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Forum: General Maintenance 01-06-2016, 07:46 PM
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Posted By fairweatherrider
rear brakes

I only put on about 4,000 mi a year but don't like it when they squeak and I want to change the brakes.
Forum: General Maintenance 01-05-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,757
Posted By fairweatherrider
Thanks for the reply. I can't remember what I...

Thanks for the reply. I can't remember what I installed 2 years ago but never tried the grooved. I might just do it this time.
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-05-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,062
Posted By fairweatherrider
Well, I had the stator and regulator changed,...

Well, I had the stator and regulator changed, (wasn't cheap) but well worth it. I also had a new carburetor installed (wasn't cheap but what is on a bike). Runs real good now. The power is back. In...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-05-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,757
Posted By fairweatherrider
Rear brakes

Is there a preference for type of rear brake shoes to install on my 2005 GZ 250 ? I was going to install either the EBC organic or the grooved, unless someone has a better idea. I've had trouble with...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,062
Posted By fairweatherrider
You're probably right but $450 is better than...

You're probably right but $450 is better than $4500 right now. Hope I don't need more repairs and maybe I'll get a new one in a few years.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-25-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,062
Posted By fairweatherrider
I thank you both for the help. I don't have all...

I thank you both for the help. I don't have all the necessary equipment to check for problems. After seeing your advice, and the way it was not charging correctly, I brought the bike to a dealer. He...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-25-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,062
Posted By fairweatherrider
After a full charge it's about 13.5-13.8. As soon...

After a full charge it's about 13.5-13.8. As soon as I turn the key on it drops to about 12.5. After I start it the voltage never goes up when I give it some throttle.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-24-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,062
Posted By fairweatherrider
crying Dead Battery

Went for a ride yesterday, about 30 miles, then as I headed home about a block away from home, my bike just cut out, stalled, and I had a dead battery. Pushed it home, oh boy. Had the battery checked...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
I removed the plug and checked the adjustment on...

I removed the plug and checked the adjustment on the screw. It was set at one turn. I gave it 2 more turns (counterclockwise). I started the bike and it idled beautifully. I'll take it for a ride...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-31-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
You guys may be right about the tester but the...

You guys may be right about the tester but the employee did definitely not tell me that. He recommended I buy one instead. You're also right about doing the repairs myself. I think I will try when it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-26-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
Thanks for the reply. I went to Autozone and they...

Thanks for the reply. I went to Autozone and they charge $40.00 to rent a compression tester. Won't be doing that. Went to a motorcycle service shop and it's $225.00 for a tune up...plus parts. Don't...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-24-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
Thanks, I think I'll see if Autozone will do it...

Thanks, I think I'll see if Autozone will do it if I pull the plug. If not I'll see if one of my friends has one....stupid me, I looked in the manual and the reading should be standard=142-149psi and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-23-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
What should the reading be? I guess it's time for...

What should the reading be? I guess it's time for a mechanic.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-21-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
crying Someone told me it could have a blown head...

Someone told me it could have a blown head gasket. What do you think? How would I check for that if it is a possibility?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
I checked it out with a mirror. I'll try to tilt...

I checked it out with a mirror. I'll try to tilt the carb after loosening the clamps and removing the necessary hoses and then do as you said, remove the plug and adjust the screw. I hope it works. I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
WOW....that is very confusing for me. I'll mail...

WOW....that is very confusing for me. I'll mail you the carb haha
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
Thanks Raul. I never knew there was a screw...

Thanks Raul. I never knew there was a screw there. I'll check that out in the morning. I hope I can adjust it without removing the carb, maybe using a mirror if I have to. I wish I knew about this...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
That's a possibility but how would I know that?...

That's a possibility but how would I know that? When I removed the carb to do the repair kit I sprayed the inside of the carb with carb cleaner. Would that free it?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
Is that the screw with the white knob?

Is that the screw with the white knob?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
Where is that screw?

Where is that screw?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By fairweatherrider
WOW, I have similar problems. Mine speeds up,...

WOW, I have similar problems. Mine speeds up, slows down but if I give it some gas it won't stall. I did the carb repair kit and was thinking of changing the carb but I see that it didn't help YOU so...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
When I set the idle it sounds perfect. After a...

When I set the idle it sounds perfect. After a few minutes it just speeds up to about triple the correct idle speed without me touching anything.Then I turn off the ignition and restart and it's ok...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
Well the carb rebuild kit didn't do the trick....

Well the carb rebuild kit didn't do the trick. I'll wait to hear from Jonathan or Alantf. My buddy keeps telling me to just buy a new carb but they're not cheap.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-12-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
When I'm just sitting on the bike it speeds up...

When I'm just sitting on the bike it speeds up and slows down. I bought a K&L carb repair kit and did it this evening. I'll have to wait until Thursday to go for a ride due to bad weather tomorrow. I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,938
Posted By fairweatherrider
Well I think I've run out of options. Do you...

Well I think I've run out of options. Do you think I should just rebuild the carburetor? If so, where's the best site to order one and what would be the correct one to order.
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