Suzuki GZ250 2006 Defective Pipes?

[slimdiggie]

I am looking to buy this bike but, I was concerned about the coloration of the pipes. The guys said they were defective on the gz250 models. Has anyone heard of this??

Thanks,
Geremy

Here is a pic.

[jstark47]

Don't know anything about 2006 GZ250's, but that looks like normal bluing of header pipes. They're probably single-walled pipes. Many bikes come from the factory with fuel mixture set pretty lean to pass emissions. Lean = hot exhaust, means the pipes blue easily. You should see my '05 Triumph Bonneville - they're blued all the way down to the second bend.

If it was me buying that bike, I wouldn't give that a second thought.

[jonnythan]

I agree. Looks like normal blueing to me. I wouldn't give it another thought, assuming it runs OK.

[Flesher]

Yup, absolutely normal.

I'd be more concerned about the blistering on the chrome, paint, and seat

[slimdiggie]

The guy is asking 2400 for the bike and i'm going to ask him if he will take 2,000 if its in a good shape. Do you think 2k is to low to offer at first I don't want to affend the guy..

slim

[jonnythan]

How old is it?

I think $2000 sounds reasonable.

[slimdiggie]

it's a 2006 with 5,100 miles on it. Still think 2k is good or to low?

[jonnythan]

Hm, if it's that new, $2000 might be a bit of a lowball.

Reality is that he can probably get $2400 for it, so.....

[slimdiggie]

what should I look for when I look at the bike?

slim

[MZ33]

Slim, isn't this exactly what you were looking for and at exactly the right price? And weren't you having trouble finding them?