Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
07-07-2008, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,150
these pictures might be a bit better
http://www.postimage.org/aV1Lg_Er.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1Lg_Er)
http://www.postimage.org/aV1Lh4DJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1Lh4DJ)
this is the way...
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
07-07-2008, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,150
aswered my own question
here are the results incase anyone else runs into the same problem
yes the GZ does use a traditional standpipe
this means that when the petcock is set to ON that the gas flows from the tank...
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Forum: Lessons Well-Learned
07-07-2008, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,150
petcock broken?
twice I have run out of gas on the GZ
both times I had the petcock in the proper position.
the second time I intentionally ran out of gas while set to ON to test the petcock
after switching to the...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
06-06-2008, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,568
OK here is where I am now
I cut open the filter to allow more air in
then I put in a new larger main jet
then I shimmed the needle, (although I don't know if this did anything
then I adjusted the pilot jet
then the...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-06-2008, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 640
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Forum: Instructional Articles
05-10-2008, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,568
well the carb is already in need of a good...
well the carb is already in need of a good cleaning
so I already bought the new jets
and the stock exhaust is already damaged
it has rattle in it as if someone already tried to punch through the...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
05-10-2008, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,568
baffle removal
here is a link to a picture of a baffle from a 800 after removal
http://www.ipass.net/dmvinson/baffle2.jpg
here is a link to the site that showed me how to do that baffle removal
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Forum: Instructional Articles
05-10-2008, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,568
help with debaffle
can anyone post a cross section drawing of the muffler and baffle?
the Vulcan was easy to debaffle simply by cutting through the end plate.
I would like to know how the moise baffle is aatached...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
05-08-2008, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 801
why I bought my GZ
I was inspired by this article, published in Rod and Kulture Magazine
I was looking for a project bike to build something similar to this.
As it turned out the GZ became available at a great price...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
05-07-2008, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,536
actually its quite common that you could not...
actually its quite common that you could not figure out how to remove the seat
we had a guy join our Vulcan group and could not figure out haw to remove the seat because there is no keyhole
thats...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-04-2008, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,100
renewal depends on the state you live in. ...
renewal depends on the state you live in.
generally every ten i think
in ontario canada its every 5
as far as modifying the bike
read as many of the threads in the GZ BIKE MODS forum...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-03-2008, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,100
buying a used bike
to be quite honest, If you have a limited knowledge of motorcycles, then you should try to buy a bike from a used bike dealer.
It may cost a bit more at first but could save you 100's to 1000's of...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-03-2008, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,100
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-30-2008, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,128
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Forum: Performance
04-30-2008, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,369
suzuki Noob
Being a Suzuki Noob this might seem like a stupid question.
but going from a final drive ratio of 2.73 to a ratio of 2.56 seems like big jump for a small displacement bike.
would it make more sense...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-30-2008, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,343
Thanks
Oops, My Mistake.
I guess I should have thought to do a search first.
since I am new to this bike, I am sure absolutely everything that I can think of has already been discussed.
I picked up the...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-30-2008, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,128
photos
I don't believe I am in a position to give permission for something like that but I would be interested in possible access to the archive.
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-29-2008, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,343
rev limiter
does the GZ have one
or is there a risk of redline or over revving
I see there is a howto for installing a tach
I would hate to cause engine damage because of not shifting soon enough.
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-29-2008, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 650
actually
Sabrina is quite smart
she won't...
actually
Sabrina is quite smart
she won't ride without taking the course
and we already have all the gear
My ride is a 01 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
last year we had a 97 Kawi Vulcan 800...
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Forum: Forum News & Support
04-28-2008, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,946
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-28-2008, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 650
New to Suzuki
Hello all
I am Dave, I am in the process of buying a GZ250 from some friends.
I thought the bike would be a second ride for me.
but suddenly my wife has expressed an interest in getting her own...
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