New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand - Page 2

blaine · 07-07-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by opentarget

A very small amount of surface rust is apparent on the back suspension but other than that the bike is very clean.
Any ideas on cleaning this up?

Also, and this may sound stupid. but i hate the plasticy marauder logo on the tank, i much prefer the "S" on the US and Canadian bikes I have seen. I wounder if its posible to swap them out?
I know it would probably involve a respray, but a good friend of mine sprays cars and bikes for a living and im sure id get mates rates on a small job like that.

A little rust can be removed with a SOS pad,than protect with a coat of wax.The marauder emblems come on the Canadian & European models.You should be able to remove them without damaging the paint.A little dental floss will between the tank and emblem will cut the double sided tape without damaging the paint.than you can remove the residue with some WD-40.
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opentarget · 07-08-2011, 04:25 AM

Thanks blaine,
Im off to the bank to take my cash out today and pick up my first ever bike....(haggling him down with the temptation of cash in hand if i can)
Its gona sit with pride beside my dads BSA bantam until i get the garage cleared out in my place.

I wounder dose anyone know where i could order a "S" emblem that would fit my tank if i decide to remove the marauder logo?

blaine · 07-08-2011, 06:29 AM

You should be able to order them from any dealer,or try e-bay.
:cool:

opentarget · 07-11-2011, 04:00 PM

just thought id let everyone know, I picked up my 2001 marauder.
Im now a proud owner

Im still learning to drive a bike, but i managed to take it for a spin around a parking lot right beside where its being stored untill im fully qualified.

it needs a good solid cleaning, anyone know whats the best stuff to use to cean the surface rust up? I seen from an earlier post an SOS pad was mentioned...what is that exactly?

Im thinking of getting a paint job done on this thing at some point, ill be doing some photoshop work to try pick a color but for the moment the black will suit me fine.

first thing im doing is removing the marauder emblem from the tank, not sure why but i cant stand it.

Id love to get some S logos, or the standard suzuki wording logo, but cant seem to find ones specificly for the gz250, is the raised gel logos the best bet?

anyway, when i get a chance to clean it up ill lash some photos up.

blaine · 07-11-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opentarget

it needs a good solid cleaning, anyone know whats the best stuff to use to cean the surface rust up? I seen from an earlier post an SOS pad was mentioned...what is that exactly?

It is a very fine steel wool soap pad.You could also use 0000 steel wool & a cleaner of your choice.The "s" logo off any Suzuki bike or Suzuki car should meet your needs.

:cool:

opentarget · 07-11-2011, 04:30 PM

thanks blane, you have been very helpfull.
Looking forward to getting this thing cleaned up

like i said, expect photos when i have it all shine, I couldnt be happier with my purchas, at 5foot4 its the only bike i found that i feel both safe and cunfy on.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-11-2011, 04:46 PM

At your height you could easily upgrade to a S-40 Suzuki in time. Very much like a GZ but 60 lbs heavier and 650 cc single cylinder. Have a 4 ft 9 in friend who rides one and she is just extra careful where she stops.

geezer · 07-11-2011, 06:51 PM

dude whats wrong with before and after pics?

Suncross · 07-11-2011, 07:33 PM

I buddy of mine said you can (for the non-painted metal parts that are worn) get some chrome polish, and use tin / aluminum foil to buff it out. Takes a lot of elbow grease.

opentarget · 07-12-2011, 11:19 AM

good idea geezer, ill take a few befor snaps befor i get to cleaning it up!
It will be the weekend befor i get to see it again, need to much time to clean up the garage here befor i move it out of my friends place.
pain in the ass really as the weather is great here at the moment and getting a good cleanup while its nice out would be great.

thanks suncross, ill give that a shot and see how it goes.

Photos in the coming days.

07-08-2011, 04:25 AM	#12
opentarget Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: dublin Posts: 10	Re: New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand Thanks blaine, Im off to the bank to take my cash out today and pick up my first ever bike....(haggling him down with the temptation of cash in hand if i can) Its gona sit with pride beside my dads BSA bantam until i get the garage cleared out in my place. I wounder dose anyone know where i could order a "S" emblem that would fit my tank if i decide to remove the marauder logo?
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07-08-2011, 06:29 AM	#13
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand You should be able to order them from any dealer,or try e-bay. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-11-2011, 04:00 PM	#14
opentarget Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: dublin Posts: 10	Re: New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand just thought id let everyone know, I picked up my 2001 marauder. Im now a proud owner Im still learning to drive a bike, but i managed to take it for a spin around a parking lot right beside where its being stored untill im fully qualified. it needs a good solid cleaning, anyone know whats the best stuff to use to cean the surface rust up? I seen from an earlier post an SOS pad was mentioned...what is that exactly? Im thinking of getting a paint job done on this thing at some point, ill be doing some photoshop work to try pick a color but for the moment the black will suit me fine. first thing im doing is removing the marauder emblem from the tank, not sure why but i cant stand it. Id love to get some S logos, or the standard suzuki wording logo, but cant seem to find ones specificly for the gz250, is the raised gel logos the best bet? anyway, when i get a chance to clean it up ill lash some photos up.
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07-11-2011, 04:30 PM	#16
opentarget Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: dublin Posts: 10	Re: New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand thanks blane, you have been very helpfull. Looking forward to getting this thing cleaned up like i said, expect photos when i have it all shine, I couldnt be happier with my purchas, at 5foot4 its the only bike i found that i feel both safe and cunfy on.
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07-11-2011, 04:46 PM	#17
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand At your height you could easily upgrade to a S-40 Suzuki in time. Very much like a GZ but 60 lbs heavier and 650 cc single cylinder. Have a 4 ft 9 in friend who rides one and she is just extra careful where she stops.
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07-11-2011, 06:51 PM	#18
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand dude whats wrong with before and after pics? __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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07-11-2011, 07:33 PM	#19
Suncross Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 33	Re: New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand I buddy of mine said you can (for the non-painted metal parts that are worn) get some chrome polish, and use tin / aluminum foil to buff it out. Takes a lot of elbow grease.
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07-12-2011, 11:19 AM	#20
opentarget Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: dublin Posts: 10	Re: New to the forum- and looking for advice buying 2nd hand good idea geezer, ill take a few befor snaps befor i get to cleaning it up! It will be the weekend befor i get to see it again, need to much time to clean up the garage here befor i move it out of my friends place. pain in the ass really as the weather is great here at the moment and getting a good cleanup while its nice out would be great. thanks suncross, ill give that a shot and see how it goes. Photos in the coming days.
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