First time with GZ250

[bwader]

On my bike there isn't a brake cylinder sight glass because the previous owner had it covered with a rubber stopper. But hey it still works over a year later.

I might order a proper sight glass for the master cylinder one day.

Its fun just to read about getting a bike and getting it running.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by JsRedLineRacer

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Its already on the way as well as the master brake cylinder and the fuel filter. Do you guys think that if i drive it like this it will cause any problems or should i be ok?

The choice is yours but personally I would leave it parked till you have a complete bike with no safety issues(front brake)and a muffler that will allow the engine to run better without a chance of damaging itself. Don't turn minor issues into a major issue such as burnt valves or a mishap due to no brakes.
Yes, I know you want to ride soonest but be patient and the reward will still be there.

[JsRedLineRacer]

Well i had taken it for a drive before i read the message. Since the speedometer gets stuck i can be 100% certain of speed but my girlfriend said that she was cruising next to me at like 75 so im happy about that. However the idle on the bike is weird or maybe its just me. im going to wait until i get the parts before i go for another ride.

Anything i can do about white smoke coming out of where the header connects to the motor? it has decreased greatly since the first time i started the bike but it has not disappeared

[alantf]

Are you sure your idle speed is set correctly? When the engine is HOT, it should be set to 1200 to 1400 RPM.

[JsRedLineRacer]

How exacly do I check my idle speed. I dont see rpms on my speedometer

[JsRedLineRacer]

The front feels a little wobbly sometimes. Any suggestions?

[alantf]

Originally Posted by JsRedLineRacer

How exacly do I check my idle speed. I dont see rpms on my speedometer

If you remember that a car idles at around 860 RPM, then the bike should sound around 50% faster. Once you get it roughly right, you can fine tune it until you get it sounding smooth. Remember.....it'll sound much faster than you're used to, if you drive a car.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by JsRedLineRacer

The front feels a little wobbly sometimes. Any suggestions?

Inspect tire carefully to be sure it is in good shape (no cracks in sidewall).Check air pressure.It should be 30 to 32 PSI.

[JsRedLineRacer]

Originally Posted by alantf

If you remember that a car idles at around 860 RPM, then the bike should sound around 50% faster. Once you get it roughly right, you can fine tune it until you get it sounding smooth. Remember.....it'll sound much faster than you're used to, if you drive a car.

its really hard for me to guide myself by sound since the thing wont have a stock exhaust and currently has open pipe. Right now it sounds pretty good at idle and seems to be working properly once i take off the choke and the smoke is slight to none. The oil leak seems to have stopped and again as good as it can for no pipe. i will check for tire pressure but the tire is almost new. I should be getting the speedometer tomorrow is there a speed where good idle should take me to?

Blaine the one thing i did notice is that it will go to the left when i release the handlebars.

[Fawlty]

Originally Posted by JsRedLineRacer

I should be getting the speedometer tomorrow is there a speed where good idle should take me to?

Sorry, but you can't reliably check your idle speed this way. It has to be done with a tachometer or by ear, when the engine is at normal operating temperature.