Forum: Member Introductions
08-04-2010, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,632
Re: Back after 4 years
Yep just a typo, the battery on the GZ is about half the size of the batteries Ive recently worked with so I goofed.
I guess the point of my post was that the GZ is more than a starter bike, and...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-04-2010, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,632
Back after 4 years
Hey guys. The GZ was my first bike after taking my MSF class 5-6 years ago. Spent some time on Patrick's Yahoo group then joined this forum about 4 years ago and got some great help with general...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
09-25-2008, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,106
GZ250 Ancestors
For anyone looking for spare parts, the GZ's engine has been around for over 25 years, check it out.
1982 GN250E (the non-E model has spokes)...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
09-24-2008, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,544
Re: My '06 GZ
I've been wondering, my '03 has this black plastic 'dust cover' around the front axle on the right side. Like this.
http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1998/1998_marauder250_450.jpg...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
07-10-2008, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,318
Diesel Bikes
Where are they? To me it seems the market is begging for them.
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Forum: Performance
07-10-2008, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,544
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-10-2008, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,057
I'm with Sarris and Easy Rider, this bike is...
I'm with Sarris and Easy Rider, this bike is pretty simple... I'd think most problems on the road would either end your day or could wait until you're home.
I do think a spare clutch cable would...
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Forum: Performance
07-10-2008, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,544
You don't need to buy one. If you have an old...
You don't need to buy one. If you have an old computer, you can take apart the hard drive, as the disk in there is a very strong magnet. Mounting it just under the engine can also help restrain metal...
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Forum: Performance
07-09-2008, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
You mean something like this?
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You mean something like this?
http://www.postimage.org/PqUNAV0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqUNAV0)
Photo property of Whynot?[/quote]
Thanks, that gave me a mounting idea.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-09-2008, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,438
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-09-2008, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,755
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-08-2008, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,213
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-08-2008, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,860
If you're comfortable, I say go for it. My best...
If you're comfortable, I say go for it. My best advise would be to just keep your cool, no matter what the situation. Anger or fear could impair your judgement and reflexes, not something you want...
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Forum: Performance
07-08-2008, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
OK, just gotta ask:
Have you ridden in the...
OK, just gotta ask:
Have you ridden in the rain yet with no fenders?
Have you run over fresh tar (road or strips)?
How about a road where construction trucks have tracked MUD out onto the road?...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-08-2008, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,755
Re: Charger
Thanks guys, seems it's safe to just connect to the terminals. I guess lawyers wrote the instruction manual.
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Sounds bad doesn't it? Actually I meant it's not bolted onto the chassis...
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Forum: Performance
07-08-2008, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-08-2008, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,755
Chassis grounding?
I'm connecting a trickle charger to my bike... from the looks of it, the negative post is grounded to the chassis, correct? What's a good spot to attach the negative alligator clip to the chassis?...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-06-2008, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,050
A 'more' legal workaround for this is to turn...
A 'more' legal workaround for this is to turn right on red, make a u-turn, then turn right on the same street (light will be green anyway).
I also use this trick when it's hot to avoid overheating...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-06-2008, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,144
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
05-06-2008, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,032
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-01-2008, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,523
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-31-2008, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,690
I have the opposite problem, other drivers are...
I have the opposite problem, other drivers are usually too cautious of me, scared or something even. They won't go at stop signs even when they get there first, causing all sorts of problems.
I've...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-31-2008, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 12,307
Never topped mine out yet but reach 75mph with...
Never topped mine out yet but reach 75mph with only about 55-65% throttle. I never go WOT... I have a strange sympathy for machines. I don't need any more than 75, I always go the speed limit even in...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-04-2007, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,159
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-16-2007, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,136
How is walking/bicycling given a mpg rating?...
How is walking/bicycling given a mpg rating? Gallons of sweat? ;)
And was your report of efficiency in terms of $$$ or efficiency in terms of conservation of resources? Not all types of fuel cost...
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