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See Rosie on YOUTUBE – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qTW2vRxu2Q
More videos to follow. I realise this isn’t great quality, especially the sound track, but hopefully as I gain more experience with the hardware and software I can present better productions starring the GV250
All the best
Zigger Zag AKA Fat Bloke on a Motorbike
It’s been quite an exciting week for Rosie. On Wednesday we rode down to the office in Northampton, okay it was only about 90 miles round trip, but that’s further than she’s gone in some years. However, today she was reunited with some upper fork covers having had the replacement headlamp restored to ‘original’ (actually it’s from a GV125 but identical parts) so I could get rid of those awful brackets and the black plastic headlamp. See pic above for the old Rosie.
While not exactly a very big job it’s not a single handed job to drop out the forks, and persuade the rubber seals to stay in place while the fork is reinserted to the top yoke. Even with the benefit of a YouTube How-To video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZJn4kXlrdc. My thanks go to Geoff, the chief spanners wrangler at Fosse Riders MCA, and his mate (sorry, I didn’t quite catch the name). I’m pretty sure if I had attempted this on my own then tonight Rosie would still be in pieces on the garage floor. Again I would recommend that joining a local motorcycling club pays dividends in finding contact with people who can help with jobs like this one, as well as being a source of encouragement and advice.
Just reviewed the video and I note that Zorba’s only did the offside cover – to do the nearside/disc brake side it was necessary to take the caliper off the fork leg to allow it to drop down the 8-9″ necessary to fit the cover in place. Altogether this took about an hour to do, but that was with quite an extensive workshop at the Fosse Riders MCA.
So here she is now, nicely blinged-up with shiny air filter covers, an Hyosung original headlamp, and complete fork covers in place. Ready for a summer of riding with hopefully a lot more sunny weather just like we had today.
Whether the windscreen will go back on is debatable. I think Rosie looks better without it and I don’t mind a bit of wind in my face.
Meanwhile, I’m considering getting one of those 360 degree video cameras. Watch this space.
All the best
Zigger ZagApologies for the duplication – the Edit function didn’t seem to work as expected and I don’t seem to be able to delete the original post.
A sunny weekend, so out on the road again on Saturday (sunny and quite warm) and Sunday (less sunny and quite cold). Not uneventful miles I’m afraid, as one of the bolts holding the left side foot peg decided to abandon ship somewhere along the B664. Fortunately I carry a small adjustable spanner and was able to rig a repair using one of the right hand foot peg bolts – the foot brake getting less work than the gear shift.
MORAL: With a bike that vibrates as much as a GV250, and on roads as beat-up as the B roads of England, then a regular check around the nuts, bolts and screws is an important thing to remember.
I am certainly getting used to Rosie now. I had forgotten how high you need to rev a 250cc to keep momentum going, too many years driving a 2,000cc car that cruises along at 70 with about 1,700rpm on the clock.
MARCEL: You mention tyres, and Michelins in particular. The only manufacturer I can find who sell the rather odd sizes from the GV250 (F-110/90 R16 and R – 150/80 R15) are Bridgestones – do you have a link for your supplier? I was disappointed that it seems I can’t source these tyres from AVON, or rather I can find a front tyre but not a rear.
When the new bolts turn-up I’ll try and take some pictures of the heel gear shift arrangement, which may have been a factor in that damned bolt going AWOL. I find that the heel shift is really useful when going from 1st to 2nd gear when my big boots won’t easily position themselves under the gear shift arm. But as I say, spring washers and Loctite would appear to be the order of the day.
All the best
Zigger ZagA sunny weekend, so out on the road again on Saturday (sunny and quite warm) and Sunday (less sunny and quite cold). Not uneventful miles I’m afraid, as one of the bolts holding the left side foot peg decided to abandon ship somewhere along the B66. Fortunately I carry a small adjustable spanner and was able to rig a repair using one of the right hand foot peg bolts – the foot brake getting less work than the gear shift.
MORAL: With a bike that vibrates as much as a GV250, and on road as beat-up as the B roads of England, then a regular check around the nuts, bolts and screws is an important thing to remember.
I am certainly getting used to Rosie now. I had forgotten how high you need to rev a 250cc to keep momentum going, too many years driving a 2,000cc car that cruises along at 70 with about 1,700rpm on the clock.
MARCEL: You mention tyres, and Michelins in particular. The only manufacturer I can find who sell the rather odd sizes from the GV250 (F-110/90 R16 and R – 150/80 R15) are Bridgestones – do you have a link for your supplier? I was disappointed that it seems I can’t source these tyres from AVON, or rather I can find a front tyre but not a rear.
When the new bolts turn-up I’ll try and take some pictures of the heel gear shift arrangement, which may have been a factor in that damned bolt going AWOL. I find that the heel shift is really useful when going from 1st to 2nd gear when my big boots won’t easily position themselves under the gear shift arm. But as I say, spring washers and Loctite would appear to be the order of the day.
All the best
Zigger ZagTo round off this tale I am happy to report that all my order from HYOSUNGSPARES.CO.UK has arrived safe and sound. As the dispatch was dated 29th December (after the excess carriage charge was settled) then the tracking data shows the goods arrived at Heathrow on the 31st – just in time to hit the New Year Bank Holiday weekend.
Thankfully I was not hit with a bill for VAT from Customs & Excise, the total bill was under the £135 threshold so that’s a relief.
Next job is to clean up the frame under the engine and get the centre stand fitted, splendid.
Happy New Year
ZZEd
Thanks for the links – I do like the hyosungsource.com site, particularly because they appear to have exactly the thing I am looking for, a heel gear shifter that works with the small floorboard on the engine protection bars that have been fitted to the bike.
Also they have new upper front fork covers which are mysteriously missing on my bike.
All the best and a Happy New Year
ZZMarcel
Thanks for the feedback. I thought it was odd for them to spell “Surcharge” wrong. The reason eventually given for the surcharge was the package weight, and as the main part of the order is a centre stand for the GV250 I can see the logic of them wanting something for the carriage cost.
According to HMRC my order shouldn’t be liable to Import duty as the total comes under the £135 limit (and that includes the surcharge), though I may be hit with a charge for VAT @ 20%, we shall see.
Having just checked my emails I am informed that goods are in transit, which sounds promising but, as my Grandad used to say, “Don’t believe it until you see it!”
All the best, and a Happy New Year.
ZZThis website is identical to the https://www.hyosungspares.co.uk/ where I placed an order on the 17th December. All these orders appear to be coming out of South Korea.
As my order weighs over 3kg (centre stand) they have asked me for a delivery surcharge. As payment is via PayPal I think I’m going to risk it and pay – if the goods don’t turn up I’ll hopefully be able to claim back from PayPal. Unlike yourself I have been getting replies that are not auto-replies, but no contact details like a telephone number. You might try mailing info@hyosungsupport.com, quote your Order number and ask for confirmation that your order has been dispatched or when it is due to be dispatched and an expected arrival date.
I know how you feel though. Paying money to somebody you don’t know and haven’t got a clue who or where they are, just a website with limited info. However, it is Christmas, businesses have people on holiday, staff off work due to Covid, and there seems to be supply chain disruption all over the place at the moment.
I hope your stuff turns up soon, fingers crossed for both our orders.
Best of luck
ZZ
