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by bennyn
Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: GPX & GPZ Discussion
Topic: GPX 250 float needles + Carb screw settings
Replies: 8
Views: 5806

Yo johnny it turns out to be that blowback pipe.

Can you reccomend a filter or catchcan small enough to use on the gpx?
by bennyn
Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:57 am
Forum: GPX & GPZ Discussion
Topic: GPX 250 float needles + Carb screw settings
Replies: 8
Views: 5806

Okay guys i really appreciate the advice...

Mike-s, when i had the carbies out, i didnt see any screws for the jets.

Do you mean physically unscrewing the main jet 2.5 turns? Otherwise an explanation of where these screw settings are, would be hugely appreciated :)
by bennyn
Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: GPX & GPZ Discussion
Topic: GPX 250 float needles + Carb screw settings
Replies: 8
Views: 5806

ok anyways after no messages i realise it was a kind of stupid question about needle settings, given there are no screws to adjust it (from what i can see).

My float needles were fine too. Just gave it a clean up, and she runs better.

However when the bike warms up a bit (needle above cold on temp ...
by bennyn
Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:11 pm
Forum: GPX & GPZ Discussion
Topic: GPX 250 float needles + Carb screw settings
Replies: 8
Views: 5806

GPX 250 float needles + Carb screw settings

Hey guys i have the supplement for the gpx 250, yet cant see factory screw settings for the carbies? Anyone got good suggestions?

Also how much should float needles cost me for a pair (disassemblin carbs in a few hrs)
by bennyn
Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:41 pm
Forum: GPX & GPZ Discussion
Topic: GPX250 Tail
Replies: 7
Views: 5137

Hey guys, sorry to bring this thread up from the dead.

My GPX is jap spec (well its ass is, it only has 1 front disc).

I ready you guys sayin that its not roadworthy, to have the indicators alongside the brake lamp. But from Federal Register of Legislative Instruments F2005L04012
Australian Design ...
by bennyn
Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:19 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey all, noob from syd here
Replies: 22
Views: 1897

she was 'affordable'

But wasnt working etc, so that has to be taken into consideration.

She is also a bluey/purple which isnt my cup of tea, but never mind.

What colour do u guys reckon i should do the seat?

Im considering rubbing back the black paint on the rims, nd painting them a different ...
by bennyn
Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey all, noob from syd here
Replies: 22
Views: 1897

hey mate that site is brilliant, i really appreciate it :)

If its only an o-ring seal (as it looks) Im cheering :)
by bennyn
Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:12 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey all, noob from syd here
Replies: 22
Views: 1897

My mate says its spraying oil.

Only when engine runs, coming from near the waterpump.

He reckons its the shaft seal for the waterpump drive shaft (i duno if i explained it well or not)

Anybody got pix, info or a service manual on this?

Are the shaft seals hard to get at? from the inside of the ...
by bennyn
Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:48 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey all, noob from syd here
Replies: 22
Views: 1897

im hoping its just a seal or something insignificant!?

Any links for a service manual around? i found one link, but it dont work :@!
by bennyn
Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:38 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey all, noob from syd here
Replies: 22
Views: 1897

Hey all, noob from syd here

I just got myself what was the score of the century.

its a 1997 complianced GPX250 (but says somethin of 1987 on the compliance plate too) so im not sure what yr it is.

It has 35,000km on the clock, wasnt starting, tank rusted inside a bit and just generally neglected.

Within 2 hrs (ok i lied, 3 ...