Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
10-28-2012, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 18,543
Re: Log your rides
Went on my first extended trip (2 up) with the GZ back in September. We loaded both saddle bags and the sissybar bag and even though we were trying to pack light, we still had to bungee a duffel bag...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-19-2012, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,421
Re: Carb Getting Dirty?
I've been riding quite a bit since the dealership worked on it and it seems to be running normally again. On a warm day I can get it to start and idle without the choke but riding requires a little...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-29-2012, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,518
Re: chain lube frequency
I use the Bel-Ray Super Clean Chain Lube. I used to lube the chain by myself but it was a lot of work to spray the chain, get on the bike, move it, spray the chain, get back on the bike, move it,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-29-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,421
Re: Carb Getting Dirty?
I took in the shop for it's 10,000 mile service and they told me they had it running better a lot better but the carb will probably have to be rebuilt by the time the next service is due. Is it...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
07-01-2012, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 18,543
Re: Log your rides
Last weekend I went from Tell City, Indiana, to Mount Vernon, Illinois, via mostly 2 lane highways. In Indiana the highway was SR 66. In Kentucky, the highways were SR 69, US 60, SR 56, SR 132, SR...
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Forum: Beginners
07-01-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 8,469
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-29-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,246
Re: You may laugh, but bear with me....
Oops. I misunderstood. I thought the OP was asking if the speedo was backlit and he had to use the indicator for the high beam to see it. I blame it on the heat :)
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
06-29-2012, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 998
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-29-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,246
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
06-27-2012, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 998
Re: Handlebar/Windshield Bags
I just now noticed that I forgot to switch to the correct forum before I wrote this so my apologies to everyone for it being in the wrong place.
Thanks for the suggestion. I looked at the tank...
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Forum: Gadgets & Farkles
06-27-2012, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 998
Handlebar/Windshield Bags
Just curious as to whether anyone has a handlebar or windshield bag mounted to their bike. I've already added a sissybar bag to the already present saddlebags and fork bag and still looking for just...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-27-2012, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,421
Re: Carb Getting Dirty?
[/quote] I've always been afraid to run it through too many fill ups for fear of the bike eventually running on carb cleaner only :biggrin:
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-27-2012, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,421
Re: Carb Getting Dirty?
Nope. The engine is bone stock. Guess I'll need to have the dealership take a look at things when it's due for service again which will coming up in the near future. Thanks for your input everyone.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-26-2012, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,421
Carb Getting Dirty?
When I come to a dead stop, the engine stays at an elevated rpm and after several seconds it finally settles down to a normal idle. Also used to get it to start without the choke in 90+ plus...
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Forum: Ride Reports & Meets
10-11-2011, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,282
Charity Rides
Just curious as to whether anyone else takes their GZ250 on Poker Runs, Toy Runs, etc. I try to make as many as my finances and my work schedule permit. I'm consistently the smallest displacement...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
04-15-2010, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,174
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Forum: GZ250 Media
04-06-2010, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
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Forum: Mugshots
04-06-2010, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,948
Re: DWH367
Click on the link in the 6th post down from the top. LOL.
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Forum: Mugshots
04-06-2010, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,948
Re: DWH367
http://s1.postimage.org/dmraS.gif (http://www.postimage.org/) :popcorn:
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Forum: Mugshots
04-03-2010, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,948
DWH367
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-09-2009, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 775
Re: Howdy from Southern Indiana!
Welcome aboard! Nice to see someone else from the same general area on the forums. You will find a wealth of information on the GZ250 here and also a lot of great people who are willing to answer...
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Forum: Mugshots
08-31-2009, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 997
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Forum: GZ250 Media
08-28-2009, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
Re: My Black 2009 GZ250
I've been checking the right hand one on a regular basis and so far it hasn't even gotten warm, even after I've shut the bike off after a long ride. I appreciate you bringing that to my attention...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
08-28-2009, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
Re: My Black 2009 GZ250
Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep an eye on the front fender and if I start to see any signs of wear, I'll check into getting one that has a little more clearance. My weight is 130 and I've had it...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
08-27-2009, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
My Black 2009 GZ250
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/7092/64651072.th.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1V70VJ)
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