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Restoring my Suzuki GT250 X7 ( work in progress )

Discussion in 'Suzuki 250cc 2 Strokes' started by Phil, Jan 6, 2011.

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  1. Phil

    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    Hey Chris  :Thumbs_up:
    Well what can I say, this one came out of left field and I honestly had no idea. Now imagine my surprise this morning when I check the site and find my bike painted and looking a million bucks. Chris, you are one in a million and I can't express enough my sincere thanks for what you have done.
    Red looks great, certainly the right colour. Can't wait to see this baby on the road.
    Has it given me lift, you better believe it, bit more strength and stamina and I will be back in the saddle, hopefully for the next ride out.
    Speaking of rides, for all those heading out Sunday remember one thing!! the best ride is when everyone gets home safely. Enjoy the ride  :Thumbs_up:
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    just posted the updated  to this on my website Phil all the prep work i did on it from stripping back to bare metal as i suspected some rust on the tank and my suspicion was right  :Thumbs_up:
     
    paint-your-ride, Dec 2, 2011
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    I took some photos in the light, Im quite happy how it looks, we need to replace the engine stickers, refit the original airbox and get some chrome mirrrors. I even thew some fuel in it and started 3rd kick  :Thumbs_up:
     

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    looks great in that red very bright in daylight i see you got the seat cover on too  :Thumbs_up:
     
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    The airbox had been butchered to a certain extent. Why people with drills want to practise is beyond me. The 2 side metal panels were perforated pretty badly so I got them repaired and now I can give them to Bob for some decal and paint work.
    This should be reaching the final hurdle with the 250, I hope.
    Should look and perform well I trust.
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    Phil, Dec 15, 2011
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    glad you going back to the airbox phil it will run better with it  :Thumbs_up: got the decals here for it just give me a shout when you want them fitting  :Thumbs_up:
     
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    After a good long chat with my mechanic Jason, reality set in and the standard air box was back in favour.
    I will bring the airbox down with me and the panels as well.
    Think you are correct Bob, should run better. :Thumbs_up:
    Catch up tomorrow.                                    Phil
     
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    The old shocks were really letting the look of the bike down, so Phil sourced some new ones from Ebay, they really look the goods, there are a few other parts on order such as engine cover stickers, new grips etc, not too far off rego and then start riding her again
     

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