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My bike reads 11,500rpm redline, but I read somewhere that they are 10% out which makes it 10,350rpm redline. I am not a speed demon and for that matter am...
casper05james
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Jul 14, 2005
11:51 pm
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The GF250 (and presumably the GS250FW) has a 13000 redline.. Like many 4 cylinder 250s they operate best at higher revs, usually above 5000rpm. The gearing...
John Avis
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Jul 14, 2005
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BUGGER! I forgot to check the diaphrams!- They did look good though jammed with babypoo coloured crap! I was wondering if another suzuki 4 would...
casper05james
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Jul 14, 2005
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Excellent :) Those air boxes are a PITA.. I found that I could pull the carbs out before the air box with quite a bit of force, but it is hard :) Someone ...
Carl Johnston
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Jul 12, 2005
11:41 pm
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Thanks, The carb cleaner worked so well it stripped the paint clean of the carbs!!! It took me almost 2 HRS to get the air filter box out??? Not sure how you...
casper05james
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Jul 12, 2005
10:32 am
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The Across has (what I believe to be) a later version of what's in the GS250FW, the manual won't help you with specifics (valve clearances etc), but it will...
Carl Johnston
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Jul 10, 2005
11:29 pm
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Thankyou Carl, I downloaded the PDF's They were helpful! Do you know if the Across has alot in commen or just the carbs? Also where would I find this carb...
casper05james
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Jul 9, 2005
1:21 am
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Assuming that you'll be doing this yourself, I'd recommend you download the workshop manual from this site - then go and look for a GSX250F (Across) manual as...
Carl Johnston
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Jul 7, 2005
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Got it for $300. Needs carbs rebuilt due to fuel blokage. The bike is near new, black in colour and only 20,000km. Garaged since 1993. Another $500 and i'll...
casper05james
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Jul 6, 2005
9:03 am
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Maybe it could be clutch lever adjustment; incorrect oil type; worn clutch or pressure plate... -John Avis...
John Avis
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Jun 30, 2005
5:17 am
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Thanks John, manage to have smooth tranmission from gear to gear now and the bike doesn't stall when it stop or idle. I reckon i did not manage to fully clean...
ariel_mermaid40
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Jun 30, 2005
5:07 am
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Jeremy, Seems unlikely you would damage anything else in such a fall. Unless the cable broke inside - is there resistance when you pull the lever? Can you see...
John Avis
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Jun 29, 2005
7:23 am
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hi, This is jeremy. I have a GF 250 bike. i usually dunn park my bike out in the lawn as my mates have taken up the car space in the garage. recently there has...
ariel_mermaid40
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Jun 29, 2005
7:17 am
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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,...
John Avis
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Jun 28, 2005
11:09 pm
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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...
casper05james
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Jun 28, 2005
10:56 pm
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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 ...
Carl Johnston
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Jun 28, 2005
3:25 am
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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...
casper05james
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Jun 27, 2005
11:56 am
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Hi Mark, Sounds like you've got yourself a bargain. They have a lot of features for that money: the high-tech 10-piston brake setup, good fuel range, and all ...
John Avis
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Jun 26, 2005
9:35 pm
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Hi, to everyone. Have just bought one of these and seems good. Its not pristine of course but for a$500 what can you get? It seems a little screamer and only...
mark_backshall
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Jun 25, 2005
12:00 pm
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you said: can any one tell me if their is a more popular bike exhaust that will <BR> fit the gf250 1986 as ican not seem to locate one thankyou an after <BR> ...
Jim Richardson
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May 1, 2005
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can any one tell me if their is a more popular bike exhaust that will fit the gf250 1986 as ican not seem to locate one thankyou an after market one will...
ndrwlockett
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Apr 30, 2005
9:41 pm
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Hello All. There seems to be an GS250FW apeared on Ebay Australia with no reserve. Check it out for yourself...
davidashcroft1
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Apr 29, 2005
1:17 pm
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Just wanted to wish you guys well and say goodbye, as I've parted with my sweet little GF250, in order to fund my new(ish) SV650S (all of which I'll post on my...
Jim Richardson
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Apr 25, 2005
1:20 am
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Can you remember any of the details about the fork seals? Mine need rebuilding, and as the UK never officially received the bike, no-one knows much about it....
mat
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Apr 21, 2005
6:49 am
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Hi Guys, Thanks for your replies, I've already downloaded the manual which was a great help in re-building the whole bike from the frame up - what a project...
Carl Johnston
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Apr 21, 2005
12:02 am
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Okay, got the manual. If anybody has the microfiche, put me in for a copy. Need to replace the seals on the fronts forks of my gf250. can't find any details in...
mat
damorgue_2000
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Apr 20, 2005
11:30 am
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The repair manual can be downloaded from the Yahoo! Groups page in the file section. There is a link from www.geocities.com/john_avis/suzuki -- it's not the...
John Avis
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Apr 20, 2005
9:37 am
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Hi There is a scan of the manual, I have a copy somewhere, when I find it I’ll send the pages that you want. Think the scan document was linked off this site...
mat
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Apr 20, 2005
8:42 am
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Hi All, Just wondering if anyone out there had a copy (or knew where I could obtain one) of the Microfiche for a GS250FW. I'm specifically after the part that...
sens1bl3
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Apr 20, 2005
12:13 am
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Hi Anthony, I had a reply from you a long time ago about my GS250 not wanting to idle. You said you had the same problem. Did you ever get an answer? I finally...
Garry M
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Mar 25, 2005
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