Forum: Complete Bikes
07-02-2012, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Re: 2009 GZ250, SoCal
Current price is $28k as advertised on CL in SoCal. I'm anxious to get a new human powered vehicle.
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Forum: Complete Bikes
06-28-2012, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 2009 GZ250, SoCal
Thanks Jerry for your comment. Apparently my bike is only $100 more than an undocumented GZ250 MSRP. My low mileages 2009 includes nice extras, including a "Pro Pad" seat pad I didn't mention, and CA...
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Forum: Complete Bikes
06-25-2012, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Re: 2009 GZ250, SoCal
OK, I waited 2 weeks to post an ad on CL because there were > 50 looks at gz250bike.com but nobody interested on the GZ250 forum contacted me. I chose to give the GZ250 list first chance since I...
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Forum: Complete Bikes
06-11-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
2009 GZ250, SoCal
I haven't been a frequent poster here but wanted to let SoCal viewers know I'm selling my 2009 GZ250 for $3100 cash. Sorry, I have no way to transport. Deal will be done for us with my AAA service in...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
02-02-2012, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,780
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
12-23-2011, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 518
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Forum: Member Introductions
12-23-2011, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,140
Re: Hello from an 85 GN250 in Sydney Australia
Update: Cleveland Cyclewerks JUST got their California CARB approvals for the chopper (Heist) and the cafe bike (Misfit) 12/21/11 according to their Blog. I like the looks of "Tha Misfit", especially...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-18-2011, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 2
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Longest trip, 80 miles, uncomfortable seat
I got my 2009 GZ about 2 months ago with 132 miles. Practically a new moto. I had an accident with my big sidecar moto a couple weeks ago and had to take it in to get the sidecar realigned at...
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Forum: Member Introductions
12-18-2011, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,140
Re: Hello from an 85 GN250 in Sydney Australia
Water warrier: You're right. Not much profit in a small simple street bike. I have a '96 ford ranger 4 cyl with 186k miles still running nicely, though well used looks wise. If foreign moto...
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Forum: Instructional Articles
12-18-2011, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,112
Re: Kawasaki Eliminator 125 Rear Shocks
Interesting about shortening sidestand. My GZ is stock. I live in SoCal where we have earthquakes from time to time. With that, I've put a piece of wood on the floor because the GZ leans over pretty...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
12-18-2011, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 829
Re: Some good reading for us bike drivers!
Yep, I recently had an unplanned airborne experience on my Vulcan 1500 sidecar outfit. Only moto accident I've had. Stuff happens. Little damage due to iceplant landing for the bike and driver. Only...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-18-2011, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,929
Re: End of year donation drive
I dont subscribe to Paypal (or eBay) due to occasional hacking of subscribers. I've sent email to you before for an alternative method of sending in a few bucks but no reply yet. I kept website going...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-18-2011, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,798
Re: Side reflectors
Cars, bicycles, and motorcycles ALL have to have federal and state mandated reflectors and lights if driven "on the street". The rear of a "vehicle" requires red reflectors, the sides require yellow...
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Forum: Performance
12-12-2011, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,114
Re: 300 kit on E bay
Interesting mods. Looks like that bike will always be a bobber because it appears the frame has been sawn off. I suggest taping up the open ends to keep out water. I had to add a pad to my seat to...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
12-06-2011, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,624
Re: Make my GZ250 sound like a Harley!
Sorry, late arrival to the thread. In current California law, you CAN'T mess with intake or exhaust mods or suffer whims of any minor legal inspection for any minor offense. Even dumb ol former Gov...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-29-2011, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,611
Re: GPS app for Android
Rider,
At 165 miles the engine stopped. I was at a light in left turn lane and pushed the bike over to right side of road (lucky nobody recognized me). I thought to use the prime petcock position...
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Forum: Member Introductions
11-28-2011, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,687
Re: Hello from Toronto Canada!!!
For winter riding you could convert to 3 wheels with studded tires :)
http://www.casscountytrikes.com/gpage10.html
First thing I did was add saddlebags so I didn't have to wear a backpack. I...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-28-2011, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,611
Re: GPS app for Android
Yes, I fill up to filler neck and no more so that fuel doesn't slosh out. In California, the pump nozzles have "gaiters" on them to contain escaping fumes. When the pump automatically shuts off, the...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-27-2011, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,611
GPS app for Android
Looking for an Android compatible app that I can install in my device (Samsung tablet) that can accurately track distance and speed. I'd like to monitor speed/distance since the speedo on GZs are not...
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Forum: Beginners
11-25-2011, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Re: Just bought a used GZ, what checks?
1) I checked my GZ today and there's not much of a tube to put an inline fuel filter between the petcock and the carb. Further, what tube is there is all downhill to the carb. Does it hurt if I add...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-25-2011, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
Re: First oil change at 600 miles
WW, Yah re tools for the road. The OEM GZ toolkit has a bunch of stuff. I'll sort out what it doesn't have as I experience the GZ and augment that kit. I don't have a cross country trip planned on...
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Forum: Beginners
11-25-2011, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,320
Re: Freeway & Wind
I have a fairly heavy duty rainsuit I bought for my big moto and store it in the sidecar. I avoid moto rain riding due to slippy roads and haven't used the suit yet (SoCal rider). However, I learned...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-22-2011, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
First oil change at 600 miles
My 2009 just hit 600 miles so was time for first oil change. Local Suzuki store had filters for $5 and change so I got 2. Also got 2 o-rings that are behind the filter just in case, but didn't have...
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
11-17-2011, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,431
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Forum: Beginners
11-17-2011, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,320
Re: Freeway & Wind
Rain suit: I avoid biking when the streets are wet because I have a 4 wheeler option. However, I do have a rain suit I keep JUST IN CASE stuff happens while 2-wheeling. Especially if the rain suit is...
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