Suzuki GSF250 gearbox issue

[robt]

I bought a 250 Bandit. All gearing seems fine until I get up to the top gear and then it slips.
Has anyone experienced this? (The bike shop says it needs a new fork and gears - about $1000 repair)
Is there anyone who can recommend a place that does replacement or reconditioned motors or something similar?

[FJRider]

I bought a 250 Bandit. All gearing seems fine until I get up to the top gear and then it slips.


Sounds like a CLUTCH issue ... but it IS a suzuki.

[ducatilover]

Explain the slip

[robt]

Yip, new to biking so maybe not a Suzuki next time LOL, its a project which with my son. It doesn't slip like a clutch would, its as if it does and then grinds and is out of gear. I do think its a gearing problem so if you have any suggestions on repairing or someone who sells replacement motors I think it would be easier than stripping the motor which is a bit too technical for me.

[FJRider]

More like a gearbox issue then. Not an issue that can be sorted ... without splitting the cases.


Don't walk away ... RUN ...

[ducatilover]

Try running a different decent quality oil in it. They can be very fussy little things