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Forum: Troubleshooting 07-29-2007, 01:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
I think they came to the conclusion by process of...

I think they came to the conclusion by process of elimination.

I did discover a potential source of the problem on my own last night riding. My foot was close to the shifter lever and I felt it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-18-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,611
Posted By 1Rogue
transmission work

Has anyone worked on the transmission in their GZ. If so how difficult is it to get to and does it really require all the "special" tools the service manual shows?

The service manual makes it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-16-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
Well, finally got it in and out of the shop. They...

Well, finally got it in and out of the shop. They tested it for several things and broke into the clutch and adjusted a couple of things they said weren't in correctly, but to no solution. It is...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-23-2007, 02:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
Update: Some dealerships really bite! :cuss:...

Update:

Some dealerships really bite! :cuss: Well, I took my GZ in to see if they could diagnose the ongoing prob. They said it would be $75 to diagnose it and if they could fix it in that same...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 06-06-2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,250
Posted By 1Rogue
All I can say is O_o ! No matter how often...

All I can say is O_o !

No matter how often I hear it now days, it is still saddening and shocking to hear of some peoples blatant disregard of another's well being. Very glad to hear you came out...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-04-2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
:oops: You know, I wondered about that, and...

:oops:
You know, I wondered about that, and why they made this bolt so hard to get to with everything around it. But, all the oil came out so I assumed it was the right one. Oh well, live and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-03-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
http://mysite.verizon.net/resogrx4/the_bolt.jpg ...

http://mysite.verizon.net/resogrx4/the_bolt.jpg

This is it. The metal slug and spring above the bolt. Anyone seen this before? I hadn't seen anything like it before. In the book it is called the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-03-2007, 12:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
I went to a bike shop today and spoke to one of...

I went to a bike shop today and spoke to one of the mechanics. He said it sounded like 5th gear may be going out and to change the oil and see if metal was in the oil. I did, (no metal) when I took...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-01-2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
Well I did it... I replaced the spark plug (the...

Well I did it...
I replaced the spark plug (the original in there was very loose so I thought that might be the the skipping problem). Broke down the entire carb and cleaned it, as well as adjusted...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-31-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
The bike is a '05. It has about 4500 mi on it....

The bike is a '05. It has about 4500 mi on it. Yes it is 45-60 in top gear. No there is no hesitation in gears 1-3. No have not changed the plug yet. It was changes before I got it and didn't think...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-30-2007, 06:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
:??: OK, I guess I missed something in my...

:??: OK, I guess I missed something in my reading. My understanding was that the shim was a recomended mod like the sprocket and I figured it was only a couple bucks for an extra washer so why not. I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-30-2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
Thanks alot! I wasn't intimidated, but now.... ...

Thanks alot! I wasn't intimidated, but now....

Just kidding, the Serv.Manual is pretty step by step. I would be happy to measure the carb intake if it will help. I know everyone's helped me out a...
Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers 05-30-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,001
Posted By 1Rogue
Your bike looks sweeter everytime we see it! Good...

Your bike looks sweeter everytime we see it! Good job :2tup:
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-30-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
Two questions here. - Is a special tool required...

Two questions here. - Is a special tool required to check the float level or is there a way to do it without dishing out cash for a special tool? Also, is breaking down the carb difficult? (Remember...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-29-2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
Well, it isn't the vents in the cap. Just got...

Well, it isn't the vents in the cap. Just got back from trying your leave it open suggestion. I even had it completely off on a couple of the long straight aways. It still was skipping out. I'm...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-28-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
I'm about 3/4 through a tank of gas with Seafoam....

I'm about 3/4 through a tank of gas with Seafoam. I have seen no noticeable difference. I thought I would address the plugged fuel cap vents next. It doesn't suck air when it is parked and I open it,...
Forum: GZ250 Media 05-25-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,084
Posted By 1Rogue
Looks like a great time!

Looks like a great time!
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-25-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,864
Posted By 1Rogue
Got my GZ as a full on beginner. Got this...

Got my GZ as a full on beginner.

Got this particular bike because of the price (virtually free but needs work), but was wanting something very forgiving for learning to ride as well as learn the...
Forum: Forum News & Support 05-25-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,012
Posted By 1Rogue
I'm glad someone mentioned that. Being the great...

I'm glad someone mentioned that. Being the great observationist that I am, I never even noticed that is what the orange was. -Pretty handy. I'd just gone straight to the posts since last visit link.
Forum: Forum News & Support 05-24-2007, 11:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,012
Posted By 1Rogue
Sorry, it being online I assumed it would all...

Sorry, it being online I assumed it would all work the same. I am on Firefox on a Mac. So the difference could be either the app or the system. I could just be that everything works easier on a Mac. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-24-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
Well I got and used the Seafoam and figured I...

Well I got and used the Seafoam and figured I start with that. Any tips on how to check the gas cap to see if it is the culprit. If these don't work I guess I head for the carb and the tank workings....
Forum: Forum News & Support 05-24-2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,012
Posted By 1Rogue
You might try this: I right click the posts and...

You might try this: I right click the posts and open in a new window. Then I can read and/or make a reply then close the window and still have the original list available to me.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-22-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
I did get the bike used but the previous owner...

I did get the bike used but the previous owner only did basic maintenance on it. Oil change, front brake change, brake fluid fill that kind of stuff. He said he did not know enough about motors to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-22-2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
I think it is happening more when I am increasing...

I think it is happening more when I am increasing throttle.

As for the spark plug, I was told it was changed shortly before I got it, but that is something I will check.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-21-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,881
Posted By 1Rogue
Power loss

Hey guys,
Thought I would see if anyone had any ideas on this.

When I have been riding the GZ a little while and I get the appx. 45-50 mph the bike starts occasionally losing power for a split...
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