The GS250FW is rare here in Australia but unfortunately not valuable. Most I
see for sale (rarely) are in pretty bad condition and go for less than
$1000, perhaps up to $1500 if in good condition with registration.

-John Avis

>From: "casper05james" <casper.james@...>
>Reply-To: suzuki250fours@...
>To: suzuki250fours@...
>Subject: [suzuki250fours] Re: 82 GS250FWD
>Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 22:56:33 -0000
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>Hey thanks CARL but I live in Tamworth NSW.
>BIKE is at service shop being inspected and quoted.
>I have not bought it yet as it is not yet running.
>I don't wont problems.
>So far the bike needs Both mufflers replacing, the pipes are not
>rusted so that is good, A new rear tyre, as it is original "82" and
>the rubber is hard. No rust on the bike to be found anywhere. Don't
>know if electricals work yet as battery flat so i'll aslo need a new
>battery. Only body damage was done while it was in the garden shed,
>which was a cracked indicator lense. I understand these are rare but
>have no idea of their road going value??? As I need to know how much
>is worth spending on this bike?
>
>The bike is original and baring the muffler complete!
>
>I think i wrote the wrong identification!
>its an 82 GS250FW-S.
>
>It looks exactly like the one shown at the start of this forum but
>missing one muffler??? Not sure why muffler missing will have to ask
>owner?
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>Any more advise would be appreciated!
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>--- In suzuki250fours@..., Carl Johnston
><cjohnston@b...> wrote:
> > Hi James (?),
> >
> > It sounds like a bargain, but that all depends. You should be aware
> > that these bikes are very rare, getting parts for them is reasonably
> > difficult as there aren't many about in the wreckers, and Suzuki has
> > discontinued some parts. That's not to say that getting parts for
>them
> > is impossible, quite a few parts from other models (bar engine
> > components) will fit, but it's a lot harder than, say, a CBR250RR or
> > something more common.
> >
> > I'd be checking to see if the bike is complete/original or needs
>work,
> > if it has compression/spark and if it will start (which you say it
> > won't). If it doesn't start, then it could simply be gummed-up
>carb's,
> > or more seriously - it may need a rebuild.
> >
> > Does the tank have rust, are the wheel bearings ok, does the seat
>need
> > re-covering, do the electrics work? Why was it stored in the first
> > place?
> >
> > The missing exhaust could be a problem - though the remaining pipe
>is
> > probably rusted out anyway and may need replacing, you'd be looking
>at a
> > few $$ for replacement pipes (and fitting) :)
> >
> > If you're in Melbourne I could take a quick look (for a liquid
>reward),
> > though I'm not going to guarantee that I'm an expert or that I even
>know
> > what I'm talking about.. :P
> >
> > Do you have any pictures?
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> >
> > Carl
> >
> > On Mon, 2005-06-27 at 21:56, casper05james wrote:
> > > Hey found a GS 250 garaged for the last 13 years.
> > > Owner says it was good when it went in but it won't start now!
> > >
> > > Any advise? Asking $300
> > >
> > > Missing left side muffler???
> > >
> > > last registered in 1992 but appears immaculate.
> > >
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