Chugaboom

Hello again, Its official. I am now a Yamaha Owner. I have previously had the cheek to post on this forum without even owning a Yamaha. Now I feel better, being the proud owner of an XVS250 which I picked up yesterday Thanks to everyone who helped me make up my mind with their advice Cheers Chug

Thanks Ttaskmaster and Markyboy I will have another think about the 125. I'm no speed merchant, but I think I am more comfortable with having a quick(er) response from the engine, should I need it. I prefer to have a little in reserve. Your point about overtaking discipline is very good though, and given the point of me going for a smaller bike intially was to start to learn the finer points of riding in a more controlled environment, then there is some value in going for the smaller bike. It's not something I had considered, so I appreciate your suggestion, and will give it some thought. I did wonder this morning whether it is viable to get a 650 restricted to 33bhp, and who could do it/how much would it cost? Does anyone have any experience of this? I suppose it makes a test ride problematic though?

Hello, I just passed my test and after years of oggling the XVS125 from afar, now suspect that its power/weight ratio (not to mention my own power/weight ratio!) may mean it would labour a little more than would be comfortable, so I thought the 250 might be my best bet. ( I want to do my real learning on a smaller bike for a couple of years before getting anything really powerful) That said, they seem to be really thin on the ground. Has anyone got any suggestions beyond Bike Trader and MCN for finding one? Also, does this mean spares are likely to be difficult to get hold of? Thanks for any assistance you can offer, especially as technically I am a fraud, not yet being an owner of a Yamaha, or any other bike for that matter