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Forum: General GZ250 Talk 09-08-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,631
Posted By chandlerbingfl
I thought about keeping my GZ but my neighbor...

I thought about keeping my GZ but my neighbor wants to buy it, and it does need some work. I think your wife moved up "more than sort of lol".

Same with my move from the GZ to the Intruder! My...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-08-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,631
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Thanks! Although I probably asked way more...

Thanks! Although I probably asked way more questions than provided answers :) Still not sure if I'm going to sell my GZ, but now that I have another ride, this could give me a chance to experience a...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-08-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,631
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Thank you and I already have :) Definitely a...

Thank you and I already have :) Definitely a different ride. More torque in 5th on the Intruder than anything on my GZ. But I will say I do miss the "stealth" of my GZ when I pull into my community...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-02-2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,704
Posted By chandlerbingfl
So did something change that caused this problem?...

So did something change that caused this problem? Did you work on the bike prior to the problem? Sorry I don't have much to offer but maybe there was something you might think of that started this...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-01-2016, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,631
Posted By chandlerbingfl
I'm thinking I was in the right place, right time..

Wasn't sure if this was the right forum to post this, but I have decided after 6 years with my beloved GZ, current problems notwithstanding, to move on :(.

So I found this Intruder, 1996, 800,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-27-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,715
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Regarding the plug issue, I mostly agree with...

Regarding the plug issue, I mostly agree with WW2, but in my experience (yes, mine lol), if the threads are messed up/stripped, too much force could probably cause the plug threads to cut new threads...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-21-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,499
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Charging system possibly? I know you said the...

Charging system possibly? I know you said the battery was fully charged and it might be when you check it, but maybe it's being drained rapidly and the charging system can't keep up. I had an issue...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-07-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,546
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Agreed! I had the choice of a GZ, a Yamaha or a...

Agreed! I had the choice of a GZ, a Yamaha or a Honda Rebel, all things considered, the GZ definitely was had the better visuals...

chandlerbingfl
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-06-2016, 01:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,390
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Thanks for the info. For the ~$100 I'm willing to...

Thanks for the info. For the ~$100 I'm willing to bite but I'll wait a bit more until you can post your results. My mechanic wants ~$800 to replace just the gasket...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-03-2016, 11:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,390
Posted By chandlerbingfl
I'm looking at having to replace the bottom...

I'm looking at having to replace the bottom gasket between the head and bottom case so I'm interested in your progress. May I ask the cost involved for the parts?
Although I have this gasket leak,...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-24-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 36,199
Posted By chandlerbingfl
I bought my 2009 GZ in 2010 with 1200 miles on....

I bought my 2009 GZ in 2010 with 1200 miles on. Original owner dropped it and got hurt. His loss my gain. Even with the few issues I'm currently dealing with, I've managed 27k+ miles. That being...
Forum: Instructional Articles 04-19-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 14,474
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Need to replace the gasket between crankcase and cylinder head (?)

Asking for some input from the members here. I had previously posted about a broken bolt, possible gasket leak by the crankcase and cylinder head (at least that's what I've been told).

Would this...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-23-2016, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,344
Posted By chandlerbingfl
GZED: No, I have not run a compression test yet....

GZED: No, I have not run a compression test yet. As for my top speed a GPS tracking pgm I use states my top speed around the mid to upper 50's. I know I used to get more but then again I've put on a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-16-2016, 11:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,344
Posted By chandlerbingfl
I'm facing the same issue although I can push...

I'm facing the same issue although I can push start my GZ and it'll start up right away. One thing I have noticed is my top end speed is limited, hence my thinking my issue is the gasket (?) between...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-16-2016, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,920
Posted By chandlerbingfl
I have found a piece of 2x4 makes the bike pretty...

I have found a piece of 2x4 makes the bike pretty level to check oil level.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-14-2016, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,643
Posted By chandlerbingfl
White smoke sounds odd... Blue smoke I can see as...

White smoke sounds odd... Blue smoke I can see as possible oil burning, but white smoke would be indicative on, say a car engine that a head gasket could be the problem.

As for the hole on the...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-04-2016, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,968
Posted By chandlerbingfl
IMHO I'd say if you got the right answers abut...

IMHO I'd say if you got the right answers abut maintenance, etc...not a bad price. Closer to $800 or so would be better since they are keeping the bags. I've got close to 30k on my bike and I know I...
Forum: Performance 02-23-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,674
Posted By chandlerbingfl
16T if you're comfortable w/ 65mph and less....

16T if you're comfortable w/ 65mph and less. Gearing becomes more useful throughout the range in my opinion.

chandlerbingfl
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-03-2016, 11:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,055
Posted By chandlerbingfl
I've even noticed that as my oil nears end of...

I've even noticed that as my oil nears end of life (?), my GZ gets a bit noisier...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-12-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,613
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Great points... not sure about the bike running...

Great points... not sure about the bike running lean/hot, but at the end of the day I would like to get this repaired. I'd like to have a decent bike to use to trade up or for something different if...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-11-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,613
Posted By chandlerbingfl
And I totally agree with your statement. Like I...

And I totally agree with your statement. Like I said though the bike runs like there is nothing wrong other than a lack of top speed which I attribute to age...

Am I correct in saying that when I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-09-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,613
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Thank you for your reply but I have previously...

Thank you for your reply but I have previously done what you explained. The new battery made no difference as you can see in my update to my original post:

Broken bolt, hard starting...

I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-09-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,157
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Well I got the new battery today and wish I could...

Well I got the new battery today and wish I could say that my hard starting problem was resolved but the only thing it confirmed was a compression problem.

The bike runs fairly strong when I do...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-08-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,613
Posted By chandlerbingfl
I had almost the same issue. Easiest thing to do...

I had almost the same issue. Easiest thing to do is first get the battery tested. That turned out to be the problem I had as I had 2 bad cells. My symptoms were that my bike would start but die when...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-06-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,157
Posted By chandlerbingfl
Well I checked the battery with my Harbor Freight...

Well I checked the battery with my Harbor Freight free multi-meter and the battery which should be fully charged (had it on charger several hours) is only throwing 11v. When I push start and get the...
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