Forum: Complete Bikes
07-10-2017, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,114
2007 Blue GZ250 as is or parts
10,800 miles
Bike ran without any problem including engine until the head bolt was over-tightened and broke off with resultant damage to cylinder head and jug.
I was getting the bike ready to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-02-2017, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,522
Broken cylinder head bolt removal
The left front cylinder head bolt ( 12A ) broke when I was torquing it tight if stop oil leak. I got to 20 pounds on the way to 27.5 pounds when it broke.
Couldn't extract the "1/2 inch" bolt...
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Forum: Complete Bikes
05-07-2017, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,048
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-20-2015, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,912
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-17-2015, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-17-2015, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
Fuel Tank Gasket & O rings
I have an oil leak stain on the fourth fin, left side of the engine. Assume its the head gasket that needs to be replaced. Mileage is 9,870 on 2007 GZ 250. The stain just appeared and I haven't...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-06-2015, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 954
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-05-2015, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 954
Turn signals switch
Have about 8,000 mileage; the turn signals switch is somewhat arthritic... feels like sandpaper moving from a turn signaled back to "rest" position in both directions.
Should I be lubricating or...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-01-2012, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,513
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-10-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,513
Re: chain lube frequency
I found the Spector SX brand chain wax superior to the others I tried including the one recommended by the Suzuki dealer. It cost $10 and is carried by the Yamaha dealers and can be ordered on line....
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
02-14-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 762
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
02-01-2012, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 762
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Forum: Beginners
12-07-2011, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
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Forum: Beginners
12-04-2011, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 8,360
Re: I need to learn how to wave!
Had a traffic policeman in Chicago tell me the rule of them for the Police is: they'll all give you 5 (miles per hour), most will give you 7, some will give you 9, but don't do 10 over. Its worked...
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Forum: Beginners
12-04-2011, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Accelerating- something slipping or rough rider
Hello folks,
Noticed that I get a lot of noise and vibration at times when I "over" accelerate in lower gears which, as a newbie, could be more often than I plan. I wonder if my clutch is slipping...
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Forum: Beginners
10-14-2011, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,683
Re: Chain slack
yes, but they are not a dealer, strictly maintenance and repair. Its a big shop and they have a ton of bikes there. They also came highly recommended by another mechanic with a good reputation...
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Forum: Beginners
10-08-2011, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,683
Re: Chain slack
Hi there,
Asked the to mechanic double check the slack after he replaced the rear wheel subsequent to cleaning the brake drum because the chain slack was a good inch at least. His partner checked...
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Forum: Beginners
10-07-2011, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 810
600 mile mark
Hello Folks,
Just rolled over my first 600 miles today. Still here in one piece and enjoying it more each day. A lot of the problems experienced in the beginning are disappearing with time in the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-15-2011, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,739
Re: Neutral Indicator Light does not light
Thanks 5th-bike, I got it changed and it works! Followed your direction and it is right on.
Another tidbit for others who may go this route, the bulb pulls out; I think they call it a "knife or...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-14-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,739
Neutral Indicator Light does not light
I looked in the service manual chapter 6, to see if a fuse could be ruled out, but couldn't trace to a fuse.
Looked under instrument panel and found the light's wires leading to a rubber type...
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Forum: Beginners
09-13-2011, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,741
Re: Hunting for first gear
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to give your input.
One disappointment I had was the previous owner didn't seem to have a clue regarding maintenance. I didn't get the owner's manual,...
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Forum: Beginners
09-12-2011, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,405
Re: What kind of Oil and Carb Clearner?
Couldn't find ratio information for motorcycles on Berrymen's web page. Seems to relate to cars mostly.
Assume the B-12 carb cleaner rather than B-12 fuel system additive is what you suggest. ...
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Forum: Beginners
09-12-2011, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,741
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Forum: Beginners
09-12-2011, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,741
Hunting for first gear
:) Read the post by New Guy regarding the search for first gear when coming to a stop.
I seem to be getting worse; most of the time I down shift and shoot for first gear just before coming to a...
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