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Thread: How much to repair GN250, indicators, mirror, wheel alignment

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    Quote Originally Posted by karla View Post
    Riding GN's in the wet sucks,
    No more than any other bike.

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    I've heard others mention that the tyres on the new GN's are also dangerous,
    This is the real problem. If you look closely at them they look more like car tyres. My GN just didn't want to corner at all until I swapped the standard rubber (and I use the term loosely, they were probably more plastic than rubber) for a pair of Avon Roadriders.
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    MY honest opinion here dude. Pay $100 or less to fix the indicator/mirror etc. THEN right away go to cycletreads and buy a decent front tyre -$100-150 cos sure as eggs thats what caused yer off
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steam View Post
    It will cost you $1 for the new bulb, $2 for a pack of glue-gun sticks to fix the indicators, and also do what Pete said above. That's $3.
    Look around - the Suzuki dealership here charged the young lady who bought my GN (2006) $17.00 for a new bulb for the back brake light. Ouch! (No customers were injured in this transaction; I paid since most likely the light wasn't working when I sold the bike).

    That's a pretty high bar, I'm sure you can get it lowered
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    Quote Originally Posted by karla View Post
    Look around - the Suzuki dealership here charged the young lady who bought my GN (2006) $17.00 for a new bulb for the back brake light. Ouch! (No customers were injured in this transaction; I paid since most likely the light wasn't working when I sold the bike).

    That's a pretty high bar, I'm sure you can get it lowered
    I've replaced the brake light bulb in mine several time - about $1 - $2 (can't remember exactly) from a service station.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Squiggles View Post
    Yer, the front left bulb has probably blown. with the wheel alignment, like i said in the pm, its quite likely the risers have bent. But put up a pic from above and we'll be able to see for sure. If you bring it round we can sort it easy, there are already 3 GN's in the shed
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    $4.95 for a dual filament taillight bulb from Repco.
    I think the indicator covers are about $9-10 each. If the indicators are broken, its probably just a wire. Easy to fix, get some connections from a $2 shop. Push both sides of wire into connector & its sorted.

    A new set of ventura bars are $45 from Cycletreads. If your tall, a straighter bar will make ride so much more comfortable.

    New front tyre, as Frosty said $120- $150. New rear tyre about the same.
    Might be best to replace tyres individually so you can scrub them in easier? Not sure on that as everyone has there own opinions.

    If doing all this might be worth your while to change oil & filter at same time. $80 will get you 4ltrs of good oil & 2 filters. That will last 6000km of riding.

    A little tricky to replace the mirror itself. The back can be removed, knock out the broken bits and replace the glass. Look in $2 shops for small mirrors. You should find one that fits, take the round bit to compare.

    Good luck

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    You giys are gr8.......

    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    The best offer anybody could give you....get the bike over, watch learn and help......
    Having access to tools and being able to use them is an essential part of owning a motorbike....
    Im also a new member and the support and comraderie is impressive. I've known Frosty for years and he's a top guy.Give him a PM as suggested and take the offer of help from others. Grab some Ambers and watch and learn.
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    Quote Originally Posted by swbarnett View Post
    I've replaced the brake light bulb in mine several time - about $1 - $2 (can't remember exactly) from a service station.
    Quote Originally Posted by irishlad View Post
    $4.95 for a dual filament taillight bulb from Repco.
    I think the indicator covers are about $9-10 each.
    That's the problem with being a newcomer and having no knowledge - the powers that be can rip us off blind. Good on you asking for help - wish I had done that before being parted with my hard earned cash.

    Still, the lesson has been learned ~ thank goodness I am still teachable!
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    You only need one mirror for a warrant. If you are poor, just take the broken one off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steam View Post
    You only need one mirror for a warrant.
    is this correct ?? as i was told not long ago that i needed two for a warrant from a bike shop and it was @ $200 for a new one
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    fixed.

    The bars are a wee bit crook tho, but given his size, he should change them anyway to flatter bars.
    Indicator was fine, the bulb had dislodged, reseated and its all go.

    Forks are fine, as suspected the risers had bent down a little. I straightened them but when he sorts the bars he should replace the bolt anyway.


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    Quote Originally Posted by RCTL View Post
    is this correct ?? as i was told not long ago that i needed two for a warrant from a bike shop and it was @ $200 for a new one
    "new mopeds and motorcycles must have one rear-view mirror", that's from this LTNZ Fact Sheet here http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/39.html#rear

    Go get your money back from the bike shop!

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    Hehe thanks heaps squiggles!

    200$ for a mirror?!?!? wtf?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCTL View Post
    is this correct ?? as i was told not long ago that i needed two for a warrant from a bike shop and it was @ $200 for a new one
    And the moral of this thread is .... don't go to bike shops, talk to those in the know BEFORE making a rash decision that we might later regret.
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    Na the moral of the thread is: El lanzo asks for help alot

    To add to this; i dont know if this is relevant to my wee spill but i tried starting my engine before and it just wouldnt start. When i pressed electric start button it just kept makign the *ring ding ding ding* sound but never actually started. I do know that im running relatively low on fuel but i can still hear a fair bit sloshign around when i shake bike (dunno if thats relevant).

    I had ridden it home fine just after the acciden approx 3kms. And i had started it started earlier today but it just wouldnt idle. Me thinks i might take it in to get properly looked at. Any ideas though before i do?

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