Forum: Troubleshooting
12-30-2009, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
Well my GZ is up for sale. The dealer is trying to help me find a replacement. I know may of you swear by these bike but mine is just not going to cut it. I guess i just need a bigger bike. I feel...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-01-2009, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
well guys after a long long time I still have no bike. My last post left you with the oil leak from the gasket problems. Well they are still here. Shortly after getting the bike back (October) I got...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-30-2009, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-30-2009, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-30-2009, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
Well boys, Upon getting my bike back I took a 8 mile ride to a meeting. Half way there I stopped at a light and looked down to see smoke coming from between my legs! (that is a freaky feeling) I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-28-2009, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-28-2009, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
:) Well I finally got my bike back. Problem was a bad crack in my exhaust pipe, that led to lose of back pressure, which led to a hot spot, which led to a warp, which led to a head gasket failure....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-21-2009, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
Nah, I am a pretty good guy. I am currently waiting to see what happens. The deal sympathized with me. He said that he has never seen these kinds of issues with a 250 this new. He placed a call into...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-19-2009, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
Thanks Easy thats what i thought?! Water, I am only 175 and the hills are rolling not steep. Most (if not all) the time I pick up speen and ride out each hill in fifth just loosing about 5mph. I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2009, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
What about all the guys riding 70+ on the interstate? I though I would be on the low end of the spectrum? These engines are said to be "bullet proof"?[/quote]
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2009, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
"55 for extended time and lots of hills where you are running WOT could have a bearing on the issue at hand."
What about all the guys riding 70+ on the interstate? I though I would be on the low...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2009, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Re: "Divet in Head" on 2008
I am in a similar situation with my 08. I have a head gasket blown and was given a ball park quote by the dealer of 350 for their labor to take apart and reassemble the head and that they have to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2009, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
I took it back to the deal to see if they would warranty the original repair they did on the head gasket. They said they would still warranty (even after 90 days) if it proves nothing else caused it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-14-2009, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-13-2009, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
upon further inspection I believe if it s the it is the gasket between the upper and lower cylinder. Part # 11241-38301 on page 3 of the repair manual. I have black residue (i think oil) around the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-13-2009, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Re: Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
The bike was purchase new by myself. I think it is "blown" because the bike is making a sound similar to when it happened the firs time and I can smell like a fuel/oil smell near the front to the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-05-2009, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-05-2009, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-05-2009, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,791
Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?
Ok, i have a 2008 gz with 14500 miles. i am 175lb and never get over 65mph. I never do jack rabbit take offs and ride for opt. fuel mileage. I have blown a head gasket once and an exhaust gasket...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-04-2009, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,322
Re: slack in the chain
thanks ww please do a post after you have the data. I ride about 14,000 a year and any parts that can handle that are worth my $. My only hope is that my bike can handle that much riding.
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-03-2009, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,322
Re: slack in the chain
thanks guys I ordered a new oring chain and sould have it on by the weekend. however I was wondering if I should have gone with an x ring chain. are they worth the extra cash?
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-02-2009, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,322
Re: slack in the chain
Well, it must be worn cuz the chain came with the 2008 bike which is quite new! The o ring chain sound like a winner i guess I will have to do that. Is this standard wear (14000 miles) for a year old...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
08-02-2009, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,779
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-02-2009, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,322
Re: slack in the chain
Hey Guys I need some help. I think I just need a new chain but wanted to check with the pros first.
Noticed some slack in my chain and went to tighten it up. problem is i am at the complete back...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
07-16-2009, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 34,837
Re: Needle shim modification
My miliage seemed to improve after the needle shim mod??? Before i would have to switch to the reserve tanks at about 185 miles now I switch at 200???? (and I know I shouldn't run it dry just a...
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