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Old 10-05-2015, 05:10 AM   #1
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I'm new and so is this project..

Hello from me, from down here in New Zealand. I joined the forum as I am about to embark on a new restoration project, my GZ 250. It was given to be by a neighbor who had it in his shed for many years. He had to move and had to empty his shed. I actually didn't know what it was as it was covered in rubbish. It was imported here from Oregon, ridden to the shed and parked up. Period. So it is seized from the front brake caliper to the rear wheel bearing including the gearbox and probably the engine. Although, it is complete and assembled. It even still has the Oregon plate on it. I'm not a mechanic, but pretty handy with a tool box and I have worked on a few bikes over the years although not so many 4 stroke engines. This will be interesting....So I will start by finding the serial number, source a workshop manual and make a start. When I get my arm out of this sling that is. Bloody motorbikes!



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Old 10-05-2015, 07:32 AM   #2
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Welcome to the family......Have fun!!!
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Old 10-05-2015, 04:34 PM   #3
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Hi there, and welcome. You can download the manual and parts manual from this site. Just search.
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Old 10-05-2015, 04:58 PM   #4
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Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your restoration project. Everyone has one.
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Old 10-05-2015, 06:00 PM   #5
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Welcome to the forum. We have some pretty talentd folks here to help with any problems.



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Old 10-07-2015, 05:13 AM   #6
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awesome thanks!
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Old 10-07-2015, 05:15 AM   #7
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Oh and by the way, my profile pic is of my Dads current time trial racing bike....a BSA Bantam. He is only 91 next February. There is hope for us all yet...
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Old 10-11-2015, 01:51 AM   #8
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Oh and by the way, my profile pic is of my Dads current time trial racing bike....a BSA Bantam. He is only 91 next February. There is hope for us all yet...
I want to grow up to be like him!!!! Welcome to an amazing group of people that really help each other out!
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Old 10-20-2015, 09:51 AM   #9
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Grab some marvel mystery oil and put some on the cylinder true the spark plug hole to release the rings
Remove te fuel tank an clean it
Remove the carburetor and clean it


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Old 10-21-2015, 02:58 AM   #10
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Oh No marvel oil...

yup good advice thanks. I planned to remove the engine completely and do something of that nature. I cant get marvel oil here but there must be something similar to use. If I set the motor aside soaking I can work on getting the wheels to turn around....siezed brakes etc.
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