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Old 10-09-2010, 05:28 PM   #4
alantf
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Re: Hello Im a new owner of a GZ250 in MD

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Originally Posted by menesesjesse
(it) has a little backfire on downshifts. Not sure if this is inherent to the GZ250.
Welcome to the madhouse

Never known this problem, & I've had mine over 3 years now. It could possibly point to a weak mixture. You'll find that the carb is the Achilles heel of the gz. Running carb cleaner in the fuel occasionally (frequently?) is a must. :2tup:
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