Moderator Cynic Posted February 3, 2018 Moderator Share Posted February 3, 2018 Ok, i was bored. I'm half looking for a Vmax, not all that hard but still looking. Oddly, proper utter shite (normally non full power) is 2-3k and 5k mile minters are around 5. Go figure? Anyway i got to wondering , (because the wife said i can't have both, but my leg issues are getting worse and highway pegs are getting a very attractive prospect) just how daft prices are for mine. OMG, garbage is up for around 3, a uk bike is up for 7, that's SEVEN grand. And its got issues, chief amongst them its the truly horrid and globally hated harlequin paint job. Look, the cheeky sod, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-TDR250-Classic-Bike/263448113722?hash=item3d56bb323a:g:22gAAOSwoBlaYmJR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 You do know that the VMAX is a 4 stroke right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 3, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted February 3, 2018 22 minutes ago, slice said: You do know that the VMAX is a 4 stroke right? Yeah i know but if you ever rode one, it goes like a 2 stroke, a big monster stroker. Up to 6k ok, moving nicely then you hear a buzz and wham!!! wtf happened, it goes from 40 to 140hp. Believe me, it never gets old, i have ridden 3 now. Then obviously you have the equally perilous task of stopping and turning the bstd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Mate if you're selling your TDR I want it! Prices are crazy for 2 strokes though, makes sense to keep it in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 3, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted February 3, 2018 Ok, first dibs goes to you. Did say i was only half looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Cynic said: Ok, first dibs goes to you. Did say i was only half looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 5 hours ago, Cynic said: Yeah i know but if you ever rode one, it goes like a 2 stroke, a big monster stroker. I've never ridden one, but led to believe as long as you don't want to go round a corner, you're ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Oh nice one Jimmy, CORNERS..! I will be able to keep up with you now that your gunna wobble and roll like I do on the FJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 4, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted February 4, 2018 Well, having ridden a few now its never going to rival anything sports in the cornering stakes its good enough. Don't forget its a 140hp motorcycle that is only geared for 120 or so. Its a slow in blast out type of thing. They are a bike you have to ride though, just like the TDR. Go easy and not tell it who's boss any your gonna hurt. I have had the RD, before they were cool. Had the TDR but still have the Max box to tick although..... Wifey said this morning and i quote, " If you wait a bit there is no reason not to have BOTH", knew i married her for a reason That may be skewed by the fact the value of the TDR is now 3 times what i paid for it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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