Forum: Performance
03-30-2012, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Re: CYLINDER HEAD SWAPS
I just recalled there was a 3rd difference in the design - but like the porting doesn't require any modification to run. In fact the 3rd difference in my opinion should help the head to last longer....
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Forum: Performance
03-30-2012, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Re: CYLINDER HEAD SWAPS
Hey there guys, back after a long winter break. Now comes the local 5th season MUD! :D
The mid 80's quad heads DO FIT the GZ250!! You just have to make sure they are the 4 valve heads. LT250...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-17-2011, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,206
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-07-2011, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,206
Re: Can't get any fire...
"Do the poor man's test for spark by shorting the plug against the frame. If you are getting spark to the plug then you know you have a different problem."
If you do it that way, just make sure...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-07-2011, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,206
Re: Can't get any fire...
You stated good fuel flow - How did you check for this? Did you pull the line from the tank to the carb? When you changed the plug, was the old one wet with fuel? Have you checked the new one...
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Forum: Performance
06-06-2011, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Re: Flame decals
Those decals look awesome!! My front fender has a scrape from being dumped. Hmm.... I wonder if that could cover it up.
BTW the "Black Warrior" has some awfully white legs :lol: - nice shorts...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
06-04-2011, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,495
Re: Finally got it running last night!
Strelok - thanks! :2tup:
Advant63 - Lucky! I must say,I'm a bit jealous. I love my little 380 but, have always contemplated a bigger GT. Have you owned/rode both? Just wondering what the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-02-2011, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,850
Re: Little Help Please :)
mrlmd1 and WW..
I would like to apologize for my mistake. You were both correct about the minimum requirement on the GZ250. I only read the beginning of the manual - in the back of the manual in...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-01-2011, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,850
Re: Little Help Please :)
Wow,
That was quite a response from everyone.
mrlmd1 "Premium fuel is easier on the components of the engine? Based on what evidence? Where does something like that come from?"
Sorry...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-01-2011, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,850
Re: Little Help Please :)
Doesn't anyone read their manual like I do? :retard: OK, so I have been a bit more intimate with mine being as I had the bike dismantled in my living room.
Not to step on toes ...
Section...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-31-2011, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,850
Re: Little Help Please :)
Sorry geezer,
Didn't mean to imply that she "had to" purchase premium, just stating a thought. Anyone suffering from heat related issues should try running premium fuel to see if it improves. If...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-31-2011, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,708
Re: Engine seized.
I just purchased my bike in this very same condition - but, luckily I knew that when I bought it.
1st thing - what does the cam journal look like? (the area where the cam rides in the head and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-31-2011, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,850
Re: Little Help Please :)
Just a thought about the stabil. Did you use the "ethanol" version? I work at Napa - after several years of wrenching. This year and last I have a seen multiple vehicles, lawn mowers, chain saws,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-31-2011, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,205
Re: brakes squeel
From my experience working in garages/shops/napa - brake squeal is a metal on metal vibration. The quick vibration of metal against metal creates a "chatter" of sorts in the form of a squeal. Run...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
05-30-2011, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,495
Re: Finally got it running last night!
WW, I've always wanted a Water Buffalo/Kettle but, just can't afford one. They've come WAY up in value. To find one running in decent condition is no less than $3500. I agree with you about the...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
05-30-2011, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,495
Finally got it running last night!
Well, I have officially upgraded from a chainsaw, to a riding mower! :tongue: I fired up the GZ for the first time last night and, the first thing my wife said was "It's sounds like a lawn mower."...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-21-2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,611
Re: KEY SWITCH PLEASE HELP ASAS
Just like Water Warrior said, don't tear the wiring apart... you can easily make a mishap into a mess. I haven't looked at my GZ, but typically manufacturers put a "key code" on the lip of the locks...
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
05-19-2011, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Re: GZ-250 With no Top End
That's comforting to hear Water Warrior.
I'm planning on riding this one for mileage, so shouldn't be in fear of that then. The price I paid was techinically a steal, but I'll try not to ride...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-19-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 684
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
05-19-2011, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Re: GZ-250 With no Top End
I just bought a bike in this very condition. The previous owner had taken it to a Harley Dealer to get it looked at - they too stated that it had "dropped" a valve.
Upon my inspection - this...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
05-19-2011, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,392
Re: What have you owned, or what do you own?
I have owned in order of appearance
1977 YZ125 (lots of fun, but had to sell)
1983 CB550SC (Fast little bike, the powerband at 10,000-12,000rpm was ridiculous - sold this one too)
1974 GT380...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-18-2011, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 684
Hello from the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
I'm new to the forum and new to this bike. Always loved suzuki though! 1st bike was a '74 GT380 "basketcase" still love that bike - although she's not very fuel efficient (cheaper to drive my car)...
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