My 99 Gz250

spldart · 01-10-2018, 01:03 PM

Sears 30 bux good enough.
I use a fluke 83 which is to much for work.

Roadking · 02-22-2018, 11:45 AM

Success!!!!

Bike is running!! A little rough but I'm sure the carb needs attention after sitting for 2 years or so.

OK what did I do?
I originally held the new kickstand switch closed in my hand and my wife held the clutch in and hit start switch while I held the spark plug against the engine with my other hand.

Apparently the kickstand switch must be grounded to the frame through the mount bolts. I had given up and reassembled the parts and was loading it on my trailer to haul to the stealership. I figured what the heck one more try.... BAM! cough cough sputter rooomazooom zoom!!! HOLY SPARK BATMAN!!!

Since I had an appointment I went ahead and took her in to see the doctor.
turns out the petcock is fubar which I didn't know and the front pads are wornout which I didn't look at either. Was told the chain is rusty but an overnight oil soaking should cure that. We plan on using it very slow around 30mph max for a week. I think it will last.

They wanted 750 bucks to go thru the carb, put new petcock on and new chain. I said No thanks. I can do that :-)

derbydave · 02-22-2018, 12:07 PM

Awesome! glad you got it figured out.

You can get a petcock rebuild kit and a carb rebuild kit for about $25 each on ebay. The GZ carb is easy to rebuild.

Roadking · 02-23-2018, 08:43 AM

Yes! I've ordered the carb kit and petcock kit already!

This little suzieQ ,as my wife has named her, was befuttling me bc everything else was checking good. Nothing was pointing anywhere.

It feels like some of the weight has been lifted off my shoulders ya know?
Ahhh where's my beer?

Thanks for all the suggestions and comments hats off to you all !!

01-10-2018, 01:03 PM	#1
spldart Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stafford, Texas Posts: 604	Sears 30 bux good enough. I use a fluke 83 which is to much for work. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-22-2018, 12:07 PM	#3
derbydave Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: KS Posts: 103	Awesome! glad you got it figured out. You can get a petcock rebuild kit and a carb rebuild kit for about $25 each on ebay. The GZ carb is easy to rebuild. __________________ 2003 Suzuki GZ250 (Sold) 1986 Suzuki Cavalcade LXE 1986 Suzuki Intruder VS700 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-22-2018, 11:45 AM	#2
Roadking Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South of Atlanta Posts: 50	Success!!!! Bike is running!! A little rough but I'm sure the carb needs attention after sitting for 2 years or so. OK what did I do? I originally held the new kickstand switch closed in my hand and my wife held the clutch in and hit start switch while I held the spark plug against the engine with my other hand. Apparently the kickstand switch must be grounded to the frame through the mount bolts. I had given up and reassembled the parts and was loading it on my trailer to haul to the stealership. I figured what the heck one more try.... BAM! cough cough sputter rooomazooom zoom!!! HOLY SPARK BATMAN!!! Since I had an appointment I went ahead and took her in to see the doctor. turns out the petcock is fubar which I didn't know and the front pads are wornout which I didn't look at either. Was told the chain is rusty but an overnight oil soaking should cure that. We plan on using it very slow around 30mph max for a week. I think it will last. They wanted 750 bucks to go thru the carb, put new petcock on and new chain. I said No thanks. I can do that :-)
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02-23-2018, 08:43 AM	#4
Roadking Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South of Atlanta Posts: 50	Yes! I've ordered the carb kit and petcock kit already! This little suzieQ ,as my wife has named her, was befuttling me bc everything else was checking good. Nothing was pointing anywhere. It feels like some of the weight has been lifted off my shoulders ya know? Ahhh where's my beer? Thanks for all the suggestions and comments hats off to you all !!
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