Yamaha TRX850 owners

[R6_kid:Me]

Described by some as "The thinking mans R1".

Who else has one? I'm looking for some advice for what tyres to get as I hear they can chew through them pretty quickly!

So far I've had Metzeller M1/M3's suggested, and was also looking at Bridgestone BT090's (can get second hand set cheap) or perhaps Conti RaceAttack/StreetAttack combo.

Thankfully the new steed has been blessed with Ohlins so that may help the tyres last a little bit longer, though the race cam, 2-1 race pipe and flatslide carbs are probably going to negate that.

[imdying]

BT90 is a 250/400 tyre... might get eaten alive.

TRX850s have a number of small problems that are well known. Hook up with the owners forum, they'll give you a little list to work through, and after that it should be reliable as

[R6_kid:Me]

Haha good point! I'm already a member at trx850.motomaniac.net - I've bought and FZR250R dual projector beam headlight to fit when I pick the bike up next week.

I know about them having a habit of drinking oil, but as the bike is a japanese import it's hard to know what's been done to it so will have to start from scratch - I'll most likely do the 'big service' on it by the end of the year just for peace of mind.

[imdying]

There's something to do with air getting into the carbs that apparently is worth a look... can't for the life of me remember what it is... but reputedly it's common and a worthy mod... go forth!

[R6_kid:Me]

There's something to do with air getting into the carbs that apparently is worth a look... can't for the life of me remember what it is... but reputedly it's common and a worthy mod... go forth!

Problems with the emulsion tubes in the carbs? This bike has FCR flatslides fitted so I'm guessing it shouldn't be a problem

[imdying]

No, was something like air getting in during riding in a cross wind or something equally weird. Was something I'd not heard of being a problem before... wish I'd drunk less and paid more attention to the conversation now.

[NZsarge]

Described by some as "The thinking mans R1".

I don't know who "some" are but it's the FZ1/FZ1 Fazer that's usually refered to as the "the thinking mans R1". I think you'll find the TRX850 is usually refered to as "a poor mans Ducati". Not my cuppa tea but apparently a highly under rated bike. Much like the TDM 850/900.

[SPman]

Where's Mr Deuce?

[R6_kid:Me]

He suggested the M1/M3 to match up with the front that is currently on the bike.

[bsasuper]

Fun when on the gas, but hard braking has the back locking up and skipping all over the place

[Chrislost]

Fun when on the gas, but hard braking has the back locking up and skipping all over the place

I thought thats what told you, you were braking hard enough?

the trick is to put it down 2 gears while its sliding to extend the drift to the apex

[R6_kid:Me]

the trick is to put it down 2 gears while its sliding to extend the drift to the apex

And then get on the gas to hold it all the way to the next corner

[FROSTY:Me]

I thought thats what told you, you were braking hard enough?

the trick is to put it down 2 gears while its sliding to extend the drift to the apex

except when its drifting the arse exiting the corner.
Seriously mate they get a bit arse happy if you're used to a lil revvy 4 cylinder.I gotta say I really wish I hadn't sold my one

[RDjase]

No, was something like air getting in during riding in a cross wind or something equally weird. Was something I'd not heard of being a problem before... wish I'd drunk less and paid more attention to the conversation now.

I remember getting told about that with the Duke monsters as well, i think if you take the snorkel out of the airbox it does it, I havnt done anything(except belts ,oils, and shims) to my one. I was going to buy a TRX but there wasnt any for sale at the time so i bought my Monster,

[imdying]

There was a Marlboro replica one built years ago that I saw in PB... looked super sweet