Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2015, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 3
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I know it's been a while since I've posted in...
I know it's been a while since I've posted in this thread, but I was just going through and revisiting some of the old ones.
I wanted to add, in case anyone was searching for something similar to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-23-2015, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 914
Thanks gz4me. That was my guess, but thought I...
Thanks gz4me. That was my guess, but thought I would check with the group. Also because the largest socket I have is a 21mm. Go figure.
Also, I'm doing the removal with the engine in. Thoughts...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-23-2015, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 939
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-23-2015, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 914
Crankshaft bolt size
Hey there riders.
So I'm replacing a broken bolt in the cylinder head cover and I'm working through the steps in the manual (pic provided) and I don't know what the size of the crankshaft bolt is...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-11-2015, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 939
Well alright, I feel pretty silly now. I...
Well alright, I feel pretty silly now. I contacted Suzuki directly and well with fresh eyes, it turns out I was orienting the diagram the wrong way. Seems I need bolt number #13 and not #12. Oops....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-09-2015, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 939
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-08-2015, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 939
Broke my bolt
So... the title sums it up, but here's some more detail. A while back I had a leaky situation going on with the cylinder head. I got a flat tire in the middle of last winter and put her away to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-07-2014, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Well as far as I can tell and see, the smoke is...
Well as far as I can tell and see, the smoke is coming from the left side of the cylinder head. I can't turn it on right now because, since I got a flat tire, I've taken the opportunity to kind of...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-07-2014, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-30-2014, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Fair enough.
One other thing, while I'm at a...
Fair enough.
One other thing, while I'm at a light, or standing still with the bike on, there is some smoke coming out. I'm sure it's from oil that is dripping out and truthfully that is bothering...
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-27-2014, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 700
Hey gillasor000, another Seattle GZ250 owner...
Hey gillasor000, another Seattle GZ250 owner here. Thought I would say what's up. if you feel like talking shop or helping each other out, shoot me a message. It's been great weather for riding...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-27-2014, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-27-2014, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
A little leaky
Hey there folks.
So, I got a flat and well I figured since I'm taking the tire off I should look into the other stuff going on.
I have a bunch of oil, what seems to be all over the place and I was...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-23-2014, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Thanks water, I also have been sifting through...
Thanks water, I also have been sifting through the threads here and there are some good references about tube/tubeless, size recomendations, alternate options. I'm flirting with the idea of trying to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-23-2014, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Need a new tire
Hey there fellow riders. Long time no see. I think the last time I was here the "ground was swiped from underneath me" and I had to lay my girl down. Bumps, bruises, scratches, and dings later I'm...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
09-23-2014, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,626
Hey man, great write up. I have quite a few...
Hey man, great write up. I have quite a few miles under me on two wheels, but bought a pretty good looking gz250 to ride around town and start to do some of my own work on. A "learn the engine and...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-21-2014, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 934
I like the way you put that Water Warrior. I...
I like the way you put that Water Warrior. I hope though that I don't have to use it any time soon.
I got the list back from the mechanic and they really only listed one thing as something I should...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-11-2014, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 934
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-08-2014, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 934
Not if......but when.
Well, it was bound to happen. I unfortunately had to lay my baby down. Long story short, I'm good, sore and bruised but otherwise unharmed. Also, my bike started right back up like a champ and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-12-2013, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 424
A little more heat between my legs than usual.
Hey helpful buddies.
I had some issues with the kickstand switch and the tube from the gas tank. I got those taken care of but since then I have noticed some smoke building up a bit slowly as I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2013, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
Re: Praying for another easy fix....
Yup. Just as I posted that, I went back outside, took the tank off and started checking tubes and wires (just for good measure) and noticed that little nipple and just figured that was it. I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
Re: Praying for another easy fix....
Okay, got a quick question. Got a hose that doesn't seem to have a home at the other end.
I've been looking in the service manual and online and found the hose in a diagram but not where it's...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2013, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
Re: Praying for another easy fix....
Alright, so here's what I did.
alantf, I tried your advice. I cranked it up just now, without doing anything. It started up and as expected it ran for a bit, then shut down.
I then set to prime...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2013, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2013, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
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