Forum: Troubleshooting
05-06-2016, 10:39 AM
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
04-22-2016, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-19-2016, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 3
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Hmm, I will give that a shot; however, I don't...
Hmm, I will give that a shot; however, I don't think it's related to the switch because 1) I'm in neutral during the entire process and 2) the kickstand is down, even when I had the bike straight up....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-18-2016, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 3
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Occasional miss/bog at idle - Gas in airbox
Having some issues with the GZ lately. I've developed a small-ish oil leak, I think it's coming from the valve cover as oil is visible on the very top fin. I had a leak at the acorn nut near the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-09-2015, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 10
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Hmm, I'm a dummy. That fuel filter leaks, oh,...
Hmm, I'm a dummy. That fuel filter leaks, oh, it's supposed to be mounted straight up and down and mine is tilted. I'm fairly sure the float bowl wasn't filling quickly enough for WOT due to this...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-09-2015, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-04-2015, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,015
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-04-2015, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,178
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-22-2015, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-20-2015, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,835
Oh yeah, JASO-MA compliant always. Still using...
Oh yeah, JASO-MA compliant always. Still using dino oil, no synthetics because I'm cheap. I did put some seafoam in the oil one time before a change-- some people claim it's bad for the clutch,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-20-2015, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,835
Died mid-ride, runs now; seeking opinions
Hey guys, wanted to post a quick experience and get some opinions on what happened / where I need to go from here.
I was riding at 65 in 5th (very close to top speed, most likely WOT) when the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-08-2015, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2015, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 21
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My bike leaked at that bolt next to the spark...
My bike leaked at that bolt next to the spark plug, too. I took the bolt off, cleaned it up real good, and re-torqued it (the German standard, 'Guten-tight'!).
It wasn't leaking a lot, just a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-28-2015, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,765
You said you reconnected all hoses, but I just...
You said you reconnected all hoses, but I just want to verify because there is an easy one to miss. It starts on the right side of the carb, travels in between it and the engine, and connects on the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-14-2015, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 0
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Soot on leading edge of oil filter area
I've noticed some soot accumulation on my right-side engine casing. On the leading edge, and on top. See picture-- I had already wiped most of it off, but the orange outlined area is where it was. ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-14-2015, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-27-2014, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
Not sure why the Images are broken on the...
Not sure why the Images are broken on the previous post-- I've edited them into hyperlinks, so you can click them.
I looked through the parts fiches on CMSNL and didn't see any of the ball...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-26-2014, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-14-2014, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
Just a quick update on the original post-- I...
Just a quick update on the original post-- I changed my oil and brake pads over the weekend. 640 miles since the cold weld fix. I popped the side cover off again, and my fix is still holding! No...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-09-2014, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-17-2014, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
I've put 150 miles on it since the fix, and...
I've put 150 miles on it since the fix, and haven't had any problems. JohnC, I'm not sure if it's a pressure conduit. I will be changing the oil again soon and will re-check my fix then, and if...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-27-2014, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
Oh yeah, definitely waited until it cured this...
Oh yeah, definitely waited until it cured this time. Quiksteel worked great for this.. its malleable nature allowed me to form the shape I wanted before pressing it into place. I let it harden for a...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-26-2014, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
2001 Suzuki GZ250 - idling after fix:...
2001 Suzuki GZ250 - idling after fix: https://youtu.be/7dQ1U7sLxg4
As you can see, I got it back to running. I got new tires on it a few days ago, so yesterday I ran it for a bit and drained the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-15-2014, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
Fixed it! Or at least, well on the way.
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Fixed it! Or at least, well on the way.
Unclogged the oil passageway, and used some JB Weld to patch it:
http://i.imgur.com/LZalCXR.jpg
New bolts, WITH blue threadlocker:
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-12-2014, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,604
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