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Forum: Complete Bikes 11-27-2015, 06:40 PM
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Views: 1,393
Posted By peanut
I'm taking down the CL add for winter, its...

I'm taking down the CL add for winter, its starting to get snowy up here. Bike is still for sale though.
Forum: Complete Bikes 11-04-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,393
Posted By peanut
2006 GZ250 near Chicago, IL

Need the cash so I'm selling my bike.

Comments on price?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/5299622933.html
Forum: General Maintenance 04-13-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By peanut
I rode this weekend... boy was it nice being ON...

I rode this weekend... boy was it nice being ON the bike rather than UNDER it.

A friend has a vacuum pump for chainging the oil in his boat. I'll use that or some hand made version to get the oil...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-09-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By peanut
Thanks for the advice blaine, raul. I laid it...

Thanks for the advice blaine, raul. I laid it down and got a "gator grip" socket it on it.... no luck. >.<
Forum: General Maintenance 04-09-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By peanut
Oil drain plug rounded off

I think I've officially rounded off my oil drain plug bolt. The 17mm socket slips right off. I have tried hammering it (wow, no space for this really), channel locks, and a rubber band in the...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 05-18-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By peanut
I ended up needing the battery, mirror is still...

I ended up needing the battery, mirror is still available though.


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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles 04-22-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,592
Posted By peanut
I put on a crash bar by MC Enterprises, got them...

I put on a crash bar by MC Enterprises, got them through bikebandit. I've had some luck getting parts (mirror & filters) off Amazon too.
Forum: Member Introductions 04-09-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By peanut
Welcome foss! I'm 4 hours or so South of you.

Welcome foss! I'm 4 hours or so South of you.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-09-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 28,335
Posted By peanut
Stop making me jealous of that green! :) ...

Stop making me jealous of that green! :)

Looks good!
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-03-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 929
Posted By peanut
Huh, I just assumed it was the smaller vehicle...

Huh, I just assumed it was the smaller vehicle with more vibration. But it's the instrument itself... Cool! Thanks Burk! Glad to see you back too.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-01-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 28,335
Posted By peanut
That... I... uh... hmm... Maybe I need to paint...

That... I... uh... hmm... Maybe I need to paint my ride... That looks really nice!
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-31-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 28,335
Posted By peanut
Oh, that's annoying. I can't believe I hadn't...

Oh, that's annoying. I can't believe I hadn't noticed that when I had one stock and one emgo mirror!
Forum: General Maintenance 03-30-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By peanut
Ooooooh.... I feel so much better. Thanks! Wow......

Ooooooh.... I feel so much better. Thanks! Wow... I hope no one else sees this lol
Forum: General Maintenance 03-30-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By peanut
Small hole in exhaust

It was above 50 today so I took the bike out. While coaxing it to start I noticed movement from under the bike. Ends up there is a small hole in the exhaust. I smelled it and put a finger in it,...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-30-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 28,335
Posted By peanut
Not a huge upgrade, but I finally got my LH Emgo...

Not a huge upgrade, but I finally got my LH Emgo mirror on. I replaced the right when it broke last season, finally got around to buying the left one. They are a bit taller an squarer than stock,...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-25-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 994
Posted By peanut
Welcome tak! My gz is a daily rider too. As daily...

Welcome tak! My gz is a daily rider too. As daily as it can be in rainy and cold Chicago.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-25-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,816
Posted By peanut
I'm not a big mechanical guy, I prefer wires...

I'm not a big mechanical guy, I prefer wires really, but if gas mixing in with the oil was the first thing on people's mind here from a description... Shouldn't the dealership have known what was...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-25-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,902
Posted By peanut
My sympathies too. I replaced a bar end, it was a...

My sympathies too. I replaced a bar end, it was a confusing matter. The screw you see doesn't screw into the bike, it is a compression fitting. The more you screw in the more stress on a bit of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-25-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By peanut
Not sure about the flames and noises, but what...

Not sure about the flames and noises, but what gear are you in? I can hit 50 easily in 4th. But 5th is a little less useful.
Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers 03-24-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,188
Posted By peanut
I just wish they came a bit smaller. I understand...

I just wish they came a bit smaller. I understand the sidecar versions being 750, but a smaller solo would be awesome!
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-23-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By peanut
Not sure on the fuel valve.... But you are right...

Not sure on the fuel valve.... But you are right to fill up the tank on the kickstand. I came across an article in here someplace that's says that. I used to fill mine upright, seems I can get more...
Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers 03-21-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,188
Posted By peanut
Hooray Ural love! Noone I talk to seems to know...

Hooray Ural love! Noone I talk to seems to know these bikes. They just look so cool! Which, as we all know, is an excellent reason to buy anything.

jon, thanks for the insight on maintenance. ...
Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers 03-21-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,188
Posted By peanut
Ural or Royal Enfield

I'm not trading in my gz250 anytime soon... But I do so enjoy looking! I find I like more classic looking bikes. The Ural Retro Solo wast favorite for a long time. Don't really want something thy...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 03-20-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By peanut
NIB Battery & used LH mirror

I bought a battery when I didn't need it, and the store takes no returns on electronics... So, I have a battery new in box, never opened, never filled.

I also have a stock LH mirror. Its from...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-19-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,246
Posted By peanut
I was having battery issues too. Well, really...

I was having battery issues too. Well, really for me it was user error. But I did notice the bike turned over less and less as I tried. It was either draining the battery good, or looked a lot...
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