Forum: Troubleshooting
02-28-2012, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,710
Bike stalls at 50 MPH
I use my bike to commute in a big city and usually stay off freeways. The highest speed I will go is usually 40MPH. However, today I decided to take it on a short ride through the interstate going...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-10-2012, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,995
Re: Need throttle to start up bike
Thanks alantf, Mrlmd1, and Gz Rider.
I will go with alantf's suggestion of using Seafoam over the period of several tanks of gas and avoid going to the service center if possible. It could be...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-09-2012, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,995
Re: Need throttle to start up bike
I shall digress off topic for a while to answer your question, alantf. Hopefully, there won't be more posts asking this because I want to focus on my problem.
I do know what idle speed means. But...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-09-2012, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,995
Re: Need throttle to start up bike
Actions:
-Turned the idle knob .75 turn clockwise. After the idle speed knob was adjusted when there is no throttle at all the bike moves about 5-6 MPH. (I don't have a tachometer so I am describing...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-31-2012, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,436
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-28-2012, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,995
Re: Need throttle to start up bike
alantf: Thanks alantf. I turned my idle half-a-circle clockwise and it improved the situation somewhat. I'm going to try the carburetor gas tank fluid when I get a chance to stop by Kragen's....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-26-2012, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,995
Need throttle to start up bike
FACTS:
My 2002 Suzuki GZ 250 needs to throttle to start up.
The carburetor was already recently cleaned at a service center.
The battery is new.
It was working fine before the a three-day...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
01-11-2012, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 30,097
Progress I have made so far
Back in October 11 during my third post on this thread I wrote:
Since then I have:
1. Completed the MSF Course after I found a class that fit my schedule
2. Finished reading proficient...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-13-2011, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 30,097
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-12-2011, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 30,097
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-12-2011, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 30,097
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-12-2011, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,659
Tuning the idle to 1300 rpm (engine stalls)
My engine often shuts down/stall when I:
1) stop,
2) fire her up without putting in some gentle throttle,
3) clutch coasting without throttle.
Per cayuse (viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5086...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-12-2011, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 30,097
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-12-2011, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 30,097
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-11-2011, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 30,097
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-10-2011, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 30,097
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2011, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 14,299
NOT the battery anymore
I put in a new battery. The voltage for the new battery was over 12.9V. The turning over sounded consistent but the bike could not fire up.
I was using the choke. There was gas in the fuel tank....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2011, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 14,299
Re: I can't start up the bike -- HELP!
The battery is a Bike Master brand, made in China.
Yesterday I checked the voltage and it was 12.99V. I then attempted to fire up the bike. I tried to turn over+fire it up several times but it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-01-2011, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 14,299
Re: I can't start up the bike -- HELP!
Thanks guys for the suggestions. I took your input very seriously and am following your advice. I have bought a battery tender plus (12V 1.25Amp) to charge my battery. And if that doesn't work I will...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-25-2011, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 14,299
I can't start up the bike -- HELP!
I recently bought a used Suzuki GZ250 2002. It has 635 miles on the odometer.
During the sale the previous owner wasn't able to get the bike to turn over+fire up initially. He had to jump-start...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-21-2011, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,033
Re: How do I take off the seat?
Now that I know how to access the battery, what can I use the charge the battery?
Any recommendations on what battery charger I could buy? Can I use my friend's 1993 Toyota Camry battery or...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-20-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,111
Re: Newer Rider, New GZ owner
I just got the bike too. I had the same problem. I was confused why I couldn't turn the key into lock.
The secret is to wiggle the handle bars while turning your keys into lock.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-19-2011, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,033
How do I take off the seat?
Hi I just bought an old 2002 GZ250 and it won't start up. It's probably the battery but I can't get to it because I don't know how to take the seat off. (Sounds like a dumb question I know.)
How...
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