I picked up this bike a couple of weeks ago. I cost me very little. The seller said it wasn't running, and he couldn't get it running. I took the chance, after having a quick look at the bike. Anyway, this is just going to be a bike for me to run around on while the gsx250 cafe is being worked on. So far I have replaced the tail light, turn signals, replaced the right controls switch (headlight switch was broke), bought new battery and a fuse. As of right now, the plans are to swap the gauges for a small speedo, fix the scraped up head light, I have some carb tuning to do, and possibly replace the front forks with those from a GSX250. Anyway, it should be a fun little ride. This is how she looked when I picked her up. This is how she looks now.
Ok, looking for some help. I have got the GN running, however, it has a bit of a misfire/hissing at idle. I have pulled the carb numerous times trying to get it tuned. Wondering if anyone knows the best way to tune this carb, or have any other suggestions on what the issue could be.
Thanks for the reply. Checked the it tonight. It looks like it may be leaking from the carb boot that connects to the motor.
So, I think I have figured out the missing/hissing from the motor. Apparently there is an o-ring that goes between the carb intake tube and the cylinder. I went to a local shop that sells o-rings and got one that fits, installed, and the missing seems to be gone. I noticed the night before that it when it was missing some flames were escaping between the carb intake tube and the cylinder. Also, installed some fork tubes from my GSX250 to see how it makes the bike look and once I get a brake caliper and rotor that will fit to this setup, I can give it a test run and see how it rides. So, here are some pictures of how it looks so far.
Be wary with the handling as you have changed the geometry of the forks by going with the axel in line with the legs as opposed to the leading axel forks of the original. This may make the steering 'twichy' so be careful.
Yeah, I will, this is just a test run. I'm going to check and see how the handling is. So far the change doesn't seem so drastic. I hope it works, since these forks feel so much better than the original.
Ok, it's been a while, I have done some more work on the GN. I swapped out the bars, and speedo. Replaced the front fork tubes and rear shocks from a GSX250. I have ridden it quite a bit and it seems to handle pretty well. The new fork tubes were only a little shorter and the rear shocks are a bit longer, but much stiffer. I replaced the goofy mirrors for bar end mirrors. The tail light and indicators have also been changed for smaller, better looking ones. I have also done some preliminary painting on the side panels and the headlight trim. I am also looking to change the tank to one that I am comfortable painting and modifying an extra seat I have for a more brat look. I took some photos on my ride the other day.
Thanks for the reply. I have another seat for this bike. I am going to rip off the old cover, replace the foam, and make a more flat brat looking seat for the bike. I have an upholstery friend that is going to help me. I also have plans to replace the rear shocks for something that looks a little better. This is just a bike I want to look good and have fun riding. My GSX250 is going to, hopefully, be a nice cafe racer.
