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by weekend_rider
Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: GPX & GPZ Discussion
Topic: GPX 250 problem
Replies: 15
Views: 6981

Re: GPX 250 problem

both my gpx's have had this problem when first cold, I have found that if you give it a few good revs when starting upto about 3-4000rpm, it helps to get the oil circulating and lubricate the clutch plates so u don't have this problem. You can also just roll your bike a little forward before ...
by weekend_rider
Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Newer Riders and LAMS Bike Discussion
Topic: Wet Road/Raining Issues.
Replies: 58
Views: 19733

Re: Wet Road/Raining Issues.

Whoever said move to melbourne it never rains is kidding themself

I Did my learners test in the rain, I did my licence test in the rain. First ever "sh**te myself moment on my Postie turning a corner in the wet and rear hit a patch of oil and bit of sideways, so I always take corners cautiously ...
by weekend_rider
Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Securing your helmet - opinions on this
Replies: 10
Views: 309

Re: Securing your helmet - opinions on this

Ive used the lock device under the pillion seat twice only when parked in front of a camera in a secure carpark, but prefer to carry it.

that device looks good, however one of my main reasons for carrying my helmet as much of a PIA that it is..... vandals may damage it, piss in it, or something to ...
by weekend_rider
Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: ZZR Discussion
Topic: ZZR250 Problems a plenty
Replies: 5
Views: 4030

Re: ZZR250 Problems a plenty

Well it wouldn't be worth going the other way as the ZZR would basically be revving on the spot.

I'm interested about the quieter ride at 100kph bit though, my GPX used to rev its tits off at 100kph and eventually my hands would go numb.

I'm guessing fuel economy would drop slightly, but if you ...
by weekend_rider
Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How fast do you rekon these crazies are going?
Replies: 17
Views: 494

Re: How fast do you rekon these crazies are going?

now wait for the video where it all goes pear shaped...bound to happen

I think that one has been posted just below the original link.

That first bloke, and his missus are both insane............... but have to agree the last one was the best, what a tool. although the guy going into the fence ...
by weekend_rider
Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: GPX & GPZ Discussion
Topic: Parts required for 250 in Melbourne
Replies: 5
Views: 2249

Re: Parts required for 250 in Melbourne

I might be able to help you out with an indicator and a gear lever from my old gpx..... certainly have a spare gear lever.

*** yeah i have got both. Located SE suburbs, PM me if you still need the parts.