Rode fine all day, then it died completely no power anywhere

[blaine]

Originally Posted by alantf

Please enlighten me. I've never heard that term before. :??:

It means "maintenance free" under normal conditions does not need water added like some of the older batteries.Not as advanced as the newer "GELL" batteries.

[Water Warrior 2]

I think I mentioned this before so please bear with me. For those wanting distilled water to top up a battery you can find it at a drug store in various sized jugs/bottles.

[bonehead]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

I think I mentioned this before so please bear with me. For those wanting distilled water to top up a battery you can find it at a drug store in various sized jugs/bottles.

My grocery store carries it regular. Really should'nt be too hard to get.

[Water Warrior 2]

Just don't think drinking it is a great health benefit. It is completely empty water. No minerals or trace elements that the body needs.

[ajmiller]

Sorry for not posting this earlier but I did not want to jinx it. She is up and running and running at top peak. Wasted a full tank of gas riding around today. New battery did the trick and the new spark plug helped out a rough idle issue it had. I thank all of you for helping out and hope that I can return the help one day. But hopefully nobody has issues with their bikes. Thanks again.

[blaine]

Glad we could help.Keep the shiny side up.

[Water Warrior 2]

:whistle: There is no such thing as wasting gas by riding around. Think of it as recharging your soul and sanity.

[ajmiller]

I agree with ya water warrior. I have a quick question. What grade of fuel do you all find to be the most beneficial? I am in iowa fyi and for some stupid reason lots of our gas stations don't carry the highest octane gas only choices are super unleaded and unleaded. Minimal stations carry premium. What do you all use?

[Sarris]

This topic has been beaten to death. Do a search for the word "octane" and you'll find a myriad of info like this quote from one of my previous posts.

Suzuki makes an Asian sub-continent head for the GZ that will run 60 octane, kerosene, deisel, saki, dog shit, etc. I think it's safe to use the cheapest gas possible for the GZ. Now, both my Harley's require 91 octane...... so WTF??

PS: Your Owner's Manual says 87 octane minimum on page #7. No mention of anything else.

Also, please remember that the higher the octane, the LOWER the volatility. That keeps high compression engines from detonating (pinging). I also run 10% ethanol regular without any problems.

[Water Warrior 2]

What Sarris said. Most major brands are top tier gas so buy it and burn it.