Newbie asking for help - VT250

[justsomeguy]

Hi there,

If you were me - would you buy this?

Honda VT 250 1989, WOf and Rego. V Twin. 51000 kms

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=17736015

No I'm not selling it - I want to buy it. I want to know if this bike is "recommended" .

WHERE IN AUCKLAND (preferably near the city) DO U RECOMMEND I GO TO HAVE THIS BIKE TESTED?

As far as experience goes - I used to ride a 100kg automatic scooter 6 years ago. Since then I've only ridden a cycle a couple of times. I still need to learn how to use a geared bike.

Right now I lead the bidding. This is a blind and impulsive purchase and i'm praying I don't get burnt I haven't even seen the bike in person

Buts it's a bike - they are not supposed to make sense - otherwise we would all be driving 500cc electric cars.

[Antallica]

I would take it to any decent Motorcycle shop, Colemans, Mt Eden etc.

As for the bike itself, I guess the price is fair decent, but in reality I would have liked to have taken it for a test run first.

[FROSTY:Me]

Ok dude my honest opinion. 1) the seller is full of shit. -I say that because 1-Vt250's did not come out in yellow so its clearly a respray and 2-there is a section of fairing under the headlight missing which indicates a patch up job.
That said It may very well be a decent bike -and Vt250's usually arent too bad at all.
If you want it looked over I'd be happy to have a look at it for ya just to get an opinion from someone more experienced.

[justsomeguy]

Hey FROSTY - You serious about giving it the once over? I would r e e e ally appreciate it.

The auction expires tomorrow midday and I will get in touch with the guy then. By the way my numbers are 629 0573 and 0211343055.

Yes I agree with the comments on the paint job - must be a respray - so maybe some crash damage

Ujwal

[FROSTY:Me]

Gimme a call-021544251 if its all looking like going your way . yea no worries dude

[GeorgeR]

Yeah, the price doesn't sound too bad as it stands. Buying blind is always a risk though.

It's an FG model like mine - the most powerful of the bunch - a supposed 43hp. I've found mine a great bike to learn on.
They're fairly solid engines - though the cam chains can give trouble. There is also apparently a flaw in the oil supply system meaning that it is possible for the crank to lose lubrication - that can be avoided though by regular oil/filter replacement and a minor modification involving an extra washer.
They're supposedly very well handling bikes also - I really have nothing to compare against so I wouldn't know, but it's certainly a blast to ride too easy to scrape the pegs.

The almost identical bikes were marketed in the USA as VTR250's - they had a greatly detuned engine though.

Here's a few links for you to go through if you feel the need:
http://www.angelar.com/~jeremy/vtr/index.html
http://freespace.virgin.net/simon.r.bromley/
http://www3.tokai.or.jp/info/vt/history.html

[justsomeguy]

Thanks guys - Frosty I will give you a call to let you know what happens.

By the way - THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE FEEDBACK

[GeorgeR]

2-there is a section of fairing under the headlight missing which indicates a patch up job.

hmmm, looks to me as if it's just been painted black for some odd reason? I can't remember there being any extra pieces of fairing under there. Certainly a respray though - not particularly fond of the colour they chose, but I guess each to their own...

[justsomeguy]

Yea - if I do get it. It's going to be sprayed black whenever I get the cash. you see I watched the TV show Street Hawk growing up along with Knight Rider. So it is branded on my brain - Any colour as long as it's black.

[aff-man]

Dude that was (well not that one but one exactly the same ) my first bike. They go like shit but be weary cause i managed to bend the crank shaft on mine somehow. So i did an engine transplant. So if you need to know anything about them mechanically or otherwise give me a yell.

Problems : engines can go pop (mine did at 86000km but they can last)
reg/recs are shit as (all honda's are but this is particularly bad)
and when they go bang a lot of other stuff does to.

Good points : really really forgiving (have got it almost sideways without
coming off)and dont break to much when you crash
them (twice in the first 2 weeks of riding)
Heps of power out of corners good reliable bike if it hasn't been
fucked by previous owner.



So if you need any help give me a call. P.s. you want it to be checked out really well go to ricky at Mt Eden motorcycles

[aff-man]

P.s. after my second little incident i resprayed the whole bike myself a beautifull metallic cobalt blue. Borrowed a mates compressor and did the whole thing for about $250

[justsomeguy]

OK THE BIKE IS MINE -

[Blakamin]

Congrats... for the first time, i'n not gunna ask for photos

[GeorgeR]

Nice one! I see you got a bit carried away with the bidding!

I've got a repair manual and other bits and pieces on CD if you want a copy - I acquired it from a very helpful/generous chap from Hastings.

[justsomeguy]

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