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Forum: Troubleshooting 05-06-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By clofan
Just a quick update. Compression when completely...

Just a quick update. Compression when completely cold is 150psi. Checked valve clearances, got ahead of myself and loosened the locknut on one so I had to adjust it; the other three were within...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-22-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 865
Posted By clofan
Dang :( Can't really offer any opinions on...

Dang :(

Can't really offer any opinions on the re-usability of the parts, but good luck.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-19-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By clofan
Hmm, I will give that a shot; however, I don't...

Hmm, I will give that a shot; however, I don't think it's related to the switch because 1) I'm in neutral during the entire process and 2) the kickstand is down, even when I had the bike straight up....
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-18-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By clofan
Occasional miss/bog at idle - Gas in airbox

Having some issues with the GZ lately. I've developed a small-ish oil leak, I think it's coming from the valve cover as oil is visible on the very top fin. I had a leak at the acorn nut near the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-09-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By clofan
Hmm, I'm a dummy. That fuel filter leaks, oh,...

Hmm, I'm a dummy. That fuel filter leaks, oh, it's supposed to be mounted straight up and down and mine is tilted. I'm fairly sure the float bowl wasn't filling quickly enough for WOT due to this...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-09-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By clofan
Just a quick update on this thread. I cleaned...

Just a quick update on this thread. I cleaned out the fuel tank, took off my petcock and found that the filter tube for "ON" was missing. Jiggled the tank and sure enough, it was in there...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-04-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By clofan
A soak in some seafoam or mineral spirits should...

A soak in some seafoam or mineral spirits should clean it up pretty well. Or, at least loosen the junk so that some compressed air or a bit of rubbing will let it come off.
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-04-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Posted By clofan
Agreed, it's much easier with the tank off. ...

Agreed, it's much easier with the tank off. Also, you should be able to take that black bar off without much problem if you've got a 2" extension.
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-22-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By clofan
You know, I hadn't thought of contaminants in the...

You know, I hadn't thought of contaminants in the tank / line. You may be right; I suppose I should get a fuel filter inline since the bike is getting up there in years.

Compression... Yeah I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-20-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By clofan
Oh yeah, JASO-MA compliant always. Still using...

Oh yeah, JASO-MA compliant always. Still using dino oil, no synthetics because I'm cheap. I did put some seafoam in the oil one time before a change-- some people claim it's bad for the clutch,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-20-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By clofan
Died mid-ride, runs now; seeking opinions

Hey guys, wanted to post a quick experience and get some opinions on what happened / where I need to go from here.

I was riding at 65 in 5th (very close to top speed, most likely WOT) when the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-08-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By clofan
Get the bike idling as stable as you can. Spray...

Get the bike idling as stable as you can. Spray some carb cleaner or engine starter on / around the carb boots while it's idling. If the bike revs, you have a leak at the carb boots.

Edit: ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-28-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,214
Posted By clofan
My bike leaked at that bolt next to the spark...

My bike leaked at that bolt next to the spark plug, too. I took the bolt off, cleaned it up real good, and re-torqued it (the German standard, 'Guten-tight'!).

It wasn't leaking a lot, just a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-28-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,315
Posted By clofan
You said you reconnected all hoses, but I just...

You said you reconnected all hoses, but I just want to verify because there is an easy one to miss. It starts on the right side of the carb, travels in between it and the engine, and connects on the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-14-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 490
Posted By clofan
Soot on leading edge of oil filter area

I've noticed some soot accumulation on my right-side engine casing. On the leading edge, and on top. See picture-- I had already wiped most of it off, but the orange outlined area is where it was. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-14-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,099
Posted By clofan
Probably time for an oil change... use a...

Probably time for an oil change... use a screen/filter and see if you get any metal shavings or chunks.
Forum: General Maintenance 10-27-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
Not sure why the Images are broken on the...

Not sure why the Images are broken on the previous post-- I've edited them into hyperlinks, so you can click them.

I looked through the parts fiches on CMSNL and didn't see any of the ball...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-26-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
Here I am, 7 months and 1456.9 miles later, back...

Here I am, 7 months and 1456.9 miles later, back in the belly of the beast:

i.imgur.com/xWiYqMe.jpg

Same problem as when I got it, bolt from rotor sheared off and knocked off my makeshift oil...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-14-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
Just a quick update on the original post-- I...

Just a quick update on the original post-- I changed my oil and brake pads over the weekend. 640 miles since the cold weld fix. I popped the side cover off again, and my fix is still holding! No...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-09-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
I don't think I understand, which part is the key?

I don't think I understand, which part is the key?
Forum: General Maintenance 04-17-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
I've put 150 miles on it since the fix, and...

I've put 150 miles on it since the fix, and haven't had any problems. JohnC, I'm not sure if it's a pressure conduit. I will be changing the oil again soon and will re-check my fix then, and if...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-27-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
Oh yeah, definitely waited until it cured this...

Oh yeah, definitely waited until it cured this time. Quiksteel worked great for this.. its malleable nature allowed me to form the shape I wanted before pressing it into place. I let it harden for a...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-26-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
2001 Suzuki GZ250 - idling after fix:...

2001 Suzuki GZ250 - idling after fix: https://youtu.be/7dQ1U7sLxg4

As you can see, I got it back to running. I got new tires on it a few days ago, so yesterday I ran it for a bit and drained the...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-15-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
Fixed it! Or at least, well on the way. ...

Fixed it! Or at least, well on the way.

Unclogged the oil passageway, and used some JB Weld to patch it:

http://i.imgur.com/LZalCXR.jpg

New bolts, WITH blue threadlocker:
...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-12-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By clofan
Those three threaded holes in the crankcase......

Those three threaded holes in the crankcase... does anything go in them? Looking at parts fiches, it seems like no, but why would the holes be there if not for a bolt?
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