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Forum: General Maintenance 10-06-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,788
Posted By johncruise
Still cheaper there. Down here in...

Still cheaper there. Down here in Sunnyvale/Santa Clara California... it's around $85+ (GP Sport, Bike World, and Santa Clara Cycle).
Forum: Instructional Articles 09-14-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 90
Sticky: Muffler Swap
Views: 35,103
Posted By johncruise
nice! i like the new pipe you put there. That...

nice! i like the new pipe you put there. That stock muffler has a lot of baffles... I would assume that it is really quiet before.

congrats with the mod!
Forum: Instructional Articles 09-13-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 90
Sticky: Muffler Swap
Views: 35,103
Posted By johncruise
We have a different muffler... but to show you...

We have a different muffler... but to show you where I cut the old muffler. Take a look at this:

http://upload3.postimage.org/64630/gz003_muffler.jpg...
Forum: Instructional Articles 09-13-2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 90
Sticky: Muffler Swap
Views: 35,103
Posted By johncruise
my '06 gz250 muffler's contact point to the pipe...

my '06 gz250 muffler's contact point to the pipe is that welded section. So after I cut the muffler from that part, the whole muffler slips off with no problem.
Forum: Complete Bikes 09-09-2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By johncruise
they should have continue doing that ... it's...

they should have continue doing that ... it's really a good looking paint job.

Anyways, congratulations for selling yoru bike and have fun with the new one.
Forum: Complete Bikes 09-09-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By johncruise
Wow... that's a nice paint job. I'd been wanting...

Wow... that's a nice paint job. I'd been wanting to put some accent in my bike (I'm trying to learn airbrush).

How come you didn't paint over that scratch in front? You might be able to sell it...
Forum: Instructional Articles 09-05-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 90
Sticky: Muffler Swap
Views: 35,103
Posted By johncruise
Jaime, make sure you cut only the muffler... do...

Jaime, make sure you cut only the muffler... do not cut all the way through. Do not cut the pipe beneath the muffler. You can cut excess pipe after that. It is safer that way.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-30-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,105
Posted By johncruise
Good one Water Warrior. I feel more confident...

Good one Water Warrior. I feel more confident riding after I drop my bike (crack the left mirror and scract some paints... that's all)
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-30-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By johncruise
Even if it looks good "on paper", this is a BAD...

Even if it looks good "on paper", this is a BAD idea. Heat, moisture and vibration would certainly make for a short connection life. :tdown:

I don't even want to think about what would happen...
Forum: Instructional Articles 08-27-2007, 01:52 AM
Replies: 90
Sticky: Muffler Swap
Views: 35,103
Posted By johncruise
Additional pictures and information

I've just finished my new muffler installation as well (using the same EMGO turnout muffler)

Here are some additional pictures that might help those who are planning to do the same mods.

...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-23-2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By johncruise
Thanks jonathan for the reply. Well, I was...

Thanks jonathan for the reply.

Well, I was thinking of getting that durafix (http://www.durafix.com) to weld the new muffler in (I don't have a mig welder... only torch). That durafix has not...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-22-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,428
Posted By johncruise
Pipe/Exhaust temperature

I know i'll regret later for asking this but...

... how high does the temperature of the pipe goes for our bike? I can't seem to find any reference. Some bikes I saw was 750degrees but those are...
Forum: Performance 08-16-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,833
Posted By johncruise
That was a very sound advice and very...

That was a very sound advice and very informative. Thanks Jonathan!
Forum: Performance 08-16-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,833
Posted By johncruise
Again, I'm not a knowledgeable person in terms of...

Again, I'm not a knowledgeable person in terms of motorcycle mechanics but I have to ask this anyway since I'm planning to change my muffler...

1) by exhaust mods, that includes changing the...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-09-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By johncruise
Yikes... $119. I know it's cheaper than other...

Yikes... $119. I know it's cheaper than other windshield with the same height... but the viper windshield I got was just $20 from a fellow gz250 biker :-)

Maybe next year when I have enough...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-06-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By johncruise
My saddle bag is getting that lump underneath...

My saddle bag is getting that lump underneath because of the heat from the muffler (although it is not touching it). This looks like a very nice replacement if my saddle bag retires.

Your...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-06-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By johncruise
Nice ride. I'd been wanting to ride at least 150...

Nice ride. I'd been wanting to ride at least 150 miles away myself but never had any free time to do it (explanations: 3 small boys)

By the way, you got nice windshields and saddlebags. What...
Forum: Performance 07-14-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,222
Posted By johncruise
Great tip Badbob! I found that out a while ago...

Great tip Badbob! I found that out a while ago when I test drive for a quarter mile (45-55mph). Wind is going to my helmet and it was so noisy.

caroledee1, again thanks for the tip. Just a...
Forum: Performance 07-12-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,810
Posted By johncruise
I'm not fond of chemistry nor any branches of...

I'm not fond of chemistry nor any branches of science but....

... what happens if the tire full of nitrogen gets punctured while you are riding? What other things we need to be aware of?

Thanks
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-29-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By johncruise
Alright! Congrats!

Alright! Congrats!
Forum: Performance 06-29-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,222
Posted By johncruise
Thanks caroledee1 for the pictures. This helps a...

Thanks caroledee1 for the pictures. This helps a lot! Now I realize I mounted it wrong...really really wrong. That's why no matter how I tighten the clamp, it still moves. I'll swap it and use...
Forum: Performance 06-28-2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,222
Posted By johncruise
I forgot to mention, I have the Viper windshield...

I forgot to mention, I have the Viper windshield which is very similar looking to BadBob's. I got it second hand -- no instruction manuals :-)

Thanks Bob for the pictures. Base from the first...
Forum: Performance 06-28-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,222
Posted By johncruise
Nice! Thanks. I improperly installed it...

Nice! Thanks.

I improperly installed it before and got loose (even though I made sure I tighten the screws). After lost 1 of the screw on my way back, I remove it the windshield. Good thing any...
Forum: Performance 06-28-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,222
Posted By johncruise
Windshield mount pictures?

Can somebody please post a picture of how they mounted their windshield in their handlebar? I'm trying to figure out what is the best orientation since I can't get it to align properly. Most of the...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 06-19-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 886
Posted By johncruise
My mileage report (2miles ride 1 way)

Well, this sounds like it belongs to "Ride Reports" section but if not, admins are more than welcome to move it.

Like what I've told the group lately, I'd been riding 2 miles each way to work, a...
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