Forum: General Maintenance
11-05-2011, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,515
Re: Time for Winterization
Ive never really had to put a bike away for the winter. We dont get any snow here just lots of wind and rain and i ride through it. But if you gotta put it away for the winter do it right. The last...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-05-2011, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 12,995
Re: chaps
Looking good Daisy, do what makes you feel good and forget every one else :)
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
11-05-2011, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,400
Re: Man vs. Woman
lmao nice one... i seen a different one about England losing the world cup :)
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
11-04-2011, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,597
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
11-04-2011, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,597
To whom it may concern...
Remember, remember the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gun powder treason should ever be forgot!
http://s7.postimage.org/6kjibyrlz/guy_fawkes1.jpg...
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Forum: Member Introductions
11-04-2011, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,380
Re: New member in SoCal
Welcome to the forum, you certainly seem to know your bike so Im sure you will be an asset to the community :)
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
11-03-2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,457
Re: You won't see this everyday
double ouch, how he survived that ill never know. Looks like the buck caught him bang on the side of the head. The helmet may have helped as it seems to have borne the brunt of the damage but the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-02-2011, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 16,447
Re: Start Up Problem
hmmm carb... ok heres a silly question... Have you cleaned your carb recently? If so did you put the jets back in the right way round? Yes I did say it was silly but believe it or not its happened to...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-02-2011, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,872
Re: Sissy bar question
Mine doesnt have the rack behind it which makes the sissy bar pretty useless. But I agree if you have that type theyre really handy :)
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Forum: GZ250 Media
11-02-2011, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 68,203
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!
Had a drag bar on both my Virago's and to be honest i didnt like it. I much prefer to be sat upright and in a comfortable relaxed cruising position.
I think re-chroming is definately a must on my...
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Forum: Beginners
11-02-2011, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,973
Re: so my brakes are a bit squeaky....
Ive developed a squeak recently after having new tyres and brakes put on. In my case I know that its because the brakes are new and with the start and stop conditions where I live, the brakes on cars...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
11-02-2011, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 68,203
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!
Thanks Ken, thats exactly how i found the forum. I was looking for an answer to a question which i googled and the top 2 or 3 answers had links here and honestly im very happy to be here. I had my...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
10-31-2011, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 68,203
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!
Ken the bike looks amazing. Have to admit Im a little bit jealous my technical expertise extends as far as changing spark plug and battery. Good job mate and as the old adage goes if you want it done...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-30-2011, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 109
Views: 16,447
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-30-2011, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,311
Re: Blown main fuse
Could very well be the headlight shell. If theres a crack in the casing or the clear display allowing water in that could well be the cause. Does the back light come on your speedometer?
Also...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-29-2011, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,790
Re: Setting Idle Speed (and backfiring)
So definately an exhaust issue, which also explains why white smoke appears to be coming from the engine. Cool, ill use my newly acquired service manual to fix it myself rather than waste more time...
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Forum: Forum News & Support
10-29-2011, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 15,383
Re: Squid status...
Ah thats what it means? I thought The forum boss had a thing for cthulhu lol
I have to admit Im quite fond of squids theyre my bread and butter at work. :)
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-29-2011, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,872
Re: Sissy bar question
Yeah that is Gibraltar as in Rock Of Daisy :)
And yeah theyre Barbary Macaques or as you say Apes :)
no probs
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-29-2011, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 133,323
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
10-29-2011, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,852
Re: What was your first bike?
Yeah assuming mopeds dont count, my first bike was an Aprillia RS 50, followed by a Suzuki TS 50, then my 1988 Kawasaki KMX 200, Yamaha Virago 250, my dearly departed XV 535 and finally my 250...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-29-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,790
Re: Setting Idle Speed (and backfiring)
Im having the exact same symptoms. As a matter of fact Ive found the backfiring has gotten worse since the bike came out of the garage. It used to putter and backfire occasionally when decelerating,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-29-2011, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 109
Views: 16,447
Re: Start Up Problem
Thanks GZ Rider, yeah youre right about the skidding and the possibility of killing the starter but seeing as there was already so much technical info coming in already I thought Id mention the one...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
10-29-2011, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,727
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
10-29-2011, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,425
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Forum: Beginners
10-29-2011, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,181
Re: Teach me about buying a used bike
It varies from place to place. Im with Ibex and with a good discount for being a loyal customer who has brought them a lot of business on top of my 5 years no claims, including green card to cross...
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