Forum: General Maintenance
04-16-2012, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,843
Re: Sprockets
The chain should last over 30000 km if properly maintained. I havw 34000 km on mine.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-16-2012, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,749
Re: Oil Leak
check the nut on the bolt that is between the exhaust pipes at the front of the engine it is a 10 mm and tends to come loose which will result in an oil leak. I suggest that you snug it up then add a...
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Forum: Performance
12-21-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,864
Re: 300 kit on E bay
Hello I just found another post re the 300 kit
http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=189648
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Forum: Performance
12-21-2011, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,864
Re: 300 kit on E bay
Hello I read this excerpt from a gn250 rider ( same engine as gz 250 4 valve dual exhaust pipes )
check it out
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showt ... g-problems...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
10-26-2011, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,941
Re: Big grin with sixteen teeth.
remember max power is @ 8000 rpm red-line @ 8500 rpm. 45 mph = 4500 rpm when computed to feet / min 60 mph is 2400 ft/min not much less than a Harley which turns less rpm 3000 rpm but has a 4 inch...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
10-26-2011, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,142
after 5 years
here is a brief opinion concluded after 5 yrs of riding the marauder 250
current mileage : 31400 km
highest attained speed 135 k/hr ( 84 mph )
best economy : 160 k / 5 litres ( 90 mpg )
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
09-28-2011, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,460
Fall riding
Be careful after a fall rain. The roads may be dry when you set out but the back roads which are tree lined may have wet leaves and can be treacherous on the curves.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
09-28-2011, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,204
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Forum: GZ250 Media
09-28-2011, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,442
Re: dirty rat bobber
once again a very novel approach.
I also appreciate the imagination.
great job !
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Forum: GZ250 Media
09-28-2011, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 53,490
Re: GZ Bobber - just finished
I love it !!!!!!!!!
Great job .
I suggest a small flat front fender and a chopper rear fender for praticalty.
HOW IS performance ?
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-28-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,379
Re: New rider in Queens. New York
Hello I did the same riding times as you do here in Toronto when I got the bike after a 35 year hiatus from riding. Now I ride any-time on any road in Toronto. It took a couple of years to get the...
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Forum: Performance
02-08-2011, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 22,282
Re: Motor Overhaul (summer project)
Hey Ram !
I like your enthusiasm . When I was 17 I had a 125 cc honda parallel twin. Small bikes were the norm. Yamaha 100 cc twins suzuki 120 cc singles honda 150 cc twins. I needed more power so...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-12-2010, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 14,647
Re: It Is What It Is
Hi bud. I always appreciated your input.
In Dec 5 / 08 I along with 25 others ranging from engineerrs to accountants was Terminated.
I spent a year applying for work . ( I have 28 yrs as a...
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Forum: Performance
11-17-2010, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 31,003
Re: Engine Swap???
check out this link for a 300 cc upgrade kit. All the parts the gn is the same engine as the gz.
looks like a big performance boost. Maybe coupled with 16 tooth front sprocket 85-90 mph is...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
10-03-2010, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,381
playing chicken
A few weeks ago I was riding back from the lake. The highway is a 2 lane 50 mph road. Traffic usually runs at 55 - 60 mph. No problem for the GZ . This road is heavily used by gravel trucks some...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-01-2010, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,401
Got Spooked
To-day while sitting in the shed with the doors open and pre-occupied with cleaning the caliper assembly which I had just taken off , I cought in the corner of my eye something black flash by. I...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-19-2010, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 39,202
Re: Front Brakes and Brake Fluid
I just replaced the brake fluid with the help of my wifw. ( not mechanically inclined ) Brakes work great.
use an 8mm wrench for bleeder valve.
1 - cover any bike parts near the brake master...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
03-19-2010, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,608
1 st ride this yer
wed march 17 had the day off. looked out the front door SUNNY . Stepped out
in my u... wear. Hmmm warm to-day. Went back in for a coffee. Sun shone through the kitchen window.Started thinking...
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Forum: Performance
03-13-2010, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,831
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-09-2010, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 18,704
Re: TU 250 Volty trouble
hello
TRY A BIGGER MAIN JET 125 PERHAPS. iT WORKED FOR ME . i'M 5'6" 165 LBS i CAN TOP 80 MPH MOST DAYS IF NEEDED.
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Forum: Performance
03-02-2010, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 22,893
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-15-2010, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 13,738
Re: Rebuilt the engine!
Hey MT !
When I had put 1000km on my bike i examined the engine and noticed what appeared like an oil sweat between the exhaust pipes at the gasket . I also tightened the nut that is there between...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-24-2009, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,601
Re: Random Ticking...
Hey guys . I just had a thought. Before buying a new battery a simple test can remove any doubt about other starting system components, Try jump-starting using a boost from another battery. If...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-25-2009, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,719
Re: Start-Up / Loss of Power Problems - HELP!!!
You have received some good answers. I noted that you stated that the exhaust had been modified. On all motorcycles any change in exhaust requires a corresponding change in fuel mixture to a richer...
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Forum: Performance
11-08-2009, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 14,587
Re: 6 speeds is it at all possibile to mod?
Hey Ram . The gz will rev to 8000 rpm in 5th gear ( 130 k/hr ) but that is where max output occurs. My buddy suggests keep at 6000 ( 100 k/hr) for cruising and you will never kill it.
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