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Forum: Troubleshooting 06-05-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By markboy
I've sold my GZ (and yes, I miss it) but it turns...

I've sold my GZ (and yes, I miss it) but it turns out that the problem was that the spark plug had actually come loose during the ride.
Forum: Complete Bikes 10-22-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By markboy
Yes, it sold pretty quickly. Forgot to update...

Yes, it sold pretty quickly. Forgot to update the site here. (Sorry folks!)

It's a Streetshield EX and I loved it! I wasn't really aware of how well it functioned until I purchased a second...
Forum: Complete Bikes 09-20-2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By markboy
2004 GZ for sale in Seattle area

Hard to part with but I don't have room for two bikes in the garage this winter.
2004 GZ250, 9000 miles, Windshield, seat back/luggage rack, tailbag, saddlebags.
Runs great, well maintained and...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-27-2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By markboy
I've been through Squamish several times on the...

I've been through Squamish several times on the way to Whistler. It's nothing short of stunning - I love the rock face and view of bay. One of my options for the weekend was to ride up through...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-27-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By markboy
Power Loss in 5th Gear

Went on a long journy over the weekend and had an issue where the bike would not perform in 5th gear. I would shift into 5th at about 50 or 55 mph and it would just bog down. I could take 4th gear...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-27-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By markboy
3 Pass Blast

Did a nice 400 mile trip over the weekend with an overnight stay at about the 300 mile point. It's a great loop from the Seattle area over Stevens Pass, Washington Pass and Rainy Pass. Great road...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-13-2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By markboy
I just bought some of Meguiars metal polish for...

I just bought some of Meguiars metal polish for the rims and chrome and was very impressed with how well it worked. I bought some generic liquid wax for the paint but didn't get the results I wanted...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-09-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,477
Posted By markboy
The windshield on the bike is a National Cycle...

The windshield on the bike is a National Cycle 'Street Shield EX'. I didn't mount it (it came on the bike) but I found a link to it on the web:
http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycl ......
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-08-2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By markboy
Great pics. Looks like a nice scenic ride. I...

Great pics. Looks like a nice scenic ride. I just did my first 'distance' ride and was really happy with how my bike performed (although I'm considering getting a 650 for a little more 'umph' on...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-06-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,477
Posted By markboy
I've been meaning to write down (or memorize) the...

I've been meaning to write down (or memorize) the type of windshield on the bike due to the number of posts about them in this forum. I'll look at it tonight and reply here. It came with the bike...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 08-06-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,477
Posted By markboy
Seattle to Eastern Washington

I had been planning on a weekend at some vacation property in Eastern Wa and I've been wanting to ride the bike over since I got it. Things kind of came together at work on Thursday and I decided to...
Forum: GZ250 Media 08-01-2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By markboy
Wanna trade kids? :-) Enjoy your new...

Wanna trade kids? :-)

Enjoy your new wheels...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-29-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By markboy
LOL. It actually rained during the class but...

LOL. It actually rained during the class but dried up just enough before the test. We were doing quick stops in the rain which was entertaing.
Forum: Member Introductions 07-29-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By markboy
I attended the MSF course this weekend and...

I attended the MSF course this weekend and Passed! I have my card to take to the DOL on Tuesday (Not open on Monday). There was only one instructor with no assistant so the course sign-up was...
Forum: Forum News & Support 07-16-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,614
Posted By markboy
Right you are! :blush: Didn't notice this...

Right you are! :blush: Didn't notice this setting before.
Forum: Forum News & Support 07-16-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,614
Posted By markboy
Time Stamp is wrong

It looks like the time stamp for the site is 12 hours fast. Right now it says "The time now is Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:10 am". I think the server is most likely on the east coast so it should be July...
Forum: Ride Reports & Meets 07-09-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By markboy
My first Century ride

I've been puttering around on some short routes near home for several weeks and decided it was finally time to do something a little longer. I planned out a nice route the night before. My trip...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 07-03-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,516
Posted By markboy
For what it's worth... I'm 6' 2" and about...

For what it's worth...

I'm 6' 2" and about 210 lbs and I feel quite comfortable on the GZ. I also used the GZ in the MSF. On the other hand, I have not ridden other bikes and I'm guessing that I...
Forum: GZ250 Media 06-30-2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,506
Posted By markboy
+1 on the red. Very nice.

+1 on the red. Very nice.
Forum: Beginners 06-30-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,851
Posted By markboy
Great to know! Thanks for all your input.

Great to know! Thanks for all your input.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-28-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,115
Posted By markboy
While I was looking for a tach one service guy...

While I was looking for a tach one service guy said "Why don't you just wait for the rev limiter to kick in and then shift". This was on the phone and I couldn't tell if he was joking or serious but...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-26-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,823
Posted By markboy
I came across this and may go check them out at a...

I came across this and may go check them out at a local dealer.

http://www.buttbuffer.com/

Having the gel pad mounted inside the seat sounds like the better way to go though.
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 06-24-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 730
Posted By markboy
Grooved Pavement

I had my first experience on grooved pavement yesterday. No problems or spills just curious about a couple of things. First off, I'm referring to pavement in construction zones where they have...
Forum: Forum News & Support 06-22-2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Posted By markboy
So Dupo, when you hit 500 do you become a...

So Dupo, when you hit 500 do you become a Respected Admin? :)
Forum: Beginners 06-15-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,851
Posted By markboy
Shifting speeds?

I'm sure I'll get plenty of different answers here but...

Assuming you are riding on a level surface, at approximately what speeds are you shifting through the gears? I'm going by feel right now...
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