I'm new and so is this project..

Gunnerof161 · 10-05-2015, 06:10 AM

Hello from me, from down here in New Zealand. I joined the forum as I am about to embark on a new restoration project, my GZ 250. It was given to be by a neighbor who had it in his shed for many years. He had to move and had to empty his shed. I actually didn't know what it was as it was covered in rubbish. It was imported here from Oregon, ridden to the shed and parked up. Period. So it is seized from the front brake caliper to the rear wheel bearing including the gearbox and probably the engine. Although, it is complete and assembled. It even still has the Oregon plate on it. I'm not a mechanic, but pretty handy with a tool box and I have worked on a few bikes over the years although not so many 4 stroke engines. This will be interesting....So I will start by finding the serial number, source a workshop manual and make a start. When I get my arm out of this sling that is. Bloody motorbikes!

blaine · 10-05-2015, 08:32 AM

Welcome to the family......Have fun!!!

alantf · 10-05-2015, 05:34 PM

Hi there, and welcome. You can download the manual and parts manual from this site. Just search.

Vegas Street Rider · 10-05-2015, 05:58 PM

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your restoration project. Everyone has one.

Water Warrior 2 · 10-05-2015, 07:00 PM

Welcome to the forum. We have some pretty talentd folks here to help with any problems.

Gunnerof161 · 10-07-2015, 06:13 AM

awesome thanks!

Gunnerof161 · 10-07-2015, 06:15 AM

Oh and by the way, my profile pic is of my Dads current time trial racing bike....a BSA Bantam. He is only 91 next February. There is hope for us all yet...

Maggie · 10-11-2015, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunnerof161

Oh and by the way, my profile pic is of my Dads current time trial racing bike....a BSA Bantam. He is only 91 next February. There is hope for us all yet...

I want to grow up to be like him!!!! Welcome to an amazing group of people that really help each other out!

raul10141964 · 10-20-2015, 10:51 AM

Grab some marvel mystery oil and put some on the cylinder true the spark plug hole to release the rings
Remove te fuel tank an clean it
Remove the carburetor and clean it

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Gunnerof161 · 10-21-2015, 03:58 AM

yup good advice thanks. I planned to remove the engine completely and do something of that nature. I cant get marvel oil here but there must be something similar to use. If I set the motor aside soaking I can work on getting the wheels to turn around....siezed brakes etc.

10-05-2015, 06:10 AM	#1
Gunnerof161 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northland, New Zealand Posts: 5	I'm new and so is this project.. Hello from me, from down here in New Zealand. I joined the forum as I am about to embark on a new restoration project, my GZ 250. It was given to be by a neighbor who had it in his shed for many years. He had to move and had to empty his shed. I actually didn't know what it was as it was covered in rubbish. It was imported here from Oregon, ridden to the shed and parked up. Period. So it is seized from the front brake caliper to the rear wheel bearing including the gearbox and probably the engine. Although, it is complete and assembled. It even still has the Oregon plate on it. I'm not a mechanic, but pretty handy with a tool box and I have worked on a few bikes over the years although not so many 4 stroke engines. This will be interesting....So I will start by finding the serial number, source a workshop manual and make a start. When I get my arm out of this sling that is. Bloody motorbikes! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-05-2015, 08:32 AM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Welcome to the family......Have fun!!! __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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10-21-2015, 03:58 AM	#10
Gunnerof161 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northland, New Zealand Posts: 5	marvel oil... yup good advice thanks. I planned to remove the engine completely and do something of that nature. I cant get marvel oil here but there must be something similar to use. If I set the motor aside soaking I can work on getting the wheels to turn around....siezed brakes etc.
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10-05-2015, 05:58 PM	#4
Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,108	Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your restoration project. Everyone has one.
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10-07-2015, 06:13 AM	#6
Gunnerof161 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northland, New Zealand Posts: 5	awesome thanks!
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10-07-2015, 06:15 AM	#7
Gunnerof161 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northland, New Zealand Posts: 5	Oh and by the way, my profile pic is of my Dads current time trial racing bike....a BSA Bantam. He is only 91 next February. There is hope for us all yet...
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10-20-2015, 10:51 AM	#9
raul10141964 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 369	Grab some marvel mystery oil and put some on the cylinder true the spark plug hole to release the rings Remove te fuel tank an clean it Remove the carburetor and clean it Sent from my Z813 using Tapatalk
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