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Old 10-14-2009, 11:30 AM   #11
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Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?

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Will riding with this "leak?" harm anything? The bike seems to be running better with the gasket leak.
I wouldn't ride with a leak of any sort. The engine is designed to be sealed and tight in all the right places for proper combustion. A leak of any sort may cause a hot spot and warp or weaken the metal. But that's just my opinion.



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Old 10-16-2009, 04:45 PM   #12
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Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?

I took it back to the deal to see if they would warranty the original repair they did on the head gasket. They said they would still warranty (even after 90 days) if it proves nothing else caused it up a bad gasket. I think I will get screwed on this one. A question I wish to pose is this. I was told that I will continue to experience this type of problem by the dealer and some other bikers i know because i ride a 250 at speeds over 55mph for extends periods of time. Do you guys agree or disagree and why?
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Old 10-16-2009, 07:17 PM   #13
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I took it back to the deal to see if they would warranty the original repair they did on the head gasket. They said they would still warranty (even after 90 days) if it proves nothing else caused it up a bad gasket. I think I will get screwed on this one. A question I wish to pose is this. I was told that I will continue to experience this type of problem by the dealer and some other bikers i know because i ride a 250 at speeds over 55mph for extends periods of time. Do you guys agree or disagree and why?
This may be the wrong bike for your riding needs. Over 55 for extended time and lots of hills where you are running WOT could have a bearing on the issue at hand. I doubt the dealer is BSing you. Ask the dealer what a "Reasonable" upgrade bike would be for your riding needs. He will probably give you a reasonable suggestion/opinion that won't break the bank if you choose to upgrade. Sounds like your dealer is a standup guy and in it for the long haul. Far better than what a lot of us experience with dealers.



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Old 10-16-2009, 08:36 PM   #14
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"55 for extended time and lots of hills where you are running WOT could have a bearing on the issue at hand."

What about all the guys riding 70+ on the interstate? I though I would be on the low end of the spectrum? These engines are said to be "bullet proof"?
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Old 10-16-2009, 08:37 PM   #15
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What about all the guys riding 70+ on the interstate? I though I would be on the low end of the spectrum? These engines are said to be "bullet proof"?[/quote]



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Old 10-16-2009, 09:52 PM   #16
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N.E. Georgie....lots of hills. How often and how hard is the bike working hauling you up a hill ? Quite possibly you are running on the edge of the GZ's abilities. Or I could be just full of it and you may disregard my opinion.
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Old 10-17-2009, 02:52 PM   #17
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because i ride a 250 at speeds over 55mph for extends periods of time. Do you guys agree or disagree and why?
In general, that's BS.......but it depends more on how hard you rev. it in the lower gears than how fast you ride it in 5th. It also depends on how MUCH over 55 and for how long.

[edit] just went back and looked at your first post. It should run "forever" at 60-65......but note the comment about the lower gears.
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Old 10-19-2009, 11:26 AM   #18
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Thanks Easy thats what i thought?! Water, I am only 175 and the hills are rolling not steep. Most (if not all) the time I pick up speen and ride out each hill in fifth just loosing about 5mph. I don't think that would be pushing it.
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Old 10-19-2009, 02:03 PM   #19
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Thanks Easy thats what i thought?! Water, I am only 175 and the hills are rolling not steep. Most (if not all) the time I pick up speen and ride out each hill in fifth just loosing about 5mph. I don't think that would be pushing it.

Hmmm, that shouldn't be the problem then. Doesn't sound like you would be struggling to get up a hill. I honestly have no idea now. Maybe you were a bad person in another lifetime and Fate is out to get you.
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Old 10-21-2009, 01:42 PM   #20
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Nah, I am a pretty good guy. I am currently waiting to see what happens. The deal sympathized with me. He said that he has never seen these kinds of issues with a 250 this new. He placed a call into his Suzuki rep to see what can be done cost wise. In the mean time the head has been sent out to be trimmed and the gaskets ordered. Just who is going to pay for all this is yet to be seen. I PRAY it is not me. The deal did imply that they would give me a break.
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