tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
So I just bought a “new”(to me) scoot! I bought it sight unseen! I think it’s a good deal though; I only paid $100 for her 
. It’s a 1979 Suzuki GS425E! I am not sure of its running condition but was told by my uncle (who procured it for me) that it is a sound frame and appears to be a good starting bike for a café build! I was told that the bike has all of its original gear minus the tank and seat. I did not mind that since it would be changed anyway! I do not know much about the bikes but have learned a little through research on the net.
I found that this bike was made only one year, which could cause some trouble! I also got these specs, which I think kick ass! 8)
GS 425 E 1979
Overall Length: 2 090 mm (82.3 in)
Overall Width: 835 mm (32.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight: 170 kg (374 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 423 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 40 hp (29,5 kW)/ 8,500 rpm, 31,3 Nm/ 7,000 rpm.
6-speed gearbox.
I have started to ponder her plans, but nothing is concrete yet! Definite Café though!
So what do you guys think?
Here is a stock pic from the net! I still have not seen mine and won’t until Jan. 9, 2010.
Because I am not good at keeping secrets I am going to spill the beans! I also acquired in the purchase an early 80’s CM250 (rebel) that Deviant (Alex) is getting! I don’t know his plans for it yet but I will not let it be a Café wannabe!
. It’s a 1979 Suzuki GS425E! I am not sure of its running condition but was told by my uncle (who procured it for me) that it is a sound frame and appears to be a good starting bike for a café build! I was told that the bike has all of its original gear minus the tank and seat. I did not mind that since it would be changed anyway! I do not know much about the bikes but have learned a little through research on the net. I found that this bike was made only one year, which could cause some trouble!
I also got these specs, which I think kick ass! 8)GS 425 E 1979
Overall Length: 2 090 mm (82.3 in)
Overall Width: 835 mm (32.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in)
Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight: 170 kg (374 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 423 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 40 hp (29,5 kW)/ 8,500 rpm, 31,3 Nm/ 7,000 rpm.
6-speed gearbox.
I have started to ponder her plans, but nothing is concrete yet! Definite Café though!
So what do you guys think?
Here is a stock pic from the net! I still have not seen mine and won’t until Jan. 9, 2010.
Because I am not good at keeping secrets I am going to spill the beans! I also acquired in the purchase an early 80’s CM250 (rebel) that Deviant (Alex) is getting! I don’t know his plans for it yet but I will not let it be a Café wannabe!
