just realized my back exhaust bolt is missing still... oops), adjusted the back brake light sensor cable so the light actually turns on when I brake, topped up the oil, replaced the valve cover seal that was leaking, and gave him a good bath (dirt roads and a wee bit of off road riding made a right good mess of him).
I need to replace the fork seals, the left one's leaking pretty good. I have the 2 rubber seals for each side and the fork fluid, reading on here people were talking about a copper gasket, so I may hafta look into that

[Water Warrior 2]

Use a dab of Blue Loktite when replacing the lost bolts.

Sounds like you have been doing some riding and enjoying it.

[Fatch]

Today, I looked longingly at the bikes in my friend's garage, checked the trickle chargers, and remembered that I need a new drain screw for my carburetor 'cause it's stripped.

Hopefully in the next few days, with the weather being slightly better, I'll fire them up and let'em run so the fuel stabilizer actually gets into that carb, and so they're not sitting all winter without being run. Doubt we'll actually get on the bikes for a ride, tho. Even in warmer weather (40 degrees), the ice and snow is likely to still be around and her experience isn't exactly... high.

[PhilDur]

Today, I looked longingly at these rangefinder binoculars (https://www.villagevoice.com/best-rangefinder-binoculars/) and the bikes in my friend's garage, checked the trickle chargers, and remembered that I need a new drain screw for my carburetor 'cause it's stripped.

Hopefully in the next few days, with the weather being slightly better, I'll fire them up and let'em run so the fuel stabilizer actually gets into that carb, and so they're not sitting all winter without being run. Doubt we'll actually get on the bikes for a ride, tho. Even in warmer weather (40 degrees), the ice and snow is likely to still be around and her experience isn't exactly... high.

I need to do that as well, Fatch. No chance in hell of riding them either. Winter sucks, doesn't it? haha

[Gunk]

Buddy of mine sold me his GZ a few weeks ago, and the first thing that needed to be done was a good clean job.

Ended up taking the front and rear fender, seat, air box, gas tank, side covers, chrome pieces on the rear of the bike off, and accompanying harness was completely disconnected from the frame, and zip tied to the front of the bike.

Doused all the oil/dirt mixture that coated the entire rear of the bike in degreaser, and watched years of grime just pour onto the floor, as well as a complete disassembly of the parts and pieces to get a real good cleaning.

Swapped bad indicator lights for LEDs while everything was taken apart (we had an influx of LED indicators for our trucks come into work that didn't end up working for what they needed. They were going to toss them anyways so they had no issue letting me take a few).

After removing a few minor rust spots from here and there, and coating the bare metal in a quick coat of paint, I scratched my head until I figured out which bolt went where and what fit what, I got her all back together.

Looks a million times better already, just gotta feed her some gas and fire her up in the morning.