Horse Power Mod?

Old School · 02-24-2012, 12:30 AM

Is there anything simple i can do to the bike to increase horse power. yes I know it is still going to be a 250. A special air filter, spark plug. forgive my ignorance. but thank you for being so kind.

mrlmd1 · 02-24-2012, 12:56 AM

This had been discussed ad infinitum and if you do a search under GZ Performance Mods you see all the posts.

To answer you in one word, the answer is NO.

Old School · 02-24-2012, 01:02 AM

Thanks for your candid response.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-24-2012, 01:09 AM

The GZ is what it is. Learn to love the bike for what it is. Capable, reliable and a heck of a sweet ride without breaking the bank.

blaine · 02-24-2012, 01:53 AM

If you check under "performance mods" there are carb mods that are quite beneficial.These bikes are very lean from the factory, and a simple thing like a idle mixture adjustment will make a big difference.

:2tup:

b1pig · 02-28-2012, 09:33 AM

second the carb mod. did it to the wife's GZ. gas mileage went down a bit, but it is a stronger engine.

Old School · 02-28-2012, 10:42 AM

Thanks, but I have decided it is what it is. By the way, what kind of mileage should I expect? I have to figure out how to slow my idle as well, hopefully that will help. Thanks

alantf · 02-28-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Old School

what kind of mileage should I expect? I have to figure out how to slow my idle as well,

(1) mid 60s to low 70s, depending on riding conditions.
(2) Big white knob under the carb.

bonehead · 03-01-2012, 04:23 PM

The only way to increase the HP of the GZ is to raise the gas cap and slide something bigger under it. :lol:
Thats what I did and it made a BIG difference...

Water Warrior 2 · 03-01-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bonehead

The only way to increase the HP of the GZ is to raise the gas cap and slide something bigger under it. :lol:
Thats what I did and it made a BIG difference...

We loose a few forum members that way. :lol:

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mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Horse Power Mod? This had been discussed ad infinitum and if you do a search under GZ Performance Mods you see all the posts. To answer you in one word, the answer is NO.
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Old School Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 55	Re: Horse Power Mod? Thanks for your candid response. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Horse Power Mod? The GZ is what it is. Learn to love the bike for what it is. Capable, reliable and a heck of a sweet ride without breaking the bank.
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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Horse Power Mod? If you check under "performance mods" there are carb mods that are quite beneficial.These bikes are very lean from the factory, and a simple thing like a idle mixture adjustment will make a big difference. :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-28-2012, 09:33 AM	#6
b1pig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ray city, ga Posts: 121	Re: Horse Power Mod? second the carb mod. did it to the wife's GZ. gas mileage went down a bit, but it is a stronger engine.
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Old School Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 55	Re: Horse Power Mod? Thanks, but I have decided it is what it is. By the way, what kind of mileage should I expect? I have to figure out how to slow my idle as well, hopefully that will help. Thanks
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03-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#9
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Horse Power Mod? The only way to increase the HP of the GZ is to raise the gas cap and slide something bigger under it. :lol: Thats what I did and it made a BIG difference... __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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