oil change

[johnd]

Hi Forum,

I have been pretty much away since February due to health problems. I had back surgery a month ago, and am slowly coming along.

My 2000 GZ250 has been in the garage most of the winter and only started a few times since February. Today was a test ride (about 10 miles each way) to the Suzuki (Honda, Yamaha) Dealer for an oil and filter change as I cannot do it myself at this time; plus the inspection date is nearly due. My bike has 2173 miles on it.

This is my experience, and although minor, I just thought I would share. The work order wrote it up as two cylinders. Reckon the computer will not print one cylinder? The tech/mechanic told me it was running rough and would clean the carbureator for $82.50 hourly fee. I declined, remembering my can of SeaFoam in the garage. After the oil change and inspection the bike was brought back to the customer area. The fuel selector was left on Prime. It sort of makes you wonder. I was looking at all those gigantic bikes in the show room, and listening to that wonderful exhaust tone as they went by, then I started looking at the price tags. Having ridden it very little, I still think for what it is, the GZ is a great little bike.

On the way home I bought fuel and when arrived it did run much smoother. I am still going to add the SeaFoam.

Best to all,
John D