'87 Yamaha SR250

[Drew]

SRV didn't have the power to handle 100km at 130km/h, needless to say it would have cost a fair bit to replce the engine so I opted for a new bike (on a good deal). I am aware there is some kind of anti-Korean bike movement on this site which reminds me of the anti Jap movement in the 70s (and yes I'm old enough to remember them), basically it boiled down to the Hyosung having the requirements I need and there is nothing wrong with it at the moment (mind you it is brand new).

[carburator]

for commuting the sr will be fine, ive got a xs for a runabout bike.
its not worth the hassles of boring the barrels as the bottom end won't hack it.
parts wise, bits are availiable on trademe or wenmoto in the uk.

the biggest thing is throw a leg over a few bikes and see what you feel comfortable on..

[AllanB]

They went just fine in the day. Expect little as they were nothing more than a reliable little 250.

[ducatilover]

SRV didn't have the power to handle 100km at 130km/h, needless to say it would have cost a fair bit to replce the engine so I opted for a new bike (on a good deal). I am aware there is some kind of anti-Korean bike movement on this site which reminds me of the anti Jap movement in the 70s (and yes I'm old enough to remember them), basically it boiled down to the Hyosung having the requirements I need and there is nothing wrong with it at the moment (mind you it is brand new).

Well... You upgraded from one slow as fuck, but grouse 250, to another slow as fuck, but way expensive bike. I think that's the issue here.


OP, if you can find an SRV that cheap, do buy it and then bring it to me, they're bloody cool machines.
The SR250s are good little bikes, but I wouldn't even consider paying more than $1k for such an old bike, that's essentially a crappy commuter.
GNs are the best bike in the world, ever. I only say that 'coz I own one. They're actually pretty gay. Like, balls on tonsils gay.