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Forum: General GZ250 Talk

06-29-2010, 08:05 AM

Replies: 3

I've had her for one year.

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Posted By thepaintbox

I've had her for one year.

I've had her for one year. And, while i must confess that I've been looking at bonnies and 883s on craigslist, I can't say i'm at all dissapointed.

She was driven into a flowerbed.
She was...

Forum: Troubleshooting

09-03-2009, 01:01 PM

Replies: 6

oil seepin' (pretty common story, i guess?)

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: oil seepin' (pretty common story, i guess?)

i guess the truth does set us free...

the dumb fella that had her before me overfilled it when he changed it before selling it, and i didn't recognize the problem for a good while. i did correct...

Forum: Troubleshooting

09-02-2009, 11:50 PM

Replies: 6

oil seepin' (pretty common story, i guess?)

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Posted By thepaintbox

oil seepin' (pretty common story, i guess?)

So the other day i changed the oil and the oil filter, and now she's bleeding some. The oil seems to be coming out along the top of the clutch plate gasket (where it says 1300ML) and adds up very...

Forum: Troubleshooting

08-12-2009, 10:54 AM

Replies: 8

Anyone pulled an engine?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: Anyone pulled an engine?

I've had my bike up for some front brake work. it wasn't too hard. I got some bricks (wrapped in towels for paint safety) and lifted the bike so that the frame (little bits by the footpegs) would...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-30-2009, 05:49 PM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

yeah...you got it. i took the battery to be tested and she said it was faulty and that they'd replace it.

i kinda cheered for joy, knowing it wasn't a list or worse problems.

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-30-2009, 01:17 PM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

okay, couple hours later and she had to be bump started again. also, she was cutting out every time i slowed for a stop sign.

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-30-2009, 11:17 AM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

Today i got her bump started (in first?) and put about five miles on her. After, I decided to try and start it to see if the battery was better for the ride. She started up like nothing was wrong. ...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-29-2009, 08:43 PM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

yeah...i'm starting in neutral. i'm one of those kids that was MSFed into all the good habits.

well, this morning she didn't start. i'm going to charge the battery as soon as i can find...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-29-2009, 11:32 AM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

Yeah...I'm going to get the bike on a voltmeter. The leads are good and everything. I'm not too worried as of right now, but annoyed.

I mean, the bike is still running.

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-28-2009, 09:57 PM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

Yeah, that's what I thought.

I don't have a charger, but I can get to one easily. I got the battery and it worked for a month. Then one day i was starting it to drive to the mechanic's and it...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-28-2009, 07:11 PM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

I bought the battery 6 weeks ago and it worked perfectly up to a week ago.

The bike does turn over, but very slowly. It takes a bit for it to catch.

Yes, i do use the choke to cold start. ...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-28-2009, 05:42 PM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

Nothing on the bike has been modified in terms of electronics.

The battery was charged a few days ago. I've taken two 10mile trips and two 3mile trips since then.

Would a bad charge from the...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-28-2009, 03:58 PM

Replies: 28

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

Views: 7,759

Posted By thepaintbox

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles?

If the bike isn't charging correctly, how many miles would I get before all was lost?

I'm inclined to think it's an issue with this new battery (6 weeks old, started farting a week ago) because...

Forum: General GZ250 Talk

06-14-2009, 01:16 PM

Replies: 19

0-60 times?

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Posted By thepaintbox

0-60 times?

I was wondering if anyone had measured their 0-60 or 10-60 times. I would like to get mine, but it's hard to do wile riding, and there aren't a lot of places that are flat and straight for me to do...

Forum: General GZ250 Talk

05-27-2009, 10:44 PM

Replies: 15

First 100+ Miles, First Trip to the Gas Station

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: First 100+ Miles, First Trip to the Gas Station

Since I got it back from the tire change... I'm about 85 miles into the tank and I'm pretty sure i'll be over 60 this time. I'm a 150lb fella, so it shouldn't be too hard.

Forum: Troubleshooting

05-25-2009, 11:29 AM

Replies: 20

Help! Clutch cable adjustment or something bigger......

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: Help! Clutch cable adjustment or something bigger......

This is a little ambiguous...will it idle in neutral? If it will, and yr only issue is it bucking and stalling into first, you have a slipping or not engaging clutch.

If it isn't starting in...

Forum: Troubleshooting

05-25-2009, 12:23 AM

Replies: 20

Help! Clutch cable adjustment or something bigger......

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: Help! Clutch cable adjustment or something bigger......

A bike that age (and the GZs see a lot of beginners, like myself) might need a new clutch. This isn't the worst possible thing to have happen to you. Just drain the oil and give the clutch a...

Forum: Troubleshooting

05-23-2009, 12:15 AM

Replies: 7

clutch noise

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: clutch noise

Thanks. If I remember correctly, it seemed to be about a half inch in the chain. I'll have it looked at next time I take it in (july or august inspection).

In other news, a fresh front tire...

Forum: Troubleshooting

05-22-2009, 08:47 PM

Replies: 7

clutch noise

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: clutch noise

The chain has a bit of play. I'm not sure what as been done to it over the 6K miles, but I'm going to lube it before i ride again. I'll see if that helps the issue.

I think a lot of this might...

Forum: Troubleshooting

05-22-2009, 08:31 PM

Replies: 7

clutch noise

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: clutch noise

The chain does need lube, and i'm getting on it.

There is a pop going into first, that's a bit different. Usually not an issue as long as i remember to get into first before i stop rolling.
...

Forum: Troubleshooting

05-22-2009, 05:02 PM

Replies: 7

clutch noise

Views: 3,876

Posted By thepaintbox

clutch noise

When i release my clutch into first there is a distinct pop sound that comes off of it. It doesn't do it every time, but i was wondering what it might be. I'm not specifically concerned as the...

Forum: General GZ250 Talk

05-19-2009, 01:27 PM

Replies: 15

First 100+ Miles, First Trip to the Gas Station

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: First 100+ Miles, First Trip to the Gas Station

I should also add...

The first 60ish miles were just suburban neighborhood driving.

The next 90 or so are still stop and go city driving, with only a few exceptions.

Forum: General GZ250 Talk

05-19-2009, 01:23 PM

Replies: 15

First 100+ Miles, First Trip to the Gas Station

Views: 5,996

Posted By thepaintbox

First 100+ Miles, First Trip to the Gas Station

Today I felt the sputter as my bike dwindled down to reserves for the first time in my hands, and took it to the gas station. It seems I'm getting just over 50 to the gallon (150ish miles and 2.8...

Forum: Member Introductions

05-13-2009, 12:50 PM

Replies: 2

Got more than i asked for... in repairs!

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: Got more than i asked for... in repairs!

Well there is some advantage in knowing that pretty much everything has been gone over and rebuilt. That is, there's really not that much left to break down. : /

Forum: Riding Safety & Tips

05-08-2009, 10:28 PM

Replies: 46

two finger technique

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Posted By thepaintbox

Re: two finger technique

I tend to use three (all but the index) for each, and cover them almost always. It feels really weird to not have it covered.

Just two might have trouble being firm on the front brake or have...

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