How to Examine a GZ250

Gz Rider · 12-19-2011, 10:56 AM

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Jvacustoms · 12-19-2011, 11:30 AM

19. Are all of the original required reflectors still installed on the bike noting the ones near the horn at the steering stem and the two on the lower sides of the chrome covers on the rear fender.

20. Does bike shut off when it is in gear and you put down the kickstand.

21. Do all of the lights function correctly as well as the indicators for neutral and turn signals. (i.e. are there any bulbs out) That might just be a bulb but could be some bad wiring....

22. Does the horn work.

Great idea ! hope these help!

Water Warrior 2 · 12-19-2011, 11:41 AM

My brain hurts now but I thought of something. Check for broken/loose spokes. Excellant list by the way.

Jvacustoms · 12-19-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

My brain hurts now but I thought of something. Check for broken/loose spokes. Excellant list by the way.

I thought that he covered that in #4... well he didn't say broken but he did cover the loose part :poke2:

Jvacustoms · 12-19-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gz Rider

Jvacustoms, his brain was hurting too much and I don't blame him, it's a long list. I did add a check for missing spokes

Thanks to both Jvacustoms and Water Warrior. All items added. Feel free to add more.

I just had to do it, normally I wouldn't, but I am in this kinda mood today :twisted:

Water Warrior 2 · 12-19-2011, 01:44 PM

About the spoke thing. Had a brain flash about the time I found 3 broken spokes on Lynda's GZ and I just progressed from there.

greatmaul · 12-19-2011, 02:59 PM

#2 add something about if the bike has been dropped or in an accident? Not sure how to check for that other than things obviously ground away or parts broken or falling off.

blaine · 12-19-2011, 03:41 PM

[quote=Gz Rider]

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Originally Posted by "Water Warrior":3963hpck

About the spoke thing. Had a brain flash about the time I found 3 broken spokes on Lynda's GZ and I just progressed from there.

Tell ya what, you give me 5 dollars if I can ask you a question about the GZ250 that you can't answer and if you can ask me question about the GZ250 that I can't answer, I'll take 500 dollars from you....[/quote:3963hpck]
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

5th_bike · 12-27-2011, 10:25 PM

Cables - do throttle, clutch & choke operate smoothly, any signs of stuck/rusty/frayed cables ?

(maybe add this to "handlebars" where you already mention the smooth operation of throttle and clutch)

**jonathan180iq** · 12-28-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gz Rider

Many have asked for a guide when purchasing a GZ250. The following is an attempt to satisfy that request.....

Now there's a man after my own heart.
Keep up the good work!

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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: How to Examine a GZ250 About the spoke thing. Had a brain flash about the time I found 3 broken spokes on Lynda's GZ and I just progressed from there.
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12-19-2011, 02:59 PM	#7
greatmaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296	Re: How to Examine a GZ250 #2 add something about if the bike has been dropped or in an accident? Not sure how to check for that other than things obviously ground away or parts broken or falling off.
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12-27-2011, 10:25 PM	#9
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: How to Examine a GZ250 Cables - do throttle, clutch & choke operate smoothly, any signs of stuck/rusty/frayed cables ? (maybe add this to "handlebars" where you already mention the smooth operation of throttle and clutch) __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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12-19-2011, 11:30 AM	#2
Jvacustoms Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eatonton, GA Posts: 237	Re: How to Examine a GZ250 19. Are all of the original required reflectors still installed on the bike noting the ones near the horn at the steering stem and the two on the lower sides of the chrome covers on the rear fender. 20. Does bike shut off when it is in gear and you put down the kickstand. 21. Do all of the lights function correctly as well as the indicators for neutral and turn signals. (i.e. are there any bulbs out) That might just be a bulb but could be some bad wiring.... 22. Does the horn work. Great idea ! hope these help!
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