2007 Hyosung GT250r

[Hail]

Photoshop mock up (thanks Cali) of what Sherry's bike might look like after paint and PC. This is a GT650 but the it looks very much the same as the GT250R minus the tube frame.

 

[FZ1riderNY]

The bike looks great Brad. I'd love to see a video of it in action. If your gonna paint, I would just go ahead and blanl out the tank and go without any name. People wouldn't be able to tell what it is, only that its a cool looking bike. I hope she really enjoys it!

 

[Hail]

The bike looks great Brad. I'd love to see a video of it in action. If your gonna paint, I would just go ahead and blanl out the tank and go without any name. People wouldn't be able to tell what it is, only that its a cool looking bike. I hope she really enjoys it!

Fortunately, the decals on the tank of the one we bought are not clear coated over. We can take them off now.

 

[mabbott]

Good write up! I hope your wife enjoys it! I look forward to my wife riding with me!

 

[Hail]

Last Sunday I took the GT250R out for a short ride. I just wanted to get the tires scuffed up before my wife ever gets on it. It definitely feels much better after running the the Sea Foam through it.


I tell you this thing is light! Where on the FZ1 I have to push it over in to corners, I get the same effect on the Hyo by simply thinking about it. It is effortless. Even with the stock "stinko" tires I never felt unsafe. ...and that is good because I guarantee my wife will never do to it what I did to it last Sunday. I am confident she will have no "real" issues with those tires while she is learning.

Suspension is supper soft. I think the forks are low on fluid and the rear is set to the softest setting. Problem is I cannot get my adjustment tool in there to adjust the rear. I will have to let my shop make all those adjustements.

 

[Hail]

I received the lowering links on Wednesday from CC Mechanics in Cali. This morning I will ride the Hyo up to Motorcycles Unlimited and have them do the lowering work and give everything a once over. They are also going to setup the suspension just for her afterwards and also consult on what options we have for getting the bars up and back for her.

I am convinced this steering head can be drilled and tapped and just put risers and a bar on. I can feel reinforcement on the under side of the head where you might drill for risers. Longer cables should not end up running me any more than $60 or so.

 

[cos_fz1]

Last Sunday I took the GT250R out for a short ride. I just wanted to get the tires scuffed up before my wife ever gets on it. It definitely feels much better after running the the Sea Foam through it.


I tell you thins thing is light! Where on the FZ1 I have to push it over in to corners, I get the same effect on the Hyo by simply thinking about it. It is effortless. Even with the stock "stinko" tires I never felt unsafe. ...and that is good because I guarantee my with will never do to it what I did to it last Sunday. I am confident she will have no "real" issues with those tires while she is learning.

Suspension is supper soft. I think the forks are low on fluid and the rear is set to the softest setting. Problem is I cannot get my adjustment tool in there to adjust the rear. I will have to let my shop make all those adjustements.

I feel the same way about the FZ1 compared to the FJR I had, the FZ1 it 200 lbs lighter and handles turns so much easier. I guess its all perspective of what you are used to. The other day when I sat on an FJR in the showroom, I wondered how I ever rode it because it felt so heavy. Good idea to get tire some exposure before your wife gets on it.

 

[fazer1sniper]

Photoshop mock up (thanks Cali) of what Sherry's bike might look like after paint and PC. This is a GT650 but the it looks very much the same as the GT250R minus the tube frame.

That is just awesome! I agree with RiderNY:+1:. No MARKINGS! Keep 'em guessing.

 

[Hail]

Someone asked for a video clip. May take it a while to finish processing...
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOGnZpX5-RU]YouTube - Hyosung GT250r (2007)[/ame]

 

[Hail]

That is just awesome! I agree with RiderNY:+1:. No MARKINGS! Keep 'em guessing.

Yeah, i think we would remove them. The person that did the mock up in photo shot was only changing the frame color for me.

 

[Hail]

So my wife had a horrible migraine yesterday and did not make it to the shop with me. So all we did at my local was change the 3 year old organic oil and give everything a once over. We also pre-loaded the suspension a bit since everything was at the lowest setting and felt mushy.

The bike was given a clean bill of health by my local shop. They say it is indeed in like new condition. Several of the techs of them made very positive comments on it. So did several their customers. It is, indeed, a sharp looking bike.

Since my wife was unable to go to the shop with me I have a bit more time to dream up a way to get the bars up and back. As mentioned before she likes the sporty look of fully faired bikes but the comfort of a naked standard.

Here is the stock Steering head on the GT250R. The clip ons go under the steering head. It is a really, really aggressive riding position.

Here is the GT250 Steering head with risers. Below that the bar and cables.

I have 2 choices. Drill the stock steering head and just buy the risers, bar and cables. Or buy the GT250 steering head and all aforementioned parts so that I can return to stock. What do you guys think?

 

[va_rider]

I'd buy the GT250 upper triple, risers and handlebars... then you'd at least have options... if you decide that you like the upright position better... you can go on KOrider and sell the GT205R setup to someone with a regular GT250 that wants clip-ons....

or... another option.. go on korider and find someone looking to trade....

 

[FZ1inTX]

I guess it would depend on the cost. I like Aaron's idea of offering a top triple trade that includes the bars, etc....

On the other hand, if you drill and tap it, that is inexpensive, can be returned to stock and then just put four short allen heads in the holes. Not many are going to know the difference. A drill and a single tap are pretty cheap. This would also allow you to use a wide variety of risers of different shapes and styles.

 

[Hail]

I guess it would depend on the cost. I like Aaron's idea of offering a top triple trade that includes the bars, etc....

On the other hand, if you drill and tap it, that is inexpensive, can be returned to stock and then just put four short allen heads in the holes. Not many are going to know the difference. A drill and a single tap are pretty cheap. This would also allow you to use a wide variety of risers of different shapes and styles.

The upper triple runs about $140. Not outrageous but definitely worth saving if I need to.

I posted a WTT on the Korider website. If I do not get any bites by next Saturday I am going to start by ordering the GT250 cables, risers and bar. All together that should be jst a little more than $100.

 

[Hail]

Gas cap as I received it from the dealer.

Gas cap after my feeble attempt to strip the paint.

I am dropping it off with a buddy tomorrow to sand blast it for me. I have not yet decided if I will get it powder coated or just rattle can it. I will post a shot of it when it returns from sand blasting.

Sand Blast Photo Here Later

 

[CrazyBiker]

I have been so tempted to get one for my wife. How is the long term reliability of these bikes. They are also sold under the UM brand.

 

[NJFZ1]

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I am dropping it off with a buddy tomorrow to sand blast it for me. I have not yet decided if I will get it powder coated or just rattle can it. I will post a shot of it when it returns from sand blasting.
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I would think that since it's going to come it contact with or be exposed to gas fumes might not be a bad idea to powder coat for long term durability. You don't want to have to take it off again in a year to redo it...just saying

 

[Hail]

I would think that since it's going to come it contact with or be exposed to gas fumes might not be a bad idea to powder coat for long term durability. You don't want to have to take it off again in a year to redo it...just saying

I just might do that.

 

[Hail]

I have been so tempted to get one for my wife. How is the long term reliability of these bikes. They are also sold under the UM brand.

Check out Korider.com forums for more info. There are plenty of folks who have years and years on experience with them. They are not up to Japanese quality but the company has been around for a very long time and the bikes are very popular in Europe and Asia. Apparently they used to manufacture some of the Suzuki engines.

 

[Hail]

Sherry did not want anything girly on the gas cap. Nor did she want flat or plain gloss black. We went with a galaxy metallic black. Now to focus on my riser and bar issues.

Original Gas Cap:

After my poor attempt to strip paint:

After sand blasting (back side already primed):

After paint & clear (still working on flap...). Hard to tell from the photo but it is very shiny.

I will take a photo of it installed over the weekend.