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- Choke cable (0 replies)
- Sounds like crap. (5 replies)
- cams/valves... top end noise (4 replies)
- Air filter - clean or replace? (6 replies)
- Engine possesed by demon (8 replies)
- Spark Plug? Air leak? (4 replies)
- Broken bolt? Hard starting... (9 replies)
- Can't shift after coming to stop in 2nd gear (7 replies)
- Bike wont start have spark and compression. (4 replies)
- Headlight Turn Signal wire connections (7 replies)
- So... electrical problem... This should be fun. (9 replies)
- Turn Signal Install? (5 replies)
- Carburetor kit (2 replies)
- Indicator issue (5 replies)
- Whts the name (5 replies)
- Exhaust Valve dropping (2 replies)
- Quick valve adj query. (6 replies)
- Trouble getting to my spark plug (7 replies)
- fuel leak/ no cold start (5 replies)
- Exhaust valve noise. How much is OK? (1 replies)
- Died mid-ride, runs now; seeking opinions (10 replies)
- High idle, no idea (16 replies)
- Valve Issue? (6 replies)
- Can't keep bike running, seems to die with throttle. (3 replies)
- I can't keep it running... (5 replies)
- Gz250 wont take throttle (5 replies)
- Is my timing off? Bike won't run without choke and throttle (9 replies)
- Gz250 Will Not Start With Video (29 replies)
- CDI Pinouts (4 replies)
- New handlebars, won't start! (6 replies)
- Up shifting suddenly very difficult (11 replies)
- fuse keeps blowing (3 replies)
- Gasket in between head and cylinder? (2 replies)
- 2007 cylinder head (1 replies)
- Loose cylinder head bolt (21 replies)
- Soot on leading edge of oil filter area (0 replies)
- So I started at the corner store and BANG (6 replies)
- right side cover broke at top (2 replies)
- Bike Died mid Ride, Now wont start (1 replies)
- New to the forum, have backfire issue (14 replies)
- Bike won't run without choke (3 replies)
- GZ125 electrical fault (7 replies)
- changing clutch plates and springs (0 replies)
- Starter problems (22 replies)
- changing gears (2 replies)
- Valve Lock nut will not lock. (4 replies)
- Dead Battery (14 replies)
- carb HELP (7 replies)
- valve clearance adjustment help (3 replies)
- Riddle me this. Riddle me that. BACKFIRE? (4 replies)
- Charging system issue (17 replies)
- Starting was getting harder. (apparent solution) (16 replies)
- Engine timing (0 replies)
- Crankshaft bolt size (3 replies)
- Loose hose under the motorcycle (2 replies)
- GZ250 wont start (3 replies)
- Intake valves? Need diagnosis - video/audio provided (24 replies)
- Rear brake squeal and lining gauge reading? (7 replies)
- Large Pop...Is it the end (7 replies)
- Odd issue, also it won't start (5 replies)
- Adjusting the brake pedal (1 replies)
- Broke my bolt (8 replies)
- New Handle bars (3 replies)
- Electrical Problem (4 replies)
- Good (but reasonably priced) plastic adhesive? (4 replies)
- Turn signals work, parking lights don't (2 replies)
- 06 gz (15 replies)
- wont stay running (42 replies)
- caliper holder bolt ???? (0 replies)
- Speedo stopped working (8 replies)
- In search of best new tires for my daughters gz (10 replies)
- Temporary no start (4 replies)
- Engine head oil leak. (6 replies)
- Leakdown test. (4 replies)
- Oil in airbox (4 replies)
- No Acceleration at 40MPH (33 replies)
- Clutch or something started ticking wen i slowed to stop ? (3 replies)
- throttle cable broken (4 replies)
- Clutch cable snapped (3 replies)
- Clutch release camshaft (2 replies)
- I want this GZ but will it be too much trouble? (4 replies)
- Lights/ignition work but won't crank (1 replies)
- Did my first ever valve adjustment (8 replies)
- Newbie Rider can't get bike to start. (6 replies)
- First time out, couple questions (6 replies)
- difficult to get into first gear (4 replies)
- choke knob (2 replies)
- Choke wont work (2 replies)
- Carburetor Teardown - Help Requested (5 replies)
- Carburetor Rebuild Kit - Ebay Item? (1 replies)
- Stripped carburetor drain screw head (16 replies)
- Bypassing clutch switch (3 replies)
- GZ250 Surging & Backfiring (11 replies)
- 2002 GZ 250 dies while driving (4 replies)
- Chain noise after 16t sprocket change (6 replies)
- Intermitten Start Problem (6 replies)
- What to do with a detonated top end (9 replies)
- Starting problem, advice before I plunge in? (4 replies)
- New problem I haven't found on the forum, bike won't start, please help. (5 replies)
- Speedo issue (0 replies)
- Can a petcock be soldered?? (5 replies)
- Mechanic left rear drum too tight! (12 replies)
- oil leaking fron crank case (3 replies)
- Why is there gas in my air filter? (3 replies)
- lacks power on the highway (10 replies)
- Flash Relay (2 replies)
- Brake light and tail light separate fuse? (7 replies)
- Headlight, tail light, and running lights misbehaving (8 replies)
- specifications (4 replies)
- engine boggs down while accelerating (6 replies)
- Issue removing standard NGK spark plug. (10 replies)
- A little leaky (6 replies)
- 2005 Front Fork; Can I use different years? (1 replies)
- Pulsing/Surging Bike (8 replies)
- choke cable disconnected? (3 replies)
- Bouncing at speed. (10 replies)
- Gear shift lever and "what's that noise?" Question (5 replies)
- Bike dies down on me. (6 replies)
- No power to my headlight (1 replies)
- over heated now loud noise (8 replies)
- starter is not showing energy (5 replies)
- Got a small oil leak (1 replies)
- Turn signal problems. (17 replies)
- Another idle issue (4 replies)
- Air Box Removal/ Carb Adjustment (6 replies)
- Pilot air jet confusion (4 replies)
- Brake Fluid Reservoir (3 replies)
- Totally not a major problem but I wonder sometimes (7 replies)
- leaking carb, still wont start (59 replies)
- Gas overflow? (2 replies)
- Front turn signal connections (2 replies)
- Started fine, now it won't (8 replies)
- Battery (2 replies)
- No/slow acceleration. No top end. (36 replies)
- 2005 GZ 250 idling problem (44 replies)
- Rear Axel Nut (6 replies)
- No Start (16 replies)
- Difficult to start and stalls at red light and stop signs. (2 replies)
- what a mess...help :/ (5 replies)
- Rebuilt Carb, now a slew of other problems..help? (4 replies)
- Troubleshooting my own bike (1 replies)
- I took off the seat and the electrical got rained on (2 replies)
- Single click sound when I try to start (18 replies)
- idle surge (bad throttle cable?) and stator cover gasket (6 replies)
- Need help. GZ250 willl not start! (24 replies)
- gear shift problem (5 replies)
- Rough running (8 replies)
- Lithium battery (4 replies)
- Bad Oil Pump? (7 replies)
- Impssible hot start? (13 replies)
- Dies while riding (9 replies)
- Neutral light not working (36 replies)
- No spark (12 replies)
- clutch going? (8 replies)
- burnt oil smell... (8 replies)
- Weak, spongey front brake after installing new pads (5 replies)
- Clutch issue or powerband??? (4 replies)
- What causes mixture to change suddenly? (4 replies)
- Rear tire feels unstable in turns (15 replies)
- Starts and dies (10 replies)
- Front Sprocket Nut and Bolt (12 replies)
- Starter Circuit Problem (7 replies)
- 2001 GZ250 jet-needle (1 replies)
- Loose cables (3 replies)
- Overheating (10 replies)
- More idling issues..... (66 replies)
- Idle issues. HELP! (10 replies)
- horn doesn't work (8 replies)
- Squeaky brakes.... (3 replies)
- Shaky speedo/tach needles (2 replies)
- Yet another electrical problem....help (18 replies)
- Front Fork replacement (1 replies)
- oil problem (3 replies)
- GZ250 exhaust backfire no start (26 replies)
- my 2008 gz250 cut off on me while going 50mph....??? (19 replies)
- Jerky at Mid RPMs (6 replies)
- put 2-3 oz. of seafoam in gas tank; now won't start/dies (45 replies)
- GZ not going over 50 (5 replies)
- Stuck fuel valve??? (3 replies)
- Can't turn ignition key to lock position. (8 replies)
- ANOTHER STARTING ISSUE (gun in my mouth) (15 replies)
- Starting issues after winter (11 replies)
- Warmed up but won't start? (31 replies)
- Change handlebar and turn signal swap Questions (6 replies)
- Cam Orientation (15 replies)
- Starting Issue (9 replies)
- Headlight slightly dimming when indicators on (7 replies)
- wiring tail light (8 replies)
- Cam chain (2 replies)
- hotwire. key wont work (6 replies)
- Bike only starts when charger is plugged in. (14 replies)
- Multi-problemed bike (electrical + ???) (218 replies)
- Ignition has locked up (9 replies)
- Stubborn New Bike (8 replies)
- How to Hook Up My Battery Tender? (3 replies)
- Source of oil leak? (21 replies)
- Exhaust gasket (3 replies)
- Exhaust gases leaking. (5 replies)
- Another nice bike, engine is toast thread 2007 GZ250 (3 replies)
- Replacing chain and sprocket.... (2 replies)
- cant go above 40 (7 replies)
- Spedometer stopped working half way! (6 replies)
- Loss of power, torque. Sputters at full throttle (34 replies)
- Rectifier, anyone used the ESR142 Electrosport? (5 replies)
- Backfire after reving engine (4 replies)
- Gear Shift Cam Stopper (3 replies)
- Rich? Lean? Any telltale signs? (7 replies)
- Nice bike but engine is toast. (6 replies)
- Yet another (big) oil leak - what to do? (3 replies)
- Brake fluid replacement problems (6 replies)
- Cylinder Head Removal (3 replies)
- Bike has irratic idle issues (7 replies)
- Need Help with Diagnosis (2 replies)
- Battery/ Charging issue + made worse by me (23 replies)
- chain/sprocket question (7 replies)
- muffler question (2 replies)
- Bike won't start due to MYSTERIOUS illness?? (6 replies)
- High speed sluggishness (2 replies)
- dies after going up a hill (5 replies)
- I think I detonated my engine... (17 replies)
- Very High Idle (38 replies)
- engine vibrates at 50 mph (5 replies)
- Electrical Issue - No Electric... (11 replies)
- wont start now (3 replies)
- Metallic "whirring" (8 replies)
- A little more heat between my legs than usual. (1 replies)
- Air Filter smells of gasoline (6 replies)
- Totally Weird Electrical Problem (10 replies)
- How to replace bar end (3 replies)
- A First Time Posters Turn Signal Issue! (8 replies)
- Low Fuel Economy - Running rich, not sure why (38 replies)
- Valve Adjustment (11 replies)
- Praying for another easy fix.... (12 replies)
- Expected gasket life? (8 replies)
- Help after a front brake job (14 replies)
- rust on chrome pieces (3 replies)
- Newbie... posted same question in "Introduce Yourself" (16 replies)
- Hero for a minute. (2 replies)
- carberator ?? (10 replies)
- Oil Leak from spark plug (7 replies)
- Is there suppose to be a "lose tube"? (5 replies)
- Spoke and rim question (2 replies)
- clutch cable broke (7 replies)
- engine shut off at 55 now wont start (8 replies)
- starter switch bad? (3 replies)
- Bike dies when opening throttle (19 replies)
- Rebuilt Engine Quits (2 replies)
- Oil Leak (3 replies)
- Tick tick clunk! (137 replies)
- Dropping valves (30 replies)
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