If no one has a better copy of the wiring diagram, then where is the
rectifier mounted and what colours are the wires?

cheers
Scott

Howdy All

Does anyone have a better, clearer copy of the wiring diagram for the
GS250FW?  I am trying to clean up my wiring but am finding it
difficult to read the colours, etc.

Much appreciated.

Cheers
Scott

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Yeah, I had them marked in case my carbies didn't clean up to well.
No need now!

cheers
Scott

--- In suzuki250fours@..., "remminga" <remminga@...> wrote:
>
> just noticed someones selling a set of GF250 carbs on ebay.. No its
> not me! search for GF250.
> Ben.
>

just noticed someones selling a set of GF250 carbs on ebay.. No its
not me! search for GF250.
Ben.

Mine had problems mid range too, But I found that the more I ride it
the better it gets!  Also some previous owner had put a larger front
sprocket on, changing it for a std one improved things no end, heaps
more fun, reduced mid range problems and lots more go!
My bike really goes well in the higher rev range, pulls like a 2
stroke power band, great fun factor.
I adjusted my mixtures by unbolting the back of the tank and chocking
it up, lots more room.
Cheers Ben.

--- In suzuki250fours@..., "Mark" <fiandme@...> wrote:
>
> Thats great news Scott, it seems their are a few of us getting our
> bikes back on the road. I just had mine rego'd this morning and went
> for an 80km ride. I forgot how much fun it is! When I got it rego'd
> the guy at the desk said it hadn't been registered since 2001. My
> bike seems to break down a bit between 5000 and 5500rpm's but I have
> put some carby cleaner in the tank with some premium fuel and its
> getting better the more I ride. When adjusting the Idle screws I
> found it easy to use a small stubby flathead screw driver. If you are
> after some decals after you have finished painting it, let me know as
> I was able to source some here recently in Aus quite cheaply. Let us
> know when your on the road!!! Regards, Mark.
>
> -- In suzuki250fours@..., "joleencarden"
> <cardenkids@> wrote:
> >
> > I have had my GS250FW in pieces for so long that I can't remember
> when
> > it was running last.  I finally stripped the carbs, painted the
> frame
> > and exhaust and put it all back together today.  Guess what?  It
> > started first flick after priming the carbs!
> >
> > Runs pretty good but wont idle right as I have not set the mixtures
> or
> > idle speed yet.  Speaking of which, how the hell are you supposed to
> > set mixtures when there is a fuel tank blocking access to the two
> > inside needles?
> >
> > Got some fork seals on the way ($20.75 delivered to anywhere in
> Aus!).
> >  I am fibre glassing some cracks on the fairing and one of the
> > blinkers.  A bit of red paint and then new tyres and it is off for
> rego.
> >
> > Soon to be another GS250FW back on the road.
> >
> > cheers
> > Scott
> >
>

Pity you're in Melbourne.  Would have been good to have a bit of a
cruise.  Hoping to get mine on the road soon.  Just need to save for
rego money.  Getting excited though.  Can't believe how good it is
starting now.  First flick, no choke.  This was a previous forum
members bike that they could never get running.

cheers
Scott

--- In suzuki250fours@..., "Mark" <fiandme@...> wrote:
>
> Thats great news Scott, it seems their are a few of us getting our
> bikes back on the road. I just had mine rego'd this morning and went
> for an 80km ride. I forgot how much fun it is! When I got it rego'd
> the guy at the desk said it hadn't been registered since 2001. My
> bike seems to break down a bit between 5000 and 5500rpm's but I have
> put some carby cleaner in the tank with some premium fuel and its
> getting better the more I ride. When adjusting the Idle screws I
> found it easy to use a small stubby flathead screw driver. If you are
> after some decals after you have finished painting it, let me know as
> I was able to source some here recently in Aus quite cheaply. Let us
> know when your on the road!!! Regards, Mark.
>
> -- In suzuki250fours@..., "joleencarden"
> <cardenkids@> wrote:
> >
> > I have had my GS250FW in pieces for so long that I can't remember
> when
> > it was running last.  I finally stripped the carbs, painted the
> frame
> > and exhaust and put it all back together today.  Guess what?  It
> > started first flick after priming the carbs!
> >
> > Runs pretty good but wont idle right as I have not set the mixtures
> or
> > idle speed yet.  Speaking of which, how the hell are you supposed to
> > set mixtures when there is a fuel tank blocking access to the two
> > inside needles?
> >
> > Got some fork seals on the way ($20.75 delivered to anywhere in
> Aus!).
> >  I am fibre glassing some cracks on the fairing and one of the
> > blinkers.  A bit of red paint and then new tyres and it is off for
> rego.
> >
> > Soon to be another GS250FW back on the road.
> >
> > cheers
> > Scott
> >
>

Thats great news Scott, it seems their are a few of us getting our
bikes back on the road. I just had mine rego'd this morning and went
for an 80km ride. I forgot how much fun it is! When I got it rego'd
the guy at the desk said it hadn't been registered since 2001. My
bike seems to break down a bit between 5000 and 5500rpm's but I have
put some carby cleaner in the tank with some premium fuel and its
getting better the more I ride. When adjusting the Idle screws I
found it easy to use a small stubby flathead screw driver. If you are
after some decals after you have finished painting it, let me know as
I was able to source some here recently in Aus quite cheaply. Let us
know when your on the road!!! Regards, Mark.

-- In suzuki250fours@..., "joleencarden"
<cardenkids@...> wrote:
>
> I have had my GS250FW in pieces for so long that I can't remember
when
> it was running last.  I finally stripped the carbs, painted the
frame
> and exhaust and put it all back together today.  Guess what?  It
> started first flick after priming the carbs!
>
> Runs pretty good but wont idle right as I have not set the mixtures
or
> idle speed yet.  Speaking of which, how the hell are you supposed to
> set mixtures when there is a fuel tank blocking access to the two
> inside needles?
>
> Got some fork seals on the way ($20.75 delivered to anywhere in
Aus!).
>  I am fibre glassing some cracks on the fairing and one of the
> blinkers.  A bit of red paint and then new tyres and it is off for
rego.
>
> Soon to be another GS250FW back on the road.
>
> cheers
> Scott
>

I have had my GS250FW in pieces for so long that I can't remember when
it was running last.  I finally stripped the carbs, painted the frame
and exhaust and put it all back together today.  Guess what?  It
started first flick after priming the carbs!

Runs pretty good but wont idle right as I have not set the mixtures or
idle speed yet.  Speaking of which, how the hell are you supposed to
set mixtures when there is a fuel tank blocking access to the two
inside needles?

Got some fork seals on the way ($20.75 delivered to anywhere in Aus!).
  I am fibre glassing some cracks on the fairing and one of the
blinkers.  A bit of red paint and then new tyres and it is off for rego.

Soon to be another GS250FW back on the road.

cheers
Scott

Looks like I will be getting the BT45's.  Found the right sizes after
talking to some other suppliers.  $110 Front and $130 rear.  But my
friends father is a rep for the QLD tyre ditributors so I might get
them a fair bit cheaper!

--- In suzuki250fours@..., "remminga" <remminga@...> wrote:
>
> I'm running a Bridgestone Battlax BT45 100/90/16 on front, very happy
> with it, going to fit same brand to rear in a 110/90/18. No problem
> getting these sizes here in Melbourne.
> Ben.
>
> --- In suzuki250fours@..., "joleencarden"
> <cardenkids@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey All
> >
> > I'm looking at putting some new rubber on my GS250FW but not sure what
> > size.  On the bike now are Front 100/90/16 Rear 110/90/18.  The
> > workshop manual off here says 100/90/18 for the rear.  And the
> > smallest I can find is 120/90/18 for the rear?  What should I do?
> >
> > What size and brand do you all run?
> >
> > cheers
> > Scott
> >
>

I'm running a Bridgestone Battlax BT45 100/90/16 on front, very happy
with it, going to fit same brand to rear in a 110/90/18. No problem
getting these sizes here in Melbourne.
Ben.

--- In suzuki250fours@..., "joleencarden"
<cardenkids@...> wrote:
>
> Hey All
>
> I'm looking at putting some new rubber on my GS250FW but not sure what
> size.  On the bike now are Front 100/90/16 Rear 110/90/18.  The
> workshop manual off here says 100/90/18 for the rear.  And the
> smallest I can find is 120/90/18 for the rear?  What should I do?
>
> What size and brand do you all run?
>
> cheers
> Scott
>

Hey All

I'm looking at putting some new rubber on my GS250FW but not sure what
size.  On the bike now are Front 100/90/16 Rear 110/90/18.  The
workshop manual off here says 100/90/18 for the rear.  And the
smallest I can find is 120/90/18 for the rear?  What should I do?

What size and brand do you all run?

cheers
Scott

Great Idea Scott. I will let you know about Brians jets and stuff
when I get the details. Regards, Mark

--- In suzuki250fours@..., "joleencarden"
<cardenkids@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all, I've been a bit of a lurker here for a while.  I have a
> GS250FW that should be on the road in the next month or so.  My
though
> was that perhaps we should start a thread with suppliers, part
numbers
> and prices of the things that we find.  Might help us all out.  If
> everyone posts the info up, I will start a database to keep track of
> it all to make life a bit easier for everyone.
>
> cheers
> Scott
>
> --- In suzuki250fours@..., brian boylan <briboylan@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Great Mark. jets for mains and float would be perfect. Appreciate
> the help.
> >
> > Mark <fiandme@> wrote:           Hi Brian, thought I would see if
> I can help you from my end. Peter
> > Stevens is a local shop not far from me so I will give them a
call
> > myself as its only a local call for me, failing that I will pop
down
> > and see them as I might replace the jets in my carbs soon too. I
doubt
> > they will have full carbs for sale as these bikes are getting
fairly
> > old now but I will see if they do or can recommend a newer
replacement
> > set. I'll get back to you when I have some details. Regards, Mark
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

Hey all, I've been a bit of a lurker here for a while.  I have a
GS250FW that should be on the road in the next month or so.  My though
was that perhaps we should start a thread with suppliers, part numbers
and prices of the things that we find.  Might help us all out.  If
everyone posts the info up, I will start a database to keep track of
it all to make life a bit easier for everyone.

cheers
Scott

--- In suzuki250fours@..., brian boylan <briboylan@...>
wrote:
>
> Great Mark. jets for mains and float would be perfect. Appreciate
the help.
>
> Mark <fiandme@...> wrote:           Hi Brian, thought I would see if
I can help you from my end. Peter
> Stevens is a local shop not far from me so I will give them a call
> myself as its only a local call for me, failing that I will pop down
> and see them as I might replace the jets in my carbs soon too. I doubt
> they will have full carbs for sale as these bikes are getting fairly
> old now but I will see if they do or can recommend a newer replacement
> set. I'll get back to you when I have some details. Regards, Mark
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Great Mark. jets for mains and float would be perfect. Appreciate the help.

Mark <fiandme@...> wrote:           Hi Brian, thought I would see if I
can help you from my end. Peter
Stevens is a local shop not far from me so I will give them a call
myself as its only a local call for me, failing that I will pop down
and see them as I might replace the jets in my carbs soon too. I doubt
they will have full carbs for sale as these bikes are getting fairly
old now but I will see if they do or can recommend a newer replacement
set. I'll get back to you when I have some details. Regards, Mark






[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Brian, thought I would see if I can help you from my end. Peter
Stevens is a local shop not far from me so I will give them a call
myself as its only a local call for me, failing that I will pop down
and see them as I might replace the jets in my carbs soon too. I doubt
they will have full carbs for sale as these bikes are getting fairly
old now but I will see if they do or can recommend a newer replacement
set. I'll get back to you when I have some details. Regards, Mark

Wow, what a great looking bike! puts my little effort to shame. After looking at
your pics I think I need to tear  my all down again and start over. Well done
Mark!

Mark <fiandme@...> wrote:          hey guys, just thought I would post
and let you know that I have
finally finished my bike and I got a roadworthy certificate today (YAY)
and it is booked in at the RTA on Thursday. I got my Learners permit
last week I will finally be able to get on the road! I have posted some
new pics of the finished project in my album if your interested.
Cheers, Mark.






[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks John, I'll get on it.

John Avis <john_avis@...> wrote:          When I had my GF250 many years
ago I bought parts from my local Suzuki
dealer, Freedom Motorcycles, in Brookvale (Sydney). They had the microfiche
and ordered parts for me from Japan. You can try them, email to:
freedom@...

-John Avis

>From: brian boylan <briboylan@...>
>Reply-To: suzuki250fours@...
>To: suzuki250fours@...
>Subject: Re: [suzuki250fours] bike rwc
>Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:36:48 -0800 (PST)
>
>Howdy: Just a short note regarding parts etc.and trying to work with Peter
>Stevens Motorcycles in Melbourne which I was hopeful would be helpful in
>finding parts for my 83' GS250FW. I spoke with a parts man for 20 minutes
>long distance from the USA and followed up with engine and frame numbers
>via email. Neil (?) said he could find the parts and would get back to me
>with prices etc. Never heard from him again and have sent two other emails
>to the parts department email address (their phone is always busy) and
>can't seem to get any kind of response. What I'm after are some carbs. At
>the very least I need to find some jets to replace the worn out ones I've
>got. Any ideas? Suzuki USA doesn't know the bike and can't help. Can I mix
>any other carbs or re-build kits with these carbs? Any help or advise
>appreciated.
>
>Mark <fiandme@...> wrote: hey guys, just thought I would
>post and let you know that I have
>finally finished my bike and I got a roadworthy certificate today (YAY)
>and it is booked in at the RTA on Thursday. I got my Learners permit
>last week I will finally be able to get on the road! I have posted some
>new pics of the finished project in my album if your interested.
>Cheers, Mark.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

When I had my GF250 many years ago I bought parts from my local Suzuki
dealer, Freedom Motorcycles, in Brookvale (Sydney). They had the microfiche
and ordered parts for me from Japan. You can try them, email to:
freedom@...

-John Avis


>From: brian boylan <briboylan@...>
>Reply-To: suzuki250fours@...
>To: suzuki250fours@...
>Subject: Re: [suzuki250fours] bike rwc
>Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:36:48 -0800 (PST)
>
>Howdy:  Just a short note regarding parts etc.and trying to work with Peter
>Stevens Motorcycles in Melbourne which I was hopeful would be helpful in
>finding parts for my 83' GS250FW. I spoke with a parts man for 20 minutes
>long distance from the USA and followed up with engine and frame numbers
>via email. Neil (?) said he could find the parts and would get back to me
>with prices etc. Never heard from him again and have sent two other emails
>to the parts department email address (their phone is always busy) and
>can't seem to get any kind of response. What I'm after are some carbs. At
>the very least I need to find some jets to replace the worn out ones I've
>got. Any ideas? Suzuki USA doesn't know the bike and can't help. Can I mix
>any other carbs or re-build kits with these carbs?  Any help or advise
>appreciated.
>
>Mark <fiandme@...> wrote:          hey guys, just thought I would
>post and let you know that I have
>finally finished my bike and I got a roadworthy certificate today (YAY)
>and it is booked in at the RTA on Thursday. I got my Learners permit
>last week I will finally be able to get on the road! I have posted some
>new pics of the finished project in my album if your interested.
>Cheers, Mark.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>

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Howdy:  Just a short note regarding parts etc.and trying to work with Peter
Stevens Motorcycles in Melbourne which I was hopeful would be helpful in finding
parts for my 83' GS250FW. I spoke with a parts man for 20 minutes long distance
from the USA and followed up with engine and frame numbers via email. Neil (?)
said he could find the parts and would get back to me with prices etc. Never
heard from him again and have sent two other emails to the parts department
email address (their phone is always busy) and can't seem to get any kind of
response. What I'm after are some carbs. At the very least I need to find some
jets to replace the worn out ones I've got. Any ideas? Suzuki USA doesn't know
the bike and can't help. Can I mix any other carbs or re-build kits with these
carbs?  Any help or advise appreciated.

Mark <fiandme@...> wrote:          hey guys, just thought I would post
and let you know that I have
finally finished my bike and I got a roadworthy certificate today (YAY)
and it is booked in at the RTA on Thursday. I got my Learners permit
last week I will finally be able to get on the road! I have posted some
new pics of the finished project in my album if your interested.
Cheers, Mark.






[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks John, it was a lot of hard work as you can imagine and took
around 6 months to complete although I was only working on it on my
week ends so I suppose it wasn't too bad. It wouldn't have taken so
long normally but I wanted, and had to change things like the
indicators, hand grips and a new seat. The decals took a bit of time to
arrange and get in too. Regards, Mark

Hi Mark,

Just had a look at your photos. Your bike looks very impressive in its new
colour scheme. Must have been a lot of work getting it to look so clean.
Well done.

-John Avis


>From: "Mark" <fiandme@...>
>Reply-To: suzuki250fours@...
>To: suzuki250fours@...
>Subject: [suzuki250fours] bike rwc
>Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:58:19 -0000
>
>hey guys, just thought I would post and let you know that I have
>finally finished my bike and I got a roadworthy certificate today (YAY)
>and it is booked in at the RTA on Thursday. I got my Learners permit
>last week I will finally be able to get on the road! I have posted some
>new pics of the finished project in my album if your interested.
>Cheers, Mark.

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hey guys, just thought I would post and let you know that I have
finally finished my bike and I got a roadworthy certificate today (YAY)
and it is booked in at the RTA on Thursday. I got my Learners permit
last week I will finally be able to get on the road! I have posted some
new pics of the finished project in my album if your interested.
Cheers, Mark.

Hey Guy's, Thought someone may be interested in a GS250FW on Ebay at
the moment. It's in Brisbane and going for $1300 at present

Hi Guy's. Just thought I would post and let you know that my Decals
have finally come through from Queensland! They turned out great and I
have posted a pic in the members photo's. If anyone is interested and
are going to respray their bike these decals are laser cut, really good
quality and inexpensive. They can also be clear coated. They come in a
pack of 6 and in almost any colour (I got mine in chrome). Gwen, the
lady that made these was extremely helpful and said any members who
would like to order some should get in touch with her at
bronmoto@... and she would be happy to help! They cost me
$36.99Au, excluding postage. The postage was $1.50 to Melb. She will do
international postage for those members who live outside Australia but
email her for the cost.

Hey people. Is there any one out there looking for decals for their
GS250FW? After getting my bike ready for a respray I began searching
for decals and found that they are a bit hard to come by or really
expensive. I have been able to source some here in Australia! I ordered
2 for my tank and although they are not originals they look fantastic
and only cost me $8.49 including postage. They make these in any colour
you need! I got back in touch with the company to see about decals for
the side covers and bikini fairing. I had to send them a pic of it and
they are going to try and reproduce them. They said that they can't
make them exactly the same but that they could get close. The actual
pinstripng they can't do because they don't have a bike there to get
the correct dimensions off, but these are a cinch to do yourself. When
I get my side cover decals I'll post again and if your interested in
getting some, let me know!

--- In suzuki250fours@..., "Mark" <fiandme@...> wrote:
>Hi,
    nearly ==== In Sydney , which is close when your on one of these
regs
Mark
> Hey People. Are there any other GS250FW owner/riders out there in the
> Melbourne area. It might be nice to get a few people together and go
> for a ride sometime!!!!
>

Hey People. Are there any other GS250FW owner/riders out there in the
Melbourne area. It might be nice to get a few people together and go
for a ride sometime!!!!

Hey Ben, thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I live in Woori Yallock which
is in the Yarra Valley, so Peter Stevens in Ringwood is close to me. I
appreciate the info. I will give them a call. Regards,
Mark Cowling
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: remminga
   To: suzuki250fours@...
   Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 5:16 PM
   Subject: [suzuki250fours] Re: GS250FW parts


   I use Peter Stevens. www.peterstevens.com.au

   The "locations" tab on their web site has all contact details etc

   I would call them, don't know if they respond quick to emails, never
   tried.

   The dealer I went through is in Ringwood. Although I can't see it
   making much difference who you use.

   Where abouts are you? I might be able to help further if you are local.

   Mick Hone mototcycles is supposed to be good too, although I've never
   had to use them, and when I've gotten quotes they have been a bit more
   expensive. their site is: http://www.mickhone.com.au/

   I've also bought second hand stuff out of a bike shop in Elizabeth st
   in Melbourne. I think its called "Motabits" Thir prices I feel are a
   bit high, don't be afraid to go in and offer what you think it's worth!.

   Again I've never had a hassle getting anything yet, sometimes a few
   days wait, but no more than three.

   If anyone needs Honda parts, I've got an excelent Honda dealer I use also.

   Hope This helps,
   Ben.

   --- In suzuki250fours@..., "Mark" <fiandme@...> wrote:
   >
   > Hey Remminga, Can you tell me where the Melbourne dealer is and some
   > contact details for the same. I also own a GS250FW that I am rebuilding
   > and most of the local workshops have never heard of them and if they do
   > they haven't seen one before. Getting parts isn't easy. Regards, Mark.
   >





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I use Peter Stevens.  www.peterstevens.com.au

The "locations" tab on their web site has all contact details etc

I would call them, don't know if they respond quick to emails, never
tried.

The dealer I went through is in Ringwood. Although I can't see it
making much difference who you use.

Where abouts are you? I might be able to help further if you are local.

Mick Hone mototcycles is supposed to be good too, although I've never
had to use them, and when I've gotten quotes they have been a bit more
expensive. their site is: http://www.mickhone.com.au/

I've also bought second hand stuff out of a bike shop in Elizabeth st
in Melbourne. I think its called "Motabits" Thir prices I feel are a
bit high, don't be afraid to go in and offer what you think it's worth!.

Again I've never had a hassle getting anything yet, sometimes a few
days wait, but no more than three.

If anyone needs Honda parts, I've got an excelent Honda dealer I use also.

Hope This helps,
Ben.



--- In suzuki250fours@..., "Mark" <fiandme@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Remminga, Can you tell me where the Melbourne dealer is and some
> contact details for the same. I also own a GS250FW that I am rebuilding
> and most of the local workshops have never heard of them and if they do
> they haven't seen one before. Getting parts isn't easy. Regards, Mark.
>