09-30-2017, 02:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Mid coast Maine
Posts: 5
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My new (to me) GZ
Hello all, I finally got a little time to check out my GZ that was given to me by a co-worker. The spring of 15 he pulled it out of his basement and couldn't get it to go. Some how he had thought it was an electrical problem. Anyway he threw a tarp over it and there it set till last month. He mentioned that he was going to have it hauled off for junk. I couldn't have that so I went and brought it home. I was surprised how well it looked after being outside so long. The cdi unit and regulator were in a baggy so I put them back on the bike and pulled the plug and was surprised to find it had fire. Pulled the carb and it was plain to see why it would not start. I pulled the jets and put them in dip over night. (I will give it a proper cleaning as soon as I get new O-rings) Put it back together and added some fresh fuel and it started right away. Went for a test ride last night and it seems to go pretty well. I need to do some neglected maintenance and inspect the tires as I really don't know the history of it. I will try to get some pics tomorrow. Thanks
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09-30-2017, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
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Good find. Keep us updated
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10-03-2017, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Portland Oregon
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Really nice looking!
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11-06-2017, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
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Good looking bike you have there. One thing you must check is the age of the tires. Tread wear means nothing if they are over 5 years old. Rubber gets hard and slippery with age. The date of manufacture is molded into the sidewall and gives you the month and year they were produced. Have fun bringing the bike back to a rideable condition. 
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