Hello, I'm new to the board and new to Suzuki's. I have a few RD's. RZ's and an H1, and done a couple of straight forward rebuilds/restorations before but I'm hoping to get a little insight into my current project.
The pictures show the inside of the crankcases of a '71 Suzuki T250. The oil is gearbox oil. The bike had stood for many years, some of them outside in the elements judging from the state of the chrome. The motor wasn't seized, in fact the bores and pistons were in pretty good shape. The guy I got the bike from had it sitting around several years, he'd been given it as a non runner and knew nothing about it's history.
I'm guessing a leaking crank seal is to blame. However, I'd have thought the gearbox oil would enter from the engines right (clutch) side, but the right side cavity is the clean, albeit oily one. The left side is filthy dirty with caked, burnt oil. Also, it seems there is only a trace of joint sealer between the top and bottom halfs.
I think this would indicate that the centre crank seals have also failed? I've never seen one like this before, so any opinions or information would be much appreciated. The latest plan is to order new seals and bearings for the crank.
I've spent many hours searching around for parts but so far have only bought some stuff from Paul Miller. My local Suzuki dealer is Useless, one of those combined car-bike dealers who pretty much just wants to sell new machinery. I've also found Suzuki Simon and CMSNL who have a little bit T250 stuff for sale, as well as Crooks and Spares Direct in the UK. Is it worth trying to find another dealer "locally"? or is it better to deal with one of the specilists for parts?
As you can see from the last picture I have my work cut out for me, but so far the frame has been powder coated, the tank, side covers have been stripped, fixed and are waiting for paint, the pipes have been repaired and are getting replated now, but I still have to locate some shiney bits (fenders, handlebars, etc.) and the rubber parts.
Sean
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