Forum: Troubleshooting
11-06-2009, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,475
Re: won't start - bad gas?
I drained it through the petcock on prime
Not that I noticed, but I didn't compare the smell with the new gas.
I don't believe so.
I didn't notice anything last night, but I checked...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-05-2009, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,475
Re: won't start - bad gas?
well, guess what....
I sprayed some starter fluid in the air intake and when I tried to start it, it sputtered a few times, so I decided to drain the gasoline and refill with new, and it fired...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-04-2009, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,475
Re: won't start - bad gas?
ok, now it's back to not starting again
It won't start in run, prime, or reserve. Engine turns over, but won't fire. I drained fuel from the carb and it looked fine, there were a few specks of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-04-2009, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,475
Re: won't start - bad gas?
Still haven't had a chance to drain the fuel, but here's an update:
Tried starting it last night and it fired right up, ran for about 1 minute (although it seemed like the choke didn't have as much...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-02-2009, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,475
Re: won't start - bad gas?
Thanks for the tips! I haven't gotten around to messing with it yet, I have to find something to drain the gas into.
I'm not sure, I just know my bike screwed up shortly after I filled up. lol ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-01-2009, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,475
won't start - bad gas?
Yesterday, I rode about 35 miles, got gas, rode another mile or so to someone's house, hung around for about 30 minutes, then rode about a half mile down the road and my bike shut off at a stop sign...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-29-2009, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Re: Valve adjustment
Thanks for the compliments! I knew blogging this stuff wouldn't be a total waste of time! :tongue: After I posted it, it occurred to me that it might belong in the how-to section, though. O_o
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-23-2009, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Valve adjustment
Hey everyone, I recently posted a blog detailing the GZ250 valve adjustment procedure. This is the first time I've adjusted my valves, so any tips/info/criticism is more than welcome. :cool:
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-31-2008, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,694
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-29-2008, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,694
Re: Spark plug and oil filter
That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw how much synthetic oil was....so I just got Valvoline motorcycle oil. :lol:
I know everyone says synthetic is the way to go, but that stuff is...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-27-2008, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,694
Re: Spark plug and oil filter
Well I wound up getting the plug off Amazon for $3.50. I was already ordering something else and needed something cheap to put me over the $25 requirement for free shipping. :2tup:...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-27-2008, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,694
Re: Spark plug and oil filter
I was just curious, because I looked in Autozone and Advance Auto Parts the other day and couldn't find those plugs in either store. They might keep them behind the counter, though. I didn't ask...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-27-2008, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,694
Spark plug and oil filter
What kind of spark plug do y'all use? Do you have to use the kind suggested in the manual, or are there others available from different companies?
Also, I've seen that the KN-136 oil filter is one...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-22-2008, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 718
Re: Starting in the cold!
Well, I put the choke on halfway this morning and she fired up literally as soon as I pressed the ignition. :) Thanks for the advice!
I just might do that, or I might just go ahead and buy...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-21-2008, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 718
Re: Starting in the cold!
Guess I'll try using less choke next time! :2tup:
I tried charging the battery and the "check battery" light on the charger was on the whole time, but after letting it sit for a while, it fired...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-21-2008, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 718
Starting in the cold!
It was about 40° outside this morning and my bike just wouldn't start. I kept cranking it until I ran the battery down and it never fired up. I had the choke fully closed. It was 36° yesterday...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-20-2008, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,090
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Forum: Performance
10-15-2008, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,925
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-14-2008, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 804
Re: rear brake cable
yeah, the brake lever moves just fine
how do you go about lubing the cable?
The cable is preventing the rear lever from springing back all the way, so it's like the brakes are really close to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-14-2008, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 804
rear brake cable
My rear brake cable doesn't spring back like it's supposed to. When I release the brake pedal, the pedal springs back into position, but the cable only moves a small amount. I unhooked the cable...
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Forum: Performance
10-14-2008, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,925
Re: Reminder Beep for Turn Signals
I used the 273-059 76 dB buzzers.
I wired them as described in the first post, but I'll try reversing them if you think that will make them louder.
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Forum: Performance
10-13-2008, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,925
Re: Reminder Beep for Turn Signals
I tried this and I can't hear a thing unless the bike is idling. Even then, it's not very loud. If I take the seat off and cup my hand around the buzzer, it sounds a lot louder, but that doesn't...
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Forum: Beginners
09-23-2008, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,724
Re: wind!
thanks for the responses!
now they're saying the wind could get up to 30 mph, so I'm definitely driving the truck :mad:
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Forum: Beginners
09-22-2008, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,724
wind!
I was coming home from work on Friday and it was windy enough to make me slightly uncomfortable. I looked up the weather for that day and the wind gusts were supposed to have been around 12 - 13...
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Forum: Beginners
09-15-2008, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,699
Re: first ride!
thanks for the tips!
After riding around the back roads for the past week, I finally decided to take the 20-mile ride to work this morning. Everything went well, and 60 mph isn't as bad as I...
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