Replacing Rear Sprocket - Page 3

Quimrider · 07-10-2008, 06:47 PM

I agree there's not much worth doing the GZ250. Unfortunately there isn't much between the GZ250 and a 650cc bike. I thought I had read somewhere that it was 20 or 21 hp?

tazzman · 07-10-2008, 07:03 PM

thats cool, well I was not planing on changing a thing performance wise on this 250 . just wanted to see why every one was wanting to mod a mophead powerd bike? :neener:

I only use my GZ250 in town and top speed limit in town is only 45mph so any mods are not required. :chop:

but thanks for the info. If I whant to ride the open road I'll get a 600 or better. This little bike rides like a dirt bike at high speeds, very sreary.

Easy Rider · 07-10-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tazzman

just wanted to see why every one was wanting to mod a mophead powerd bike? :neener:

That's a good question, really.

I think the main reason is the big HOLE in bike sizes. The last time I traded (down) what I really wanted was an air cooled, light, short, twin (or single) about 350-400 cc. There just aren't any......new or recent.

I have REALLY had to adjust my highway riding style. Came from a 600-4 that would crawl up the trunk of the guy ahead if I dropped a gear and rolled the throttle at 70 mph...........to a bike that won't even DO 70.....well, just barely.

We really NEED something in between.

Sarris · 07-10-2008, 08:55 PM

If I could only buy a immaculate Honda 350 four cylinder it would make my day. I'm way too a-n-a-l to buy the old POS's that are for sale lately. I would want a prefect one as I always and must buy new.

Stupid, huh?

:blush:

tazzman · 07-10-2008, 09:44 PM

not stuped at all

, I don't like buying oter peoples problems eather. unless I'm looking for a prodject. lol. thats why I bught a new bike insted of a used one.

tazzman · 07-10-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

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Originally Posted by tazzman

just wanted to see why every one was wanting to mod a mophead powerd bike? :neener:

I think the main reason is the big HOLE in bike sizes. The last time I traded (down) what I really wanted was an air cooled, light, short, twin (or single) about 350-400 cc. There just aren't any......new or recent.

We really NEED something in between.

I know they make a 400cc scooter but not a 400cc bike, stuped ain't it.

Sarris · 07-10-2008, 10:04 PM

Yeah, and the fag factor for scooters is way too high for me. If you have to step over it and it has a manual transmission, I dont care how small it is, it's a motorcycle.

If you step through it and it's a CVT, it's a scooter and you ain't gonna get me on it.

Quimrider · 07-10-2008, 11:55 PM

I was looking at some other Suzuki bikes and got to thinking about motor swaps. since many of the engines are very similar. The Suzuki DR350 has 29-30hp and a 6 speed tranny. It even has a 520 chain with 15/41 sprockets like the GZ250. Now if only I could find a free DR350 to attempt the swap.

**jonathan180iq** · 07-11-2008, 12:23 AM

It all goes back to the basic argument that, even if you could swap out a bigger engine or something, you'll be putting a lot of time and effort into something that will give very little return.

Quimrider · 07-11-2008, 08:16 AM

If i could comfortably keep up with 70mph traffic and still keep in the 60mpg range it would be worthwhile to me.

07-10-2008, 06:47 PM	#21
Quimrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 198	I agree there's not much worth doing the GZ250. Unfortunately there isn't much between the GZ250 and a 650cc bike. I thought I had read somewhere that it was 20 or 21 hp? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2008, 07:03 PM	#22
tazzman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Texas Posts: 6	thats cool, well I was not planing on changing a thing performance wise on this 250 . just wanted to see why every one was wanting to mod a mophead powerd bike? :neener: I only use my GZ250 in town and top speed limit in town is only 45mph so any mods are not required. :chop: but thanks for the info. If I whant to ride the open road I'll get a 600 or better. This little bike rides like a dirt bike at high speeds, very sreary. __________________ Definetly Twisted
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07-10-2008, 08:55 PM	#24
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	In Between If I could only buy a immaculate Honda 350 four cylinder it would make my day. I'm way too a-n-a-l to buy the old POS's that are for sale lately. I would want a prefect one as I always and must buy new. Stupid, huh? :blush: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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07-10-2008, 09:44 PM	#25
tazzman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Texas Posts: 6	not stuped at all , I don't like buying oter peoples problems eather. unless I'm looking for a prodject. lol. thats why I bught a new bike insted of a used one. __________________ Definetly Twisted Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2008, 10:04 PM	#27
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Bike Sizes Yeah, and the fag factor for scooters is way too high for me. If you have to step over it and it has a manual transmission, I dont care how small it is, it's a motorcycle. If you step through it and it's a CVT, it's a scooter and you ain't gonna get me on it. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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07-10-2008, 11:55 PM	#28
Quimrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 198	I was looking at some other Suzuki bikes and got to thinking about motor swaps. since many of the engines are very similar. The Suzuki DR350 has 29-30hp and a 6 speed tranny. It even has a 520 chain with 15/41 sprockets like the GZ250. Now if only I could find a free DR350 to attempt the swap.
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07-11-2008, 12:23 AM	#29
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	It all goes back to the basic argument that, even if you could swap out a bigger engine or something, you'll be putting a lot of time and effort into something that will give very little return.
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07-11-2008, 08:16 AM	#30
Quimrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 198	If i could comfortably keep up with 70mph traffic and still keep in the 60mpg range it would be worthwhile to me.
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