tortron Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 really wasnt planning on getting another 250 - but breaking my 1st bike just before i could sit my full means i now own this 83 GN250 Original model so - no rev counter + Drums front and back Starts first pop every time - barely needs the starter to be pressed even new muffler and alternator/chargerdealie that bikes have black chrome no speed demon - cruised home at 100 (tho was passing eveything so i think the speedo may stick at 100) runs on 0 gas future mods - nothing just keep her tidy - has the usual dodgy chrome but its not too bad may slam a ram tube on the carb for lols Bike will be for sale in a couple months 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Ah A Go Nowhere 250. My first roadbike also. Fantastic little bikes, dont like being revved to hard or they have a tendency to drop valves. Mine was the same as yours 83 drum brake jobbie. Tip, one tooth on the front sprocket makes quite a bit of difference to your top end speed, mine would do the ton if revved hard enough but cruise 120-30 quite nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 yea i would look at diff sprockets if i were to need some but i plan on sitting full asap - before wof runs out - get tight as naked bike - make it look like crap funny thing i noticed riding back to hamilton people get out of my way quite promptly - never happened on the vt i assume some hairy cunt in leathers on a "chopper" carries more respspect than a sports bike rider/im gona jab you with a broken spark plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlex Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 these bikes are just so cheap. I'm currently looking at getting a learner bike. Good to learn on? I have ridden bikes before and have pretty good balance etc... was thinking of something a bit sportier but prices for 250's etc are through the roof. Also looked at fxr's. GN's look ok and I imagine they are fast enough to still have a bit of fun on? or nah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 i recon the vt250s are mint learners bikes great handling and smooth power - will see a ton on them too GN's - basicly i got this one as it was cheap as - can get a new one for under $5000 noticed it gets a bit front divey when you brake - would bug the shit outta me if i hadnt ridden before but yea id say its a great learners bike - pretty bullet proof (when as mackas said you dont rev them too much) and parts are pretty easy and cheap to come by fast enough? yea/na good for around town and commutes - but lacks the get up and go for passing on the open road (can still pass - just dont expect to do it in a hurry). Tho obviously - if you were wanting something fast you would bet soemthing bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 anyone wanna buy this wee beastie? keen on swap for wof reg 600ish road bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 you passed then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 na tomorow morning and im a cocky cunt/may delete these posts if i dont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 boso/glass over that luggage rack and paint pink and yellow... add star exhaust. 'cone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 you buy it and do just that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Negative... I never need to ride another GN lol. Great learner bike and all but really not my flavour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 new engine so bike is all ringadingding again need to get rich and get something bigger - swapz bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Francis Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 get a w650. yeh boi 5g for an ok one trademe styles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 things i have done whilst owning the gn ran out of fuel - turns out you turn it the opposite way to what im used to snapped clutch cable broke engine new engine lost all but 1.5 of the rear sprocket bolts one of the chain adjusters decided to go banana shaped took for wof - failed on leaky forkseals and soft front suspension (were pretty empty ) replaced those and got wof clutch slipping (figured thats why the engine i got was cheap/meh have spares) exciting cant really beat the petrol bill tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 swapped out the clutch and its mint again almost lifts the front on changes to second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 A GN 250 is the single worstest bike I have ever ridden, when you get on the gas nothing happens, when you get on the brakes nothing happens, when you lean it into corners it falls over and all the while your riding it's rusting or falling to pieces. i thought this was funny currently getting 100mile to 8 litres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 A GN 250 is the single worstest bike I have ever ridden, when you get on the gas nothing happens, when you get on the brakes nothing happens, when you lean it into corners it falls over and all the while your riding it's rusting or falling to pieces. i thought this was funny currently getting 100mile to 8 litres wtf thats terrible! like 5L/100km Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 21k per litre headwinds are a bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 should be getting better mileage now replaced a crusty o-ring on the bit that the float needle goes into seems it was overfueling when i lean the bike past a certain angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 at about 40-50 mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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