Performance Upgrades?

CyclonicScream · 09-21-2013, 12:52 PM

Hey guys! New to the GZ250 forums! :2tup: I have put a slip on exhaust on my gz and have done a few other little mods here and there but what can I do to up the performance a bit?

Thanks,
N.

raul10141964 · 09-21-2013, 01:39 PM

I mode the air cleaner, 2.5 turns on the pilot, 140 main jet, needle mode and 16T
cruse 75mi
65 MPG

alantf · 09-21-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CyclonicScream

what can I do to up the performance a bit?

Buy a bigger bike? :whistle:

Water Warrior 2 · 09-21-2013, 06:05 PM

Yup, buy a bigger bike as Alantf said. The GZ is what it is and not really a get up and go machine. If you really like the GZ but need a bit more power a good replacement might be the LS 650/S-40. It is basically the big brother to the GZ and still a single cylinder machine. Kinda like a GZ on steroids. 60 pounds of more muscle.

**jonathan180iq** · 09-23-2013, 01:14 PM

There are several guides here for tuning the GZ. Check out the "Performance" section or check out the How-To's.

That said, the boys are right. There is only so much that you can do. Lots of people have been satisfied with their jetting adjustments and such, but this bike will never pull your arms off. I would think you'll be better served with nice tires, a good braking system and some technique development. Hit the twisties and leave your friends wondering why their 750cc sport bikes aren't faster than you over the Ft. Mountain pass...

Water Warrior 2 · 09-23-2013, 06:59 PM

I was always amazed the way Lynda could carve a path through the mountain twisties on her GZ. The tighter corners were the best where bigger bikes could be overwhelmed by power and mass whereas the GZ just motored along in it's element. She used to bit*h about large lumbering chrome cruisers dragging hard parts in front of her. It was so funny to hear a Grandmother berating those wannabe riders.

raul10141964 · 09-24-2013, 05:15 PM

not every one can afford a bigger bike but you can expend under $100 on some upgrades to make a big difference

alantf · 09-25-2013, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by raul10141964

not every one can afford a bigger bike but you can expend under $100 on some upgrades to make a big difference

So explain to us what upgrades will make a BIG difference to a GZ. :??:

09-21-2013, 12:52 PM	#1
CyclonicScream Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1	Performance Upgrades? Hey guys! New to the GZ250 forums! :2tup: I have put a slip on exhaust on my gz and have done a few other little mods here and there but what can I do to up the performance a bit? Thanks, N. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-21-2013, 01:39 PM	#2
raul10141964 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 369	Re: Performance Upgrades? I mode the air cleaner, 2.5 turns on the pilot, 140 main jet, needle mode and 16T cruse 75mi 65 MPG
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09-21-2013, 06:05 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Performance Upgrades? Yup, buy a bigger bike as Alantf said. The GZ is what it is and not really a get up and go machine. If you really like the GZ but need a bit more power a good replacement might be the LS 650/S-40. It is basically the big brother to the GZ and still a single cylinder machine. Kinda like a GZ on steroids. 60 pounds of more muscle.
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09-23-2013, 01:14 PM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Performance Upgrades? There are several guides here for tuning the GZ. Check out the "Performance" section or check out the How-To's. That said, the boys are right. There is only so much that you can do. Lots of people have been satisfied with their jetting adjustments and such, but this bike will never pull your arms off. I would think you'll be better served with nice tires, a good braking system and some technique development. Hit the twisties and leave your friends wondering why their 750cc sport bikes aren't faster than you over the Ft. Mountain pass... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-23-2013, 06:59 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Performance Upgrades? I was always amazed the way Lynda could carve a path through the mountain twisties on her GZ. The tighter corners were the best where bigger bikes could be overwhelmed by power and mass whereas the GZ just motored along in it's element. She used to bit*h about large lumbering chrome cruisers dragging hard parts in front of her. It was so funny to hear a Grandmother berating those wannabe riders.
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09-24-2013, 05:15 PM	#7
raul10141964 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 369	Re: Performance Upgrades? not every one can afford a bigger bike but you can expend under $100 on some upgrades to make a big difference
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