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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: May 28, 2015, 10:04:19 pm »

Roland, I don't get on here much at the moment due to a lack of spare time but I think all I ended up doing was taking the main jet out a little. The bike runs very well but there is probably more in it if I played with the mixtures a little more. One day I will hook my data logger up to measure the AFR against RPM and tune it properly but at the moment I just ride it.

Cheers
Paul

Hi Guys,

my name is Roland and I'm new to this forum, but guess what.....Yesterday, I bought a Suzuki TS250X.
It is a 89' model ( Full Reed Power Model), looking exactly the same as the org. Suzuki picture posted on the first page. The black model with the blue trim.
I don't have much experience with the bike, but I followed the conversation, and you are the experts I'm looking for. Regarding the  expansion chamber. Do I need to adjust the carburator (e.g. exchange the main jet) after I gut it?
What else do you recommend for the the 2nd generation TS250X in order to get the most power out of it without opening the engine? Btw. does anyone of you have an electronic copy of a repair manual?

Thanks. Roland

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: September 09, 2014, 10:04:33 pm »

Andrew is this the green that you are talking about
http://p1.bikepics.com/2007%5C08%5C25%5Cbikepics-1003297-full.jpg

I also note that the tank decals on mine are a different angle to your so depending on the condition I can just get the shroud ones made up or will I just price up a set exactly like mine but substitute the white for darker blue?

Cheers
Paul

P.S. My seat cover turned up today so I will be getting my backgrounds cut this week.

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: September 08, 2014, 08:38:15 pm »

Andrew, it should be pretty easy to do a set up like mine with the same colours as your bike so light and dark blue in contrast to the light blue and white on mine. I will ask the lads how much when I get the backgrounds cut, let me know if you want a set of them as well.

SON,
        To be honest I am very happy with the bike given how much I have spent on it. I would like it to be a little more scary in the power department but to be honest that is just going to make it harder to ride as the lack of a power valve means that I am going to be trading off low end power which given my riding ability is about a low as I would like it. I will see how I go but the only other thing I might do is some Gold valve emulators in the fork to allow me to tune them a little better but if it only comes out once a month for a Vinduro then it will probably be fine.

Cheers
Paul

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: September 06, 2014, 07:24:17 am »

Cheers Hardo depending on what happens after the long ride I might try to get up your way for the last one of the year.

Cheers Paul

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: September 05, 2014, 07:38:25 pm »

So I have took this out for a run last weekend at a fellow Vinduro nut's place. Please reserve comment about retard camera angle for later 

Was going to wait till later but the attention whore in me needed to seek public approval for the noise that that it makes when I am not riding it like a one armed midget.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEQiWMDJ4ZA

Also some pics of the bike once home. Still waiting on the seat cover then I will get the rest of the decals cut.

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For Sale / Re: 1984 TS250x

« on: August 27, 2014, 07:21:47 pm »

Thanks if the new owner has any questions tell them to check.my build thread into the Suzuki section.

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: August 27, 2014, 06:27:15 pm »

Andrew sorry for the delay in the response as I have been waiting until I can do a full update but the seat cover has been delayed to though that I would drop a quick pick of the tank and shroud decals. The vector file is done for the side plates and headlight surround but I just want to confirm the seat cover colour before I get them cut. There is no clear over the decals yet that is just 2000 wet and dry with the decals slapped on.



On that note I ordered a seat cover that has a grippa material top and normal sides that have the SUZUKI on them. The one they made has the 250X instead. If you are interested I could get him to throw it in with mine when he ships out the replacement next week, it will cost you $65 if you were interested. It is no cost to me but the guy has one sitting there that he pretty much can't use. Or at least keep and eye on ebay as he might list it soon.

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For Sale / Re: 1984 TS250x

« on: August 27, 2014, 06:22:03 pm »

Mate, any chance you can get some good close photos of the decals for the tank and the radiator shrouds I am trying to get a collection of repro graphics going for these things.

Cheers
Paul

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: August 11, 2014, 05:32:50 pm »

Andrew they are the same style as the black bike at the start of the thread. I know that there was an option for the yellow bike in that style but not too sure on the colours.

Boysen reeds were only $50 I think as well so get onto that. The 12T sprocket for the front makes a difference. Available from Suzuki for around $25.

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: August 10, 2014, 04:20:25 pm »

 Nothing special but a quick video. I will get something decent once all the decals and seat cover are done.

http://vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/v493/nelpd96/TS250xcoldstart_zpsb528a3ff.mp4

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: August 09, 2014, 09:57:42 pm »

So just over a week with not a lot of progress but such is the way of these things. I rode the bike today for the first time since the rebuild and have to say that I am very happy. The thing still needs to be run in but I will try and put a tank through it tomorrow if I get the chance. I pick up the shroud decals on Monday. I have the cut file for these so can get them made in what ever colour for those that are interested. The tank decals and the ones for the side plates and headlight surround will be coming soon. I have done the templates up just waiting on the seat cover to arrive so that I can match the blue for those to the seat to make it all tie in properly.

I have to say that I am pretty happy with how it rides now. I am going to have a crack at shaping the seat a little and putting in some high density foam to firm it up a little as it isn't great the way that it is at the moment but everything else is working well. I will see if I can get some video tomorrow to upload.

Cheers
Paul

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: August 01, 2014, 10:15:22 pm »

Right so I have had some success with the tank and shroud decals and they are getting made up at the moment. They will be a vyinl typ so the best durability will come with a clear coat over the top. The side plate decals are on back order from Japan. I will get some templates made of these before I put them on. Lastly there is the headlight one. I have not had any luck getting hold of one but I will get a template made and one cut once I have the side plate decal to get the correct colour.

On a side note it should get started this weekend. All the wiring is in and light ect all work as they should. Exhaust is fitted so we are just about ready to go.

Cheers
Paul

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: July 30, 2014, 09:23:57 pm »

I have pressed pause on getting the decals cut. I think I might have found a source for some factory ones. If I have any luck I will put the details up here for others if they are interested.

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: July 28, 2014, 08:38:13 am »

Andrew that is certainly the plan I have to get the decals cut for the tank and shrouds as well as the nacreous for the side plates so I will do that first and see how it looks. The upshot of a new seat cover will be that I can get is done with some decent grippa material instead of the slippery vinyl.

Those Klr spring make a really big difference to the front end feel as well much firmer. Will check the sag out properly once I have the thing all back together.

Cheers Paul

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Suzuki / Re: TS250x tidy up

« on: July 27, 2014, 06:22:30 pm »

There has been a bit more progress. All going well I should be able to give it a kick in the guts in a week or so. I could probably do it now but I want to get some of the little things tidied up first so I don't have to pull the thing apart later. I was thinking I would just stick with the black seat as it is 100% functional but looking at the thing with the plastics on there is just too much black. The real question is do I stay true to the year model and get the cover with 250X on the seat or embrace the 1987 replica thing that I have going with the decal s and black plastics and get one that has Suzuki on it???