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Forum: Troubleshooting 05-18-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,259
Posted By bwader
It's been some months since last reply. Have...

It's been some months since last reply.
Have you tried spraying starter fluid into the air box?
That should be a quick and easy thing to try.

Fuel line could be clogged, remove the fuel line...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-18-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,938
Posted By bwader
Sound of it no spark plug in.

https://youtu.be/JFGITd8ODEk?feature=shared
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-18-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,938
Posted By bwader
Replaced rockers and rocker shafts, used original...

Replaced rockers and rocker shafts, used original camshaft measured still good.
Replaced starter it went bad, starter solenoid replaced as it failed too, replaced battery.
Wouldn't start, cleaned...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-10-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,938
Posted By bwader
Something i overlooked but on list to address is...

Something i overlooked but on list to address is a cam rocker bolt that i need to remove and replace.
Its on for intake clutch-hand side of bike.
Plan on replacing rocker arms and rocker rods.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-10-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,938
Posted By bwader
I have on order a 1. new cam chain tensioner and ...

I have on order a 1. new cam chain tensioner and cam chain.
What is easiest way to replace it?
Chain breaker? Or is it only by removing clutch and cover and to access and replace in one piece?
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-05-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,938
Posted By bwader
https://youtu.be/mwGDpog7RT8 Video of how it...

https://youtu.be/mwGDpog7RT8
Video of how it currently sounds like and runs.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-05-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,938
Posted By bwader
Valve noise seems loud to me on my 2005

I got my gz running! Been some time since I posted on this forum.
To fill in I have since replaced piston, cylinder with chinese parts. New Nasaki Head assembly from alibaba or Aliexpress....
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-15-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
Considering piston/cylinder replacement or just sell as is

Been a while since i have been on this forum. This has been on my mind past year or so with my 2005 gz.

Current issue is I dont ride it much it sits in my backyard. I was once excited once I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-05-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,135
Posted By bwader
update. runs again

I had another electrical cable wire harness so I swapped it out, and started up and it starts up now. Horn doesn't blare.

I took apart my choke/ turn signal / horn part on handle bar now I need to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-13-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,135
Posted By bwader
Later after that I cut one wire on the horn...

Later after that I cut one wire on the horn switch and horn would still go off.
I don't understand it.
The gang connector I pulled apart and would stop the horn blaring, I took each wire end...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-13-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,135
Posted By bwader
Switch has continuity on both wires to it and...

Switch has continuity on both wires to it and from either wire to button contact point.

Now to order a replacement.
It's just a little button
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-13-2018, 05:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,135
Posted By bwader
I took apart the switch. And a lot of little...

I took apart the switch. And a lot of little parts. Sprayed electronic contact cleaner.
Same issue. So I'll try cleaning the connections on harness when I get off work
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,135
Posted By bwader
Thanks. Yeah I tried removing either and both...

Thanks. Yeah I tried removing either and both horn connections and horn doesn't blow. But bike work turn over. Green neutral light on.
I might make a video later.
Makes sense , horn must be...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-11-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,135
Posted By bwader
Horn blares when turning key on

All I did electrically was unhook the wire harness to access adjusting the valves.

So does it mean I need a new horn? It's funny I had the bike running before and didn't hit the horn button
Forum: General Maintenance 12-23-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,934
Posted By bwader
My 30 dollar banshee battery tested at 133 CCA...

My 30 dollar banshee battery tested at 133 CCA and is in good condition according to advance auto tester.

I don't know what other motorcycle batteries test at.
It starts my gz fine. Just got a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-21-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
Put my 5amp battery back on. It starts up fine. ...

Put my 5amp battery back on. It starts up fine.
Now I need to tweak the carburetor.

It starts and dies. At lunch I forgot prime valve was on and air box tube was full of gas.

At least it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-21-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
Finally

Got it started and running!
I made sure I had spark again today and sprayed a good bit of starter fluid inside spark plug hole and it started up.

I rotated carburetor toward me to take off 4...
Forum: General Maintenance 12-20-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,934
Posted By bwader
Battery what batteries are a good buy for our go?

I was at advance auto and realized I have the wrong battery a 5lbs Banshee brand. It's 5 amps not 6 amps
It was 30 bucks so my thriftyness got me.
They got an autocraft battery 6amp hour for $65...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-20-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
No luck yesterday. Found I didn't have spark. ...

No luck yesterday.
Found I didn't have spark.
Checked the fuses all OK.
Jiggled a wire connection to CDI and had spark again.
Tried starter fluid again in air filter hole. And even took out...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-19-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
That's what I have my battery on now, a 1.5amp...

That's what I have my battery on now, a 1.5amp trickle charger.
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-19-2017, 07:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
I had my gz battery off the bike when I started...

I had my gz battery off the bike when I started with car running jumper cable.

I'll jump-start with car engine off to not fry the bikes ecu.

I'll try just some gas inside the spark plug ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-18-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
Won't start. I use jumper cables from my car...

Won't start.
I use jumper cables from my car running battery . It has strong turn over that way.
I have spark, I have good compression, and I've tried starter fluid in air filter and in the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-14-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
Compression Gage and exhaust bolts and gaskets

Compression Gage and exhaust bolts and gaskets
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-14-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
Compression test 140psi! Cold. 52f at the time ...

Compression test 140psi! Cold. 52f at the time
Replaced spark plug as it didn't have spark now it does.

I went to try see if it would start up and battery was dead. I forgot earlier when I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-14-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,731
Posted By bwader
Put carb. On. Tried starting with exhaust...

Put carb. On. Tried starting with exhaust loose. I'm still waiting on exhaust bolts, I would have just searched locally and had in hand earlier.

I was so excited to try I forgot to prime...
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