Suzuki gn250 information

**HTFU** · 29th September 2006, 11:53

Updated link

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...28#post1148928

**Filterer** · 29th September 2006, 11:55

Good post, welcome to KB
You pretty much covered everything and I ahve had the same experiences re lights blowing, exhaust cap falling off etc.

The only thing I would add is to get the stock front wheel changed, its no good in the wet

**Fub@r** · 29th September 2006, 12:37

Be interested to see a picture of the footpegs you have mounted if your able to.

**degrom** · 29th September 2006, 13:26

Would also love to see it...

**HTFU** · 29th September 2006, 16:33

Originally Posted by Filterer

Good post, welcome to KB
You pretty much covered everything and I ahve had the same experiences re lights blowing, exhaust cap falling off etc.

The only thing I would add is to get the stock front wheel changed, its no good in the wet

Hows it going. Good call on the tyre, I have blown the budget so just taking it easy on the slippery little snake. They make bicycle tyres as well. It also amazes me how many people have had these things happen to their 2004/2005 gn250's and yet those of us with 2006 bikes still have the same problems. Suzuki do their brand no service providing a cheap bike that has so many issues. Some people may not realise that the other models are not as bad but choose to bypass a Suzuki as their next bike in fear of having similar problems. As a company Suzuki New Zealand I guess would have to way up the costs to fix the bikes imported vs leaving them be. This is unfortunate for the NZ dealers who have to sort out our problems at their shops time and cost which I would say is not reinbursed (if the motorcycle industry is anything like the bicycle industry). Shame the feedback customers like you and me give our bike shop do not go any further, although I hear the gn250 is being replaced in NZ so maybe they decided it was easier to go to a more expensive model rather than have the frustration of the cheap build quality. Anyway the problem with being able to touch type is you really can start a novel so I better stop. The cost and tyre brand/model/size you went to would be appreciated.

**HTFU** · 29th September 2006, 16:45

Originally Posted by Fub@r

Be interested to see a picture of the footpegs you have mounted if your able to.

here is a pix. Any queries just ask.

**sunhuntin** · 29th September 2006, 17:00

ive had the speedo die on me, the whole unit needed replacing. and took 5 weeks to get that part in. the highbeam on my headlight blew, neutral light blew. tail light has gone twice.
havent noticed any other problems though, especially with the exhaust etc.

i find i get 162k to a tank, plus reserve. open road cruising at a happy 100-110k once the engine is warmed. any higher and my rev counter starts boucing all over the show, and continues to do so for several days. strong winds will push my uphill speed to to about 80k, and i usually get 90k on a normal uphill anyway. but thats likely cos of my weight plus my topbox which is always well loaded.

**Ixion** · 29th September 2006, 18:23

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

i,,, my topbox which is always well loaded.

And they're all natural too!

**sunhuntin** · 29th September 2006, 20:47

Originally Posted by Ixion

And they're all natural too!

LMFAO!!! never saw that one comin!!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.

how do you know they are natural?

**Drum** · 29th September 2006, 20:53

Welcome to the site, and useful first post.

For those daunted by the list of faults, one word: Kawasaki

**Terminated** · 29th September 2006, 22:05

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

ive had the speedo die on me, the whole unit needed replacing. and took 5 weeks to get that part in.

My speedo died last week too and the whole unit in the front wheel was replaced. Left the bike with Wellington Motorcycles last Saturday, the parts/unit was ordered on Monday and arrived and replaced on Tuesday.

The tyres - well what can I say, the front one was not confidence building at all for this newbie. Got the bike in May, clocked up 6000km and had both tyres replaced with Bridgestones. The original back tyre had about a 1000km left on it, and even though the front still had plenty of tread I couldn't wait to get rid of it, hence replaced both tyres at same time.

Fuel economy, I am still tootling around on L-plate and yes managed 256km before having to switch to reserve. Usually doing the country road through Whitemans Valley has been good fuel wise.

Replaced the chopper handle bars with broader bars and also after market mirrors, feels more comfortable and the mirrors are better they are longer and in mat-black.

**Fub@r** · 29th September 2006, 22:06

I think I paid $200? for an Avon Roadrunner, same size as standard............and man its like a whole new bike once that stock front tyre was gone

Likewise I get 250km before switching to reserve regardless whether I'm stuck in traffic or at 100kph

Also if you can spare $20 replace the standard Ginny mirrors with aftermarket ones........at least then you can see whats going on behind you

**Drum** · 29th September 2006, 22:14

Dagnammit, you guys are getting good mileage.

My spreadsheet shows that my EL250 is getting around 23 km to the litre at a cost of around 7c per kilometer.

**Terminated** · 29th September 2006, 22:19

Originally Posted by Drum

Dagnammit, you guys are getting good mileage.

My spreadsheet shows that my EL250 is getting around 23 km to the litre at a cost of around 7c per kilometer.

Mate, I'd re-work that spreadsheet if I was you