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Suzuki GZ250 2006 Defective Pipes?
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 2:32 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:20 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:38 pm
by jonnythan
I agree. Looks like normal blueing to me. I wouldn't give it another thought, assuming it runs OK.
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 5:40 pm
by Flesher
Yup, absolutely normal.
I'd be more concerned about the blistering on the chrome, paint, and seat
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 4:50 am
by 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
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:06 am
by jonnythan
How old is it?
I think $2000 sounds reasonable.
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:09 am
by slimdiggie
it's a 2006 with 5,100 miles on it. Still think 2k is good or to low?
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:19 am
by 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.....
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:11 am
by slimdiggie
what should I look for when I look at the bike?
slim
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 10:19 am
by 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?