vtr250

[Sparky Bills]

Sparky Bills - I guess I'll need to take someone with me cause I don't know what the heck I'm looking at.




Cheers

KT.

I dont think you would have any problems there.
Theres bound to be someone living round the corner from the bike knowing the m/cycle community

[MSTRS:Me]

Kitti - you have an oppurtunity to buy one of the better 250's around. They are not too tall, handle brilliantly and are generally very reliable. AS for price, tis truly a hard one - those here that have said it is worth $1000 - 1500 are probably not wrong BUT it is a 250 which means that people are prepared to pay way over the odds compared to larger capacity bikes - The old supply-and-demand thing. Expect to pay upwards of $3000. Offer less - you never know. Good luck.

[terbang]

I have recently ridden a VTR250 2006 model and it was quite tall in the seat though the seat is more comfortable than the ginny I think it is taller than a GN (been a while since a GN ride). I think the VTR is an awesome bike for a beginner so if you can get it cheap enough it and it is in good enough condition (sounds like you need help there) it will do you well.
If you can't get any good info in the Kays and damage from the owner then make a low offer based on that, and assess the reaction.

[MidnightMike]

I take back what i said on chat ( I didnt read all the damage, well no of it actually ) Go with what every one else is saying.

[rua]

I have a 98 VTR coming up to 40k, bought last year with 14k ex Japan, I think it’s a great learner/commuter. Aside from regular oil and filter changes (do these yourself, it cheap and easy) its had new tires, steering head and rear wheel bearings, an o-ring chain and a tune up at the shop every now and again. The only reliability issue has been down to the usual Honda regulator/rectifier failure which was replaced with an after market item that actually has a decent heat sink. These are not highly stressed high performance bikes and I expect that it will give good service for a long time yet.
Top speed is not up to much but enough to give the nice man in blue your licence and a bunch of cash.
The one you are looking at seems pretty sketchy so unless you can be reassured about its history you may be better off shopping round a bit longer, they do turn up at the right price.

[ducatilover]

if its all straight go for it, imho they are one of the best learners bikes out there, easy to ride and they look fucken good. if you can straddle it [not winja] easy then buy the bastard..... i wanted one but im a poor cunt. if its all shiney and good offer him around $2.5k

[cowpoos]

I know a chick who rides a CBR1000 (Excellent Girls Bike!)

correct...like most hondas...

[ducatilover]

correct...like most hondas...

youre just finding a way to portray your ultimate jealousy

[cowpoos]

be a good first bike for ya doll...round up some boys to go have a look at it for you I reckon...theres bound to be some KBers riding up your way in the weekend...

[cowpoos]

youre just finding a way to portray your ultimate jealousy

nope...........

[limbimtimwim]

Ok so the offer has come up, 1998 vtr 250.

Great bike. Not that I don't love my v4 goodness, but I do miss my VTR very much. I wish I had the income to keep mine.

And if you ever want it to go faster and scare grannies, I know what to do..

[Kornholio]

Nice one kittie... the VTR would nice and smooth for ya while providing a little rumble between your legs to boot...No not you Winja!!!

Are ya still tearing up and down the paddock on that scooter,,, keep that up and will give you some good basic skills...
You be careful or youll have me to answer to :/

:P

[NotaGoth]

terbang - the only way I can explain the GN is that the width in the seat pretty much leaves me feeling like I have just tried doing the splits. I'm not a big girl but I'm not little either. The width in the seat seems to steal away alot of my height. I can't explain it because it sounds stupid. Alot of people didn't actually believe me when I said I was on tippy toes. I think so long as the VTR doesn't have alot of width in the seat like the CBR seems to then I would more than likely manage. I will know soon enough though.

[NotaGoth]

Thankyou to those who have given me the best advice that they can. I'm now waiting to hear from the guy so I can take someone to have a look at it while its in its "as is" situation.

[Ixion]

terbang - the only way I can explain the GN is that the width in the seat pretty much leaves me feeling like I have just tried doing the splits. I'm not a big girl but I'm not little either. The width in the seat seems to steal away alot of my height. I can't explain it because it sounds stupid. Alot of people didn't actually believe me when I said I was on tippy toes. I think so long as the VTR doesn't have alot of width in the seat like the CBR seems to then I would more than likely manage. I will know soon enough though.

This is not at all stupid. The width of the seat is as important as the height. Try standing with your legs wide astride. Note how high your arse is. Now stand up straight. Your arse will be higher. Simple geometry.

The old Briddish bikes had seats at least as high , if not higher than the modern ones, but I had no problem with them , because the seats came down to quite a narrow point at the front.

I don't know where the present very uncomfortable fashion for absurdly wide seats came from. I blame the Yanks m'self, but then I blame them for most things. That way they at least have a purpose in life.