Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
07-12-2013, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,675
Re: boots!
steelcapped work boots are the go, mate. makes the taxi drivers sit up and take notice when you "request" that they not merge into the lane where your riding, but also meet all of your saftey needs....
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Forum: Beginners
02-25-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 761
Re: Think twice, or use your brain
" Slow down and give yourself some reaction time" applies to all circumstances, and possilby the one piece of advice, if you take any at all, you should heed.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
02-21-2013, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 951
Re: Down Under
http://www.theage.com.au/queensland/hungry-sharks-move-in-after-floods-20130201-2dp9q.html Yup. Floods are shit.
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
02-20-2013, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 671
Anyone else in Australia?
So the plan is on the 09/03/13 for a sedate cruise along the Dandenong tourist Road....All welcome, but its more of a learner cruise rather than a spirited run if you take my meaning.
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-20-2013, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,491
Re: Now I'm excited!!!
good luck with that one! Your looking at many hours of fun and games.....althou from the sounds of it just replace the spark plug and the little bike will prolly kick over! But your in the right...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-19-2013, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,167
Re: Cold Starting Difficulty
dont know if you can get this in the states, but if you can get yourself a can of "Start-Ya-Bastard". More or less is spraycan of ether. Spray A LITTLE into your air intake, and no matter how weak...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-19-2013, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 808
Re: hi all
Welcome aboard! Enjoy the little bike, its a good one. And yes, most everything you do to it will be wrapped up in 2 days, cause its a pretty straightforward ride.
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-19-2013, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 858
Re: Just got her yesterday! Any recommendations?
Any recommendations? Sure. Get out and ride mate. Ride her lots. Plenty of people have made sweet looking bobber style bikes out of the GZ, and its a good sturdy basis to start from. But ride it...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
02-19-2013, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 951
Re: Down Under
Its up north where its getting pretty average, floods and what not in Queensland. Not nearly as bad as it has been now, but its mostly peeps mopping up and getting on with things. Some small towns...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
02-19-2013, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,402
Re: Kevlar Jeans?
cannot say enough good things about kevlar jeans. Much cooler in summer than leathers, and being that we've been getting loads of awesome riding weather of late down here in Australia, wearing...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
02-28-2011, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 741
Miss the Input.....
Well Guys its been grand but I'm thinking due to teh recent developments on this board that my time is done. I respect many of you out there, but I have serious issue with the way that Easy Rider was...
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Forum: Riding Safety & Tips
01-03-2011, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Re: GZ saddle lock warning.
well thanks for teh heads up, just checked these screws on the VL250, which has pretty much the same assembly for the saddle lock as the GZ, and yes, they do appear to loosen over time. Thanks Mate!
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
12-22-2010, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
The Bob Project
So the GZ is fixed, and gone. :cry: I'm gonna miss that little bike. I'm gonna keep the VL250 for a while yet, loving the extra torque and power from its V-Twin and the bit of extra leg room....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-18-2010, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Re: Electronic Start issues....
Sorted. 10,000kms and 10ish years of assorted gunk removed from the starter switch, hit it with the WD-40 for good measure, and we have a winner!
Thanks guys for teh speedy responses and all your...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-18-2010, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Re: Electronic Start issues....
well thanks, Battery is fully charged, mostly cause the charger I have tells me so, (green light instead of red, and the multimeter test gave me a good strong result)....
Clutch pulled in, run...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-18-2010, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Electronic Start issues....
ok, just really to confirm my thinking on this situation....
Go out this morning to come to work, key in, bike in neutral, headlight nice and bright, push the starter and nothing. No clilck, no...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-11-2010, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,263
Re: It Is What It Is
Mate, sad to hear your now stuck in a cage.....things will improve, just keep your spirits up and sit back.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-09-2010, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,144
Re: Looking For The Right Ride
Mate, go with the GZ250..... I'm plenty tall 6'4" and a long legged individual, and the GZ seemed to have plenty of room for me. I agree that the rebel is too much on the small side, and the yammy is...
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Forum: Beginners
11-24-2010, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Re: My first cross county ride
Keep it upright and ride like you normally would. The GeeZer isn't any speed machine, so sit back and enjoy the time, and stick with where your comfortable. Ok, riding on the highway.....Well I...
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Forum: Member Introductions
11-22-2010, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Re: New New Zealand Member
hey man, welcome aboard! Was in NZ about a year and change ago, some nice rides to be had.....enjoy! Just keep it chrome side up!
And in relation to rain, shake your fist at the sky and bellow "IS...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-12-2010, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 755
Re: First solo ride
Glad to hear your confidence is rising. You will only get better at it. Keep it upright and enjoy the twisty bits!
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
11-04-2010, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,577
Re: Diminishing Enthusiasm.
Ouch. It does sound like your burnt out.....nothing wrong with that. Take some time, drive the car, walk the dog, smell the roses etc. Wait till after winter and mayhaps the urge to get out on the...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
11-04-2010, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
10-23-2010, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,047
Re: What kind of gear do you wear?
Well the full winter kit
- boots, either lace up over the ankle hiking variety or the 3/4 calf "biker" style
- kevlar jeans, with knee and hip armour
- leather chaps , they cut down the wind...
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Forum: Beginners
09-03-2010, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,436
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