Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
12-22-2010, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,311
Re: Voltage Monitor
did you just wire it straight to the battery, or what? I'm a terrible electrician.
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
12-22-2010, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 16,643
Re: Running "Darkside"
Glad you got everything to work out. You write well and I enjoy your posts. Keep us updated!
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Forum: GZ250 Media
12-22-2010, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,363
my GZ in winter storage
What's a bachelor need a kitchen table for anyway?
(Can't get pics to show up using img tag. So, here's links instead)
http://www.4shared.com/photo/I0Q8NTit/Kitchen_Suzuki_2.html...
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
09-01-2010, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,388
Re: front fender and side cover
Man, I really have no use for the fender. But, I could definitely use the side cover. I wouldn't be willing to pay much (maybe $10 or perhaps a little more) because I'd have to pay to have it...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
08-30-2010, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,026
Re: Highway Riding on the GZ
* Disclaimer: I have only been riding a year. The GZ is my first bike. And, I have already been told that what I'm about to say isn't normal and/or good for the bike.
With that said, here's my...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
07-14-2010, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,212
Re: Atlanta to Denver - Tip Planning
Minimalist backpacker territory is a good mindset for motorcycle touring. You'll figure that out after a while. :)
Rideon TPS is superior to Slime in every way, including on tubed tires. I don't...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-14-2010, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,926
Re: hello to all
I just moved my rear brake pedal to a more comfortable position and it was really, really simple. Good Call Alan.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-09-2010, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,142
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Forum: Beginners
07-06-2010, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 15,232
Re: Gear Shifting
You're pushing the envelope. You might get away with it for a long time and you might NOT too.
Single and twin cylinder "long stroke" engines are NOT meant to "scream". Their most efficient power...
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Forum: Beginners
07-03-2010, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 15,232
Re: Gear Shifting
I had to stop reading right here to comment... I totally agree with you on this subject. When I first got my bike about a year ago, I babied it. I shifted when the book said to do so. I never got...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
06-18-2010, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,011
Re: Matched tires
My local cycle shop found me a set of shinkos that I have been happy with.. had to go for a slightly wider front, but I like 'em. One thing I have become aware of is warming them up for a while...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
06-05-2010, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,864
Re: Chattanooga, Scenic City of the South
It's funny to see pictures on here of my hometown... I just have this idea in my head that all of you guys are from thousands of miles away. Anyway, nice pics BB. Maybe a ride is in order sometime.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-14-2010, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 11,598
Re: Dead new battery
Just FYI.... I've noticed recently that running my bright light all the time drains my battery terribly. I have just adapted by only switching to bright when I need to do so. Since I've been doing...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-10-2010, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,138
Re: Battery cover lost?
Here is a screen shot of the parts manual. In case you can't read it, the part number is: 47111-12F00-Y7L (Right Hand Frame Cover in BLACK)
*There is also a BLUE one - 47111-12F00-YC2
PS -...
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
05-07-2010, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,973
Re: Custom sissy bar
I am biting my tongue REALLY hard......... :roll: :biggrin:[/quote]
You think it's too personal a question? :)
At least I didn't say "How big is your rack" and leave it at that. ...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
05-01-2010, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,860
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
05-01-2010, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 14,520
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-30-2010, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,799
Re: The new girl
Hey.. I just ran across this thread again. I don't know why I would have said that and I apologize. When I read it, I was like "what in the hell was I thinking?" Anyway, it's a popular saying over...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
04-30-2010, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,278
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-30-2010, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,379
Re: Handlebar placement
Yeah, my rear brake lever feels too high. With my foot level on the peg, my foot is actually under the brake lever. I know this isn't recommended, but it's that or constantly hold my foot up at a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-30-2010, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,913
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
04-30-2010, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 14,520
Re: Atlanta to Nashville
I will be fabricating a luggage rack / back rest to take to place of the back seat for the trip. I don't have the final configuration yet, but I'll either have a backrest as part of the structure or...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-29-2010, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,379
Re: Handlebar placement
Now that I think about it, rotating them back may even make the cables looser?!?! idk... It's hard to visualize with my bike at home and me at work...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-29-2010, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,379
Handlebar placement
I have another n00b question...
Has anyone tilted their handlebars back toward them?
I'm a short guy and when I'm on a long ride, I like to kick back. But, my short arms aren't really reaching...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-29-2010, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,913
Re: turn signal on
Hey, while we're on the subject.... I have a question for you experts about a similar issue...
Sometimes when I'm just starting a ride, my turn signal indicator will not come on at all. I usually...
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