'Ported' GT250 X7 - best avoided?

[.Chris.]

Hi, I'm looking at a temptingly cheap Suzuki GT250 X7 on ebay (here).

The advert states that the engine has been 'ported', that the jets have been changed and by the looks of it the bike has non-standard exhausts on it.

Because of the above, would this bike be best avoided or might it be a good buy?

Thanks
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[Pete.]

If the owner can give you exact details of what's been done and why, demonstrating a good understanding of the work then it might be a fair buy, but the reality is that it's probably going to be a mess inside.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[.Chris.]

The owner says he doesn't know who the work was carried out by, but he says he's ridden it and it appears to be ok.

I'm a little unsure...
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[Hooky]

Chriss, do you want it as a cheap hack or something to restore ?

IMHO it really would not make either of those. (it looks like a breaker to me)

You MIGHT make a hundred or so profit (not worth more than £400 asking price) if the parts are not in too bad condition (the engine is worth a fair price IF its a goody)

[Blau Zedong]

I'd buy it for the right money. If the tuning job made it a peaky piece of shite standard X7 barrels still turn up often enough. Bike looks alright otherwise, just don't go spending more than £500 on it.

They do go like fvck......
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18:54:48 Rob Fzs: jews don't give away stuff for free

18:54:59 Rob Fzs: unless its their clothes/ hair/ golden teeth

[NSR Mick]

[Blau Zedong]

Well I guarantee you don't buy a bike like that to make money (speaking from bitter experience).
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18:54:48 Rob Fzs: jews don't give away stuff for free

18:54:59 Rob Fzs: unless its their clothes/ hair/ golden teeth

[.Chris.]

I would be buying it to use, so not to restore or break!

It'd replace the CB400N (which goes in for its MOT tomorrow), as the X7 is so light. I'm having trouble coping with the weight of the Honda - I've dropped it several times and can't paddle it even though I can reach the ground. Plus I do love strokers!
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[NSR Mick]

What's your budget?
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If you dont like the way that I ride.......Stop trying to keep up!!!

[.Chris.]

Not much but I could certainly afford the £400 starting price plus a bit more. I'd sell the CB400N if I bought it.
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[Blau Zedong]

Chris, the X7 is a simple device but you get the refinements of decent electrics (CDI Ignition and decent genny) which is nice. The engines aren't too bad, if the worst comes to the worst then a rebuild isn't that difficult or expensive. They are SO light that the handling is a bit hairy but it's all part of the fun. If you deisre a fun working bike then the cost of cosmetic parts isn't going to worry you, but be aware that the seat bases rot like hell......
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18:54:48 Rob Fzs: jews don't give away stuff for free

18:54:59 Rob Fzs: unless its their clothes/ hair/ golden teeth

[.Chris.]

That's basically why I want it - light weight, zippy and fun. A bigger version of the RXS100 really.
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[Blau Zedong]

[.Chris.]

I've stuck a bid in, currently winning...

I'll just have to wait and see if I win.
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[Blau Zedong]

If you win it can I have the headlight rim if it's any good?
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18:54:48 Rob Fzs: jews don't give away stuff for free

18:54:59 Rob Fzs: unless its their clothes/ hair/ golden teeth

[.Chris.]

I'll have to think about that one...
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[Gazdaman]

Buy it and race it in 250 early stocks

Gaz

[.Chris.]

Well, I won it!

Hopefully getting it at the end of this week.
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[Blau Zedong]

Congrats Chris .

If you need any info I'm happy to scan bits of the manual for you.
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18:54:48 Rob Fzs: jews don't give away stuff for free

18:54:59 Rob Fzs: unless its their clothes/ hair/ golden teeth

[.Chris.]

Thanks very much

Can't wait to pick it up.
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[Robestos]

I know youve prob got it now but if its ported and with new jets and exhaust as you said it 'should',in big inverted commas, be more powerful hopfully for ya,but as geri said,depends if its done right.In my experience porting is hard graft and usually is done by eye,so if ya do get it make sure it all lines up with the manifolds etc.Hopefully thats somewhat helpful.Rob

[Polarbear]

Ported will probabl just mean polished. I would just strip it down and have a look. As has been said, it will ake you an hour to reduce it to component pats.

Now I know Yams but not Suzis. If the seal on a yam between the crank webs goes its very expensive as its a crank replacement.

Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[.Chris.]

Dammit, looks like I won't be getting it after all due to the seller being unable to deliver. Oh well, the quest continues...
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Chris
1985 Kawasaki Z550F

[D O G]

I bet he is pleased with you.

[NSR Mick]