Forum: Complete Bikes
04-22-2013, 09:01 PM
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Forum: Complete Bikes
04-20-2013, 07:51 PM
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2001 GZ 250 -SOLD- Arlington, VA
Works fine - new tires (2012) and battery (see my posts)! :hide:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 18454.html (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/3756318454.html)
I have...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-31-2013, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Cold Starting Difficulty - update!
Replaced the battery with a new Yuasa and it started fine....the old battery was only 2/3s the size of the Yuasa ( I got the bike used) - so I wonder if that was up to the job to begin with
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2013, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,052
Re: Cold Starting Difficulty
Don't know...I bought the bike used - the battery was aftermarket and didn't appear to be new.... It was defintely cold when I tried to start it up.....so I agree with your explanation.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2013, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,052
Re: Cold Starting Difficulty
Yes...I think a new battery is the answer as it would start right up with jumper cables to my truck (engine off!)
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-28-2013, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,052
Re: Cold Starting Difficulty
Thanks - I decided to get a new battery (Yuasa)....just filled it with the electrolyte (very simple!) - the old one just did not seem to hold a charge though it would get to "green" on my battery...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-17-2013, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,052
Re: Cold Starting Difficulty
Oh, I should have stated that I did turn it to prime prior to starting - but not for a full 30 seconds. That just might be the answer as it would run for a few seconds and then cut off. It did turn...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-17-2013, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,052
Cold Starting Difficulty - update!
I had trouble getting the bike to start though it came close a few times during the cold weather this morning.....this is after freshly charging the battery the night before (full green light from...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
01-18-2013, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 2
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Suzuki S40 opinions
I am thinking of buying a new S40...I really like the GZ but just want a little more speed. Was thinking that the s40 is essentially the GZ big brother which can do 70 - 75 MPH with ease (or so I've...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-20-2012, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-20-2012, 02:41 PM
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The hose to nowhere....
There is a small diameter hose (5/16'' OD) coming off the bottom of my carburetor that is about a foot long and drops down between the frame. The bike runs fine but I was wondering what purpose it...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-22-2012, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 1
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Oil and ZDDP levels
Does the GZ have a cam and flat rocker type tappet system as found on the S40 / Savage? Does the motor oil need to have at least 1200 ppm of zinc to avoid excessive wear? (apparently zinc levels were...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-19-2012, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,006
Re: Top Speed Woes
raul10141964
What's the nidler mod? :??: How much does it cost to do all the mods you did? If i could hit 75, I'd be set! 65 seems to be my max....
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
05-29-2012, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Rolling Thunder
Having been in the Pentagon I didn't notice an exorbitant number of bathrooms, especially given the number of people that work there....but I just saw a confirmation on Snopes! (due to it being...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
05-29-2012, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,821
Rolling Thunder
At least one GZ participated :tongue: but I did not see any others! Did see a Honda Rebel 250...with two riders! It is a slow run and I live locally - the GZ was more than up to the task. ...
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