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Discussion in 'New Members Say Gday' started by 9eorg, May 30, 2014.

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  1. 9eorg

    9eorg Active Member

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    Gday 2fifty peeps :)

    Was referred to this site and looks like a nice place for all the 250 owners, thanks for havin me :)

    Newbie rider here with a good old Suzuki GSX250 '93 which I just scored yesterday. She's got her issues but loaded with character and it seems additude as she's givin me issues already :D

    So hopefully I'll be able to find some good info for my weekend warrior repair attempts first of which will be how to get the seat to release as seems like the magnetic lock doesn't want to budge. Luckily the man bag compartment releases and sometimes the fuel tank but all part of the fun. :)

    Newho thanks for havin me peeps, look forward to checkin out some of the site.
     
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    Th3_Huntsman Senior Member Contributing Member

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    Welcome to the community,:)
     
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    you have a good bike for learning the repair basics and theres a quite a few members have them here ....

    Dont hesitate to ask questions as you go and plenty of photos are always welcome :thumb_ups:
     
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    Rawr tnx fellas :) .. I'll be askin lots of questions but will do a search before I post any of my issues .. After lookin at the girl today I feel alil daunted as seems a lot to tackle for a first timer with no moto repair skills but all good :)

    Here's my girl .. Bloke I bought it off seemd to like to drop it but it was a steal so couldn't pass it up and she runs :D
    image.jpg image.jpg
     
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    andrew Well-Known Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    Welcome mate.
     
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    Bikes are pretty easy especially with the basics ...... the biggest hassle is the carbs and getting them right after so many POs (previous owners) have messed with them ...... u will see countless threads and posts on carbys ...especially when u have 4 of the bastards.

    Once u start doing stuff u will find it not so daunting .....and theres a whole forum full of expertise here to help

    You want to look at all the things that can be neglected in the past before riding it in anger
    Tyres : http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/tyre-information.1115/
    Brake fluid , pads
    Chain slack and lube
    Fuel filter (if it has one)
    Air filter
    Oil change/level
    Coolant level/flush
    Battery condition : http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/how-do-i-test-my-12-volt-battery-and-charging-system.1794/

    If your putting together a bit of a tool kit then get a cheapo multimeter and seriously look at a set of these
    http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/koken-jis-crosshead-phillips-screwdrivers.1469/ .... worth every cent.

    Plenty of Across resources here (cost ya a whole $5 )
    http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?resources/categories/gsx250f-across.44/
     
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    Tnx Andrew and thanks muchly grey .. Great suggestions and links! Chain, sprocket, filters, fluids & breaks are all on my first up to do for sure.

    Issue I had today is the magnetic seat releases not workin so I couldn't get man bag off and get to battery hehe .. will fiddle this weekend some :)

    -- no I'm not just sitting on my bike having a beer even though im not going anywhere -- :D

    Gotta love that first bike feeling! hehe :)
     
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    Mmmm beer sounds nice.
     
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    :welcome: Mate
     
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    miles ahead mate .....
    on to my third johnnie walker already .... bypassed the beer

    :stayontopic: :bowdown:

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    Left my cc and dry in the car which the fiancee has:headbang:
     
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    Eeww sorry to hear huntsman :-/ .. I'll have an extra one for you ;)
     
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    There is no magnetic seat release, you get the seat off using your key, the release button is for your fuel filler , where in Brisbane are you ? I'm at Wellington point
     
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    oO damn and here I thought it was a magnetic release like the manbag compartment hehe .. I did try the fuel release and was working yesterday when I bought her but today was playin up and hella sticky not releasing ;-\ .. Will have a good looksee tomorrow.

    Oo nice mate not far from mine .. Im in Mount Gravatt :)
     
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    I was nursing a state of origin hangover and chose not to get them haha, guess who regrets that?

    I work in holland park so really close :)
     
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    Nice ! .. Dont Tell me you got a moto shop in holland park that give 2fifty members a discount ! :D hehe
     
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    Make sure you turn the key 1 click to the left from the reds position. Also the seat lock is on left hand side of bike.
     
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    Th3_Huntsman Senior Member Contributing Member

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    No I don't. Unfortunately haha
     
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    sweet thanks andrew I'll have a looksee tomorrow .. I thought I had the key in right position but will try again.
     
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