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Forum: Troubleshooting 07-14-2015, 03:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,460
Posted By marauder1313
They all put out about 60vac (dont know at what...

They all put out about 60vac (dont know at what rpm though since i have no tach).
The one winding had a bit of black yea, but still, im getting around 60vac on all three phases. Ill recheck it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-13-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,460
Posted By marauder1313
There is no visible corrosion inside the...

There is no visible corrosion inside the headlight box. I mean, if the headlight circuit was shorting somewhere, the bulb itself either wouldnt light up or would be dim im assuming. The only thing I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-13-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,460
Posted By marauder1313
So i went to buy a new meter because I had an...

So i went to buy a new meter because I had an older one and wanted to make sure I could trust my readings. As of right now, i have continuity in all 3 phases (and it IS within spec). And when i take...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,460
Posted By marauder1313
The resistance of all three windings are similar,...

The resistance of all three windings are similar, but over spec (if you go according to the manual).
On 2 of the windings, Im getting about 45-50 V at rev
On the other one, im getting virtually...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,460
Posted By marauder1313
is there anyone to be 100% sure its the stator? ...

is there anyone to be 100% sure its the stator?
Seems like an expensive part to replace
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,460
Posted By marauder1313
after looking through the manual (and learning...

after looking through the manual (and learning some new stuff), it seems the stator is bad. The resistance is slightly over spec, but im reading almost no AC voltage when the bike is running through...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,460
Posted By marauder1313
Charging system issue

So I just got back from an 18,000km trip with this GZ, and something that I experienced back in Delaware and had to live with all the way back to vancouver was an issue with its charging.
With the...
Forum: GZ250 Media 07-11-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,830
Posted By marauder1313
You said it water warrior, bigger displacement =...

You said it water warrior, bigger displacement = the quicker you'll get back home. And lets face it, no one is hurrying to get back home :P

Its got a few weird noises now lol, but she still runs....
Forum: GZ250 Media 07-07-2015, 01:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,830
Posted By marauder1313
Vancouver to New York City and back

For 3 months, I rode my 2001 Suzuki GZ250 from Vancouver B.C. to New York City. Approx 12,000 miles (there and back). Countless thunderstorms. Lots of humidity. And even a small crash in LA. But I...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-26-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,155
Posted By marauder1313
Alright cool, thanks. I leave next thursday,...

Alright cool, thanks.

I leave next thursday, and plan to do around 20,000kms.
Lets hope this little GZ can take it!
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-26-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,155
Posted By marauder1313
haha from the great white north. A.K.A. Canada.

haha from the great white north. A.K.A. Canada.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-26-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,155
Posted By marauder1313
oh wow, so the full range is actually around 200...

oh wow, so the full range is actually around 200 miles? Thats great to hear haha. Should make my road trip a bit less stressful while in the more remote areas of the US.
Im taking about 1.2L of...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-25-2015, 02:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,155
Posted By marauder1313
Average range (km or Mi) per tank

Im just curious what people are getting out of a full tank of gas from a GZ (mostly stock, or with the 16t front sprocket).
Is it safe to assume I can get at least 125 miles per tank?

thanks
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-10-2015, 01:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,448
Posted By marauder1313
Thanks for the tips guys, ill definitely keep...

Thanks for the tips guys, ill definitely keep those in mind.
Does anything "wear out" by having the bike in gear with clutch in for an extended amount of time (waiting for a light, etc).
I know it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-09-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,448
Posted By marauder1313
difficult to get into first gear

Quick question to see if this is a common issue on these bikes, or if something is out of adjustment on mine.
Sitting at a light, in neutral, when I go to put it in first gear itll feel like it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-19-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,023
Posted By marauder1313
oh i dont want to bypass the sidestand switch...

oh i dont want to bypass the sidestand switch too, just the clutch lever switch. From the wiring diagram, it seems you just have to jump the 2 wires going into the switch to close the circuit. Is it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-19-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,023
Posted By marauder1313
Bypassing clutch switch

Another quick question guys. I tried searching for it in past threads, but I couldnt seem to find a solid answer.
How complicated (risky) is it to bypass the clutch safety switch on the handlebar?...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-12-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,595
Posted By marauder1313
15t sprocket went back in and the noise is all...

15t sprocket went back in and the noise is all but gone. Upon closer inspection, it seems that the rubber dampener on the 15t does more than what i thought. It actually dampens the chain when you let...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-08-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,595
Posted By marauder1313
so the sound im hearing is actually the play...

so the sound im hearing is actually the play between gears in the transmission.
So whats happening is when im in first gear and i pop the clutch quickly, im hearing the backlash. Is that normal on...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-07-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,595
Posted By marauder1313
Chain noise after 16t sprocket change

Hey all,

I just did the 16t sprocket change on my GZ and adjusted the chain back.
What Im noticing now (i really dont think it was there before), is that when im in first gear, and i pop my...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 01-19-2015, 02:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,679
Posted By marauder1313
Yea, im definitely going to keep up with the oil...

Yea, im definitely going to keep up with the oil changes, chain maint and tires.
Ill be able to avoid the interstates for the most part. Only in a few places will I have no choice.
As long as I...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 01-16-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,679
Posted By marauder1313
Long road trip across the U.S.A.

Hey everybody, ill be leaving my home in Vancouver B.C. this April, and will be taking my 2001 GZ250 across the lower 48 states for 6 months in total.

Ive already got a route (kind of) planned...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-09-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,169
Posted By marauder1313
Speedo issue

Hey all,

So this 01 gz250 i just bought has a weird speedo issue. First of all, the stem for the trip odometer is broken (If i shine a light inside, i can see the threaded piece it attaches to) Im...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-20-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,082
Posted By marauder1313
Carb cleaning over the winter

Hello again y'all,

Im about to take the carb off the bike and give it a good clean over the winter. First question Ive got is about taking off the choke connection at the carb. It looks like a...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-18-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,663
Posted By marauder1313
awesome, thanks for the input guys

awesome, thanks for the input guys
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