/ Register

  1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

New Member Suzuki GSXR 250 (x2)

Discussion in 'New Members Say Gday' started by Andrew Niles, Jan 19, 2018.

  1. Andrew Niles

    Andrew Niles Active Member

    Messages:
    12
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    173
    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2018
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New Zealand
    My Bike:
    Suzuki GSXR-250 (GJ72A)
    Just purchased a bike (after 25 years away from riding).

    Bought two, both in various states of completeness. One is almost ride-able, but has an issue with carbs at the moment. The other is in bits, and I will be doing a complete tear down and rebuild, starting with the frame, which is being sand blasted at the moment.

    Have three engines so some donor parts (if required). And I think 2 full sets of fairing. Rather like it with just the rear ones though, so might ride it like that for a while.

    Second bike is for partner to come and ride along as well

    Working on an English version of the parts manual, and as much of a workshop manual as I can (my Japanese is not very good).

    Nice to join the forum, and hi to all riders out there.

    Andrew
     
    • Like Like x 1
    Andrew Niles, Jan 19, 2018
    #1
  2. Blabz

    Blabz Member

    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2018
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New Zealand
    My Bike:
    Suzuki GSXR-250 GJ72A
    Welcome! I'm from NZ and have a GSXR250 also, are yours GJ72A or GJ73A models?

    Jeez you're doing well if you've managed to source spare engines and such here in NZ, I pretty much decided if I want a second engine that it's gonna be coming from Japan!
     
    Blabz, Jan 19, 2018
    #2
  3. Andrew Niles

    Andrew Niles Active Member

    Messages:
    12
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    173
    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2018
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New Zealand
    My Bike:
    Suzuki GSXR-250 (GJ72A)
    Hi Blabz

    Both are GJ72A's Great looking bikes.

    The third engine is apparently a 'Race' engine, so I am not sure what the difference will be with it. Probably wont know until I strip it and have a look. Where abouts are you in NZ? Will put some pics up soon.
     
    Andrew Niles, Jan 19, 2018
    #3
  4. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

    Messages:
    6,400
    Likes Received:
    4,788
    Trophy Points:
    1,148
    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Tamworth, NSW
    My Bike:
    1937 Royal Enfield 250, CF Moto 250 V5, Honda's XL250, CBR250, FT500 plus a few others.
    :welcome:
     
    • Thanks! Thanks! x 1
    Murdo, Jan 19, 2018
    #4
  5. Blabz

    Blabz Member

    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2018
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New Zealand
    My Bike:
    Suzuki GSXR-250 GJ72A
    Curious to hear what you find in the race motor, I wouldn't imagine there would be a whole lot more to get out of the motor from factory, maybe just refreshed with OEM rings and bearings?

    I'm in Hamilton :)
     
    Blabz, Jan 19, 2018
    #5
  6. my67xr

    my67xr Bike Enthusiast Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member

    Messages:
    4,313
    Likes Received:
    2,383
    Trophy Points:
    898
    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2016
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Panel Beater, Spray Painter, Custom Fabricator
    Location:
    Adelaide, South Australia
    My Bike:
    Yamaha's , 1990 FZR250R 3LN3 , 1986 XT250TS 57R , 1984 IT200L 43G, 1976 IT400C 510
    Welcome to the forum
     
    • Thanks! Thanks! x 1
    my67xr, Jan 19, 2018
    #6
  7. Andrew Niles

    Andrew Niles Active Member

    Messages:
    12
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    173
    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2018
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New Zealand
    My Bike:
    Suzuki GSXR-250 (GJ72A)
    Yeah I suspect it was just a refresh ready to be 'used' for racing. The second bike was to become a race bike (apparently).

    Once I get them going might have to ride up and say hi... :)
     
    Andrew Niles, Jan 19, 2018
    #7
  8. Ben Jammin’

    Ben Jammin’ Active Member

    Messages:
    84
    Likes Received:
    40
    Trophy Points:
    88
    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2018
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZX250 Zeal
    :welcome: to the forum!
     
    • Thanks! Thanks! x 1
    Ben Jammin’, Jan 19, 2018
    #8
  9. Bob Sykes

    Bob Sykes Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    149
    Likes Received:
    84
    Trophy Points:
    228
    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2017
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Coffs Harbour
    My Bike:
    2008 Honda VTR250 ; 1996 CBSevenFifty
    Welcome aboard Andrew.
     
    • Thanks! Thanks! x 1
    Bob Sykes, Jan 19, 2018
    #9
  10. Joker

    Joker See "about me" for contact details. Contributing Member

    Messages:
    2,737
    Likes Received:
    1,399
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Switzerland
    My Bike:
    SV1000SK3
    Welcome mate!

    There's a few gixxer resources here if you sign up for premium membership which may help. And if you're really nice any pages you need translated I can run by my wife who is Japanese, just scan and send to me. Just don't ask her to translate the whole thing, I want to live another day lol
     
    • Like Like x 1
    Joker, Jan 19, 2018
    #10
  11. Andrew Niles

    Andrew Niles Active Member

    Messages:
    12
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    173
    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2018
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New Zealand
    My Bike:
    Suzuki GSXR-250 (GJ72A)
    Oh now that might be handy.. lol

    as long as marital bliss is not interrupted of course.

    Yeap already a premium member, and have the resources from other sources. Hopefully once the manual Im working on is done I will be able to upload here for other to use.

    Cheers
     
    • Like Like x 1
    Andrew Niles, Jan 20, 2018
    #11
  12. dimas

    dimas Member

    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    13
    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2017
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    melbourne
    My Bike:
    bandit 250
    Welcome mate! Been looking to find some nice looking gsxr250 here in Melbourne, but no luck. Good luck with the rebuild!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    • Thanks! Thanks! x 1
    dimas, Jan 21, 2018
    #12

Share This Page