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== Buying Suzuki's GT250 X7 Classic Motorbike == | == Buying Suzuki's GT250 X7 Classic Motorbike == | ||
[[Image:X7.jpg|thumb|350px|Suzuki GT250 X7]] | [[Image:X7.jpg|thumb|350px|Suzuki GT250 X7]] | ||
The [[Suzuki|Suzuki]] X7 is a great choice of practical classic motorbike for both 1st time classic motorbike owners and the more experienced. This motorbike has great appeal and growing classic-bike status, particularly in the UK. Performance is still enjoyable today with the bike readily doing 70 - 80 mph and handling is reasonably good when fitted with modern | The [[Suzuki|Suzuki]] X7 is a great choice of practical classic motorbike for both 1st time classic motorbike owners and the more experienced. This motorbike has great appeal and growing classic-bike status, particularly in the UK. Performance is still enjoyable today with the bike readily doing 70 - 80 mph and handling is reasonably good when fitted with modern tires and sorted suspension. They also look great with genuine retro looks. | ||
== GT250 Availability == | == GT250 Availability == | ||
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There is a growing movement of classic owners that appreciate the 'soul' of a bike, the scars and scratches that it has accumulated over it's life. These battle scars add character to the motorbike and give an immediate visible history of the machine which is appealing. This character is lost from a bike that has been fully cosmetically restored. | There is a growing movement of classic owners that appreciate the 'soul' of a bike, the scars and scratches that it has accumulated over it's life. These battle scars add character to the motorbike and give an immediate visible history of the machine which is appealing. This character is lost from a bike that has been fully cosmetically restored. | ||
A mechanical rebuild should involve stripping the bike down. Cleaning all parts thoroughly. Replacing any parts that are broken or non serviceable and replacing all consumable parts where required, including chain and sprockets, swing arm bearings, wheel bearings, head stock bearings, | A mechanical rebuild should involve stripping the bike down. Cleaning all parts thoroughly. Replacing any parts that are broken or non serviceable and replacing all consumable parts where required, including chain and sprockets, swing arm bearings, wheel bearings, head stock bearings, tires, break pads and pistons, air filter, spark plugs etc. | ||
This is the route I am taking with my Suzuki RG250 which is currently in bits in the garage. I've chosen this route for this bike quite simply because I want to keep costs down on this one and my priority is having an enjoyable bike to ride rather than a one to look at. | This is the route I am taking with my Suzuki RG250 which is currently in bits in the garage. I've chosen this route for this bike quite simply because I want to keep costs down on this one and my priority is having an enjoyable bike to ride rather than a one to look at. | ||