I think I detonated my engine...

[alantf]

Originally Posted by loneRider91

I need to be able to at least hit 70mph for traveling on the highways to and from school.

Afraid you bought the wrong bike for that. 70 is ok occasionally, but not every day, or for long distances.

[jonathan180iq]

I took several longer trips on the GZ at higher speeds. If she's is good health and you make sure you watch things, like your oil level, tire pressure, and chain slack, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to keep up with traffic consistently.

I would going to make the suggestion that you look into grabbing someone's trashed scooter in the meantime, just so you have a way to get around. But if you need to travel 65 miles at times, then that's not really feasible. Do you have good friends or people who can cart you around while you get this stuff sorted out?

If you're already into the tear-down phase, just remember to do everything very methodically and in a step-by-step fashion. Don't get too ahead of yourself or think that you need to repair or replace things that you haven't tested yet. ( I would honestly, in your time between classes, start browsing Craigslist or someone parting out a GZ or the Chinese equivalent. Best case scenario you will walk away with at least a running motorcycle, even if the bike has been trashed.)

Keep up in the loop, man. We can guide you through most of this stuff, but unfortunately because of your distance and just the nature of the internet, you're sorta on your own... We can do whatever we can to help though.

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by loneRider91

My own family, who know about this s***, haven't even been this helpful they just kinda chuckle and mosey on their way, its kinda f****d up but expected..

Maybe it's the way you talk to them...

[jonathan180iq]

phuckin' phamilies, man....

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by alantf

Afraid you bought the wrong bike for that. 70 is ok occasionally, but not every day, or for long distances.

Please don't say that kind of thing around my bike!
I've had it for 7 years now, and most of the times I ride it,
the SLOWEST speed it will see for most of the trip is 65 mph.
It often sees speeds of 70 to 80 mph, for 15 to 22 miles.
Maybe it is one of those 'accidently' blueprinted-from-the-factory
bikes, or maybe it is just luck.
However, it never ses jackrabbit starts, is kept at a fairly constant speed,
and doesn't encounter extreme hills at those speeds;
it is all highway driving. Also, I maintain the hell out of it.

[loneRider91]

Originally Posted by JohnC

Maybe it's the way you talk to them...

Believe me when I say, I treat my family 110% better than they treat me. Although I can be blunt at times, I was raised right and to respect my elders, but respect goes both ways and you get what you give so to speak. I'm always the person everyone calls when they need something done. But on the opposite occasion when i need help, the only person who will lift a finger is my cousin and he just turned 18, so knowledge wise he's not that big of a help but he at least helps out with an extra set of hands and muscles (which I always am thankful to have around).

Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

I took several longer trips on the GZ at higher speeds. If she's is good health and you make sure you watch things, like your oil level, tire pressure, and chain slack, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to keep up with traffic consistently.

I would going to make the suggestion that you look into grabbing someone's trashed scooter in the meantime, just so you have a way to get around. But if you need to travel 65 miles at times, then that's not really feasible. Do you have good friends or people who can cart you around while you get this stuff sorted out?

If you're already into the tear-down phase, just remember to do everything very methodically and in a step-by-step fashion. Don't get too ahead of yourself or think that you need to repair or replace things that you haven't tested yet. ( I would honestly, in your time between classes, start browsing Craigslist or someone parting out a GZ or the Chinese equivalent. Best case scenario you will walk away with at least a running motorcycle, even if the bike has been trashed.)

Keep up in the loop, man. We can guide you through most of this stuff, but unfortunately because of your distance and just the nature of the internet, you're sorta on your own... We can do whatever we can to help though.

I'm doing my best to keep everything movin forward while I'm sorting this out. I'm about half way through the tear-down phase, and so far it doesn't seem to be the catastrophic mess everyone told me it would be. I am going to try and post pictures before morning. So far I've gotten the top end removed, the cylinder is flawless! :2tup: No marks, scratches, abrasions, or indention's of any kind, just a smooth medal cylinder. My piston is toast but is still intact and the drive shaft seems to be free. So far the cylinder head looks like it's the only thing that has damage other than the piston. One valve is completely broke off and the bottom of the spark plug hole is, well it matches the spark plug, smashed to hell..

I'll post another update after I finish this tear-down, with some pictures so that you guys can get a better look at what I'm dealing with.

Thanks again for all the tips and help in figuring this mess out. You guys rock! :rawk:

[alantf]

OldNTired......... I think you're just lucky. If you see the posts over the last few years, from riders who've destroyed their engines by riding WOT for any great distances, you'd realise that. Also, if you're riding at freeway speed, then the GZ hasn't got the extra oomph to get you out of trouble when you need it. I've had mine for over six years now, and while it's a great bike for our island, with the traffic congestion and mostly 50 k/hr (30 mph) speed limits, I certainly wouldn't want to go any great distance on the autopista with its 120 k/hr (75 mph) limit. These bikes just aren't meant for that.

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by alantf

OldNTired......... I think you're just lucky. If you see the posts over the last few years, from riders who've destroyed their engines by riding WOT for any great distances, you'd realise that. Also, if you're riding at freeway speed, then the GZ hasn't got the extra oomph to get you out of trouble when you need it. I've had mine for over six years now, and while it's a great bike for our island, with the traffic congestion and mostly 50 k/hr (30 mph) speed limits, I certainly wouldn't want to go any great distance on the autopista with its 120 k/hr (75 mph) limit. These bikes just aren't meant for that.

Whether it's luck or the grace of God or just good engineering and maintenance,
my friend, I'll take it!
I really have no choice; as I've mentioned before, I live in a village. What I may
not have mentioned is that to get to any city I have to travel a minimum of
20 miles on a 4-lane, 65MPH speed limit, highway. That means that 'normal'
traffic moves at 75mph and the trucks (18 wheelers) usually hit 80 to 85mph.
It is either travel at speed with the traffic or get run over.
The only time I had a problem I had run it at 80mph for 20-some minutes
in temps that were in the high 90's (F). The temperature is usually in the low
80's here in summer.