Forum: Troubleshooting
11-29-2012, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,250
Re: 2006 gz turns but won't start.
Before I took it in, I checked the valve adjustment several times.
I even tried making them slightly loose to make sure the adjustment wasn't the problem.
I have a feeling that the person that...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-25-2012, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,250
Re: 2006 gz turns but won't start.
Here is an update.
Tried a million things.
Checked electrical stuff. Cleaned carb. Charged battery. Yada-yada.
Gave up. Took bike to repair shop that works on Suzuki's.
They traced the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-13-2012, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,517
Re: I can't figure it out..
schooler!
I'll be super interested to hear what your mechanic did if he figures it out. This sounds very very similar to the starting problem I have right now. (I posted right before you.)
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-08-2012, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,250
Re: 2006 gz turns but won't start.
I have to check closer for a gas smell.
After playing around with the carb, there is gas all over the place and its hard to catch gas smell from the bike.
Although I can tell you, when I open...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-07-2012, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,250
Re: 2006 gz turns but won't start.
Took the carb out. Took a look at the jets. Cleaned them out with a little B12.
Put everything back together.
Turns but won't start.
Roll started it. Fires up and runs well. :skeptical:
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-06-2012, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,346
Re: 2001 GZ won't start
Hey sqrimp,
Can you remember which jet was clogged?
I seem to be having a similar problem as you.
See my post in "troubleshooting".
BonChaton
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-06-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,250
2006 gz turns but won't start.
Hey Everyone,
I have a 2006 Gz with about 17,000 miles.
My bike slowly developed a starting problem over about 3 weeks going from starts up no problem, to a bit harder than usual to start, to does...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-27-2012, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,722
Re: Clutch replacement notes and questions.
@Fuentes - I just used a long ratchet, put it across the clutch plates at a sharp angle (see below), and tapped at it. The bolt broke loose pretty easily. The screws are only spec'd to be torqued to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-26-2012, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,722
Clutch replacement notes and questions.
Hello all,
I replaced the clutch friction plates, clutch springs, clutch spring screws, and clutch cover gasket in my 2006 gz250, because the clutch was slipping. (I'd hit a good bump and it would...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-27-2012, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,262
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-21-2012, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,262
Valve clearance. Notes and questions.
Did the valve clearance adjustment on my (new to me) 2006 GZ250 today.
Few NOTES:
I bought a set of feeler gauges at Kragen for around $7. I used a pair of scissors to cut pieces out of the 0.13mm,...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-21-2012, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,845
New rider, First Bike, San Francisco Area
Hi Everyone,
I'm Bon Chaton. You can call me Bon. ("Bon Chaton" is french for Good Kitten. Ya. I live near San Francisco. I am a complete freak. You can't even imagine.) I took the motorcycle...
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