Forum: Parts & Accessories
09-19-2011, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 8,119
Re: 2003 parting out.
I know this is a long shot, but there is a little spring that connects from the front brake cable to the little switch that turns the rear brake light on, its kinda by the foot pegs...i need one of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-05-2011, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-05-2011, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
See, thats the thing, I originally switched to synthetic oil because I was having troubles shifting into first, however I found out later than the bike is just not sychro'd for first gear and this is...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-05-2011, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
Thanks! Where do you find that stuff? The only stuff I could find at the local Wal-Mart is Mobile 1 and Valvoline, both $8-9/quart. Not really sure where else to look. I work at Target and I know...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-04-2011, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,830
Re: bike doenst wanna shift down
If you are having troubles into 1st gear, I don't think these bikes are synchro'd into first gear. Just shift into first before you stop or roll 6 inches then shift. If you are having a problem...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-04-2011, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
Ok, I have taken the petcock apart, nothing looks wrong with it, but obviously something is, so I will have to experiment some more I guess. I emptied all the fuel and oil out of the crankcase,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-25-2011, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-25-2011, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-25-2011, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
The petcock works exactly the opposite.It needs the vacuum for the petcock to open and the fuel to flow.That way when the engine is not running,the petcock is closed.The hydro lock will be eliminated...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2011, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
It was just a flat trailer, no sides or anything. They didn't have much notice or idea on what was going on either, they both figured we could get it start up, so they only brought like 3 straps. ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2011, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
I'm not sure of exactly what happend when but I don't think tapping of the float caused any part of your problem.
As I understand it the system works something like this:
Fuel sits in your fuel...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-21-2011, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
A rebuild kit is cheaper if you can get one from the dealer.You may get away with taking it apart and cleaning it.If the diaphragm is broken you will be able to see it.I doubt that you need a rebuild...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-21-2011, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
Done and done :) the reason I was wanting to take the airbox out was because I am a little OCD when it comes to taking care of my vehicles and cleaning them sometimes...wanting to give it a good...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-21-2011, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: My Suzuki gz250 just died, need help!!
Thanks!! Sorry again for duplicate topics. Will be doing the suggestions! Is there a difference between rebuilding a carb and cleaning one? Where do I get a kit? Where would you suggest getting...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-21-2011, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
Sorry!!! New person error! My apologies! I'll see if I can report it and see if the mod can merge the topics or delete one or something.
I don't want to do any more damage than is already done,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-20-2011, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Crankcase filled with fuel...help!!
So my bike quit running on the road and wouldn't start back up. It wouldn't turn over at all, but I finally got it to. Now, it won't start at all. I tried again today and finally got it to start...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-20-2011, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
Re: My Suzuki gz250 just died, need help!!
Thanks! I checked and there is fuel in the crankcase. I drained some of it out and it smells of fuel bad. I also checked the airbox and there was a bunch of oil in it as well.
I think I am...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-20-2011, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,909
My Suzuki gz250 just died, need help!!
I was riding my gz250 to work a few days ago and about half way, the bike just dies. I figured I was out of gas because i knew I was running low, so I turned it to reserve and tried again...no luck,...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-04-2011, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,803
Re: you GOTTA be kiding me!
probably, not really sure what the technical term for it is. I took out the drain plug for my air box and had a bunch of oil come out, lol, guess it really needed it. Didn't really seem to make a...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
07-04-2011, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 134
Views: 99,706
Re: Add a Tachometer
grego- just shift earlier I suppose, thats what I am doing. My bike is doing the same thing, but I'm just shifting earlier than i used to to keep the RPMs down a bit better. It took me a little...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
06-25-2011, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 99,706
Re: Add a Tachometer
Come to think of it, when you said to wire it to the horn, did you mean both red and blue wires or just one or the other? I assumed both wires.
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Forum: Instructional Articles
06-25-2011, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 99,706
Re: Add a Tachometer
Oh, and it turns out you really don't need to take the tank off to install the tach. The first time I tried installing it, I took the tank off, but then after I got it all back together, I realized...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
06-25-2011, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 134
Views: 99,706
Re: Add a Tachometer
oh ok, i got the one that one i linked to. I didn't want to put everything back together permanently until i knew it worked, but I suppose I'll just have to take the chance. I tried hooking it up to...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
06-24-2011, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 99,706
Re: Add a Tachometer
Hey, so I have a question. I was trying to install the tach...I just put the wires to the connections and didn't solder, just incase. I turned the bike on and the needle spikes to 8, then comes...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-23-2011, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 849
Re: odd noise
You know, I am having a very similar problem. When I am coasting or idling, its fine, but when I am in gear and cruising, it will be normal for a few seconds, then it will have a louder, restrictive...
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