Forum: Troubleshooting
04-26-2016, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 9
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Hey 05gz250,
Do you know the last time the...
Hey 05gz250,
Do you know the last time the valves were adjusted of checked? This is normally one of the first problem spots on this bike. When they are out of spec it can be hard to start the bike...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-26-2016, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 0
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Rocker Arm Shape
Hi All,
After bringing the gz250 back to life, the top end noise was still bothering me, and after a week of sitting it is having trouble firing up again. So decided to take apart the top end and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-13-2016, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
This, the exhaust valve on the left side was...
This, the exhaust valve on the left side was almost completely shut. After putting them all back in spec, it fired up with some starting fluid on the first shot.
Also the comment from smakaho76...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-22-2016, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
Put a bit of oil in the spark plug gap and no...
Put a bit of oil in the spark plug gap and no change in compression. I guess that is kinda good news, since it means the problem is likely valves or head gasket.
Will take another look at the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-18-2016, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-17-2016, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-16-2016, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-16-2016, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
I will change out the fuel and give it another...
I will change out the fuel and give it another shot.
Prior to the winter the gz250 was rather inconsistent on starting. I would almost always have to use some choke to fire it up, but considered...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-15-2016, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
After trying for about an hour, still no luck....
After trying for about an hour, still no luck. The starting fluid did help it make it sound like it is about to fire. I am starting to think bad gas? I used a stabilizer but it did sit for almost 5...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-15-2016, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,405
No Start - Compression?
Hi All,
My 2006 GZ250 was having some issues starting before I winterized it. This weekend I put a fully charged battery and everything sounds to be in order but the bike does not start, even...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2015, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,794
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-14-2015, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,794
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-13-2015, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,794
Valve Issue?
Hi All,
I have a 2006 gz250 with 4500 miles that has a metallic tapping noise. I used a mechanic's stethoscope and it seems to be coming from the exhaust valves. I adjusted the valves to spec but...
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