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SpecVStrom · 04-11-2018, 10:22 AM

Hi folks,

Thanks for all the good cheer.

A little update. After putting about a hundred miles on the bike, the motor starts easily first try, and runs well. I did not do anything to clean the fuel system. Just ran California gasoline through it.

I did replace the front wheel bearings. The kit came with seals that don't appear to be used on the GZ. I don't see any indication that these bikes ever had any form of bearing protection from the elements. Does anyone out there ride these in the rain?

Thanks Vegas! Not only does no one here call it a Marauder, but I can't even buy the GZ 250 decal for the battery cover. I broke it not knowing there is a retaining screw under the seat. The new replacement came bare.

So far, this seems like it's going to be a fine starter bike.

Jaden

04-11-2018, 10:22 AM	#6
SpecVStrom Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northern California Posts: 4	Hi folks, Thanks for all the good cheer. A little update. After putting about a hundred miles on the bike, the motor starts easily first try, and runs well. I did not do anything to clean the fuel system. Just ran California gasoline through it. I did replace the front wheel bearings. The kit came with seals that don't appear to be used on the GZ. I don't see any indication that these bikes ever had any form of bearing protection from the elements. Does anyone out there ride these in the rain? Thanks Vegas! Not only does no one here call it a Marauder, but I can't even buy the GZ 250 decal for the battery cover. I broke it not knowing there is a retaining screw under the seat. The new replacement came bare. So far, this seems like it's going to be a fine starter bike. Jaden __________________ 18 year old daughter: 2009 Suzuki GZ 250 (does anyone call it a Marauder?) For me: 2009 Suzuki V-Strom (DL-1000) 2014 Triumph Tiger Explorer (1200 triple) My 4 wheeled vehicle: 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V All 3 are six speeds!
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