Register Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Go Back   GZ 250 Forums > Search Forums

Showing results 1 to 25 of 138
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: ImaginativeFig
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-02-2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,470
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Or if you only have longer extensions... just...

Or if you only have longer extensions... just take the gas tank off :P That's what I wound up doing, but I wound up getting pretty used to popping the tank on and off.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-02-2015, 03:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,659
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Haha, yeah, I went to college in Texas from...

Haha, yeah, I went to college in Texas from Oregon, I couldn't have my post high school move outdo my post college move, now could I?

I'll try to get a pic of Athumani's shop next time I'm there...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-26-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,659
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Erm, Hi Folks!

The other day I was hanging out at a (sorta) bike shop, missing Cooter when I suddenly had a jolt of guilt realizing that I don't think I ever said anything before falling off the forum...
In...
Forum: Gadgets & Farkles 12-27-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,832
Posted By ImaginativeFig
I just use ratchet straps to strap on boxes or...

I just use ratchet straps to strap on boxes or tubs or whatever I feel like carrying. Last one was one of those big rubbermaid-type totes full of clothes and stuff I wanted to sell, that was probably...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 12-06-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 28,839
Posted By ImaginativeFig
My bike lasted me the full Ren Fest season and...

My bike lasted me the full Ren Fest season and now that Fest's over, I gave 'im a bit of love today. Replaced random bolts that had fallen out (2 of the sprocket cover bolts, the back back seat bolt,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-20-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By ImaginativeFig
choke cable disconnected?

I had the opposite problem of you, my choke control got gummed up. I would agree with them, I'd start by looking at where the choke plunger goes into the carb on the left side of the bike. My problem...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-16-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Help identifying bolts and screws.

You can also usually take a bolt to a hardware store and figure out its diameter, thread size, and pitch either by using guides there, or asking for help.
The only ones I'd be particularly inclined...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-16-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Multi-problemed bike (electrical + ???)

Hey, in that video, does my bike sound normal to you guys? My friend said it sounded like I had an exhaust leak. I can't remember what's normal. Dunno how concerned to be
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-14-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,040
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Haha, well I wouldn't have needed to do nearly as...

Haha, well I wouldn't have needed to do nearly as much as I did had I not made so many mistakes!
Forum: Member Introductions 10-07-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,456
Posted By ImaginativeFig
I was totes thinking just paper... I mean, maybe...

I was totes thinking just paper... I mean, maybe going with something like vistaprint, but I don't really want 200...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-06-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,456
Posted By ImaginativeFig
I'm all alone... Haha, I've seen some GZs on...

I'm all alone...
Haha, I've seen some GZs on campus, I considered making little cards with info about this forum and leaving them in that slot in front of the seat.
Forum: Instructional Articles 10-06-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,571
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Thumbs Up I'm always a fan of actual pictures

I'm always a fan of actual pictures
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-06-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,040
Posted By ImaginativeFig
So this one's your grandson's? For me, all my...

So this one's your grandson's?
For me, all my timing issues arose from allowing the woodruff/alignment key to be destroyed/displaced.
Checking compression was probably the most useful thing I ever...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-05-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By ImaginativeFig
And a deep one at that... and even then fitting...

And a deep one at that... and even then fitting the head of the socket driver in can be a pain :P
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-05-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
It was the woodruff key again. This time it...

It was the woodruff key again. This time it didn't get shredded, it had just gotten pushed out when I was putting the rotor on or something.
Then the carb was gunked up and needed cleaning,
here's...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-16-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
It's definitely something I'll have to check...

It's definitely something I'll have to check again.
I'm missing the white line on the cam sprocket that's supposed to be at the front when it's timed, so even if did have it rightish, I may still...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-13-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Oh No Ok, since I had reason to believe I had spark,...

Ok, since I had reason to believe I had spark, air, fuel, and compression, I started looking for timing or other stuff that could be wrong. I eventually found isaac's thread called "No start: Have...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-25-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Ok, I've check for spark, then a second time...

Ok, I've check for spark, then a second time checked for spark with a witness. Spark is strong and purpley and jumping across the gap, which is the right distance.

When I'm holding the starter,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-18-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
I really don't think it's a valve problem. I hand...

I really don't think it's a valve problem. I hand cranked again with the head fully assembled and the valve windows open and the most resistance happens a bit before the intake valves open up, not...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-09-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Fun. Well... good thing I have my valves from my...

Fun. Well... good thing I have my valves from my old head?
Any tips on preventing the same problem on reassembly?
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-08-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
*Sigh* so I got 'im all reassembled, but still no...

*Sigh* so I got 'im all reassembled, but still no go. Not sure if I'm just being skiddish and all those loud, bad sounding noises are normal (it's been so long since I heard what he's supposed to...
Forum: Forum News & Support 05-01-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,220
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Yorkie, for now you can get them from the thread...

Yorkie, for now you can get them from the thread in the "General GZ250 Talk" forum http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28
but yeah, the troubleshooting post hasn't been edited, which...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-01-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,549
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Thanks raul, I actually found one at a very...

Thanks raul, I actually found one at a very similar price with cheap expedited shipping. It should be here as soon as tomorrow! :3

jonathan, I kinda figured that. I dunno, one of the more blunt...
Forum: Beginners 05-01-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,405
Posted By ImaginativeFig
I had no idea either, 'course my bike didn't come...

I had no idea either, 'course my bike didn't come with the tool kit, so I'd never seen it before, but I was guessing it was the mystical, elusive sparkplug socket. :P
Don't lose your OEM tools!...
Forum: Gadgets & Farkles 05-01-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,220
Posted By ImaginativeFig
Lol, maybe they'll at least clean the leather off...

Lol, maybe they'll at least clean the leather off for you :P
Now I wanna patch everything with metal, 'cause all my stuff's so bad ass... except that my pants often give out in the thighs first.......
Showing results 1 to 25 of 138

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:12 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.