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Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-10-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,669
Posted By Tonckawa
Most traffic signals these days have buried...

Most traffic signals these days have buried sensors to detect when a vehicle (metal) is present. Modern technology uses these buried sensors to detect when a vehicle is waiting. You can identify...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-08-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,258
Posted By Tonckawa
"Official" Break-in miles

Couldn't find it so I am going to ask it. What is considered the "official" break-in as far as mileage goes. I have always thought 1,000 miles. I am currently at 833. Opinions? :2tup:
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 07-05-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,396
Posted By Tonckawa
I already knew about the dates when I bought...

I already knew about the dates when I bought mine. Mine was made 01/2008.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-05-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,996
Posted By Tonckawa
Well...I kind of got embarassed. I was going to...

Well...I kind of got embarassed. I was going to a place called Harbor Freight Hardware store (love that place) and just happened by the Suzuki dealer and decided to stop in and tell them about the...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-01-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,382
Posted By Tonckawa
The OEM part number for the filter at the link...

The OEM part number for the filter at the link you provided is the exact one that was given to me when I bought them at the Suzuki dealer. I just change my oil again at the 600 mile mark and I saw...
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 07-01-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,918
Posted By Tonckawa
Well....I completed the course this past weekend....

Well....I completed the course this past weekend. Finished first in the class believe or not. Only got 5 points for going to slow on the 135 degree turn (had to do it under 7 seconds and I did it...
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 07-01-2008, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,396
Posted By Tonckawa
I just bought the AGV Miglia Modular Helmet. I...

I just bought the AGV Miglia Modular Helmet. I like the way it look, I like the way it felt. Works great with my prescription glasses. Has GREAT ventilation. I will get a tinted lens for it...
Forum: Performance 06-27-2008, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By Tonckawa
I'll you what. I will look at the warranty...

I'll you what. I will look at the warranty tonight when I get home. If it is not with Suzuki, I will demand my money back. I was told the warranty is with the manufacture and goes with the bike no...
Forum: Performance 06-26-2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By Tonckawa
Warrranty is bought and paid for like the bike. ...

Warrranty is bought and paid for like the bike. Paid it all off the day I drove it off the lot.

I was told by the dealership that the 4 year extended warranty is basically taken the automatic one...
Forum: Performance 06-26-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By Tonckawa
Bad news for me and doing mods

Since I just bought my bike brand new. I also bought an additional 4 years on the Manufacture's warranty and if I do some mods, warranty will be voided and there goes $500. I really wanted to do...
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 06-23-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,918
Posted By Tonckawa
Florida Motorcycle Safety Course

Will be going through the course this coming weekend. I need to for lower insurance rate, get endorsement on license and so I can drive on Navy Base where I work. Not sure I am looking forward to...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-23-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,434
Posted By Tonckawa
I by mistake having started off in 3rd gear...

I by mistake having started off in 3rd gear believe or not when I was first getting used to the bike. Just got confused. I thought I was in neutral (happens sometime without green indicator) and I...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-23-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By Tonckawa
I was really meaning this as a joke. I only keep...

I was really meaning this as a joke. I only keep my cheap ass rain suit and a back pack in my saddle bags all the time. Would not bother me if someone stole them. I know a thrift store that sells...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-20-2008, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By Tonckawa
anti-theft of contents of saddle bags

I was looking for ideas of anti-theft devices (or something) to keep people out of your saddle bags while parked somewhere.

I was thinking about putting a sticker on the bags thats reads "Live...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-20-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,463
Posted By Tonckawa
My saddle bags are almost 6 inches above the...

My saddle bags are almost 6 inches above the muffler. My wife unstrung the bags, made extra holes, overlapped them better and restrung. Put underneath back seat. Looks good.

I bought the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-18-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,573
Posted By Tonckawa
Well. As simple as it is to your problem, my...

Well. As simple as it is to your problem, my green indicator light stopped working again when using blinker. Christine....
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-16-2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,573
Posted By Tonckawa
Change the name of your bike to Christine, LOL

Change the name of your bike to Christine, LOL
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-16-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,996
Posted By Tonckawa
Re: Handlebar Balancer

When I did have it on there, it was broken. My hand would start to go numb sometimes if there were no stops or red lights after awhile, :lol:

I figure something out. Thinking about getting rid...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-15-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,573
Posted By Tonckawa
Had a minor issue with Green indicator light...

Had a minor issue with Green indicator light working when blinker was on. For about 4 days. It stopped working. Today, it started working again.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-15-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,996
Posted By Tonckawa
Handlebar Balancer

The Balancer on the throttle grip had come loose while driving. Tried to screw it back on, no luck. Balancer is there. Long screw is there, no nut or grommet or whatever is there. Had to remove...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-13-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,700
Posted By Tonckawa
HOLY CRAP. We are talking about a GZ250 on these...

HOLY CRAP. We are talking about a GZ250 on these long trips?? I would have never thought about going on a trip longer than 100 - 200 miles on this bike. Seems to me that it would blow up going...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-13-2008, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,382
Posted By Tonckawa
Re: Oil Change difference after 300 miles

[I shouldn't have to preface this but, apparently, some people on here are overly sensitive......]

I am not trying to critisize anything you said. This is just a calm and friendly question.
...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-12-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,382
Posted By Tonckawa
Oil Change difference after 300 miles

I changed my oil after only 300 miles and you can see from the picture below the difference. I will be changing it again at 600 miles and again at 1000 and THEN I will start using Synthetic Gastrol...
Forum: Gadgets & Farkles 06-12-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,839
Posted By Tonckawa
Custom Saddle Bag Support Brackets

I basically made a couple of support brackets just like a lot of people I have seen do it. I first went to Home Depot and bought a couple of 1/2" steel tubes ($6 and change each) and a propane blow...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-12-2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,131
Posted By Tonckawa
The closest Suzuki dealer is across town from me...

The closest Suzuki dealer is across town from me so I buy at least 2 filters each time I am there. They cost $4.75 (US) each. I just changed my oil for the very first time at 338 miles. Took me...
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