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Forum: Parts & Accessories 09-22-2020, 10:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
She did. We tried. Honestly, I think after her...

She did. We tried. Honestly, I think after her back surgery she's done... with the exception of the occasional jaunt on the GZ.

I have a feeling it will be on sale again soon. We have too much...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 09-21-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
I got a new ultrasonic cleaner. Removed and...

I got a new ultrasonic cleaner. Removed and disassembled the carb (again) and dropped it into the new cleaner along with a nice mix with some Mean Green... three 5 minute cycles in the cleaner.
...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 09-11-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
..... and its clogged up again after sitting for...

..... and its clogged up again after sitting for a few months... and after the carb was drained.

i hate this thing.....
Forum: Performance 01-19-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,822
Posted By b1pig
"Choke" change

Hey, guys.

has anyone ever changed out the choke cable for the direct style choke? I've tried looking up part interchange and I'm not having 100% success...

I'm looking at one of these little...
Forum: Gadgets & Farkles 08-07-2019, 11:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,878
Posted By b1pig
I've done some of the same searches. While I have...

I've done some of the same searches. While I have no personal experience with them, you really have to read the reviews of the cameras to get an idea of the quality. There are a couple that are NOT...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-07-2019, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,183
Posted By b1pig
Ours did this. Your float is sticking open....

Ours did this.

Your float is sticking open. Even with the petcock on Prime, the petcock is SUPPOSED to close and stop fuel flow. If it sticks open, then fuel will overflow the bowl, flow into the...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-07-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,125
Posted By b1pig
Do you mean the actual suspension or vibration...

Do you mean the actual suspension or vibration from the engine?
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-07-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,494
Posted By b1pig
i run a bike till it stalls with petcock "on"....

i run a bike till it stalls with petcock "on". Switch to reserve and get to a gas station. I have ridden a couple until they quit on reserve with a small fuel can just so I can get an idea just how...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 08-07-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,947
Posted By b1pig
I doubt anyone can truly give you a good idea on...

I doubt anyone can truly give you a good idea on a price. The price of a bike can vary with the geographic location, year, miles, maintenance, state of repair... and ultimately what someone is...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 08-07-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
replied to your PM. let me know if you need...

replied to your PM.

let me know if you need anything else.
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-17-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,577
Posted By b1pig
Improving Headlight

I put a Sylvania Silver Star bulb on my wife’s GZ. Plenty of light. The reflector is designed for a halogen bulb. Using any other type of bulb whether LED, HID or other, you’re taking a hit/miss...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-03-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,655
Posted By b1pig
The little GZ is a wonderful bike to start out...

The little GZ is a wonderful bike to start out on. Its forgiving and cheap to run.
Forum: Parts & Accessories 05-02-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
WTF I fixed it...... Removed it this evening....

I fixed it......


Removed it this evening. Completely disassembled it again. Took good care to lookat EVERYTHING as I took it apart. The silver collar that goes above the main jet holder was...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 05-02-2018, 04:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
Yea, it was running on prime in that video. The...

Yea, it was running on prime in that video. The blued pipes are from an earlier incident a few years ago.... That was what started this whole thing. After I took the carb off and cleaned it the first...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 04-30-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
looking for a carb

Believe me, I have the carb removal/installation perfected to a science.... I spend more time getting the tools out and the bike positioned to to the job than actually working.


Video for...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 04-30-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
The idle is perfect. Once warm, "choke" can be...

The idle is perfect.
Once warm, "choke" can be turned off. Slow application of throttle will increase RPM slightly... by a couple hundred, then it begins to miss. Starving for fuel. Pull the choke...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 04-18-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
I've had that thing apart numerous times. Last...

I've had that thing apart numerous times. Last summer, I had that sucker running like a champ. The idle was a little unsteady... I thought it may be related to an improperly set float level. Wife...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 04-18-2018, 04:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,442
Posted By b1pig
looking for a carb

Anyone have a carb they want to part with for cheap? My wife's bike will NOT run off idle.... getting sick of the on/off game with it. Looking for another one to clean and put on it.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-14-2017, 03:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 843
Posted By b1pig
GZ carbs suck...

I think I've complained enough about the carb on the wife's bike. Its a complete pain. Yes, yes... the bike sits. even when i drain it, its a pain. Last time i tried to start it, the float stuck...
Forum: Gadgets & Farkles 09-08-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,860
Posted By b1pig
soft leather bags will almost always begin to sag...

soft leather bags will almost always begin to sag and stretch over time if they are not supported by something internally. I have a set that came with my wife's Harley. They are full leather bags.......
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-08-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,680
Posted By b1pig
Just a short update. Although the rockers...

Just a short update.

Although the rockers were flat-spotted a bit, both they and the cam had smooth surfaces with no galling or anything. I just reassembled it and adjusted the valves. Running...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-08-2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,784
Posted By b1pig
Howdy. My wife's GZ has a VERY finicky carb....

Howdy.

My wife's GZ has a VERY finicky carb. If it has ANY fuel left in the bowl after being parked up for more than a few days, the bike does not want to run properly the next time its ridden.
...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 09-08-2016, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,680
Posted By b1pig
any update?

any update?
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 09-08-2016, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,465
Posted By b1pig
You may want to keep the GZ. Its cheap to have...

You may want to keep the GZ. Its cheap to have around.

My wife also moved up.... sort of....

She purchased this from her brother this summer:
...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 09-08-2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,605
Posted By b1pig
I don't think that there is any adjustment of...

I don't think that there is any adjustment of that switch.
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