Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-09-2016, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 1
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2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50
Hi everyone
I am back and writing here after some 9 months. I am not sure how many good old folks are still here but there must be lot of new members. I have a question.
someone is selling 2006...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
05-11-2015, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,150
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
05-11-2015, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,774
Used 2009 Suzuki Blvd S50
There is a 2009 Suzuki Blvd S50 for sale. Asking price $3800. Going this week to see and check. It has only 1500 miles so hardly used. Definitely, I would need new tires if they are stock. Have no...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
05-10-2015, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,150
when buying a used bike, what to check.
Hi , I am here after a long break. Nice to see some old names still here for help. My 06 GZ250 has 38800 miles and runs great. Only problem is that most of the gaskets or seals on the head need to be...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
11-20-2013, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,553
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
10-05-2013, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,558
cop hits biker
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/crime/ ... lists.wdtn...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-21-2013, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,369
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-20-2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,639
Re: Brake pads shape
the first picture (vbp207) is the right shape of brake pads i use for my gz250 (2005). But you are writing from another location, so may be... did you buy a used bike and probably the owner did some...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
07-10-2013, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,764
How to start a fire with a motorcycle!
http://msnvideo.msn.com/?videoid=d6525d ... epermalink (http://msnvideo.msn.com/?videoid=d6525da3-e759-4ffb-be46-3087f60044ba&src=v5:share:sharepermalink:&from=sharepermalink)
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-20-2013, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,831
Re: ticking noise in top end
in my case this ticking comes and goes, initially when i first bought this bike i was concerned about every sound then i got used to the GZ rattles. you will adjust to these sounds, only if there is...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-20-2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,984
Re: Tire question
For GZ, even on tubeless tires they put tubes because of spokes. Now most tires are tubeless so just add a tube on any tire that you get. I have Continental Ultra TKV 11/12 (110/90-16). I recently...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
05-29-2013, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,805
Re: Headlight Restoration Kit
This is no SPAM, As I said in the first message. I have seen several of these products but never tried any. My headlights were clouded for more than 2 years. A year earlier my same neignbor informed...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-20-2013, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,277
Re: Bike Dead
yes battery can die or start failing just like that if it is a bad or low quality battery. I had Yuasa and it lasted for 7 years. it also depend how you care for the battery. during long gaps and in...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
05-15-2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,805
Headlight Restoration Kit
This is about the car headlights - I was amazed using this product and wanted to share. Its easy and simple to use. I used on my GZ headlight, backlight and turn signals. They are shining.
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-11-2013, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,603
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-10-2013, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,603
Another Shinko 230 Tour master
was an expensive day because I got it replaced at the shop but a new tire gives a great feeling so I am happy.
Price $89.95 from local dealer (Bikebandit has the same for $72.00). In 2009 I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-09-2013, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,528
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-09-2013, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,086
Re: Odd noise - the exhaust cover
is the CULPRIT
I went to the shop and asked the mechanic to have a look. he told me that this sound looks new and is like a rattle. for a minute we could not figure out and then he said it could...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-07-2013, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,241
Re: Bucking and sputtering--battery related?
In general, if everything is ok with a bike and it starts starting issue, its the BATTERY and especially if the battery is more than 3-4 yrs old. Even if you use battery tender, for a couple of times...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-02-2013, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,086
Re: Odd noise
I have similar noise or sound, its not hum, it is like vibration from a metal plate or some part that is loose inside. first I thought it was the exhaust cover as it comes from somewhere near the...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
05-01-2013, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,083
Re: I just turned 10,000!
as of today 35600 miles on 05 gz. only ride one bike and ride a lot. out of work otherwise I would have crossed 50k by now. love this bike, though now I want to move up.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-23-2013, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,481
Re: 157 miles trip
168+88 = one healthy rider so 60-65mph is enough on a highway and it depends on the wind conditions on that day. for a small engine 70 and up is bad and as WW said enjoying is a bigger part then just...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-16-2013, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,597
Re: Some random questions about my new '06 GZ-250
Normally hearing anything from brakes while riding a bike is not easy especially if you wear ear plugs and helmet. if there is a squeal you will hear even during the day. just push your bike back and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-16-2013, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,341
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-16-2013, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,569
Re: Problems? with Rotella T.
I have used both and work fine. Do not mix the two. Blue is synthetic. When I add new (fresh) oil I do feel some power but do not notice any other things mentioned. My bike consumes oil so I have to...
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