GN250 Custom Project FSM

[kiwikk]

Have a look at the before and after pics of Project FSM which took a standard '92 GN250 and tried to improve its stance and ride characteristics as much as possible. I think it's gained some street cred at the same time ( at least I'm not embarrased to ride it in public now).
It just sailed through it's WOF
I might do some further mods after I've given it a good seasons riding.
Project cost less than $150 and other than the seat, everything is reversible.
I've also got a set of progress photo's and details of the mods if there's enough interest.

[Kickaha]

Improves the look of the bike considerably and there's nothing really major been done to it

[jellywrestler]

number plate must be less than 15 degrees from vertical...

[DanielM8]

Did you buy that tail light assembly or make it yourself? Keen for my gn


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[kiwikk]

Did you buy that tail light assembly or make it yourself? Keen for my gn


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Tail Light from Repco is made for a trailer as is the reflector above it. It's the original mount but with added plate fashioned from a road sign to seal it. Sorry but thats something I didn't photograph.
The whole assembly is a little bit high relative to the seat but at least it didn't need any new holes in the mudguard so it's reversible (and it got through the WOF without a second look).
I've been careful to try and comply with all legal requirements but I didn't spot the one about the number plate angle so if jellywrestler is a tester...sorry

[kiwikk]

Improves the look of the bike considerably and there's nothing really major been done to it

Cheers for that.
Goal achieved.

[Arronduke]

I was going to post some shit, its a GN after all. But F me that looks quite cool.
So ALL though its a GN, it looks cool.

[ducatilover]

GN's are lord, boss and almighty.

[kiwikk]

I was going to post some shit, its a GN after all. But F me that looks quite cool.
So ALL though its a GN, it looks cool.

Cheers

[kiwikk]

GN's are lord, boss and almighty.

I don't know whether I'd go that far. Cheap, cheerful and easy perhaps
A great starter project bike.

[BAD DAD]

always enjoy seeing people mod bikes that are easy to source and don't cost trillions, especially when the overall effect is an improvement

[Madness]

It could do with some bar-end mirrors.

[kiwikk]

It could do with some bar-end mirrors.

Agreed. Can't see anything with the originals, but then I never could, even with the original bars.
Now bar end mirrors would cost so it's a last resort if I can't work out how to extend the originals.
Suppose it's a good idea to keep an eye on the approaching nutters behind, especially on the old GN.
Next project, more power, they'll be staying behind.

[blackdog]

Now bar end mirrors would cost...

The price of a tinny, delivered to your door.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GOLD-CNC-BIL...d747b6&vxp=mtr

[kiwikk]

The price of a tinny, delivered to your door.

Thanks for the link. Had a look but I didn't think bar end mirrors would suit the bike style I'm going for.
So for the cost of one 10mm nut and bolt I made my own mirror extender.