Need help. GZ250 willl not start! - Page 2

GreeZdLightNin · 06-28-2014, 11:05 PM

So i got it started! drained the oil box, drained the carb bowl, turned petcock to RES and took out the air filter, pulled on the gas and it fired up...it stayed runnin as long as i held the throttle or did NOT reinstall the gas covered air filter...what should i do next?

mole2 · 06-28-2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GreeZdLightNin

So i got it started! drained the oil box, drained the carb bowl, turned petcock to RES and took out the air filter, pulled on the gas and it fired up...it stayed runnin as long as i held the throttle or did NOT reinstall the gas covered air filter...what should i do next?

The first thing is put fuel in the tank. Apparently you're so low it won't pickup fuel in the run position. Also put in a new air filter.

GreeZdLightNin · 06-28-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mole2

The first thing is put fuel in the tank. Apparently you're so low it won't pickup fuel in the run position. Also put in a new air filter.

Its totally full, just put 93 w seafoam in it.

gz4me + · 06-28-2014, 11:59 PM

Sorry it took so long to get back. Glad to hear you got it going. Agree with mole 2. New air cleaner. I would pull petcock and check the filters in it as well. When you get a chance, I would check the valve adjustment as well. They tighten up and cause alot of problems. When I checked mine, the exhaust had no clearance at all. Glad I checked when I did. Run seafoam thru gas tank on regular basis. Will Keep you and your bike happy. Enjoy the GZ.

gz4me + · 06-29-2014, 12:02 AM

The GZ will run on 87. No need to buy higher. This will save some money.

5th_bike · 06-29-2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GreeZdLightNin

petcock is set at "ON"

The petcock doesn't have an ON setting. It's either RUN, PRI or RES.

GreeZdLightNin · 06-29-2014, 12:31 PM

Thanks. Il get a new air filter and oil filter, and check the petcock also. i do know when i put it on reserve, gas does not come out.

alantf · 06-29-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GreeZdLightNin

i do know when i put it on reserve, gas does not come out.

So...... either the tank is empty, or there's a blockage in the petcock!

GreeZdLightNin · 06-29-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

So...... either the tank is empty, or there's a blockage in the petcock!

Wups! sorry, forgot to say that the bike was off. the fuel filter is full when its on ON or PRIME

**jonathan180iq** · 06-30-2014, 10:13 AM

You know that fuel won't flow from the "RUN" or "RES" settings on the petcock unless there is engine vacuum, right?

06-28-2014, 11:05 PM	#11
GreeZdLightNin Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 12	So i got it started! drained the oil box, drained the carb bowl, turned petcock to RES and took out the air filter, pulled on the gas and it fired up...it stayed runnin as long as i held the throttle or did NOT reinstall the gas covered air filter...what should i do next? __________________ 2003 Suzuki GZ 250: Blue and Chrome Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-28-2014, 11:59 PM	#14
gz4me + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 234	Need help. GZ250 will not start! Sorry it took so long to get back. Glad to hear you got it going. Agree with mole 2. New air cleaner. I would pull petcock and check the filters in it as well. When you get a chance, I would check the valve adjustment as well. They tighten up and cause alot of problems. When I checked mine, the exhaust had no clearance at all. Glad I checked when I did. Run seafoam thru gas tank on regular basis. Will Keep you and your bike happy. Enjoy the GZ.
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06-29-2014, 12:02 AM	#15
gz4me + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 234	Need help. GZ250 will not start! The GZ will run on 87. No need to buy higher. This will save some money. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-29-2014, 12:31 PM	#17
GreeZdLightNin Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 12	Thanks. Il get a new air filter and oil filter, and check the petcock also. i do know when i put it on reserve, gas does not come out. __________________ 2003 Suzuki GZ 250: Blue and Chrome
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06-30-2014, 10:13 AM	#20
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	You know that fuel won't flow from the "RUN" or "RES" settings on the petcock unless there is engine vacuum, right?
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