Forum: Member Introductions
08-23-2010, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,135
Re: First Bike! Best Forum Ever!
No sir. I sure havent checked the valves. I guess I have something to do this weekend. Just when the list was getting short. Oh, well. at least its fun stuff right? Thanks!
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
08-22-2010, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,622
Re: Carburetor Rebuild Kit
Hey Terakilla. I went to my local dealer asking for a complete kit, and they told me that a kit was not available for our bike. They said they could get parts separately but not a kit. I even went to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-21-2010, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,615
Re: Idle problems
Yea, sorry about the whole quote thing a ma bob. Didnt realize it was all f'd up till now. And personal experience is all I have to offer. Ill refrain from the use of guarantee,warranty. promise,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-20-2010, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,615
Re: Idle problems
ok here goes....
cylinder head = replace
valves = replace
piston = replace
carb = rebuild/replace
battery = replace
and some things i didn't know where wrong
new exhaust, as the old one has a...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-20-2010, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,215
Re: Bought a gz250 3 hours ago...
Congrats. Ive found the bike to be about the easiest thing Ive ever worked on. But then again we have a great forum and the manuals are great. This is my first bike and Ive already had the tank and...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
08-20-2010, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,297
Re: Suspension
It's just a case of finding out what suits YOU. Try adjusting them one notch at a time (don't forget to set both sides equally at the same time) then go for a ride & see how they feel. So long as...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-20-2010, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,135
Re: First Bike! Best Forum Ever!
Whats up guys. Today I turned the screw back out .5 turns. Right where the manual and most "RESPECTED" riders have said and its running great. Before it was really sluggish on the bottom end. Just...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-19-2010, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,135
Re: First Bike! Best Forum Ever!
Thanks Blaine. Good thinking. Way to stinkin easy for me. I just posted a question about shock adjustments. Have you found one setting better than the other. If so, easiest way to adjust?
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
08-19-2010, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,297
Suspension
Question. Is there any shock setting that anyone has found to be better than another. I'm 6'2" and 230lb. Right now the rear shocks are set all the way up. The bike seems to be a littte stiff. Maybe...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
08-19-2010, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,834
Re: 1999 GZ250
How are you guys doing this whole quotations thing anyway? "EasyRider wrote", "cb3 wrote"????
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Forum: GZ250 Media
08-19-2010, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,834
Re: 1999 GZ250
I think I'll mind my manners for a while. It's always funny til somone gets hurt. (then its hilarious)
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-19-2010, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,135
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Forum: GZ250 Media
08-19-2010, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,834
Re: 1999 GZ250
Sorry about the multiples. Im learning computers and GZ250'S at the same time. Hopefully I'll do better with the latter.
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-19-2010, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,135
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Forum: GZ250 Media
08-19-2010, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,834
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-19-2010, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,135
Re: First Bike! Best Forum Ever!
Hey Guys. Thanks for the advice. My buddy works on airplanes and also suggested the brass brush idea. He says it works wonders. For now its clean enough to be seen on so Im ridin. Today I switched...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-18-2010, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,135
Re: First Bike! Best Forum Ever!
Thanks for the welcome. Front tire is a bit newer and not quite ready for replacement. I did in fact address the chain issue. Ive given the whole bike a good once over. Brakes, cables, lights etc. I...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-18-2010, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,135
First Bike! Best Forum Ever!
Good evening fellow GZ Owners. My name is Calvin and I recently bought a 1999 GZ250 w/6900 mi. for $325.00. I put a new rear tire on, new battery in, changed oil and filter, cleaned it up, carb...
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