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Forum: Member Introductions 08-04-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By bigfour
Re: Back after 4 years

Yep just a typo, the battery on the GZ is about half the size of the batteries Ive recently worked with so I goofed.
I guess the point of my post was that the GZ is more than a starter bike, and...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-04-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By bigfour
Back after 4 years

Hey guys. The GZ was my first bike after taking my MSF class 5-6 years ago. Spent some time on Patrick's Yahoo group then joined this forum about 4 years ago and got some great help with general...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 09-25-2008, 12:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,214
Posted By bigfour
GZ250 Ancestors

For anyone looking for spare parts, the GZ's engine has been around for over 25 years, check it out.

1982 GN250E (the non-E model has spokes)...
Forum: GZ250 Media 09-24-2008, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By bigfour
Re: My '06 GZ

I've been wondering, my '03 has this black plastic 'dust cover' around the front axle on the right side. Like this.
http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1998/1998_marauder250_450.jpg...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-10-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,259
Posted By bigfour
Diesel Bikes

Where are they? To me it seems the market is begging for them.
Forum: Performance 07-10-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By bigfour
You're right, I didn't mean the disk itself, but...

You're right, I didn't mean the disk itself, but I belive that there's 1 or 2 strong magnets near the read/write head. At least they were strong... I don't know how compact HD designs have gotten.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-10-2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,124
Posted By bigfour
I'm with Sarris and Easy Rider, this bike is...

I'm with Sarris and Easy Rider, this bike is pretty simple... I'd think most problems on the road would either end your day or could wait until you're home.
I do think a spare clutch cable would...
Forum: Performance 07-10-2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By bigfour
You don't need to buy one. If you have an old...

You don't need to buy one. If you have an old computer, you can take apart the hard drive, as the disk in there is a very strong magnet. Mounting it just under the engine can also help restrain metal...
Forum: Performance 07-09-2008, 10:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,653
Posted By bigfour
You mean something like this? ...

You mean something like this?

http://www.postimage.org/PqUNAV0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqUNAV0)

Photo property of Whynot?[/quote]

Thanks, that gave me a mounting idea.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-09-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By bigfour
A lot of custom bikes are rigid so the rear...

A lot of custom bikes are rigid so the rear fender can be dropped right over the rear tire... aesthetics.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-09-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By bigfour
Still running a straight pipe. It runs fine with...

Still running a straight pipe. It runs fine with the carb mods I've done, but some backpressure wouldn't hurt.. might try to weld in a small baffle or something.
Forum: GZ250 Media 07-08-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,071
Posted By bigfour
Nice color. But snow in New Mexico, in October.....

Nice color. But snow in New Mexico, in October.. wow, what kind of elevation is that?
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-08-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,834
Posted By bigfour
If you're comfortable, I say go for it. My best...

If you're comfortable, I say go for it. My best advise would be to just keep your cool, no matter what the situation. Anger or fear could impair your judgement and reflexes, not something you want...
Forum: Performance 07-08-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,653
Posted By bigfour
OK, just gotta ask: Have you ridden in the...

OK, just gotta ask:

Have you ridden in the rain yet with no fenders?
Have you run over fresh tar (road or strips)?
How about a road where construction trucks have tracked MUD out onto the road?...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-08-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By bigfour
Re: Charger

Thanks guys, seems it's safe to just connect to the terminals. I guess lawyers wrote the instruction manual.

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Sounds bad doesn't it? Actually I meant it's not bolted onto the chassis...
Forum: Performance 07-08-2008, 01:18 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,653
Posted By bigfour
is is a mod if you just take shit off the bike?...

is is a mod if you just take shit off the bike? :cool:

1. Needle Shim mod.
2. Chop exhaust
3. Upgrade main jet.
4. Remove front and rear fenders.
5. Remove turn signals
6. Headlight off...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-08-2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By bigfour
Chassis grounding?

I'm connecting a trickle charger to my bike... from the looks of it, the negative post is grounded to the chassis, correct? What's a good spot to attach the negative alligator clip to the chassis?...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-06-2008, 01:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,834
Posted By bigfour
A 'more' legal workaround for this is to turn...

A 'more' legal workaround for this is to turn right on red, make a u-turn, then turn right on the same street (light will be green anyway).

I also use this trick when it's hot to avoid overheating...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-06-2008, 01:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,837
Posted By bigfour
I gotta say that I still think the GZ is the best...

I gotta say that I still think the GZ is the best in the 250 class overall. The rebel may seem to have an advantage with its twin cylinder design but both cylinders move up and down together so it...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 05-06-2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,641
Posted By bigfour
Glad you're OK, I dropped mine in a much dumber...

Glad you're OK, I dropped mine in a much dumber way... pulled up to a gas station, got off the bike, pulled out my wallet.... CRASH... my kickstand wasn't fully extended.

Luckily there wasn't any...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-01-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,459
Posted By bigfour
I rode through last winter with a half helmet and...

I rode through last winter with a half helmet and cheap cothing... I'm glad I took your guys' advice and didn't try it again this year up in Albany. My bike's on a charger in my parents basement...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-31-2008, 11:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By bigfour
I have the opposite problem, other drivers are...

I have the opposite problem, other drivers are usually too cautious of me, scared or something even. They won't go at stop signs even when they get there first, causing all sorts of problems.
I've...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 03-31-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,056
Posted By bigfour
Never topped mine out yet but reach 75mph with...

Never topped mine out yet but reach 75mph with only about 55-65% throttle. I never go WOT... I have a strange sympathy for machines. I don't need any more than 75, I always go the speed limit even in...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 12-04-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,942
Posted By bigfour
So Is this mandatory or optional? (The GZ is my...

So Is this mandatory or optional? (The GZ is my first vehicle so I'm not too familiar w/ recalls)
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 11-16-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,506
Posted By bigfour
How is walking/bicycling given a mpg rating?...

How is walking/bicycling given a mpg rating? Gallons of sweat? ;)

And was your report of efficiency in terms of $$$ or efficiency in terms of conservation of resources? Not all types of fuel cost...
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