Suzuki GW250 User Manual

ENGINE 3-51
CRANKCASE
GEARSHIFT FORK AND GEARSHIFT CAM
Removal
• Remove the gearshift cam bearing retainer No.1 1 and No.2
2 by removing the bearing retainer screws 3 from the lower
crankcase.
• Remove the gearshift fork shafts 4 and gearshift forks 5
from the lower crankcase.
• Remove the gearshift cam 6 and its bearing 7.
• Remove the gearshift arm stopper 8.
GEARSHIFT FORK TO GROOVE CLEARANCE
Using a thickness gauge, check the gearshift fork clearance in
the groove of its gear.
The clearance for each gearshift fork plays an important role in
the smoothness and positiveness of the shifting action.
 Shift fork to groove clearance:
Service Limit: 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
 09900-20803: Thickness gauge
If the clearance checked is noted to exceed the limit specified,
replace the fork or its gear, or both.

Suzuki GW250 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC
Displacement	248 cc
Bore x Stroke	53.5 mm x 55.2 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	110/80-17M/C 57H, tubeless
Rear Tire	140/70-17M/C 66H, tubeless
Curb Mass	183 kg (403 lbs)
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.3 liters
Overall Width	760 mm
Overall Height	1, 075 mm
Wheelbase	1, 430 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm (6.5 in)
Seat Height	780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Length	2, 145mm (84.4 inches)