Forum: Troubleshooting
01-09-2011, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,197
Re: Trouble starting cold - choke doesn't help
BIG thanks to Patrick and Jonathan. I went to WalMart and bought a nice little Shumacher charger/maintainer for $30. I got it home, took the battery of my bike, and charged it on the 2A setting as...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-09-2011, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,930
Re: Choke makes bike harder to turn over...?
Blaine, that was a perfect answer. And I did end up charging my battery. Went out the next morning when it was cold again, and with the freshly charged battery and the choke on, bike fired right up....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,930
Choke makes bike harder to turn over...?
Ok - I posted a more specific question about an issue I had starting my bike when it was cold, and have recharged my battery in hopes that solves the problem. But there is still something I don't...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,197
Re: Trouble starting cold - choke doesn't help
Thanks all. I went to WalMart and picked up a Shumacher charger for $30, and it seems pretty nice. I took the battery out and am charging it up tonight - let you all know the results tomorrow.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,197
Re: Trouble starting cold - choke doesn't help
Awesome dude - thanks! I think there are even some Harbor Freight stores here in Phoenix. For some reason, I was under the impression that most of the stuff there was cheaply made - any truth to that...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,197
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,197
Re: Trouble starting cold - choke doesn't help
Thanks jonathan and mrlmd1. I think I will do just that - go out and buy a battery charger as you suggested. I'm not sure about the vacuum leaks, I suppose I could check for that too.
Thanks guys...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,197
Re: Trouble starting cold - choke doesn't help
Thanks Patrick - I was wondering about that. You think I can get away with just taking it out and getting it charged, or might I need a new one? I guess I can take it in and get it tested to find...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,197
Trouble starting cold - choke doesn't help
Hi everyone :)
It's been awhile since I've been on here, largely because my bike has been running awesome - until this morning anyway. I went out to start it after not having ridden it in about a...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-01-2010, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,065
Re: Melted cr@p on the exhaust pipe
It took me a long time to actually get to trying this, but to blaine, I say THANK YOU! The Easy Off worked like a charm. I sprayed it on, let it sit for about 5 hours, then wiped it right off, just...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
10-21-2010, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,092
Re: Lori and her sister
Wow, I am a little surprised at the strong reaction on here to what I see to be fairly good, prudent advice. I will admit that my comments may have been viewed as a little strong by some people. And...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
10-20-2010, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,092
Re: Lori and her sister
Ok, I just have to jump in on this one - mainly because I live in Phoenix, Arizona, where the daytime temps get up to 118 degrees (been as hot as 122) in the daytime, and it's so hot you can...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
10-19-2010, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 14,659
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-18-2010, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,363
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-18-2010, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,363
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-18-2010, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,706
Re: New to GZ 250 Bike
WOW - now that really IS scary! That cat needs an exorcism, pronto!!! :jawdrop:
:lol:
AZ Kev
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-15-2010, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,706
Re: New to GZ 250 Bike
Welcome to the forum amigo! I always get a kick out of seeing people from other parts of the world riding the same basic bike that I am - that's just cool :rawk:
Enjoy your new bike, and...
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-15-2010, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,753
Re: New Member
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the bike. I personally think the 2001 GZ is the vintage year for GZ's.... of course, I could be just a weeeeee bit biased! :lol:
Ride safe and enjoy your...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-13-2010, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,892
Re: Tire pressure
Right on guys (don't think there were any ladies in this thread - if so, my apologies). I let a little air of them this morning, put the front right around 30psi, maybe a touch less, and the rear...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-12-2010, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 14,582
Re: Ever crashed?
Glad to hear you are ok sneaker. And I am impressed with your ability to overcome the natural tendency to simply get angry at the other driver, and instead see what your part in it was and what you...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-12-2010, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,892
Re: Tire pressure
Thanks for the replies guys - I appreciate it. I noticed that with the tires aired up to 40psi, it rides pretty stiff - and feels a little too 'loose' as far as the grips goes - at least for my...
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-12-2010, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,781
Re: Hello from Maryland
Appreciate the explanation about why you like the GZ Mark. Once again, put very nicely : )
AZ Kev
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
10-12-2010, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 11,257
Re: Promoted...for some reason
AHA! I never even thought about that alan - the whole "avoid the gas station" thing, as they will go zombie first... great point.
See! There you have it - yet another helpful insight from you that...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-12-2010, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,892
Tire pressure
Hello all,
Ok, so I was trying to find out what pressure to run my tires at, and was checking out this thread (I was a good boy, and used the search! Lol) :
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3809...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
10-08-2010, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,887
Re: What the hell....???
You make some good points dh, and it sounds like you are definitely doing a lot as far as altering your lifestyle is concerned.
As far as the 'preaching' comment goes, not really sure that what I...
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