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Old 07-27-2013, 11:49 AM   #1
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Hello! I am fairly new GZ250 rider

My bike sometimes will not start again after I've ridden it. Seems to need a few minutes of rest. Flooding doesn't seem to be the problem. Any ideas what I may be doing wrong? Also, is it normal for this bike to hum or buzz at around 55 MPH?

(I am a tiny rider at 115 lbs 5'1)



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Old 07-27-2013, 12:09 PM   #2
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Re: Hello! I am fairly new GZ250 rider

Hi there,

When you start a warm engine, you should not twist the throttle until it's running. Dunno if you're doing that, but it's just a thought.
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Old 07-27-2013, 10:51 PM   #3
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Re: Hello! I am fairly new GZ250 rider

The other question, yes, it is normal that it has a buzz that goes up and down in volume at constant speed around 55. Something with the chain, gears, resonance.
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Old 07-29-2013, 09:36 AM   #4
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Re: Hello! I am fairly new GZ250 rider

Do you have any problems starting when it's cold?

How many miles are on the bike and do you have a service history? It may be time for a valve adjustment.
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Old 07-29-2013, 03:22 PM   #5
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Old 07-29-2013, 03:46 PM   #6
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