Expression of interest at this stage 2004 Suzuki GN250 bobber/cafe racer. GN lovers

[Dodgy]

What a god awful piece of shit. Very thankful that this challenged person didn't wreck something that may remotely resemble a desirable motorcycle.

[ducatilover]

I bought an '04 GN with 1400km on the clock in '05 for $2300, still under warranty with the first major service included, from a 'zuki dealer.
I got my current one for $600. And it must be worth millions, having a fresh built DR600 motor in it, CRF swingarm, ZX6 shock, GS tank and some actual custom mods. Or it's some shit heap I strangely love way too much and isn't worth the oil it gets in it?

You can buy my Bandit for $2500 (cheaper to KB cunts I like) which now makes me feel like less of a prick trying to sell it.

[ducatilover]

The frame mods require no certification according to a testing officer at VTNZ as the tail end that has been chopped does not affect the strength and integrity of the frame itself.

He's no engineer, there's a brace at the back of the frame. I'd recommend at least welding in a new one.

[Big Dog]

I don't get why a sub frame does not require a cert but a car seat mount mod does. Supports the same thing. The weight of the rider.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[FJRider]

He's no engineer, there's a brace at the back of the frame. I'd recommend at least welding in a new one.

Strangely enough ... ALL welding DOES need certification and proof (in writing) it was done by a Certified welder.

Regardless of actual necessity ...

[bogan]

Strangely enough ... ALL welding DOES need certification and proof (in writing) it was done by a Certified welder.

Regardless of actual necessity ...

Someone hacked the arse end of the bike off, certification is required regardless of what you stick back on it. Welding bits back on might be good advice from a necessity of it not falling apart point of view...

[FJRider]

Someone hacked the arse end of the bike off, certification is required regardless of what you stick back on it. Welding bits back on might be good advice from a necessity of it not falling apart point of view...

I would totally agree ...

NOT hacking the arse end off in the first place might be better advice ... unless you actually know what you're doing (which the OP seems incapable of knowing)

[ducatilover]

Strangely enough ... ALL welding DOES need certification and proof (in writing) it was done by a Certified welder.

Regardless of actual necessity ...

Not a certified welder. It must be done and signed off by someone deemed competent.

[caspernz]

I would totally agree ...

NOT hacking the arse end off in the first place might be better advice ... unless you actually know what you're doing (which the OP seems incapable of knowing)

Never mind arse ends, let's talk about some airbags instead...

[SJizzle]

Not a certified welder. It must be done and signed off by someone deemed competent.

I love how you would assume I am not a certified welder? Lol I will have you know I served an apprenticeship as a marine engineer specialising in light and heavy fabrication at VT fitzroy down at the Devonport Naval Docks several years ago and was one of the only apprentices at the time to hold all my welding tickets for mma mig and tig welding further more add underwater welding to that because that was my field. To add to that I still attend my tefresher courses to hold my welding tickets and they as of today expire only in 2016. Sometimes it pays to ask questions before making assumptions. It makes you look a little less informed that way

[Mike.Gayner]

Settle down angry child, no one assumed anything. It has to be certified, particularly if welding is involved. If welding is involved it needs to be certified as being done by someone competent.

By the way if your welding background is anything like your mechanics background, you'd do well to stay far away from the MIG torch there.

[SJizzle]

Settle down angry child, no one assumed anything. It has to be certified, particularly if welding is involved. If welding is involved it needs to be certified as being done by someone competent.

By the way if your welding background is anything like your mechanics background, you'd do well to stay far away from the MIG torch there.

Ha ha okay okay. Ill stay away from the mig torch and let you do it then? How much will you charge? Got your welding tickets on hand?

[caspernz]

Haven't got any popcorn handy, mind if I just have a beer with the girls and watch the show?

[SJizzle]

Haven't got any popcorn handy, mind if I just have a beer with the girls and watch the show?

pour yourself some cognac instead. You may need something a little stiffer

[ducatilover]

I love how you would assume I am not a certified welder? Lol I will have you know I served an apprenticeship as a marine engineer specialising in light and heavy fabrication at VT fitzroy down at the Devonport Naval Docks several years ago and was one of the only apprentices at the time to hold all my welding tickets for mma mig and tig welding further more add underwater welding to that because that was my field. To add to that I still attend my tefresher courses to hold my welding tickets and they as of today expire only in 2016. Sometimes it pays to ask questions before making assumptions. It makes you look a little less informed that way

The welding needs to be signed by a competent welder, the person signing off does not need to be a certified welder.
Is that clear enough? Or will you tell me more of your life story, son?