Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
08-26-2011, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 586
Re: I never stop looking...
Looks like the guy has already pulled the ad. I was give it serious thought. My helmet is white and my leathers are black. It would have been a cool ride. Oh well, I'll keep my eye out. I'm...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-25-2011, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,029
Re: New on the Forum
Here's a Google Chrome addon for the rest of us that want to read.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... kfgjllcleb...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
08-25-2011, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 586
I never stop looking...
Browsing on Craigslist I don't get my jaw dropped too often, but this one is a real beauty in my area. The price is right, usually means the mileage is high, and it's a bit older so I see why. ...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
08-23-2011, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Re: New bike!
Have fun and be safe. Be prepared to kick your bad habits you didn't know you had at MSF.
I worked late tonight and just got home around 10:00pm. Some of the electricians were getting ready to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-10-2011, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,744
Re: Engine Ticks While Idling
Thanks for everyone's input. I'm fairly new to riding still and newer still to bike mechanics, but I'm more comfortable working on a $1500 bike than I am a $14,000 car. When it comes time to sell I...
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
08-10-2011, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 10,241
Re: Got nailed by a jeep today
At least someone was on the scene to tend to your issues. Hope you heal soon. I try to drive paranoid, like I'm in a figure 8 race and everyone is trying to hit me.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-10-2011, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,744
Re: Engine Ticks While Idling
Sorry I haven't made it back for an update. I've been working a lot of hours lately. I took it to Yamaha Suzuki Polaris dealer. So yes they work on Suzuki too. I talked with the guy on the phone...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-04-2011, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,744
Re: Engine Ticks While Idling
I'll let you listen for yourselves. It seems much improved, but after the ride home from the Yamaha dealership the sound appears to still be there. Not nearly as bad, but considering it's $90 later...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-04-2011, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,744
Re: Engine Ticks While Idling
I took the bike in last night. It's $85/hr and they said it would take one hour for a valve adjustment. This is a little strange because when I priced the spokes replacement it was $65/hr then......
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
08-04-2011, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 761
Re: Anyone giving Google+ a try?
G+ is far better and it's just a new product. You're right, once they add all the feature that Google owns already it will stomp Facebook for the more educated users. I still see Grandma using...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
08-02-2011, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 880
Re: Motorcycle Blog Post Project
A good site and fun reading. There will always be the cool new social network out there, but there's nothing better than managing your own content. Most people just don't bother to figure out how. ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-28-2011, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,744
Re: Engine Ticks While Idling
Great input. I stopped by two cycle shops around me and one only changed tires. "Thanks I'll be back when i don't need that..." The second asked me what type of bike it was and then said No. I'll...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-28-2011, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,744
Re: Engine Ticks While Idling
Thanks. Though I'd really like to learn something new I think I'd rather have it done by the shop and have my bike the same day. I'll call around some local shops and see who can do it for a fair...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-27-2011, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,744
Re: Engine Ticks While Idling
I have added a video of my ticking. It doesn't seem like it does it until it gets real warmed up. I had it out around the neighborhood yesterday and all seemed well. I took it on a ~10 mile trip...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
07-26-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,357
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Forum: Mugshots
07-26-2011, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,643
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
07-25-2011, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,905
Re: 2003 parting out.
Okay, I think I'm done with my attempt at fixing my rim on my own. Finding someone in Louisville to true the rim is a loss. Even after my friend's attempt it's not really that close. I think...
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Forum: Beginners
07-24-2011, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,472
Re: Turning off Gas
EKG! Sorry I had that screamed at me all weekend.
E-Engine Shut-off
K-Key Off
G-Gas Off
Generally this was for the older bikes, but they teach it to you because it's good to know, and they...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-24-2011, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Re: To Wide Of A Turn
I just finished a MSF training course and man did it do a lot of good. It made me handle my bike in two days the way I would have never learned in weeks of practice. The best part it's on their...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
07-24-2011, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,700
Re: I dont ride enough
Try to do short commutes, at least to stay in practice. Find some new ways to get to the places you normally visit, but never take that direction in a car because isn't doesn't make sense to go that...
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Forum: Member Introductions
07-07-2011, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 979
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Forum: Member Introductions
07-06-2011, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 980
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Forum: GZ250 Media
06-28-2011, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,246
Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 with Fairing
How much does a rattle can cost? :roll:[/quote]
Unless you're doing a total repaint I would suspect that you would have to have this professionally painted. The blue I have has a paint fleck and...
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Forum: Beginners
06-27-2011, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,383
Re: tires
I just bought a Dunlop D404 Rear tire for $79 from my local dealer. Now if I could just get my friend to true my rim! Maybe I should have a whack at it.
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Forum: GZ250 Media
06-27-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,246
Re: 2006 Suzuki GZ250 with Fairing
I saw those $119 and $149 Buy it Now eBay items, but why the price difference? Also the paperwork looks like it says FM-3 and they are advertised as FM-2, the plot thickens.
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