Forum: Troubleshooting
09-29-2011, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,274
Low oil?
So I changed the oil myself about 1,000 miles ago. It was the first time I have ever changed oil in a vehicle, and it seemed like I did it flawlessly. The only thing I fumbled on was when I changed...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-22-2011, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,192
Re: 3 1/2 weeks later... battery is dead.
You haven't said............Did you inadvertantly turn the key all the way round, to the "P" position instead of "Lock"? :??: :)[/quote]
I don't think i've ever done that. No.
Still can't...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-21-2011, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,192
Re: 3 1/2 weeks later... battery is dead.
what do I have to buy to measure these things?
Is it bad to start the bike using the tender? I mean this is my main transportation. I have shown this thing some serious TLC and now it won't even...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-20-2011, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,192
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-16-2011, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,192
Re: 3 1/2 weeks later... battery is dead.
Also, the previous owner let it sit like that. The only time my bike will sit not running is if one day I sleep all day and all night from working, or like for a week while I go somewhere with my...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
07-16-2011, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 101,197
Re: Change Your Oil
Yeah I just popped the plug and stood on the bike to straigthen it. Was there for a while leaning all the way to the right and left to get it all but I did. I will give more details later. It...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
07-16-2011, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 101,197
Re: Change Your Oil
Ok, so I got out there and realized I have no way to straighten the bike. I don't have tools to make the cuts in those blocks that I don't own. Is there any way to get it up? I have a jack, but I...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-16-2011, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,192
Re: 3 1/2 weeks later... battery is dead.
A battery tender is what it was. I hope it's 2a. I have no way to tell at the moment. I am not sure why they would make like an oem charger that did more than that at default.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-16-2011, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,192
Re: 3 1/2 weeks later... battery is dead.
I am reading my service manual. It tells me I need to remove my battery in order to charge it. However when I was sold the bike, it had a wire hanging out that you can hook a charger up to. That's...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
07-16-2011, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 101,197
Re: Change Your Oil
I am about to change my oil for the first time. Wish me luck. Wish my bike battery wasn't totally dead. I will try to take pictures at different parts to show yall how it goes.
Actually it just...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-16-2011, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,192
3 1/2 weeks later... battery is dead.
So last week I spent some time getting oil, and oil filters for my GZ. I am getting ready to change it for the first time. I wake up from working all night to find that the battery is totally dead....
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Forum: Forum News & Support
07-16-2011, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,627
Homepage
The website home page seems like it isn't loading the .css document. Everything for the past week+ has been aligned to the left when I visit it.
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-14-2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,900
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Forum: Beginners
07-12-2011, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,737
Re: Freeway & Wind
Riding in the rain is fun. Just be sure to remember your training on cornering. Most of that stuff about losing traction happens mostly while riding in the rain in my experience. Hell, even paint...
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Forum: Member Introductions
07-11-2011, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,595
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
07-11-2011, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,215
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
07-10-2011, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,215
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
07-10-2011, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,289
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Forum: Beginners
07-10-2011, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,860
Re: traffic lights
If it's a sensor one, I usually ride up on the left side of the lane, and weave into the box at an angle. Could ride at the right if you are in a left hand turn lane. It seems to work each time.
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-10-2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,967
Re: Standard 2007 GZ250
Oh yeah that's why I got it. I had planned on getting a small 250, by the advice of other riders. I searched on my local craigslist for months. It wasn't until about last month a dealer shot me a...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-10-2011, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,911
Re: "Deliverance"
Wish I knew some people near my cc range. Most people I know have like 750cc sportsbikes, or similar liter cruisers. Can't keep up with them, lol. When I lose 60 more pounds, then it may hehe.
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-09-2011, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,881
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Forum: Beginners
07-09-2011, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 27,637
Re: When to use the clutch...
Yes, bad habit:
Deceleration
Typically with motorcycles and in motor sport, the clutch is often used to facilitate the use of resistance from the engine spinning at high speeds to decelerate the...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-09-2011, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,967
Re: Standard 2007 GZ250
So a year really isn't enough to get the hang of motorcycling? I really won't be able to handle 100 more pounds of bike? lol? I don't mean to laugh at it. I know you guys are just trying to be...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-08-2011, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,881
Re: you GOTTA be kiding me!
Engine oil right? So there is only one way in, and one way out? Through the top? I was thinking about changing my oil myself, but if I have to take the forks off my bike, I think id rather pay...
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