Forum: Troubleshooting
07-14-2015, 03:07 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-13-2015, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 17
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There is no visible corrosion inside the...
There is no visible corrosion inside the headlight box. I mean, if the headlight circuit was shorting somewhere, the bulb itself either wouldnt light up or would be dim im assuming. The only thing I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-13-2015, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 17
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So i went to buy a new meter because I had an...
So i went to buy a new meter because I had an older one and wanted to make sure I could trust my readings. As of right now, i have continuity in all 3 phases (and it IS within spec). And when i take...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-12-2015, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,175
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-12-2015, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,175
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-12-2015, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,175
after looking through the manual (and learning...
after looking through the manual (and learning some new stuff), it seems the stator is bad. The resistance is slightly over spec, but im reading almost no AC voltage when the bike is running through...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-12-2015, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,175
Charging system issue
So I just got back from an 18,000km trip with this GZ, and something that I experienced back in Delaware and had to live with all the way back to vancouver was an issue with its charging.
With the...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-11-2015, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,028
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-07-2015, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,028
Vancouver to New York City and back
For 3 months, I rode my 2001 Suzuki GZ250 from Vancouver B.C. to New York City. Approx 12,000 miles (there and back). Countless thunderstorms. Lots of humidity. And even a small crash in LA. But I...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-26-2015, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,570
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-26-2015, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,570
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-26-2015, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,570
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
03-25-2015, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,570
Average range (km or Mi) per tank
Im just curious what people are getting out of a full tank of gas from a GZ (mostly stock, or with the 16t front sprocket).
Is it safe to assume I can get at least 125 miles per tank?
thanks
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-10-2015, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 841
Thanks for the tips guys, ill definitely keep...
Thanks for the tips guys, ill definitely keep those in mind.
Does anything "wear out" by having the bike in gear with clutch in for an extended amount of time (waiting for a light, etc).
I know it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-09-2015, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 841
difficult to get into first gear
Quick question to see if this is a common issue on these bikes, or if something is out of adjustment on mine.
Sitting at a light, in neutral, when I go to put it in first gear itll feel like it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-19-2015, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 577
oh i dont want to bypass the sidestand switch...
oh i dont want to bypass the sidestand switch too, just the clutch lever switch. From the wiring diagram, it seems you just have to jump the 2 wires going into the switch to close the circuit. Is it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-19-2015, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 577
Bypassing clutch switch
Another quick question guys. I tried searching for it in past threads, but I couldnt seem to find a solid answer.
How complicated (risky) is it to bypass the clutch safety switch on the handlebar?...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-12-2015, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 958
15t sprocket went back in and the noise is all...
15t sprocket went back in and the noise is all but gone. Upon closer inspection, it seems that the rubber dampener on the 15t does more than what i thought. It actually dampens the chain when you let...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-08-2015, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 958
so the sound im hearing is actually the play...
so the sound im hearing is actually the play between gears in the transmission.
So whats happening is when im in first gear and i pop the clutch quickly, im hearing the backlash. Is that normal on...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-07-2015, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 958
Chain noise after 16t sprocket change
Hey all,
I just did the 16t sprocket change on my GZ and adjusted the chain back.
What Im noticing now (i really dont think it was there before), is that when im in first gear, and i pop my...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
01-19-2015, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,201
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
01-16-2015, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,201
Long road trip across the U.S.A.
Hey everybody, ill be leaving my home in Vancouver B.C. this April, and will be taking my 2001 GZ250 across the lower 48 states for 6 months in total.
Ive already got a route (kind of) planned...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-09-2014, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 685
Speedo issue
Hey all,
So this 01 gz250 i just bought has a weird speedo issue. First of all, the stem for the trip odometer is broken (If i shine a light inside, i can see the threaded piece it attaches to) Im...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-20-2014, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Carb cleaning over the winter
Hello again y'all,
Im about to take the carb off the bike and give it a good clean over the winter. First question Ive got is about taking off the choke connection at the carb. It looks like a...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-18-2014, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 765
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