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Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-12-2009, 01:47 PM
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-11-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,644
Posted By ratioutput
Another Fork seal question

Hi guys.. well I changed my fork seals for the first time and almost passed out from heat-stroke..no joke. I have a few questions.

-Oil height:
I measured out the correct fork oil in a...
Forum: Instructional Articles 05-07-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,452
Posted By ratioutput
Re: Fork Seal Replacement

I've also heard of guys using pvc pipe slit down the middle with a hose clamp instead of that special fork seal driver
http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/svs_fork_oil/
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-27-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,844
Posted By ratioutput
Re: how to safely lift the bike for a fork seal replacement ??

Hey, did you use one of those fancy pants oil sucker things, or did you just measure out the factory spec quanity of fluid as exact for both the legs. I still have not done the operation as i'm...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-27-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,853
Posted By ratioutput
Re: Removing the front wheel???

Thank you all for the humbling advice! When i reinstall the front wheel what type of grease (if any) should i use on the axle, I ordered some Suzuki super grease "A" for other purposes, could this...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-26-2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,853
Posted By ratioutput
Removing the front wheel???

I cant find the tool for removing the front tire axle.. home depot and ace was a no go.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-26-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,299
Posted By ratioutput
Re: Cleaning and Lubing the drive chain.

I have some SAE 30 motor oil; what do ya think??
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-23-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,299
Posted By ratioutput
Re: Cleaning and Lubing the drive chain.

Mineral spirits......sold as paint thinner.....is similar to kero without the smell; works good for cleaning.
WD works good too.

Why would you NOT use the weight and type of oil that is...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-22-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,299
Posted By ratioutput
Cleaning and Lubing the drive chain.

In the service manual kerosene is recommended for cleaning and heavy weight motor oil is suggested for lubing.
My question is what oil weight would you consider for lubing.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-21-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,844
Posted By ratioutput
Re: how to safely lift the bike for a fork seal replacement ??

Thank you!, I will see if I can lift it. While on the topic of the fork seals do you know of a good parts provider? I found a website http://www.babbittsonline.com/pages/par ... fault.aspx...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-20-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,844
Posted By ratioutput
how to safely lift the bike for a fork seal replacement ??

I've never lifted a motorcycle before or done any thing the likes of changing fork seals, but my baby is leaking out the dust seal and down the outer tube of both forks. I need to lift the front of...
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