Hey all, noob from syd here

bennyn · Post by **bennyn** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:38 pm

I just got myself what was the score of the century.

its a 1997 complianced GPX250 (but says somethin of 1987 on the compliance plate too) so im not sure what yr it is.

It has 35,000km on the clock, wasnt starting, tank rusted inside a bit and just generally neglected.

Within 2 hrs (ok i lied, 3 hours) of gettin it back to my mates place we had the carbies off, float bowls out, cleaned it up.

Cleaned the filters in the fuel tank tap, and cleaned the guts of the carby out. cleaned the tank, and she runs! No knocking audible (from what i can hear),

Anyways it appears to be pissin a bit of oil or water from near the water pump, and only when the motor is running. Any suggestions what it could be? it was dark and we didnt take any panels off to inspect as yet.

Also does anyone have a service manual for the bike online. Couldnt find one as yet.

Bout myself, Im a 20yr old uni student, sydney sider, cage driver

(i may have seen the light).

Regards all
Ben

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:43 pm

Welcome glad to somebody else saw the light.

As for the problem sonds like a waterpump to me.

bennyn · Post by **bennyn** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:48 pm

im hoping its just a seal or something insignificant!?

Any links for a service manual around? i found one link, but it dont work :@!

Post by **Wattie** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:28 am

Welcome!!
sorry i cant help you with your leak...

sit tight and the crowds will be along soon to help!

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:17 am

Welcome aboard - leak could simply be a leaking gasket.

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:23 am

wecome noob.

Post by **robracer** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:39 am

welcome ben looks like a good purchase at least you guys can do some basic work on her yourself & save $$$

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:17 pm

hello
and welcome aboard

bennyn · Post by **bennyn** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:12 pm

My mate says its spraying oil.

Only when engine runs, coming from near the waterpump.

He reckons its the shaft seal for the waterpump drive shaft (i duno if i explained it well or not)

Anybody got pix, info or a service manual on this?

Are the shaft seals hard to get at? from the inside of the crank case or the outside?

Post by **MadKaw** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:29 pm

Sounds like that may be the problem..

Parts diagrams can be foound at
http://www.buykawasaki.com/site/VIVehic ... e.asp?req=

bennyn · Post by **bennyn** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:26 pm

hey mate that site is brilliant, i really appreciate it

If its only an o-ring seal (as it looks) Im cheering

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:23 am

Welcome aboard man...

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:57 am

hello and welcome

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:06 pm

MadKaw wrote:Sounds like that may be the problem..

Parts diagrams can be foound at
http://www.buykawasaki.com/site/VIVehic ... e.asp?req=

Dave
you should sticky that link

I have found it very useful over the years

cheers

Lainie · Post by **Lainie** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:13 pm

Hello and Welcome