Desirable PE250's (Is there such a thing?)

[VMX247]

Bomb proof -agree.

[LWC82PE]

247, what magazine/issue is that in? I need a copy.

1983 huh?? wonder who wrote that, unless they have proof of the mythical PE250D that i could never find 100% proof of.

[VMX247]

247, what magazine/issue is that in? I need a copy.

1983 huh?? wonder who wrote that, unless they have proof of the mythical PE250D that i could never find 100% proof of.

Nov 2010 ADB mag !
cheers

[LWC82PE]

Ok so latest issue then, so thats good.

[Marc.com]

That PE175 gets better, original decals and rear guard, are you sure you never staged the photos 

Yep the PE250 is bomb proof .... probably more so than 175 which could have more gaps than gear ratios on a bad day.

[oz_strom]

+1 for the 250Z - and yes I have one, but I picked that model because it was the last of them, relatively rare, and as pointed out in an earlier post, had improved forks and a few other bits.  These were sold as 83 models weren't they, hence the ABD header?  Mines a 9/82 build from memory.

The original 77 B is desirable also for the inverse reasons

[LWC82PE]

82Z was sold as 1982 models, not 83. That ADB magazine ad is just a bit of a mistake i believe. I really would like to try contact Suzuki Japan to find out A) PE production numbers and B) if there really was a PE250D. All we need is one owners manual from a 83 and that would prove it though.


A 9/82 build is very late for a 82

[lukeb1961]

Yep the PE250 is bomb proof .... probably more so than 175 which could have more gaps than gear ratios on a bad day.

that is easy to fix though, just remove the engine,  split the cases, replace all the shift forks, get out your micrometer and measure all the gaps in the cluster and the overall length and shim to EXACTLY the right size.
Your mum could do it.   

[DR]

just out of curiosity, will RM125 gear clusters swap into the early PE175 cases?

[lukeb1961]

just out of curiosity, will RM125 gear clusters swap into the early PE175 cases?

I would expect them to - never done it though. Driveshaft and three or four of the gears are common. Might need the RM clutch body and things?

[BAHNZY]

just out of curiosity, will RM125 gear clusters swap into the early PE175 cases?

Yes. There are a few PE engined RM gearboxed RM125's getting around. It a trade off though as you have to use PE crank and cases you also have to use the PE ignition and large (heavy) flywheel. Some like the lower torque and lack of top end RPM others don't.

[LWC82PE]

yeah pretty sure it will work. You would be able to work it out with the use of zedder and alpha-sports. Some time ago i did work out its pretty much possible but that was a while ago so im now not 100% sure. I was trying to change TS185 ratios so when i was doing that im sure i found that 125/175 stuff was interchangeable but i couldnt find anything to give me a taller 5th gear on the TS. Its a bit vague now but im pretty sure you will be able to do it like Luke said.

[BAHNZY]

So what is this one worth worth? or more importantly what should i pay?
Engine No: PE250-20555
Chassis No: PE250-20585
Build Date: 02/78

1. Been told that it runs and shifts gears without any issues, although i have yet to witness it.
2. The original rear muffler is supplied
3. The rear shocks are gone.
4. Gear lever welded, kick starter o/k
5. Plastics are there but have been painted.
6. Side stand is supplied but bracket broken from frame.
7. Seat recently recovered.
8. A spare plastic tank is supplied. (Although the seat does not match it)
9. Speedo & bracket along with the speedo cable are supplied.
10. Complete (in bits) spare "C" engine supplied (with good cylinder head)
11. The wheels look pretty good.
12 A spare swing arm is supplied with good bearings.

[Marc.com]

Don't know imagine $500 - 750 .... as needs some love

[BAHNZY]

Confirmed that it is a runner, in fact engine wise it sounds pretty good. Hard to get a real good idea as the rear shocks stop you from doing too much.