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Old 04-08-2012, 12:15 PM   #11
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Re: Choke

I think the idle sped with a warm engine is supposed to be 1300rpms.



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Old 04-08-2012, 03:26 PM   #12
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Re: Choke

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I think the idle sped with a warm engine is supposed to be 1300rpms.
Whoops....my mistake :blush: Just checked the owner's manual. When I put 1400 - 1500 rev/min, I should have put 1200 - 1400 rev/min.[attachment=0:27iwbda0]Untitled-1.jpg[/attachment:27iwbda0]
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Old 04-08-2012, 05:31 PM   #13
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I think the idle sped with a warm engine is supposed to be 1300rpms.
Whoops....my mistake :blush: Just checked the owner's manual. When I put 1400 - 1500 rev/min, I should have put 1200 - 1400 rev/min.[attachment=0:3q3a4er3]Untitled-1.jpg[/attachment:3q3a4er3]
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Old 04-12-2012, 02:52 AM   #14
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Re: Choke

When choke starting should I move the fuel switch to the "pri" setting?

Also, is 87 octane gas sufficient?

Finally, should the fuel switch be in the "on" position when parked, or "reserve?
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Old 04-12-2012, 05:22 AM   #15
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Re: Choke

Leave the fuel in the "ON" position for normal operation. It is vacuum operated and shuts off fuel flow when the engine is shut off. You need only use the prime position after the bike has been parked for quite some time and fuel in the carb may have evaporated. Turn the fuel to prime for about 10 seconds to fill the float bowl in the carb then back to the "ON" position. 87 octane is the recommended fuel. There is no need to buy more expensive gas because you will not likely see any benefit. The GZ is a popular bike in the 3rd world where gas is sometimes 80% sticks and stones and the rest is noncombustable.



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Old 04-12-2012, 10:34 AM   #16
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Re: Choke

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When choke starting should I move the fuel switch to the "pri" setting?

Also, is 87 octane gas sufficient?

Finally, should the fuel switch be in the "on" position when parked, or "reserve?
Why not just read through the owners manual and the service manual that we have here on the site for download?
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