Thought I'd start a project thread for my bike. Bit hard to read the plate, but looks to be a 79 GT250 X7 It's missing a few bits already, like stock exhausts, so I'm not planning on an original rebuild, and more a cafe style build. Looks like the engine has been sitting for a while, so the first steps will be to strip and rebuild that while keeping an eye out for other bits I need.
Hey Phil, Thanks. I haven't gone through everything yet, but so far I know I need: Magneto cover Oiltank (but may go custom anyway) Brake master cylinder/lever Fuel tap Will also need to repair or replace the tank as it has a dent from the forks. Will hopefully get it stripped soon so I can figure out what else I need Justin
So basically got it all stripped, just the rear wheel and swingarm to remove. Does anyone recognise this triple? It's got a dirty big crack/break in it and will need to be replaced, but it doesn't seem to be stock, but this one suits my plans better Looks like I've got a GSX250 front end as well (but the triple doesn't seem to be from that either)
looks like a great project crspy check out phils x7 that he just finished something to aspir to if you need any paint info drop me a line :Thumbs_up:
Thanks I'll have to get your opinion on whether my tank is repairable. And if you know anyone in Melb that does it? So I ordered new front and rear wheel bearings, and new fork seals.. but now realised that since I seem to have a GSX 250 front end I've ordered the wrong seals, GSX having 33mm forks and the X7 having 32mm forks. At least they're cheap.
Here's the tank I have to work with Managed to find a new triple clamp in japan - still no idea what it's from, but doesn't matter too much.
Can you give us a better photo of the lower forks and brakes? Yours looks a bit different from what's on my bike, I think you have a different bike's front end on yours! Even at full lock I don't think my forks come anywhere near my tank, let alone dent it. I've heard of Yamy RD350 front ends having been used before, I couldn't say if that's what it is, from that photo though.
I'll try to get a pic, but I'm pretty sure it's a GSX250 front end, with the brake on the left. I'm not sure it's even the original tank, as it has wrecker writing on the bottom. I was just reading your thread on netrider the other day, got any spares you want to send me?
:laugh: No spares yet mate, got red stripped down, yet to touch anything left on blue. Bit hesitant to let anything go until I know I don't need it. If that isn't an X7 tank it's pretty damn close.
Awesome - now just have to find someone down here to repair it.. or figure out how much to send up to you My new triple came in, shiny and new in a suzuki parts bag. Still no idea what bike it's from
Finished stripping the bike Time to start stripping the engine I guess. Still looking for some parts, Yahoo Japan seems a good resource. Need to find a good blasting place in Melbourne as well.
Hey Crspy When I was doing my X7 up found parts galore on ebay UK. These bikes are popular and you will find heaps of bits. Findapart was also a good source. Phil
Oh I've got a big watch list of UK and Europe parts Trying to figure the big stuff first before buying the little stuff.