Forum: Beginners
04-09-2014, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
smoke
So this morning my bike smoked white some for about 4 minutes until I turned off choke? Didnt smell bad just like exhaust. Tonight after drive home from work I pulled it into garage I smelled burning...
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-09-2014, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 753
Joliet
I have been to Joliet several times had an aunt and uncle that lived there for a few years. Used to go north to Chicago for shed aquarium and navy pier.
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Forum: Beginners
04-08-2014, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
oil change
Well I changed my black gas smelling oil tonight. It still had a little copper/caramel color left. What a simple wonderful little time with my bike. I polished it tonight and cleaned her up. When the...
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-07-2014, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 753
Hello I'm new
Hello everyone,
Since I own one I figure I might as well introduce myself. Gtfoss1986 I live in Green Bay WI, not bad if you don't mind the three seasons we have in WI, thats Road Construction,...
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Forum: Beginners
04-07-2014, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
Oil Change
BTW got my 2 quarts of oil and filter tonight after work tomorrow I will perform my oil change :). I'm a sucker and I'm using the Suzuki oil :( I know I will change it up soon enough but for 2...
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Forum: Beginners
04-07-2014, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
Cost
Just found a Valve check / adjustment is 119$ so that's not bad :). Okay I have another wonderful insightful questions peeps. As I'm riding along I like to down shift approaching a stop. ...
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Forum: Beginners
04-06-2014, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
Valve Adjustment / check
You guys keep mentioning this. Since I probably want to get this done asap probably in a week or two, anyone know if this is a lengthy process or do i need a professional to do it. I can do my own...
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Forum: Beginners
04-06-2014, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
good deal
It included saddle bags and windshield and battery tender junior. New battery last year. I'm saving funds for new rubber. I lubed the chain tonight as it needed it. I'm headed tomorrow after work to...
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Forum: Beginners
04-06-2014, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
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Forum: Beginners
04-06-2014, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
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Forum: Beginners
04-06-2014, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
thanks ww
I was leaning towards that direction. I was planning on 500 dollar mechanic look over. I downloaded shop and owners manual. But that will take time And I want to make sure it is good operating...
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Forum: Beginners
04-05-2014, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
Dealership
So I had the down payment and rode the bike the dealership has been slow. In the meantime I got the chance to test drive a 2001 gz250 with 5483 miles on it. The bike is in wonderful condition a...
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Forum: Beginners
04-01-2014, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
Thanks
It has 2343 miles on it. As far as service it was purchased through a dealership and well maintained. Thanks for carb cleaner tip any recommendations on brand names? I work at a store that can get...
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Forum: Beginners
03-31-2014, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
Test Drove it?
I just wanted to follow up with you guys. I test drove the GZ250 tonight as well as Vn500. Buell blast 500 and a virago 250. I fell in love with the GZ. It was very forgiving compared to the blast....
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Forum: Beginners
03-23-2014, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
Thank
Thank you for the info guys, ya HD is way to much :( they do have a few Kawasaki's and Yamaha's and Suzuki's in the 600 to 800 range, thank you for the post on the throttle, you are correct I am by...
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Forum: Beginners
03-23-2014, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,855
Big Man Little Bike
Hello all,
I'm sorry if this has been posted before, or earlier. I've been getting the itch to motorcycle for a long time now. And now that I finally got the funds saved up I'm going to get a...
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