Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-10-2008, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,645
Most traffic signals these days have buried...
Most traffic signals these days have buried sensors to detect when a vehicle (metal) is present. Modern technology uses these buried sensors to detect when a vehicle is waiting. You can identify...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-08-2008, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,254
"Official" Break-in miles
Couldn't find it so I am going to ask it. What is considered the "official" break-in as far as mileage goes. I have always thought 1,000 miles. I am currently at 833. Opinions? :2tup:
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
07-05-2008, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,389
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-05-2008, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,971
Well...I kind of got embarassed. I was going to...
Well...I kind of got embarassed. I was going to a place called Harbor Freight Hardware store (love that place) and just happened by the Suzuki dealer and decided to stop in and tell them about the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-01-2008, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
The OEM part number for the filter at the link...
The OEM part number for the filter at the link you provided is the exact one that was given to me when I bought them at the Suzuki dealer. I just change my oil again at the 600 mile mark and I saw...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
07-01-2008, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,914
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
07-01-2008, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,389
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Forum: Performance
06-27-2008, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,641
I'll you what. I will look at the warranty...
I'll you what. I will look at the warranty tonight when I get home. If it is not with Suzuki, I will demand my money back. I was told the warranty is with the manufacture and goes with the bike no...
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Forum: Performance
06-26-2008, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,641
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Forum: Performance
06-26-2008, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,641
Bad news for me and doing mods
Since I just bought my bike brand new. I also bought an additional 4 years on the Manufacture's warranty and if I do some mods, warranty will be voided and there goes $500. I really wanted to do...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
06-23-2008, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,914
Florida Motorcycle Safety Course
Will be going through the course this coming weekend. I need to for lower insurance rate, get endorsement on license and so I can drive on Navy Base where I work. Not sure I am looking forward to...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-23-2008, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
I by mistake having started off in 3rd gear...
I by mistake having started off in 3rd gear believe or not when I was first getting used to the bike. Just got confused. I thought I was in neutral (happens sometime without green indicator) and I...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-23-2008, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 964
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-20-2008, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 964
anti-theft of contents of saddle bags
I was looking for ideas of anti-theft devices (or something) to keep people out of your saddle bags while parked somewhere.
I was thinking about putting a sticker on the bags thats reads "Live...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
06-20-2008, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,450
My saddle bags are almost 6 inches above the...
My saddle bags are almost 6 inches above the muffler. My wife unstrung the bags, made extra holes, overlapped them better and restrung. Put underneath back seat. Looks good.
I bought the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-18-2008, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,556
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-16-2008, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,556
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-16-2008, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,971
Re: Handlebar Balancer
When I did have it on there, it was broken. My hand would start to go numb sometimes if there were no stops or red lights after awhile, :lol:
I figure something out. Thinking about getting rid...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-15-2008, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,556
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-15-2008, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,971
Handlebar Balancer
The Balancer on the throttle grip had come loose while driving. Tried to screw it back on, no luck. Balancer is there. Long screw is there, no nut or grommet or whatever is there. Had to remove...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-13-2008, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,674
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-13-2008, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
Re: Oil Change difference after 300 miles
[I shouldn't have to preface this but, apparently, some people on here are overly sensitive......]
I am not trying to critisize anything you said. This is just a calm and friendly question.
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-12-2008, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
Oil Change difference after 300 miles
I changed my oil after only 300 miles and you can see from the picture below the difference. I will be changing it again at 600 miles and again at 1000 and THEN I will start using Synthetic Gastrol...
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
06-12-2008, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,813
Custom Saddle Bag Support Brackets
I basically made a couple of support brackets just like a lot of people I have seen do it. I first went to Home Depot and bought a couple of 1/2" steel tubes ($6 and change each) and a propane blow...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-12-2008, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,123
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