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Old 11-10-2005, 08:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Bike: '71 Suzuki 250xl Hustler, '74 Honda CB360
Location: KC, KS
Posts: 13
Default '71 250xl Hustler restore

The bike doesn't have any major flaws. The engine turns over. It doesn't have a starter (only kickstart). I've pulled it around behind a pickup to get the engine to kick itself over, but to no avail. It's been setting for I don't know how long. I know nothing about this bike. Anone have any info? It's not actually mine, I'm just trying to help a friend out so we can ride together. Any info on this bike would be GREATLY appreciated. He says it's a 2-stroke, but you don't have to mix the oil in the gas... I always thought you had to do that. Please exscuse my noobism but this is the first Suzuki I've ever worked on.

Also I can't seem to find ANY information on the web about this bike. I type "250xl hustler" in on Google and nothing comes up. Is there another name for it that I don't know about? Since I can't find any info about it, it's really hard to troubleshoot. He says bike shops won't even touch it... I guess I know why. Anyone work on these old bikes?