Hey guys (ChrisR)

**ChrisR** · 15th October 2008, 11:55

G'day,

My name is Chris, from Wellington. I've just signed up after having bought my first bike - a Kawasaki GPX250R 1989. Got the bike for $800 as it has been down the road and suffered some damage. The bike has only done 39,000kms and runs mint. I'm after some parts for it now (obviously), if anyone can point me in the right direction for parts that would be much appreciated! I need an instrument cluster, front fairing, headlight, oil spy glass and the right foot peg. Images attached...

Cheers,

Chris

**Number One** · 15th October 2008, 17:37

Welcome welcome and don't forget there are even some girls on here too

**Mom** · 15th October 2008, 17:40

Originally Posted by Number One

Welcome welcome and don't forget there are even some girls on here too

Yes, indeed there are girls on here, though I hear some of them are right bitches

That looks like a cool little bike to buzz around on. Good luck finding the bits you need, welcome to KB too!

**Trudes** · 15th October 2008, 17:53

Look, so many girls! Welcome to KB.

**mister.koz** · 15th October 2008, 18:23

Chick magnet

Fairings:
http://justfairings.co.nz/cms1/inclu...udes/index.php -- I have heard some really good things
Newish parts:
http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/ -- might only be for newer models but i got a few parts for my 89 kawaka before i sold it.

and of course trademe, one of the best sources for older bikes.

Have fun and keep it real.

**sels1** · 15th October 2008, 18:36

Welcome aboard the site Chris. Good bike to start on.
There is a bike wrecker in the Hutt, Buckets and Bits I think its called (or something like that - google it I think they have a website)

**Monamie** · 15th October 2008, 18:52

..lots of girls

Nice bike...hope you find the parts soon so you can enjoy the blardy good summer we are going to have

**tate35** · 15th October 2008, 19:04

Welcome Chris to KB and buying your first bike

Nice bike - good luck in sourcing your parts

**ChrisR** · 15th October 2008, 19:08

Wow, so many ladies? That's cool. Cheers for the replies.

I forgot to mention that I need to get my forks straightened as well. Any idea of cost and places that do it (in Wellington preferably)?

**Number One** · 15th October 2008, 19:15

Originally Posted by ChrisR

Any idea of cost and places that do it (in Wellington preferably)?

Sorry I'm just a girl

That sorta stuff is taken care of in our house by the penis owner

Hope you get your bike going soon - another soldier for the cause on Wellies roads is always good

**mister.koz** · 15th October 2008, 19:22

Originally Posted by ChrisR

Wow, so many ladies? That's cool. Cheers for the replies.

I forgot to mention that I need to get my forks straightened as well. Any idea of cost and places that do it (in Wellington preferably)?

dunno man, straightened doesn't sound so hot.. your likely going to have to re-chrome the forks IF anyone would straighten them... The forks need to be perfectly straight to work properly and be safe. i would suggest finding some 2nd hand forks and throwing your current ones.

There's a place called bike busters here in waikato that might have replacement forks and could freight them (07) 8247705 i have been there a few times and the guy is honest and pretty fair on prices.

I hear there is a big bike wrecker in Welly but i don't know where or who they are.