Forum: General Maintenance
07-19-2011, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,381
Re: Front Brakes
What about squeaking while applying the brake? Same deal or do I get other stuff? :)
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-19-2011, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Re: Setting Idle Speed (and backfiring)
Thanks for the info guys. I've tightened them to the specified torque (10 ft-lb) and the backfiring seems to have stop. There's still a puttering, but it seems to be performing ok.
The bolts are...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-07-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Setting Idle Speed (and backfiring)
Hi guys, been awhile since I've been on here.
Is there a specific style of tachometer that I need to check the idle speed and how do I hook it up to check?
What does the manual mean by the...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
10-09-2009, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,919
Re: 1999 GZ250
Yep, I got the support brackets. Pain in the butt installing them (tip: i found it much easier using a second socket wrench to hold the bolts). I'll keep an eye out for the heat, but so far it...
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-09-2009, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 582
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-08-2009, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,789
Re: Canadian Motorcycle Newbie
Well i just hit my first 1000 km! Been riding it to work almost everyday and I'm definitely feeling a lot more comfortable.
i got perfect on my M2 motorcycle test! woohoo. :P
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Forum: GZ250 Media
10-08-2009, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,919
Re: 1999 GZ250
Sorry if the pics are too large. I just recently got some saddlebags and wanted to show them off! :cool:
The bags are from a Canadian company, Talisman Motorcycle Luggage. I got the large,...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-29-2009, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,013
Re: Valve Clearance.
I've got the valve adjuster screw, the feeler guages, and an offset 8mm wrench that I picked up at Sears for about $7. Now I just have to find the time!
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-27-2009, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,491
Re: Carb cleaner issue?
VT, i did the exact same thing but was too embarrassed to post it. haha.. I'm glad you did. I had to dump out the tank (poured it into my car) then put regular gas in. It cleared up after a bit and...
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Forum: Member Introductions
07-21-2009, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,789
Re: Canadian Motorcycle Newbie
Don't worry about that! I've always believed the best way to get answers is to ask questions. :2tup: So you'll all get to know me as I plan on asking about 1000 more questions over the next little...
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Forum: Member Introductions
07-20-2009, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,789
Re: Canadian Motorcycle Newbie
Thanks everyone. Obviously with time and learning (from the course and maybe a book) I'll pick up more of the sublties. It's difficult though because I don't have anyone to learn from. Hopefully I...
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Forum: Member Introductions
07-20-2009, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,789
Re: Canadian Motorcycle Newbie
I do that. Perhaps I'm downshifting too early then?
An obvious newbie question: when you come to a stop, do you put both feet on the ground or do you keep your right foot on the rear brake?
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2009, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Re: Black plug, black smoke
It's definitely a backfire; doesn't happen every time though.
I asked the dealership for a carb kit last week and they said they don't sell them, only individual parts. I thought that was strange....
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-20-2009, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,834
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-20-2009, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,919
1999 GZ250
Me and my bike and my lab/shepherd Oliver.
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/839/81913168.jpg
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6610/21022554.jpg
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Forum: Member Introductions
07-20-2009, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,789
Re: Canadian Motorcycle Newbie
Well, just hit my first 150 km! (100 mi give or take.) I'm starting to get more confidence and am venturing out into slightly heavier traffic. Not going to do too much yet though as I don't have my...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2009, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Re: Black plug, black smoke
He're's the latest update:
Ran some carb cleaner through the gas tank and it's running fairly decent but it's still backfiring on occasion (only when shutting it off though.) I make sure it returns...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-18-2009, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,031
Re: New (to me) 2002 GZ - thoughts?
I just ordered a valve adjuster from my local dealership. I was only $9 or so (probabl $7US). Basically it has a square end on it. One of the techs said he's done it with needlenose pliers before,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-17-2009, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-16-2009, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Re: Black plug, black smoke
Thanks all, especially Easy. You've been very patient with a motorcycle newbie. :)
I'll check the vaccuum hoses. I might just change them all, including the fuel hoses, because the bike is 10...
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Forum: Member Introductions
07-16-2009, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,144
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-16-2009, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,171
Re: Choke Lever stuck
computech.
See my "black plug, black smoke" thread. I lubed my choke lever last night quite successfully.
I should have taken pictures, but here's the steps:
- dissassemble the switch housing...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-16-2009, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Re: Black plug, black smoke
Ok, some good, some bad.
I took the choke cable apart and successfully lubed it with WD40 using the cable luber I got. Success! It worked well. I can actually move the lever without straining. So,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-14-2009, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Re: Black plug, black smoke
Will do WW. I actually bought a new one anyway (air filter that is.) So I'll just change it out. Seeing as the bike is 10 years old and I don't have any service records, I figured I'll just change it...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-13-2009, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,013
Re: Valve Clearance.
Thanks guys, that was very helpful. I was just in the local dealership and the parts guy had no idea what I was talking about. He mentioned getting an offset wrench but said he'd never actually done...
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