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Forum: Beginners 08-28-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,153
Posted By Kcarvajal
My GZ 's top speed seems low

One suggestion... Check your throttle cable to make sure it's not too loose to the point where it isn't opening the carb enough. Another thing is your clutch cable. Make sure you have enough...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-02-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,331
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: oil drain plug question

I stripped the thread of my plug pretty good and thought I was done. Went to Advanced Auto Parts and got a plug like the one below for a couple bucks. Have had it for a year, over 1500 miles and no...
Forum: Beginners 06-27-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,650
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: How many miles before you first whoops?

Well you can take it from all of us GZ riders that you were told wrong. :)[/quote]

I guess I'm not surprised. I would take the word of folks who owns and rides a GZ regularly. He may not even...
Forum: Beginners 06-27-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,650
Posted By Kcarvajal
How many miles before you first whoops?

Hmmm. Not what I was told. Whatever happened, just glad I was able to start it again 10 mins later after not being able to when it fell over.
Forum: Beginners 06-26-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,650
Posted By Kcarvajal
How many miles before you first whoops?

Don't know the miles, but it was the summer I got the bike and my license. Took the msf course and all.

Anyway, at the end of my driveway, sitting on the bike as I had the choke on to warm it up....
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-26-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,132
Posted By Kcarvajal
Well, it's not the battery...

I wonder if its the spark plug. Do you know when it was replaced? I had problems starting my bike one time and as always, Jonathan to the rescue. (thanks again man). Turns out it was just the...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-26-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,626
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Whats your max speed (flat)

That was so much fun! I'm ready for another.. :)
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-26-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,626
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Whats your max speed (flat)

Mine can do 80+ also. My bike is all hacked up, 16T front sprocket, 18” rear wheel with 38T sprocket, Main jet to 145, needle shimmed, straight pipe, open air filter etc. I have a digital bike...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-11-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,414
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Dead spot in acceleration

Bdchief,

In addition, I would check your clutch cable slack. It sounds like an issue I had a couple times due to over tightening the clutch cable.

Keep us posted.
Ken
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-30-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Max rim size for gz250?

Getting the wheel centered wasn't he problem. Gettin the rotor centered in he caliper was a huge problem. The hub of he savage didn't line up perfectly until I shaved it off.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-30-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Max rim size for gz250?

Unfortunately, I lost most of the pics I took when I switched phones. But I pretty much just eyeballed it. When I did it, the front wheel wasn't centered. So by that, I was able to gauge how much...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-30-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Max rim size for gz250?

I installed a Savage front wheel, 19" on my GZ before I chopped it all up. Calliper did not line up perfectly and I had to grind down the mounts on the fork tube to make it fit. Ran this setup for...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 05-22-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 520
Posted By Kcarvajal
Front and rear wheels/tires

Comes with rear sprocket and front rotor. All in great shape. Bike had 2,000 miles when I replaced the wheels.

Hoping to sell locally in Chicagoland area.

Thanks!
PM Me.

Ken
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-08-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,924
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Pilot Jet Increase

That's comforting. I'm glad I'm actually doing something good vs harming my bike.

Thanks guys!
Ken
Forum: GZ250 Media 05-08-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,109
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!

Thanks guys! I'm seriously learning as I go. Folks on this site have been extremely helpful. If you have any questions or need pointers, feel free to ask and I'd gladly share my experience.

No...
Forum: GZ250 Media 05-08-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,109
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!

Just recently revisited and didn't see your post til now. Thanks bpdchief!

Here's the latest... I just can't leave this thing alone. First one is with the stock headlight, minus the edge on the...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-08-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,924
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Pilot Jet Increase

Well, to me... I can't hear any difference when running 130 and 140 main jet. It is loud though. I'd say sounds more like what you described, Jonathan. I'll try to record it. Gotta figure out...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-07-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,924
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Pilot Jet Increase

Hi! Yes, no baffles, straight pipes. Bad? Pls say no.
Forum: Instructional Articles 05-07-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,958
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Installing a Harley Sportster Gas Tank on a GZ250

gypsypit and spasm3, I'm sorry for just seeing this now. I haven't been back here, even though I owe this board a lot for helping me through my mods. Sorry gz250.com! :(

It's a harley P Nut...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-07-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,924
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: Pilot Jet Increase

Thanks gentlemen!

Jonathan, I think I have it 3 turns out.

I bumped my main to 140 from 130. It actually runs really well and feel that I can easily keep up with my buddies. (OK, separate...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-06-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,924
Posted By Kcarvajal
Pilot Jet Increase

Hi guys. I haven't been here in a while. Been busy tinkering with my bike which I've changed countless times already.

Here's my bike, along with my friends' during a ride this weekend. Fun...
Forum: GZ250 Media 02-25-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,109
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!

Yeah man. Need to be a little more visible at night besides just the tail lights I had. Can't wait for riding season. I plan to ride the heck out of it.

Ride safe!

Ken
Forum: GZ250 Media 02-25-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,109
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!

Thanks for the kind words PimpS! I meant to add the rear lighting updates also. My tail lights function as marker, signal and brake. I used a trailer light module. I also added a 9 LED strip...
Forum: GZ250 Media 02-25-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,109
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!

I haven't been here in a while. Just wanted to share a few updates on my bike.

Since my last post, I have lowered the front forks by 3 inches, reduced the size of the battery box, installed a...
Forum: GZ250 Media 11-02-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,109
Posted By Kcarvajal
Re: My GZ Bobber - HARDTAILED!!!

You know, there's always that where I should have just spent the cash in getting a bigger or another bike. However, I'm in a similar boat where getting this first bike OK'd by my wife was difficult...
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