First time with GZ250
 

Hi guys this is my first cruiser and from what i read seemed perfect for me as i dont want to be able to go much faster than 80 for safety(mainly tickets) reasons. However i purchased one that had been sitting a while due to previous owner taking a fall and neglecting it since then. I am waiting on the battery (old one was dead) so that i could test to see if it will turn on. I have already cleaned out the carb as well as put fresh gas in it. I have read a few post on jetting and was wondering if i will have to do this as i got it with no pipe on it. Its also missing the battery cover (right side frame cover). Where can i get these? ebay seems to be lacking the right side. I would like to see what you guys think i should do while i wait for the battery.

P.S. this will probably be my daily since the local junk yard figured they could smash my scooter because it was outside for 3 days.(broke down) Should i buy stock exhaust once i get it running or put something aftermarket?

Thanks in advance.

Here are the pics.

Hi RedLine. Welcome to the forum. ebay is a good source but also check out the section here for parts for sale. A stock exhaust is best in my opinion. A side cover can be painted if need be.
In the mean time go over the bike for loose fasteners and whatnot. Lube anything that moves and use contact cleaner on all the switch gear. Don't forget the sidestand switch which lives in a dirty world. Get at it from the righthand side with the stand down.
Check the air filter and a good idea is installing an inline gas filter between the fuel valve and carb.

Do you recomend any fuel line filter in particular. I would like to cover all my basic because i have high hopes that once the battery arrives this baby will start right up. Just dont have the cash to worry about cosmetics before i take care of the mecanical portion. thanks

I use this one.You should be able to get it at any MC or small engine shop.

Do you know the name so i can get it online?

Here ya go. ;) :)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1-4-FUEL-FILT...918d73&vxp=mtr

Thanks

Is there any way to start it without the battery? The battery i have has 12 amps instead of 6 and blew the fuses before i realized it.

will this fit the gz250 (their fitment guide says yes.) what do you guys think? Mine has a broken looking glass. In my opinion needs to be replaced to avoid the risk of it catching air and possibly locking.Would my assumption be correct?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hydraulic-Br...d23f21&vxp=mtr

The amount of battery amps would not blow the fuses.Hooking it up backwards would blow the fuses & hopefully nothing else ( Like ECU).Make sure you have + going to + & = to =.That cylinder looks like it will fit.But you can buy the sight glass separately.


;) :)