Restoring a 1986 Suzuki NZ250

[bobnims]

I am spending a couple years in American Samoa. There are no motorcycle dealers here and it's tough to find people to ship motorcycle parts here. Anyway, I picked up a beater 1986 NZ250 and it runs pretty well but has alot of cosmetic issues as well as some mechanical. I was lucky enough to be able to buy a service manual for the bike off TradeMe before the cancelled my account for not being from New Zealand. I know this bike was made for New Zealand and Japan so parts will be hard to find.

Can you guys give me some advice on where I might look for parts for this old bike? I do plan to be making a trip to New Zealand in March and tour around a bit so any local shops that might have somew old parts laying around would be great too.

[James Deuce]

I am spending a couple years in American Samoa. There are no motorcycle dealers here and it's tough to find people to ship motorcycle parts here. Anyway, I picked up a beater 1986 NZ250 and it runs pretty well but has alot of cosmetic issues as well as some mechanical. I was lucky enough to be able to buy a service manual for the bike off TradeMe before the cancelled my account for not being from New Zealand. I know this bike was made for New Zealand and Japan so parts will be hard to find.

Can you guys give me some advice on where I might look for parts for this old bike? I do plan to be making a trip to New Zealand in March and tour around a bit so any local shops that might have somew old parts laying around would be great too.

Bike wreckers around NZ have quite a few bits.

I have an NZ in bits in my Garage.

I wonder how much it would cost to ship to you?

[bobnims]

I think it would be good to post of pic of the bike so you guys can see what I am working with. If I were in another part of the world I might not take the time to try and pretty it up but motorcyles are not common here. Probably only a thousand on the whole island and maybe 50 on the road. I would really like to get my hands on a decent muffler and a pair of rims. I suppose I could respoke it but would rather not :) I am starting to work on a parts list of what I need and what I like.

Heres a link to a pic of my bike...
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dm53h2kKyDnEBFS4skdFiJGq5C6hhfRsztETQhZZx-s?feat=directlink

[bobnims]

Bike wreckers around NZ have quite a few bits.

I have an NZ in bits in my Garage.

I wonder how much it would cost to ship to you?

Hey James I could really use the rear taillight assembly. Mine is currently ducttaped on to the bike cuz the plastic parts are all broken. Part number is 35710-70A.

I could also use the side and rear fairing parts if your paint is decent. BTW what color is your bike? Mine was the black and red paint scheme at one time. Now it mostly bad black paint. My fairing parts are not to bad but have been broken in a couple spots in its life. They were repaired poorly.

I could also use the front turn signals. Mine are crap. I could get aftermarket but figured I'd see if you have them.

Out of all the thing the most critical piece I am trying to find that I can't really get around is rear taillight assembly.

If you can help me out I would appreciate it greatly. I would have emailed you directly but this system won't let me email you because I have not used it enough.

Shipping would be to Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

My Email address is bob.nims@gmail.com

[petebike3]

Bike wreckers around NZ have quite a few bits.

I have an NZ in bits in my Garage.

I wonder how much it would cost to ship to you?
sorry to hijack
i am desperate for a piston for an nz 250,do you have one for sale james

[James Deuce]

I don't have a piston (sorry Pete), but I may have a spare tailight assembly - I'll rat around in the boxes this weekend.

[JimO]

i sold 2 om tm a while ago one a good runner with rego and wof and one as a parts bike, pm conqistidor he had some bits

[petebike3]

i sold 2 om tm a while ago one a good runner with rego and wof and one as a parts bike, pm conqistidor he had some bits

cant pm yet mate,any chance you could,and pass on my email adress

[gammaguy]

easy to get one from japan,they run about NZD 100 plus freight.for a good used one

let me know if you need one:yes:

[petebike3]

easy to get one from japan,they run about NZD 100 plus freight.for a good used one

let me know if you need one:yes:

yeah i definitely need one ,with rings
also sent conqizitor an email

[gammaguy]

yeah i definitely need one ,with rings
also sent conqizitor an email

sorry dude,I meant the taillight

as for teh piston,as far as i know its a genuine only deal

[petebike3]

sorry dude,I meant the taillight

as for teh piston,as far as i know its a genuine only deal

no worries mate,ive sort of hijacked this thread but have also started a wanted thread

[Conquiztador]

Re NZ 250 piston:

Sorry, I sold all mine a while ago. There was a good running bike, one in bits and a couple of spare motors. A guy from Central Hawke's Bay bought it all but I have no contact details for him anymore, so I am not much help. Remember when I had them I could not get new parts anymore in NZ. If I was you I would contact all bike wreckers and see what they have, and perhaps bite the bullet and buy a spare bike/motor (That was how I ended up with all the bits) as no new bits are made anymore for these. A wrecker in Whakatane had a motor for sale.

But if there are bits available s/h in Japan it might be what you will end up doing!

Good Luck guys. Nice light and fast bikes they are!

[hayd3n]

if you can get hold of some rust kill paint, paint the spokes with that give them a scotch bite up and paint them that will stop the spokes rusting anymore

[petebike3]

Re NZ 250 piston:

Sorry, I sold all mine a while ago. There was a good running bike, one in bits and a couple of spare motors. A guy from Central Hawke's Bay bought it all but I have no contact details for him anymore, so I am not much help. Remember when I had them I could not get new parts anymore in NZ. If I was you I would contact all bike wreckers and see what they have, and perhaps bite the bullet and buy a spare bike/motor (That was how I ended up with all the bits) as no new bits are made anymore for these. A wrecker in Whakatane had a motor for sale.

But if there are bits available s/h in Japan it might be what you will end up doing!

Good Luck guys. Nice light and fast bikes they are!
thanks for all your helps,cant even get them new from suzuki anymore,might have to get one made as a last resort,shame to scrap the bike for the sake of a piston,and been scouring the adds for any more that may be for sale but nothing out there at the minute

[Conquiztador]

thanks for all your helps,cant even get them new from suzuki anymore,might have to get one made as a last resort,shame to scrap the bike for the sake of a piston,and been scouring the adds for any more that may be for sale but nothing out there at the minute

The motor was based on a DR 250 motor. Perhaps same pistons?

Here a chap that tried to sell NZ 250 side covers last week but nobody wanted them. Ask him to re list or post on any of his other auctions:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Fairing/auction-335894142.htm

[Conquiztador]

Deviant Esq (KB member) also had one some time a go...


Our one:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=157553&d=1211468471 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=189&attachmentid=225748)

[bobnims]

I don't have a piston (sorry Pete), but I may have a spare tailight assembly - I'll rat around in the boxes this weekend.

I am crossing my fingers on the taillight assembly. I am close to just making this bike into a crazy Mad Max kinda ride. I would rather restore her if I can though.

[bobnims]

The motor was based on a DR 250 motor. Perhaps same pistons?

Here a chap that tried to sell NZ 250 side covers last week but nobody wanted them. Ask him to re list or post on any of his other auctions:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Fairing/auction-335894142.htm

Ya I saw those on TradeMe. Since I am from American Samoa the website won't let me have an account. NZ only I guess. I must admit I was able to fool the website at first and buy an original NZ250 service manual a guy was selling. Not sure why TradeMe wont let others use the site but that a discussion for another place.

[bobnims]

easy to get one from japan,they run about NZD 100 plus freight.for a good used one

let me know if you need one:yes:

Can you give me the website where I could find one? I have been hunting all over.

[bobnims]

if you can get hold of some rust kill paint, paint the spokes with that give them a scotch bite up and paint them that will stop the spokes rusting anymore

Thanks man. I will give that a try. I am getting new tires soon anyway and that would be a good time to do it.

[Conquiztador]

Ya I saw those on TradeMe. Since I am from American Samoa the website won't let me have an account. NZ only I guess. I must admit I was able to fool the website at first and buy an original NZ250 service manual a guy was selling. Not sure why TradeMe wont let others use the site but that a discussion for another place.

If you want them I will buy them for you and then you can pay me for them and postage to AS.

[Conquiztador]

Thanks man. I will give that a try. I am getting new tires soon anyway and that would be a good time to do it.

I can also respoke wheels...

[JimO]

a man of many talents:yes:

[bobnims]

If you want them I will buy them for you and then you can pay me for them and postage to AS.

That would be very cool of you to do that for me. I have always liked the way biker people help each other out in the states and it's cool to see it's that way around the world as well. If you can email me at bob.nims@gmail.com we can discuss the transaction.

I really appreciate it man. Thank you.

Bob

[bobnims]

Deviant Esq (KB member) also had one some time a go...


Our one:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=157553&d=1211468471 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=189&attachmentid=225748)

My bike is starting to look almost the same. I have been painting everything with black primer and rust inhibitor. I actually like the flat black. Looks pretty cool :)

[bobnims]

Deviant Esq (KB member) also had one some time a go...


Our one:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=157553&d=1211468471 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=189&attachmentid=225748)

On your bike pic I noticed you have three silver connection points on the fairing where normally the push spikes would be. Are you using something else to hold them on?

[Conquiztador]

On your bike pic I noticed you have three silver connection points on the fairing where normally the push spikes would be. Are you using something else to hold them on?

Yep. S/S philips counter sunk screws. The plugs that are there originally break off so I used the screws and fitted nuts for fastening on the frame. Was thinking later that I could have used black steel dome capscrews with a rubber/plastic washer under. But never got round to it. And as she was not a show pony the only thing we wanted to achieve was to get rid of the black duct tape that used to keep them together.

And sofar I have had no luck with trying to get in contact with the TM member who had the side covers for sale. But I keep trying.

[bobnims]

Yep. S/S philips counter sunk screws. The plugs that are there originally break off so I used the screws and fitted nuts for fastening on the frame. Was thinking later that I could have used black steel dome capscrews with a rubber/plastic washer under. But never got round to it. And as she was not a show pony the only thing we wanted to achieve was to get rid of the black duct tape that used to keep them together.

And sofar I have had no luck with trying to get in contact with the TM member who had the side covers for sale. But I keep trying.

I appreciate man. Have a great Christmas

[bobnims]

I was able to get my tail light assembly and a few other parts I needed. Finally my project can move ahead. If you guys need my suppliers info just email me at bob.nims@gmail.com.

[nudemetalz]

The motor was based on a DR 250 motor. Perhaps same pistons?

Here a chap that tried to sell NZ 250 side covers last week but nobody wanted them. Ask him to re list or post on any of his other auctions:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Fairing/auction-335894142.htm

The engine is actually based on the DRZ250, this being a DOHC engine as well.
However, with both being 4 valves heads you may find the piston and rings be the same as they have the same bore and stroke.

But - according to http://www.bikebandit.com/2005-suzuki-dr-z250/o/m16074#sch590588 & http://www.bikebandit.com/1991-suzuki-dr250m/o/m5836#sch230412
They both have different part numbers.

I had an NZ250S once. Loved it, a great wee bike.

[Conquiztador]

NZ250 lovers in luck: Two auctions with two engines in each.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=350820835

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=350820344

If you are in NZ, bid and buy your self. If you are overseas and want them, please PM me and ask if I could do the bidding for you. Tell me how high ya want to go and I sort it.

[RDjase]

I am spending a couple years in American Samoa. There are no motorcycle dealers here and it's tough to find people to ship motorcycle parts here. Anyway, I picked up a beater 1986 NZ250 and it runs pretty well but has alot of cosmetic issues as well as some mechanical. I was lucky enough to be able to buy a service manual for the bike off TradeMe before the cancelled my account for not being from New Zealand. I know this bike was made for New Zealand and Japan so parts will be hard to find.

Can you guys give me some advice on where I might look for parts for this old bike? I do plan to be making a trip to New Zealand in March and tour around a bit so any local shops that might have somew old parts laying around would be great too.

I know a guy with a NZ250 that is a bucket racer now, I will see him next weekend and see what parts he has and if he converted it from road to bucket or he got it already striped down

[petebike3]

i have just bought one of these listings :yes:

[RDjase]

i have just bought one of these listings :yes:

Bikes are allways happier in pairs.............of three's .............or more:yes:

I try not to look at trademe now:gob:

[Conquiztador]

i have just bought one of these listings :yes:

Well done! Hope it sorts your piston worries.

[petebike3]

cheers got piston repaired, but cant miss the opertunity for years of spares :yes:

[Conquiztador]

One NZ 250 for sale:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=359411553

Perhaps a little optimistic re price. But if you are looking for one...

[Conquiztador]

Everyone probably already lost the interest in this thread (and lets hope they have found the bits they were looking for), but this one came up. And it is the S model with the front faering.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=365330104


If you are looking for your first bike, have $1K to spend, then this is a good option with WOF and Rego. Oh and, she is in Christchurch.

[sagerouse]

Hi there sorry to reopen this post, I have just brought a Suzuki nz250 that's in need of a major restore, Im in need of parts mainly Fuel tank, seat,fairings,lights if anyone can help me out with this it would be much appreciated thanks :)

[gammaguy]

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[Rainbow Fox]

Hi there!!

I have a suzuki NZ250, 1987 It broke, and upon taking the engine apart, one of the valves is shot, and the piston is torn to pieces. Basically I need a new engine head and a piston...


The Vin number is NJ44A-101971 and the engine number is J414-101807.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, or if you pointed me in the right direction for this, it would be great. I think I have just sorted an engine head......... the Piston is the most important thing at the moment I do believe......

Thank you so Much

Sam Entwistle.

[gammaguy]

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