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Actually, I could have just finished this yesterday. I only had a couple more pics. I didn't take many during the build and wish I took more. I had a go at the seat with a borrowed sewing machine and gave up quickly. Ended up getting it done properly and I love it. Turned out perfect. I shaped...

Little bit of overspray on the front disc (that'll come off), and painted the chrome indicators. The box my mate gave me had chrome bar end mirrors which are now black also. With lower handlebars comes tighter turns on the cables and hoses. I ended up using quite a few cable ties to keep all...

So, today's trivia. A 1983 GN250's complete electrical wiring harness can fit in a plastic shopping bag. I didn't know that until I did it. Then realised how much of a pain it is to have the wires go where I wanted them to. You'll also notice a red carburetor. I'm not 100% on it at this stage.

I was lazy, i know. Painted that photo above like it was. Didn't remove the back wheel and just painted the rear springs, motor and frame as it stands. Sanded back and primed however. The engine was primed and painted with high temp (and very high temp) paint. If I get a couple years out of it...

It's one of those "I've been lurking in the background for some time and I love reading about the builds...i guess I better put mine up" type deals. Gotta be honest though, I didn't take that many (or that great) photos. This could be done pretty quick! :)

OK, now you've made me feel bad. I was hoping to upload the details of the fastest bike build in history, and make it out like I'm doing it all now...and you're being all helpful and stuff... :P ..but yeah, the bike is finished. And funny you mention the fuel cap. It's the only part that...

Thanks mate, handlebars gone and clip-ons installed. Also playing around with the seat.

Hi All, I'm in sunny Perth Western Australia, I bought a stock 1983 GN250 from a mate, it kinda ran (as in he said it did, but it didn't), paid $500 for it and trailer'd it home. Somehow, I remotely fixed it during the drive and it started right up when it came off the trailer. I was so excited...