Forum: Beginners
07-19-2011, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,860
Re: traffic lights
I just contacted the Washington State Patrol, and this is the reply I received.
I guess I'll just have to call the police department for every instance I have of getting stuck.... O_o
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Forum: Beginners
07-19-2011, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,860
Re: traffic lights
What can be done with the kind of sensors mounted on the top of the light pole? :??:
http://www.wired.com/news/images/full/ir-sensor_f.jpg
This is what I have trouble with because it's not...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-12-2011, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,710
Re: Electrical Trouble
From what the manual says, the front turn signal bulbs are supposed to be a P21/5W, which is a bulb number 7528 in the Sylvania brand...it is 5W low beam and 21W bright beam. Using any other wattage...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-06-2011, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,095
Re: Titanium Exhaust Wrap Question
Typically it is only holding the heat until it can escape through the muffler. I don't believe it actually lowers the engine temp any more than a few degrees. This would be because the heat that...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
07-06-2011, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,657
Re: 50 ways to save your life.!!
:plus1:
That's something most people don't bother with, but it makes great sense. Who cares if your left wrist gets a little tired and fatigued for the 45-sec red light if it means being able to...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-11-2011, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,720
Re: New owner, new rider
I got that from the manual, not worried about that part.
Also, thought I'd let everyone know I aced the drive test and am now endorsed! :rawk:
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-11-2011, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,720
Re: New owner, new rider
You should not add any additives to the oil as it will ruin your clutch.Also be careful not to use any oil that is labeled "Energy conserving".You may want to change your oil,to insure that you don't...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-09-2011, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,720
Re: New owner, new rider
Sure, well I'm pretty sure that I'm being picky when I say "rattle" it's not loose parts but just a harmonic vibration at a specific idle RPM, although since I added some Lucas Moto Oil stabilizer,...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-08-2011, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,720
Re: New owner, new rider
I did get the owners manual and all the paperwork with it, I just haven't gotten a chance to read it since yesterday...I figure I should do that before asking too many dingbat questions here and...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-08-2011, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,602
Re: New member
I just bought a GZ250 today and rode it home 7 miles. I am 6'1" and I found it to be comfortable. That being said, I believe someone with your height should do fine. I definitely believe you don't...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-08-2011, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,720
New owner, new rider
Hey, I just picked up a new 2009 model year GZ250 and just from the drive home, I absolutely love it so far.
When I bought it, it had just 370 miles on it, but you couldn't tell it had been driven...
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