Help GSF250 GJ77A non VCT info

Hello and welcome to the forums

For nearly everything parts wise on the grey market import 250's - https://en.impex-jp.com/ is your friend

For instance the GSF250VY is listed as having been sold in 'other' sales regions on impex - although it doesn't list it as a GJ77a
https://en.impex-jp.com/catalogs/moto/suzuki-other/gsf250/gsf250vy-e24-y-2000-5907.html

The Japan sales region lists the GJ74a
https://en.impex-jp.com/catalogs/moto/suzuki/9900b-68030-020.html

I would compare the intake manifold part numbers between them, then search the actual part numbers

I don't own a Suzuki, but have assess some of their parts availability and prices - local dealers on some parts aren't too shocking.

 

The VVT model is the GSF250VY, model year 2000. Australian delivered model, surprisingly not a grey import.

I had one for a while that I bought off @kiffsta

Good little bikes.

If it helps the engine number on my VY model was J708114011

Suzuki are pretty good with their engine numbers so check what yours is and maybe we can identify it. VVT model should have red valve cover and actuator on top. Non-VVT engines will have a clutch cover with dimples

 

Was that the one on Marketplace? In Melbourne?

 

I was looking at alternative bearing shells for the FZR250 and found that the Suzuki ones were mostly available and reasonably priced.
I also did get some throttle shaft seals from the Suzuki carbs [same part as they're the same carbs essentially as of the FZR250].

I know that's a limited scope when it comes to parts availability, but comparing Suzuki to Yamaha, it seems Suzuki is far better.

Luckily the GSF250V was imported directly, so local dealerships are an actual option.

Only thing I noticed on the parts schematics for the manifold rubbers for the two GSF250's listed on impex, was that one was basically tubular, so there had to be a casting on the head that it went over and the other had a mounting plate which bolted directly to the cylinder head.

At least that makes it easy to discern which one may be the correct one.

 

Engine number is above the clutch cover on the right hand side for most Suzuki's of this era

 

If you can post a picture of your bike from the right side we will be able to give you a more accurate guide to what you have.
The engine number is a really good way to tell what motor you have as the gj74a model starts with j705- and has gj74a as the start of the vin on the steering stem of the frame.
The two models have different frames and bodywork so it should be easy to distinguish the two.

There could be a chance that you have a gj74a and 96 is the import year of the bike, I have seen this mistake sometimes when people advertise bandits and get a bit muddled when reading the import plate.

Either way, if you are needing parts drop me a line; I might have it amongst my collection

 

Have a look at this site....
It's possible you might have a gj77a before they changed to variable valve.

https://www.globalsuzuki.com/motorcycle/smgs/digital-archive/2_bike/ss4_060.php

 

That's definitely a GJ77A and not a VVT model, or it has had an engine swap. But the engine number seems to indicate not - it is only about 5000 units away from my old one.

VVT models also have 'Bandit V' on the tail fairing, yours just has 'Bandit'

Here are some pictures of mine

 

Oh and fun fact - you can get a genuine suzuki centrestand kit for about $200

42100-33810 - STAND SET,CENTER

• Reference
  11
• Part Number
  42100-33810
• Description
  STAND SET,CENTER
• Notes
  OPT
• Price
  192.55
• Qty On Diagram
  1
• Stock in Store
  No Stock

 

Centrestand worth it just for chain maintenance alone. Centrestand with a jack and a block of wood under the engine allows you do to both forks and shock without stands, at the same time.

The rear shock went on mine, I ordered a YSS unit to replace it. The bearings in the linkage were in a sorry state and needed extensive cleaning and greasing to make serviceable. I also overhauled the front forks previously with new seals, bushings and oil.

 

That motor is the right one for that frame.
The j705 motor doesn't have the breather hose near the clutch case.
I think you have yourself a model that might be even harder to get parts for.
If you're after a headlight let me know, I have just pulled one off a bike that should fit.

I cross checked centre stands and the ones I have will only fit the earlier models, but if you want to try a bit of cut and weld job type thing; I can sell you one....

 

Hey syrepitous...,..
I found this in NZ.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wrecking-bikes/listing/4027346841

If you're after parts they might post to oz