Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
04-12-2012, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,460
Re: Easter Eggs
Alum is in the "Stop Bleed" sticksfor shaving cuts.
Next GZ250 meeting will be in Portlaoise, Rep. of Ireland. Bring your wet gear and a big thirst.
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
04-09-2012, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,460
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Forum: Beginners
04-09-2012, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,970
Re: Ride your own ride
Good posting.
I'm back on the road after a break of 26 years. So here in Ireland I have to start all over with beginners training.
Yesterday I got the same lesson from my instructor.
Next...
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Forum: Mugshots
04-09-2012, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,789
Re: Vikz250 is here..
Nice look. Good matching colors.
My safety brain saw your shoes and hopes you actually ride in proper boots
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Forum: Beginners
04-07-2012, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,353
Re: Are these bikes hard to find?
cj250
Think about borrowing a trailer and getting one from out of state. The GZ250 members around you can then help you locate and examine a bike.
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-02-2012, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,678
Re: New to GZ250bike.com
Welcome Mr. Tips,
How about Lyons like the rest of us?
I don't hear from other Irish Geezers. Ride down to Portlaoise and I show you around the Slieve Blooms.
It seems best to get parts...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-19-2012, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 774
Re: Hello!
Welcome.
I too like very clean machines. But the orange stripes are very nice.
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
02-19-2012, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: I want one!
Certainly a good way to put a tiger in your tank. :roll:
That's from an old US petrol ad.
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
02-19-2012, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 609
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-07-2012, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,682
New GZ250 Rider in Portlaoise, Ireland
Sisters yup she has 5, but only three are single. A total of 12 in her family. Come on over for the match making fair.
Cold here in Ireland? I never noticed. Compared with Boston I don't...
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Forum: Beginners
02-07-2012, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,755
what to do with the end cap
BBs Why not use gun shot. The pellets for shotgun shells come in a variety of sizes and are lead = no noise
ted
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-05-2012, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Where to spray fogging oil
Fogging is for storing an engine. High cling oil to protect piston an rings. Burns off the first time you start in the spring. Often used in lawn mowers and other seasonal garden tools.
ted...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
02-04-2012, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,560
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
02-04-2012, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 8,872
Not the speed I expected.
Hey Guys,
Don't those things. Last month I got great results from a follow-up cancer PET scan. The bad news was when the doctor told me the shoulder pain I've been having was the Big R in my...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-04-2012, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,682
New GZ250 Rider in Portlaoise, Ireland
Thank for the suggested reading. Despite the number of miles I have on the road, I'm now much, much older and want to relearn the right way and have the instructor reduce my bad habits.
Does any...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-04-2012, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-03-2012, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,394
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-02-2012, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,394
Carb cleaners in UK and Ireland
Alan,
That's a good question. I'm accustomed to the crappy petrol in Boston and this forum has lots of chatter about the carbs gunking up. My boat and garden fuel cans all have preservative and...
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-02-2012, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,394
Carb cleaners in UK and Ireland
I should have been more precise in my question.
This, new to me, bike is running really well so I don't currently need the carb cleaner. Just the fuel stabilizer is what I need now.
I'll take...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-01-2012, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,682
New GZ250 Rider in Portlaoise, Ireland
It's been 26 years since I've "thrown a leg over". Some of the beginners course might come right back, but when test riding bikes I felt really out of it at slow speeds. But once the feet came up...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-01-2012, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,682
New GZ250 Rider in Portlaoise, Ireland
All my cars have also been de-badged. With those the dealer is REQUIRED to take them off before delivery.
ted
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-01-2012, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,394
Carb cleaners in UK and Ireland
I'm now living in Ireland and need to purchase Seafoam and/or Stabil.
Anyone know where I can purchase one of those or an European substitute?
ted
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-01-2012, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,682
New GZ250 Rider in Portlaoise, Ireland
Hi,
I'm Ted Squire, a retired American ex-pat living in Ireland.
I haven't owned a bike for some years, so it's learn to ride all over again. I can't get Irish licenses based on my Mass...
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