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Forum: Troubleshooting 08-22-2020, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
Posted By wacio
If it leaks on prime petcock position - bad float...

If it leaks on prime petcock position - bad float level adjustment or leaking float valve.
Carb should never leak if all good.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-11-2020, 01:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
Posted By wacio
You failed to mention what year is your bike. If...

You failed to mention what year is your bike. If older than few years it will need new bowl gasket. The don't seal correctly once rubber hardened from age. Look at my post about carb service video...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-11-2020, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,140
Posted By wacio
Sorry Vegas I need to chime in. The Petcock...

Sorry Vegas I need to chime in. The Petcock vacuum valve is only for on/off. The very moment engine is running it just opens fuel and it stays open until engine is shut off. I replaced petcock with...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-11-2020, 01:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,789
Posted By wacio
Your description in unclear. What you actually...

Your description in unclear. What you actually have. One parts motorcycle that you're trying to fix. Two bikes. How much is original, what was transplanted. How do you know it has fuel and spark?
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-18-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,113
Posted By wacio
If it has spark - its most likely carburetor.

If it has spark - its most likely carburetor.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-14-2020, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,433
Posted By wacio
Yes, check side stand switch - common problem....

Yes, check side stand switch - common problem. Another possibility not mentioned - crank position sensor. Also - check power at the ignition coil - should be 12V after ignition key is in ON position.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-05-2020, 12:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,152
Posted By wacio
Dicking with air box and exhaust is not good, but...

Dicking with air box and exhaust is not good, but Your problem is not likely caused by it here. Your bike will run lean (hot) if you made them less restrictive. But it will run and idle. If your bike...
Forum: Performance 01-27-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,473
Posted By wacio
GZ250 would not have oil pressure to provide...

GZ250 would not have oil pressure to provide lubrication for turbo (needs minimum 40psi). GZ pump is providing 10psi.
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-19-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,244
Posted By wacio
Check safety switches: kickstand, clutch. Also it...

Check safety switches: kickstand, clutch. Also it could be ignition switch...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-24-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,313
Posted By wacio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6y32Gw5HK4 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6y32Gw5HK4

Look at his video. I found it very helpfull.

It is important to follow and - do not adjust float with carb just upside down.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-09-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3,698
Views: 2,308,282
Posted By wacio
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Forum: Troubleshooting 11-24-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,462
Posted By wacio
Check compression again - if good - look for...

Check compression again - if good - look for problem elsewhere. Ever adjusted valve clearances? Ever cleaned carburetor? Checked spark plug? Do diagnostics before swapping parts.
Chinese parts...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-12-2019, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,452
Posted By wacio
Check if you have kill switch on the right handle...

Check if you have kill switch on the right handle bar control in run position.
Side stand switch is typically problem because of the closeness to the road (especially if ridden on salty roads).
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-04-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,751
Posted By wacio
There is bushing that sits above main jet. If you...

There is bushing that sits above main jet. If you put it in upside down - it prevents slide from coming down to its home position resulting in engine stalling and/or not returning to idle. See video...
Forum: Gadgets & Farkles 11-03-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,842
Posted By wacio
My recommendation is to use helmet mounted action...

My recommendation is to use helmet mounted action camera. It records what your head is pointing and makes it easy to switch on and off. Allows you to capture confrontation if someone tries to argue...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-03-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,751
Posted By wacio
You probably see its not ignition problem. Its...

You probably see its not ignition problem. Its most likely carburetor - but check your linkages operating carb - maybe its not returning to to idle position. Look at the throttle while you return the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-01-2019, 12:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,664
Posted By wacio
Check your clutch adjustment - if its pulling a...

Check your clutch adjustment - if its pulling a when disengaged, it gets hard to shift.
Forum: Performance 10-24-2019, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,235
Posted By wacio
Francisco - I'm listing it as unusual because...

Francisco - I'm listing it as unusual because broken starter clutch may cause engine to rotate slower, or not rotating at all. You'd hear starter run but engine would be still or rotating slower than...
Forum: Performance 10-23-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,235
Posted By wacio
We had user here that would be able to comment on...

We had user here that would be able to comment on the quality of Chinese replacement parts. I remember him doing cylinder piston replacement. Before you jump on this I would recommend to do full...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-22-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,112
Posted By wacio
Let me clarify something here for all GZ250...

Let me clarify something here for all GZ250 users.
GZ250 was designed to have safety redundancy preventing gasoline overflow into engine (most motorcycles do). Both petcock and carburetor needle ...
Forum: Instructional Articles 10-19-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 95,938
Posted By wacio
I use the voltmeter to verify state of battery...

I use the voltmeter to verify state of battery and charging system. I'm OK with the voltage drop as long as its normal. As long as I see normal consistent value - allowing me to verify battery state...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 10-19-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,937
Posted By wacio
Sadly setup you're trying to buy is not LED and...

Sadly setup you're trying to buy is not LED and will use a lot of power. You will need to pull new cable from unused spot in fuse box (there are couple of them there). Use 10A fuse and min 16 gauge...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-12-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,185
Posted By wacio
If you have low compression due to head gasket -...

If you have low compression due to head gasket - there is no fixing by applying gasket maker. You'll have to fix it right. Buy gasket kit and replace head gasket at very minimum.
BTW - check oil...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 10-12-2019, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,937
Posted By wacio
Would have to make bracket to mount to the lower...

Would have to make bracket to mount to the lower fork mount. There are some screw locations there. some for mounting existing light some to mount chrome decorative cover.
No matter what you'd need...
Forum: Instructional Articles 10-05-2019, 12:24 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 95,938
Posted By wacio
Not connecting it to headlight bulb wiring. I'm...

Not connecting it to headlight bulb wiring. I'm using brown wire that was some option in harness - also in the headlight enclosure. From schematic it does not seem to be connected to anything else......
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