Forum: General Maintenance
04-17-2012, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 36,422
Re: Motorcycle Jack Stands
I made a set of the real wheel jack stands from scrap wood as per the dimensions and pictures in the forum. They work great; they are sturdy and safe and you can easily set up your bike alone.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-15-2010, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,601
oil change
Hi Forum,
I have been pretty much away since February due to health problems. I had back surgery a month ago, and am slowly coming along.
My 2000 GZ250 has been in the garage most of the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-27-2010, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,397
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-21-2010, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,397
Re: Starting the Bike effectively
Hi to all and I especially reading from Easy, Sarris, WW and Bb. Yesterday I rolled out my bike and it would not spin fast enough to crank. I jumped it off with lawnmower cables. My MotoFino 49cc...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-21-2009, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,294
Re: GZ Will Not Start
My bike wouldn't start either! It is a perfect day here in North Carolina and I rolled my bike out to let it warm up, but the battery is low and it wouldn't spin fast enough or long enough for the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-13-2009, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,096
Re: Really annoying sqealing from back brakes
I truly do not know what a Blackberry (other than the berry) is, nor what a Palm Pre is, or what an Iphone is. Like Music Man I too have a $30 telephone that I carry if my '84 Mazda breaks down, or...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-23-2009, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,813
Re: "Popping" noise when starting
The "popping" blown head gasket pictures and instructions. This may be a dumb question considering the GZ250 is what it is. But when you remove the head and the timing chain can you get the engine...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-07-2009, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 36,422
Re: Motorcycle Jack Stands
Bad Mojo,
I forgot to mention the stands. They are exactly what I need and I have copied the measurements. I have no saws but my brother will help or make these for me. After lubricating the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-07-2009, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 36,422
Re: Motorcycle Jack Stands
Hey Bad Mojo,
I am new to the forum and to my GZ (2000). Can you please tell me what kind of bags are on your bike, where you got them, and how they are mounted? They look really nice. My...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-05-2009, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,334
Re: Carb problems following needle shim mod
I am still not sure of the best fuel for the GZ. My bike is a 2000. It came with no owners manual so I downloaded the manual from the forum. At my age I may be slipping a bit but I could have...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-26-2009, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,684
Re: 2000 GZ Paint colors
Hi Mcintyre Aerospace,
I bought my 2000 GZ last Saturday on June 20th. It is exactly the color of yours. My friend who knows colors calls that color a 'teal green.' I really like the color, and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2009, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,512
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2009, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,512
Re: New (2000) GZ owner with oil level questions
Hi Forum and thanks to all for the tips and suggestions about the worrisome oil level in my new bike. I finally got my first ride on my new/old GZ yesterday, a 17.7 mile ride. This is really weird....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-23-2009, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,512
Re: New (2000) GZ owner with oil level questions
To Water Warrior and others,
Thanks for the suggestions. I took a drinking straw and probed the fill hole and the straw will go only about six inches or so then hits obstructions so I can probable...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-22-2009, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,512
Re: New (2000) GZ owner with oil level questions
Thanks Easy Rider.
I actually DID read what you said. Very carefully. I can read a sightglass and as I said there is no daylight at the top of the sightglass gauge when the machine is vertical,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-22-2009, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,512
Re: New (2000) GZ owner with oil level questions
Folks my fat and 65 year old body protests and I cannot get low enough to see the oil drain plug. I don't see how a wrench will ever fit and I tried a 17mm socket but was afraid of rounding the bolt...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-22-2009, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,512
Re: New (2000) GZ owner with oil level questions
Thanks. I will get a pan and go drain some oil. I am anxious to ride but afraid of too much oil. I don't suppose Jazzy has some type of relief or over full valve for guys like us who think in...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-22-2009, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,512
New (2000) GZ owner with oil level questions
Hi to all,
I am new to the forum and this is first post, I bought my 2000 GZ over the weekend and spent today with the title change and insurance. And a little cleaning. It is a very clean bike...
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