Forum: General GZ250 Talk
02-24-2009, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,556
Re: gz i loved you but had to move on
The spec say the dry weight on the 900 is 681 lbs. When I came home on my GZ I would jump off the bike, open the gate, push the bike through and then shut the gate. Now I open the gate, get back on...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
02-23-2009, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,818
Re: Highly recommended "Draggin Jeans"
I have a pair of Kevlar chaps. Other than being olive green they are very comfortable and go on easily over jeans or slacks. They have a drop down on the front that covers your shoe string area...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
02-23-2009, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,556
gz i loved you but had to move on
Guys,
This forum has been so much help in getting started. Bought my GZ back in June of last year. Just traded it in with 2,500 miles for a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom. I bought the GZ...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
12-31-2008, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,826
Re: Footwear
Late to the party. Haven't logged on in a while. But here is my 2 cents worth:
Most of the time I wear a pair of work boots - rubber soles - Wellington style. But maybe 30 % of the time...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-10-2008, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,995
Re: Oil Leak
I'm the smart a _ _ that said where you sure you bike isn't a Harley. Well shame on me because I got an oil leak. Just a drop or two when it sat up overnight but mine is a 2008 and only has a...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
12-08-2008, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,818
Toy run to children's hospital
I had the best time this past Saturday riding in the Wheels of Thunder Toy Ride to Lebonheur Children's research hospital.
We met at a local Kawasaki dealer, each bringing toys for the kids. ...
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
11-19-2008, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,390
Re: saddle bag protectors
The title of the thread you are looking for is "fixed my melting-saddlebag problem". You can also search using the key word rivet and you'll find it. I did the fix and it works just great.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-05-2008, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,398
Condensation on seat
Not sure which topic to put this under so sticking in general:
After work last evening, I went to the YMCA to work out around 5:15 pm. Parked in lot. Came back out around 7:15 to a wet seat. It...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-08-2008, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,416
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-08-2008, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,070
Re: "Popping" noise when starting
Is it popping or pootting. Could it be coming from your carburetor. My old Yamaha 350 Big Bear will get out of kilter every once in a while and will register a loud poot, kind of like a back fire,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-08-2008, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,416
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-08-2008, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,416
Re: choke???????
What is the overnight temperature in your part of Northern California? Where is the bike stored?
If it is cold at night and your bike is just outside in the weather than I can see where you might...
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-07-2008, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,631
Re: Whassup from Memphis
Welcome Deputy Dog. I live in East Memphis and have a 2008 GZ250. How come your still in a crown vic? I thought all you fellows had switched over to the Dodge Charger.
I'll keep my out for your...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-06-2008, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,073
Armor All takes down a rebel in front of my house
My wife as out on the front porch reading yesterday afternoon. She came running in the house to tell me a guy on a motorcycle just went down while turning the corner in front of our house. We have...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-01-2008, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 35,412
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-01-2008, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 35,412
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
09-24-2008, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,072
Bet my back hurts tomorrow.
Don't tip the bike, don't tip the bike over.
Lesson learned - just because putting down the kick stand turned the bike off, don't assume it made it all the way down and didn't pop back up.
I...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
09-23-2008, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,893
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
09-23-2008, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,028
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
09-23-2008, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,568
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
09-23-2008, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,028
Re: question about freeway riding
There is one section of interstate I take from time to time. I have a tail wind one way and easily do 70-75 without maxing out the throttle. Coming back I am full throttle and have trouble getting...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
09-23-2008, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 20,413
Re: A tip - a word to the wise
You make a good point, however if it is under your seat, how do you get it out while still trying to hold the bike up, as the stand is not working in loose gravel or soft ground? You don't have to...
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
09-10-2008, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,688
Re: fixed my melting-saddlebag problem
I just want to say thank you for this post. I experience the same problem and found this thread. I actually printed out the picture you posted and took it to the hardware store. I picked up the...
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
09-09-2008, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,761
Re: Jack-holes on the road.
What goes around comes around. Keep your head up and do your thing and don't let some bad apples ruin your day.
The other day I saw a big fellow on a big bike passing side by side cars by going...
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
09-09-2008, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,858
Pine nettles spell trouble
I have a ton of pine trees in my front yard. Now is the time of year they start to drop nettles in earnest. My driveway slopes upwards somewhat from the street and then flattens out. My mail box...
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