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Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-14-2024, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,478
Posted By alantf
You can start in gear with the side stand up, as...

You can start in gear with the side stand up, as designed, but it's a safety feature that you should not be able to start with the side stand down, so that you can't ride off with the stand still...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-16-2024, 03:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,286
Posted By alantf
Mine was the European model called the marauder....

Mine was the European model called the marauder. it had crankcase ventilation. Also terminals in the headlight for the 5amp bulb for the parking light that is required in some countries, and no...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-09-2024, 02:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,646
Posted By alantf
These bikes are designed to run on the cheapest...

These bikes are designed to run on the cheapest petrol in the remotest asian countries, so you were ok with the fuel.The carb is the achilles heel of the gz, so add a little carb cleaner or fuel...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-01-2024, 03:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,771
Posted By alantf
There is no 6th gear!

There is no 6th gear!
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-14-2021, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,761
Posted By alantf
A bit weird, but I found that when it wouldn't...

A bit weird, but I found that when it wouldn't start, If I turned the key off and then back on, it started straight up.
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-05-2020, 03:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 41,075
Posted By alantf
What exactly do you mean by "the spark plug blew...

What exactly do you mean by "the spark plug blew out". Do you mean that it shot out of the engine? If so, seems like the threads in the head have gone, so the new plug is not making a seal.:hmm:
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-08-2020, 03:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,472
Posted By alantf
Marauder is just the European name for the GZ.

Marauder is just the European name for the GZ.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-18-2020, 03:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,092
Posted By alantf
If the bike won't start with the sidestand down,...

If the bike won't start with the sidestand down, it means that it's in gear. It's a safety frature so that you can't ride off with the stand down. Sometimes it's really hard to find neutral on the GZ,
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-08-2020, 03:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,676
Posted By alantf
I believe that on an american bike the front turn...

I believe that on an american bike the front turn signals stay on as running lights. (mine was European,with no running lights) Let us know what you find, after you've checked all the wiring.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2020, 03:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 38,261
Posted By alantf
There should be a constant voltage on the input...

There should be a constant voltage on the input side (thin wire) of the coil. Check between that terminal and ground. If you don't get a reading it's definitely a fuse. All the kill switches are on...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-04-2020, 03:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 38,261
Posted By alantf
Did you check if there's voltage to the inlet...

Did you check if there's voltage to the inlet side of the relay?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-03-2020, 03:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 38,261
Posted By alantf
Have you checked the fuses?

Have you checked the fuses?
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-23-2020, 03:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 29,454
Posted By alantf
All the cable does is pull a switch which closes...

All the cable does is pull a switch which closes to put the light on. The adjuster needs to be adjusted so that when you press the pedal, the cable pulls the switch and puts the light on. If the...
Forum: Gadgets & Farkles 05-22-2020, 03:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,766
Posted By alantf
Reported as SPAM

Reported as SPAM
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-22-2020, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 29,454
Posted By alantf
There is a cable running from the brake pedal to...

There is a cable running from the brake pedal to the switch at the back of the bike, with an adjuster half way along. I suspect that your problem is something to do with either the cable or the...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-08-2020, 03:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,144,849
Posted By alantf
I keep reporting them to admin as SPAM :tup:

I keep reporting them to admin as SPAM :tup:
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-07-2020, 03:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 20,060
Posted By alantf
Try this quick test. At the relay, clip your...

Try this quick test. At the relay, clip your voltmeter positive lead to the thick cable going to the starter motor, and the other lead to earth. Try starting. if you get a voltage, looks like the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-05-2020, 03:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 21,919
Posted By alantf
I used to have this problem too, sometimes. I...

I used to have this problem too, sometimes. I found that if I switched it off, then back on again, it would start. Kinda weird. Dunno what caused it, but it's worth a try.:hmm:
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 01-27-2020, 04:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 29,049
Posted By alantf
I'm in Tenerife. If it's not on the ficha tecnica...

I'm in Tenerife. If it's not on the ficha tecnica it won't pass the ITV, so check that out. The Guardia Civil Trafico will probably have all the answers, so check it out with them also.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 12-14-2019, 03:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 35,019
Posted By alantf
and in Europe the 250 is rated at 20HP

and in Europe the 250 is rated at 20HP
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-11-2019, 04:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 48,933
Posted By alantf
To switch off the bike, the last position to the...

To switch off the bike, the last position to the left is "park with rear light on". To switch off normally. turn the key to the second from last position.
Forum: Instructional Articles 10-05-2019, 03:43 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 219,238
Posted By alantf
European bikes have a 5w parking light along with...

European bikes have a 5w parking light along with the headlight, so this could be the unused wire that you see in the headlight bucket.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-16-2019, 04:43 AM
Replies: 3,698
Views: 11,156,486
Posted By alantf
fold

fold
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-26-2019, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3,698
Views: 11,156,486
Posted By alantf
minx

minx
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-12-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 34,228
Posted By alantf
I haven't got my gz anymore, but when I did, I...

I haven't got my gz anymore, but when I did, I used to reset the tripmeter after every fill up, then fill up again after 200 kilometers (around 125 miles)
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