Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2013, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,272
Re: Nice bike but engine is toast.
The GN250 engine is also compatible in most cases. I believe the two engines are the same.
Just curious, why do you say the engine is toast?
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,130
Re: Yet another (big) oil leak - what to do?
I agree probably your gasket. However, a quick, temporary fix--Get some Ultra Black liquid gasket and rub a little in around the area that is leaking....It will look ugly but may same your pants...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2013, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,297
Re: valve adjustment
Check that "T" mark, but make sure as the others mention above, make sure you are on the correct part of the stroke. Also, an easy way is you can see your valves in the front move to that "up"...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2013, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,063
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2013, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,034
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2013, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 13,118
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2013, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 137
Views: 27,616
Re: Tick tick clunk!
To John C......Yes, I agree.....It may or may not be the noise....I will be going into the head to check the valves....maybe even pull the cylinder off as there may be possibility of a piston...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 137
Views: 27,616
Re: Tick tick clunk!
I want to thank you all for contributing to this post. My bike has a similar ticking noise issue that none of the mechanics in my area can seem to help me identify it...I am going on guesswork now....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2013, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,479
Re: Cylinder Head Removal
Thank you both for your response....I have already had the cover off, and was thinking the head would clear, but having some confirmation from you, makes me feel a lot better about it..... I wish I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-13-2013, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,479
Cylinder Head Removal
Has anyone tried to remove the Cylinder Head without removing the engine from the frame?? I am thinking of trying it, I removed the cylinder cover successfully and measures the cylinder head piece...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-13-2013, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,993
Re: Need Help with Diagnosis
Thanks for sharing Bwader, I have recently spoken with someone who mentioned that sometimes the noise can be a loose connecting rod, and/or the piston/rings slapping around in the cylinder, which...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-10-2013, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,826
Re: chain/sprocket question
At 11k miles on it, I would change both. A new chain will not set in well with the wear on the sprockets. I had the same problem with the chain coming loose--The chain wore out---I wore the teeth...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-10-2013, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,512
Re: Battery/ Charging issue + made worse by me
Hi,
I have an 07' also and had the same issue awhile back. I had intermittent starting problems, went through a couple of batteries (by the way, Cycle gear has our battery which they sell as...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-09-2013, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,993
Need Help with Diagnosis
Hello,
I have read a lot of post about ticking noises and valve adjustment and etc. Here's my story:
2007 GZ, with 37,000 miles on it. I have a ticking noise that sounds like it's on the...
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
10-09-2013, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,593
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
10-09-2013, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 13,615
Re: Parting Out 1999 GZ 250
By the way, I am in Orlando and would be willing to drive out and check out your remaining parts. I have a 2007, which I believe most parts are going to be compatible with 1999. ....
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
10-09-2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 13,615
Re: Parting Out 1999 GZ 250
Do you have the clutch lever/handle? And how much? Also, what about your chain tensioner? ..... I know you mentioned noise from the top--Have you seen the rocker arms and cam shaft? I would be...
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