In Britain we sure know what rust is but you treat it easily but rubbing it off with wire wool (or scrunched up aluminium foil that doesn't hurt the chrome, but its more work) then dabbing on kurrust which turns it black and it never comes back.
You use what you have - exactly lol. Our little VTR used to take a while to warm up too - and no way would it run properly until it was! I watched roadcraft nottingham do a 0-60 (mph) on a little 50cc moped about 3 years ago... the clock is still running ha ha!! Nice one mate.
Hey Marty I think she's a lovely little bike ...theres potential for bobbery or a stock resto...or ,just they way she is . A cracking machine brother! You know me with nostalgia 👍♥️😁
Ya know mate, I was thinking of you when I had a close look at the little bike. What would springy do I asked meself ? Well, get everything re chromed was the answer my inner springy gave me. So we shall see. I could've titled this one, " Trisha's new toy. Suzuki GN250." But that might've left me open to some smart arse comments in 12 months time when she had never driven, I mean, ridden it.
Thanks Noel. I was surprised at how well the audio came out, but then it was just a quick tootle around the block. The GN series were bikes and no nonsense, which is why they were so successful I guess.
Hi Marty, I think I had a helmet just like that one, about 40 years ago as well. Sounds like your vlogging apparatus works well. Always nice to go for a ride on something different, thanks for bringing us along. They are calling for snow here Monday, I'm curious was that a fruit tree growing by your shed ?
That was our lemon tree Bob, with the remnants of last winter's crop. The helmet I had when I first met Mrs V. I guess that's why I never threw it out. Thanks for watching mate.
Yeah mate it would. But knowing me it would be another unfinished project haunting me every time I walked past it. Lol ! I will have to do something to tidy up the rusty bits tho.
Me and Mrs V actually went into a shop and I tried on a couple of open face helmets but decided to wait and see what the repair bills for the two big bikes will add up to. You're right though. I need to have a decent spare lid.
The paintwork is all still in great order, it's just that crappy chrome that needs sorting. A bit of tlc as you say Skeggy. Cheers mate. Ride safe, stay dry, when you can !!
And..... Puff!!! Just like magic you are transported back to your teenage years.... Suzuki looks pretty good, nothing a bit of elbow grease and some Solvol Autosolve won't fix (hope it's available to you down there, it's a great chrome cleaner) Other makes are available as they say.... Good job you remember what a choke looks like...He He!! Thankfully fun on a bike is not always measured by $$ spent. Hope everything is going OK with the Guzzi and the BM. TCRSM8
Thanks Paul. Yeah mate, always a tube of Autosol around but that chrome is beyond even that I'm afraid. Still, it's only cosmetic so it may make a good project for next winter. Riding the little bike is fun, for sure. Things are coming along okay with the other bikes. So far so good. Fingers and toes still crossed.
Autosol and then ACF 50 or similar Marty sounds like Woody ? speed isn't what these bikes are about mate ,take a chilled ride country lanes ,great bike I love it bring her round mate I could sort that for you I even make coffee while I'm at it but no biscuits I'm on a diet 😖ps that GN engine is the same as my Pulse !twin exhaust mine is single but that's it ?
She's a lovely little bike Graham but I think even your wonderful detailing skills would be beaten by that rusty chrome. It's ugly mate. I'm thinking of either getting it all rechromed locally, or stripping and painting. I'll take you up on that coffee one day my friend. For sure.
Volgnit once it gets under the Chrome your buggered ,I finally realised I need another bigger engined bike to compliment Woody ,but don't want an HP deal has to be cash ,anyway I shall spend the next six months looking in various places till I find what I want it's just for the distance stuff I'm thinking four cylinder 600 as I don't ever carry a pillion max price £2500 but seen a few 750's an old GSX 750 teapot caught my eye anyway we shall see best too you mate 👍
I think those bikes are ugly as sin, but as a learner or small commuter you simply can't fault them. the GN like the DR and many other bikes, just work. they are what they are and pretty good at it.
In Britain we sure know what rust is but you treat it easily but rubbing it off with wire wool (or scrunched up aluminium foil that doesn't hurt the chrome, but its more work) then dabbing on kurrust which turns it black and it never comes back.
You use what you have - exactly lol.
Our little VTR used to take a while to warm up too - and no way would it run properly until it was!
I watched roadcraft nottingham do a 0-60 (mph) on a little 50cc moped about 3 years ago... the clock is still running ha ha!!
Nice one mate.
All in good fun eh Captain. Cheers mate.
We call that Ridin’ Country here in these parts of the woods, the gloves and all!! ✌️... my pleasure to watch, you’re welcome! 😉
Hahahaha. I've seen your videos. You blokes are so tuff, you don't wear gloves. Lol ! Y'all come back now, y'hear !!
Volgnit that would be the southerners... I’m in Yankee land, ya hear?? 👊😉
'scuse my ignorance. I'm just a wild colonial boy !!! And besides, I thought it was all 'merica !!!
Ain’t we all?? 😉
Hey Marty I think she's a lovely little bike ...theres potential for bobbery or a stock resto...or ,just they way she is . A cracking machine brother! You know me with nostalgia 👍♥️😁
Ya know mate, I was thinking of you when I had a close look at the little bike. What would springy do I asked meself ? Well, get everything re chromed was the answer my inner springy gave me. So we shall see.
I could've titled this one, " Trisha's new toy. Suzuki GN250."
But that might've left me open to some smart arse comments in 12 months time when she had never driven, I mean, ridden it.
Nothing wrong with the Vloging gear Marty it sounds great. There must be millions of those GN's out there!
Thanks Noel. I was surprised at how well the audio came out, but then it was just a quick tootle around the block. The GN series were bikes and no nonsense, which is why they were so successful I guess.
U gotta love little bikes, the world keeps turning because of them. Now I want 1 lol hope your well dude 😀👍
Cheers Buddy. All good down here mate. How's the outdoors doing up there ?
Hi Marty, I think I had a helmet just like that one, about 40 years ago as well. Sounds like your vlogging apparatus works well. Always nice to go for a ride on something different, thanks for bringing us along. They are calling for snow here Monday, I'm curious was that a fruit tree growing by your shed ?
That was our lemon tree Bob, with the remnants of last winter's crop. The helmet I had when I first met Mrs V. I guess that's why I never threw it out. Thanks for watching mate.
I'm doing one of these as soon as I'm back up, I learnt to ride on a gn250 also.
They are a great learners bike for sure. No frills. Just function. Thanks for watching.
Nice little bike. Would ,make a great cafe! Looks great!
Yeah mate it would. But knowing me it would be another unfinished project haunting me every time I walked past it. Lol ! I will have to do something to tidy up the rusty bits tho.
Either way its a still a great looking little beast. And will just finish it off to clean up the surface rust!
Nice little bike! I hope all is well my friend!
Cheers mate. We're all good here mate. How're YOU doin'.
My Bandit takes forever to warm up as well. The GN looks good from a distance!
Yeah Nev, if you don't look too close. Lol ! Still she does what is required, so pretty doesn't matter I guess.
Ps a cheap poly carbonate lid wouldn't be a bad idea I alway have one just in case ?
Me and Mrs V actually went into a shop and I tried on a couple of open face helmets but decided to wait and see what the repair bills for the two big bikes will add up to. You're right though. I need to have a decent spare lid.
Old Suzuki’s are cool 😎
Yeah. So old bikers on old Suzukis ai double cool. Right ? 'Cause old bikers are way cool too. Everyone knows that......
whoah thanks for the shout out Mr V!
All good mate. Ride safe and thanks for watching.
Nice little nike, I'm sure with a little tlc it'll shine like new again, RSM8.
The paintwork is all still in great order, it's just that crappy chrome that needs sorting. A bit of tlc as you say Skeggy. Cheers mate. Ride safe, stay dry, when you can !!
little bike looks like fun
It is mate. Basic but a lot of fun. Thanks for watching.
haha and it still runs like a champ. Fun bike thats for sure :)
I'm getting to really like this little bike Bubba, although I do miss the big 'uns too. Thanks for watching.
Nice bike. Nice ride!
Thanks PT. It was fun !
love the welding gloves
Bit short for welding, but I figured they were better than bare skin on the road. Lol !
Needs must Marty. The chrome looks better quality than my two ‘70s Suzuki GTs that I once owned
Ah chrome. I try to avoid chrome for that very reason.
Funky little bike. I like it :-)
I've never seen such poor quality chrome to be honest mate. Nice little bike though.
And..... Puff!!! Just like magic you are transported back to your teenage years.... Suzuki looks pretty good, nothing a bit of elbow grease and some Solvol Autosolve won't fix (hope it's available to you down there, it's a great chrome cleaner) Other makes are available as they say.... Good job you remember what a choke looks like...He He!! Thankfully fun on a bike is not always measured by $$ spent. Hope everything is going OK with the Guzzi and the BM. TCRSM8
Thanks Paul. Yeah mate, always a tube of Autosol around but that chrome is beyond even that I'm afraid. Still, it's only cosmetic so it may make a good project for next winter. Riding the little bike is fun, for sure.
Things are coming along okay with the other bikes. So far so good. Fingers and toes still crossed.
Autosol and then ACF 50 or similar Marty sounds like Woody ? speed isn't what these bikes are about mate ,take a chilled ride country lanes ,great bike I love it bring her round mate I could sort that for you I even make coffee while I'm at it but no biscuits I'm on a diet 😖ps that GN engine is the same as my Pulse !twin exhaust mine is single but that's it ?
She's a lovely little bike Graham but I think even your wonderful detailing skills would be beaten by that rusty chrome. It's ugly mate. I'm thinking of either getting it all rechromed locally, or stripping and painting. I'll take you up on that coffee one day my friend. For sure.
Volgnit once it gets under the Chrome your buggered ,I finally realised I need another bigger engined bike to compliment Woody ,but don't want an HP deal has to be cash ,anyway I shall spend the next six months looking in various places till I find what I want it's just for the distance stuff I'm thinking four cylinder 600 as I don't ever carry a pillion max price £2500 but seen a few 750's an old GSX 750 teapot caught my eye anyway we shall see best too you mate 👍
the 250 are good fun
It is a fun bike to ride. Thanks for watching.
I think those bikes are ugly as sin, but as a learner or small commuter you simply can't fault them. the GN like the DR and many other bikes, just work. they are what they are and pretty good at it.
Ugly as sin is a bit harsh mate. Lol ! It is no beauty for sure but it does what it was made for, with no silly frills. And it's fun to ride as well.
the gn250s aint bad bikes
Sweet little bike mate. Does what it has to.
All is well if you wear a Moto Guzzi jacket! ;-)
Vives en un lugar donde hay demasiada humedad, eso no debe de ser bueno ni para los huesos.