Forum: Parts & Accessories
06-29-2010, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,510
Re: Parting out my 2002 GZ250!
Excellent question. I bought the bike about 2 years ago for around $1300. I've had to do a lot of service work, exhaust, battery, electrical, body panels, handlebars, fuses, lights... it actually...
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
06-29-2010, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,510
Parting out my 2002 GZ250! - SOLD SORRY, IT'S GONE
It's go time. Finally decided to make use of my 2002 GZ250 22k miles, that I just don't have time to ride anymore. It runs great, carburator could use a servicing but feel free to make me an offer...
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Forum: Complete Bikes
11-30-2009, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 1
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2002 GZ250 For Sale! $1000 OBO
Selling my black GZ250, it has 12,000 miles on it, just serviced, tires are practically brand new. Does need some TLC. Could use a carberator servicing per my mechanic. But runs great 60+mpg,...
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Forum: Complete Bikes
11-19-2009, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,572
Re: Buying a financed bike?
Yeah, this is an interesting one. I consider myself pretty good at sniffing out the scams. This guy is local 10 min. from my house. I'll probably go by for a thourough test-ride tonight. It's a...
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Forum: Complete Bikes
11-19-2009, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,572
Buying a financed bike?
Hello, I have a question I'm hoping someone can help me answer. I'm looking to buy what seems to be a good deal on a Honda Shadow. The seller says he's just asking for what's left on the loan...
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
11-11-2009, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,651
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
11-10-2009, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,651
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
11-10-2009, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,651
Wanted: Black front fender for 02 GZ250
Hi, my fender has a good size crack in the side causing it to shake pretty good on the highway. I've looked to purchase the front fender elsewhere but can't find it on any of the parts sites. If...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-27-2009, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,817
Re: What's that sound?!
Update:
Turns out my chain was way toooo loose. Tightened it up per the manual and the sound is completely gone. Thanks for everyone's help.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-24-2009, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,817
Re: What's that sound?!
It's not a brake issue as far as I can tell since it happens even when I don't use either brake at all. For clarification the noise occurs when I downshift with the clutch lever pulled in, then...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-23-2009, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,817
What's that sound?!
Just started hearing a sound more and more that's got me worried. Hoping you guys can help my figure it out. I'll do my best to describe it, it's kinda like a mild scraping or scratching. I only...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-07-2009, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,285
5 second bike ride
Hello,
My GZ250 has been doing something a little weird the last few days here. As I pull out of my driveway in the morning headed off to work, I'll make it one block and the bike will die. Even...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2009, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,524
Re: More Electrical Issues
Thanks guys, I'm gonna look at it tonight. I didn't even think to try another fuse just in case. I'll try that, look a little more at the wiring. Doubt all the bulbs would fail simultaneously so...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-24-2009, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,524
More Electrical Issues
So my electrical drama continues. Noticed the other day my turn signals, brake light, are out. The running lights are all there just don't blink or activate with brake lever. My neutral and turn...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-07-2009, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,703
Re: Handlebar Length
Update! I can stop the bike! Another hour in the garage did the trick. Patience is a virtue. Disconnected the brake line a third time at master cylinder put my thumb over the hold had plenty of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-07-2009, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,703
Re: Handlebar Length
As an additional note. I haven't been able to get the brake system to pump fluid out the bleeder valve uphill, or through the tubing to a higher elevation in my little bottle. Seems like the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-07-2009, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,703
Re: Handlebar Length
Ok, this front brake is driving me crazy. I've been trying to bleed it for 3 days now. Just can't get enough pressure build up in the line to work the caliper. Brake fluid only comes out of the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-06-2009, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,354
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-06-2009, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,703
Re: Handlebar Length
No problem. I guess I'm not getting pressure build up in the line enough to compress the disc brake at all. When I pump the brake lever, fuild will squirt out of the bleed nipple accordingly, and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-05-2009, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,354
Re: Where has my headlight gone?....
Turns out bulb WAS fine just another short. Gotta keep those wires clear of all those hot parts! Is the speedometer/odometer display supposed to be lit on these bikes? If so mine isn't........
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-05-2009, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,703
Re: Handlebar Length
OK. The new bars are on... and they're awesome. Feels like a completely different bike. Much more comfortable ride and looks better to. Do have a few questions: 1. My front brake is gone. I've...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-04-2009, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,703
Re: Handlebar Length
ok got my new handlebars here. They look like a way better fit. I've looked our the service manual on handlebar removal/install. I'm gonna have a go at it this weekend. Any tips or advice, tricks...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-24-2009, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,354
Re: Where has my headlight gone?....
Cool, i'll check the bulb continuity then the wires. I noticed the speedo and the high beam indicator light are also out. Does this give any more clues as to where the issue may be?
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-24-2009, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,354
Where has my headlight gone?....
Usually ride my bike during the day but was put in a pretty tough spot over the weekend when I needed to drive home across town and my headlight was out high and low beams! Since I had no other...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-07-2009, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,703
Re: Handlebar Length
So I checked out Dupo's chart. Thanks. My handlebars are about the right width and center but the pullback and height fall way short. Having a hard time finding handlebars that actually meet the...
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