GN250 or similar

[Autech]

Hi KBers.

Yes, I know, why on earth would anyone WANT to buy a GN250? I've asked my wife that many times but she just seems to like them. That said I'm a bit ugly and easy to ride so maybe that's what she's into. Looking to ditch her nifty 50 for something with fractionally more power.

Anyways looking to buy a GN250, happy to travel for the right bike and fix one up if necessary. Price will depend on the condition of your bike of course, so send me a PM if you got one kicking about that you want gone.

[Maha]

It was my first bike and I wanted one over anything else...brand new @ $2995. In saying that, it wasn't long until I wanted a 600cc bike which I bought while still on my restricted.

[Autech]

It was my first bike and I wanted one over anything else...brand new @ $2995. In saying that, it wasn't long until I wanted a 600cc bike which I bought while still on my restricted.

Yeah it's a fucking shame you can't get them new any more, only the poos powered 125, which I'm pretty sure her Piaggio could beat in a drag race :scooter:

[Scubbo]

GN vs AN!!! almost the same thing right? --- https://youtu.be/sq183qTbYz4?t=3m24s

go the little ginny!

[Maha]

Yeah it's a fucking shame you can't get them new any more, only the poos powered 125, which I'm pretty sure her Piaggio could beat in a drag race :scooter:

My Wife had a Suzuki dealership in the 1980's and they sold the GN but they were mainly farm bike suppliers. Good bikes to learn on, no question.

[EJK]

How about a streetfighter?

[Autech]

How about a streetfighter?

A GSXR750 street fighter?

Haha, but in all seriousness, what ya got mr EJK?

[EJK]

A GSXR750 street fighter?

Haha, but in all seriousness, what ya got mr EJK?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1171934611

Easy to ride, has ABS, traction control, great suspension, grippy tyres and strong brakes. Safer to ride than a GN. Oh yes, has fractionally more power :msn-wink:

[Big Dog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1171934611

Easy to ride, has ABS, traction control, great suspension, grippy tyres and strong brakes. Safer to ride than a GN. Oh yes, has fractionally more power :msn-wink:
No dollar auction this time?
What are you getting next?
Why would you sell it with only 43k on the clock?

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[EJK]

No dollar auction this time?
What are you getting next?
Why would you sell it with only 43k on the clock?

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GN250 or similar

[mossy1200]

s40 would be a better ride if that is the style she likes.

[Big Dog]

GN250 or similar
Fair enough.

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[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1171934611

Easy to ride, has ABS, traction control, great suspension, grippy tyres and strong brakes. Safer to ride than a GN. Oh yes, has fractionally more power :msn-wink:

Can I buy it for GN money? :)


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[IkieBikie]

Hi KBers.

Yes, I know, why on earth would anyone WANT to buy a GN250? I've asked my wife that many times but she just seems to like them. That said I'm a bit ugly and easy to ride so maybe that's what she's into. Looking to ditch her nifty 50 for something with fractionally more power.

Anyways looking to buy a GN250, happy to travel for the right bike and fix one up if necessary. Price will depend on the condition of your bike of course, so send me a PM if you got one kicking about that you want gone.

How about this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/suzuki/auction-1205141814.htm

:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh:

I thought you were in Wellytown???

[Autech]

How about this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/suzuki/auction-1205141814.htm

:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh:

I thought you were in Wellytown???

Haha, I should buy it for what its worth in that state and fix it up.

Nah former Hamiltonian residing in the Chch


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[IkieBikie]

haha, i should buy it for what its worth in that state and fix it up.

Nah former hamiltonian residing in the chch


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you had the white bike???

[Autech]

Success!

So called a guy from TM for an immaculate maroon GN in Waimate only to find he had sold it within 4 hours of listing.
After a quick yarn said see ya later to the chap, he texts me a few hours later saying he's got a mate with a mate with one thats got fuck all ks on it and has been in storage for 5 years. 6 hours later we have it safely nestled in my shed which is looking cramped!


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[Maha]

Nah former Hamiltonian residing in the Chch



Sorry to hear that....on both counts.


Success!

So called a guy from TM for an immaculate maroon GN in Waimate only to find he had sold it within 4 hours of listing.
After a quick yarn said see ya later to the chap, he texts me a few hours later saying he's got a mate with a mate with one thats got fuck all ks on it and has been in storage for 5 years. 6 hours later we have it safely nestled in my shed which is looking cramped!


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Hahahaaaaa good work, always feels good when a plan comes together.

[Autech]

Hahahaaaaa good work, always feels good when a plan comes together.

Yup real nice chaps do deal with.

Gave it new oil, plug etc yesterday. Unfortunately munted the drain screw on the carb so need to fix it up to fit it back in, should start up a treat once the float bowl stops pissing everywhere though :Punk:

[Drew]

How do you fuck the drain screw?

[Autech]

How do you fuck the drain screw?

Using the screw driver from the GN250 tool kit. Got it out fine but its counter sunk n the end of the thread is rooted. Can't just grab a random screw unfortunately.

Yes, I know, dick head.


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[Askor]

How do you fuck the drain screw?

Carefully :woohoo:

[Drew]

Using the screw driver from the GN250 tool kit. Got it out fine but its counter sunk n the end of the thread is rooted. Can't just grab a random screw unfortunately.

Yes, I know, dick head.


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Ah, so it's the head that's buggered. I was thinking it was the other end and couldon't work out how that would happen.

[Autech]

Haha, yeah I'm not that good. New one arriving tomorrow from Suzuki.

In the coming months it'll be getting a new paint job. Gunna look the tits. No cafe racer/bobber bs though


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[Drew]

They shouldn't need to be very tight. Does it not have an O ring?

[Autech]

Nah just a knob thing that sticks out the bottom. Wont need to tighten much just needs to block the hole


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[Askor]

They shouldn't need to be very tight. Does it not have an O ring?

There's a plain taper on the end of the screw, with a matching taper at the end of the hole it screws into. Did you check there's no shit in the hole Jamie?

[Autech]

There's a plain taper on the end of the screw, with a matching taper at the end of the hole it screws into. Did you check there's no shit in the hole Jamie?

Yup the screws at fault, some fulla cut an x down into the taper with a dremmel which it doesn't like much :D


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[Askor]

Yup the screws at fault, some fulla cut an x down into the taper with a dremmel which it doesn't like much :D


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The taper is that non-threaded bit on the end..if it seals correctly, no fuel sits against the threads.

[Askor]

So I went to Autech's place this arvo to check out his wife's new bike, and hopefully rectify the leaky carb situation.
The drain bung screw was fine, however the float valve was sticking and worn, causing fuel to piss out of the overflow once the bowl filled up. Just so happens that the bowl drain and bowl overflow come out the same hole...adding to the confusion.

Diagnosis: new float needle valve and seat, and it should be ready to terrorise the streets once again.

Sidenote - it's the tidiest road louse i've ever seen, with only 8400km on the clock

[Autech]

In my defence I did ask whether the overflow went out that hole. My only other experience with the archaic carb method is with the oko carbs which drain up high. Charlie has been great in teaching me the ways though, top mechanic!


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