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
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!
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.
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
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...
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
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
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
