Will I find gn400 parts

[Matt 193]

Hey everyone I joined up a while ago and have just lurked since. While I'm deciding on what bike to buy I was researching gn 400's. They seem like really cool bikes but I was wondering if I can get parts fairly easily like I could on a cb. Also do breaks and things like sprockets etc. are they the same on most suzuki's of the era? Thanks guys

 

[ILoveThumpers]

Like most Suzukis, the GN400 shares about half its parts with other bikes. Non-motor stuff can usually be found in the GS line, drivetrain stuff in the SP line, obviously. For instance, I recently swapped my stock 16" rear for an 18" from a GS450E.

They're kick-only so if you like a starter button, move along.

They also have a fairly high steering head and long forks which makes them poorly suited for a racer but a very stable all-around bike in general. Shortening or swapping for shorter forks starts to trim your trail very quickly.

The CDI's are starting to go and NOS items are stupid $$. There's a guy on the Yahoo GN site who's successfully swapped out the stocker with one from a Honda. Join the GN400 Yahoo group if you haven't already.

-Deek

 

[Matt 193]

Thank you very much for the reply. Where can I find which parts will fit from the other bikes.

I found a gn about an hour for me on craigslist and was trying to set up a time to look at the bike but I think he dropped off the face of the earth, haha. I can't find very many of these for sale and I would like one because they make for a really cool cheap build. Do you know anywhere besides craigslist that is good to find these bikes.

I have found some info on here I'm going to have to try to figure out how to join and use the yahoo group.
Thank you for the info.

 

[ILoveThumpers]

If you're in the U.S. http://www.suzukipartshouse.com is a good spot. If you're in the Midwest, http://www.newmotorcycleparts.com is a good source and it's where I get most of my parts.

As far as where to find bikes, all the normal spots, I guess. There's no suzuki-specific swap/sales site that I know of.

-Deek