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Post by **Admin** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:08 am

Compression Ratio.....

Lane

Post by **Admin** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:06 pm

i am keeping up on this thread as I still plan on using the heads at some point. also keeping up on how Spondon is comming on his GT500! tons of great info, Dofin

Post by **Admin** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:00 pm

Anyone know, or know where I can find, the paint color code for my 1973 TS250? I believe the color is called "pine green" and it was mated with orange tape on the tank.

Thanks!

Post by **Admin** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:24 pm

Anyone have know where I can find a wiring diagram for my '73 TS250? I've searched the web and have come up empty handed.

I've got the service manuals (pdf files) for the following Suzuki 2-stroke models if anyone wants to trade:

GT380
GT750 (engine service)
T250-T350
T500 (owner's manual)
TS185-TS185A

Post by **Admin** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:31 pm

How's this?

Post by **Admin** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:58 pm

WooHoo!

And it's in COLOR too! Thanks!

Hey...by chance did that come from an electronic manual???...

Post by **Admin** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:26 pm

I found it on the Smokerider's website. I thought it was cool to find one in color!!

Post by **Admin** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:05 am

Again looking for a repro seat cover for my 74 GT250... Have a pic of the current original cover for reference...

Thanks! Tom

Post by **Admin** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:28 pm

according to http://auction.netbikes.com.au/vjmw.php ... =suz_id_P2
it is for TS250.

Post by **Admin** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:57 am

Have you asked Rick Brett at http://www.classickawasaki.com/, email kawaparts@aol.com, selling parts also at EBay. I got a beatiful seat cover for my GT380 -73 from him.

Post by **Admin** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:20 pm

I did exchange a PM with Rick about a seat cover. He thought the 380 may be the same. I'm not familiar with 380's...

Tom

Post by **Admin** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:32 pm

I'm restoring my '75 T500 and preparing to polish the engine cases. So far, I've used Flitz on all the aluminum parts with terrific results. I love that stuff!

What does the consensus recommend for removing the old, yellowed lacquer finish from the engine cases before polishing?

Post by **Admin** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:00 pm

I found that the yellowed finish on the Buffalo centre cases came off by soaking it with a little laquer thinners and using a stiff brush. You could also use a bit of water based paint remover/strippers available that are more eco friendly.
Dont use over cleaner as it discolours aluminum and makes it look ugly. For the ultimate finish, vapor blasting the cases gives the best surface treatment.

Post by **Admin** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:05 pm

Suzsmokeyallan wrote:I found that the yellowed finish on the Buffalo centre cases came off by soaking it with a little laquer thinners and using a stiff brush. You could also use a bit of water based paint remover/strippers available that are more eco friendly.
Dont use over cleaner as it discolours aluminum and makes it look ugly. For the ultimate finish, vapor blasting the cases gives the best surface treatment.

Yeap lacquer Thinner.If it's Stubborn use Stripper.DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANER.Easy of Contains Common House Hold Lye Which will eat Aluminum up Big Time.

Post by **Admin** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:08 pm

Tom te 380 Cover may work.I bought a 380 Seat off of lane a Few Years Ago and they are definately Smaller than the GT750 Seat.The Shape is definately Similar I'm surethat there may be Excess Material Around the Edges but looks like it will probably work out.

Archived Posts

Color code for '73 TS250 "Pine Green"

TS250 Wiring diagram?

Seat Cover - 74 GT-250

T500 engine case prep