SR400 is available new here: that is the most desirable model to me in the current Yamaha lineup. Who cares about any of that other stuff.....Originally Posted by J.A.W.
"channellling the Pleideans"
SR400 is available new here: that is the most desirable model to me in the current Yamaha lineup. Who cares about any of that other stuff.....
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
has made a bo-bo in his nappies
Other stuff?
Like the ludicrous price?
Frankly, the list of deal breakers starts with that & rapidly escalates from there..
"channellling the Pleideans"
For you maybe. I look at it and go "brand new motorbike with fun written all over it. under $10k and from a reputable manufacturer I have heard of. Bargain".
So its not a bike you'd ride: So what? Doesnt make it a bad bike by any means. I'd have one. or a W650, or a modern Triumph Bonnie or a Harley Sportster.... and very happily ride them all wearing my Freddie Spencer rep Arai.
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
has made a bo-bo in his nappies
I'd ride it.. sure, why not.. its not a CB 125.. but buy it for 10 grand.. forget about it.. & I dunno if I'd ride with a 30 year old helmet though..
"channellling the Pleideans"
you can get them newMine is a Vector.
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
Senior Grumpy Old Bastard
Sorry Henry, but for the 10k price? I'd rather go the Enfield GT 500 continental, THAT has fun written all over it, and has the same performance as the SR400
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
Senior Grumpy Old Bastard
You were the one who introduced comparing the MT to the RZ, as you say too funny, you forgot that. Porker or not, the MT is a good ride, IF you get it. The RZ may not be AS peaky, but it's still a 'power banded' 2T, low down power is NOT it's forte. As I said I owned an H1a, (notice you own a H2) I also had a stan stephens tuned 350 elsie, and that was quicker than the H1, and would have taken out a standard 'power valve', in fact i would have been interested to see if a 350 ypvs could have beaten the H1a...
hilarious that theMt-03 isnt like the SZR? well duh, one is a trial/adventure style bike, the other is a ' canyon carver', so no, they are not alike, anymore than a TDM 250 is the same as an RZ250, just because they share a common motor. Different frame/handling characteristics.
The ypvs would have 'weed' on most bikes in the twisties, it's light,good frame geometry/suspension for it's day, and a 2T, so yes compared to an SZR it would, two light agilr bikes with completely different motors...... I dont know why you are arguing a pointless point, you're comparing oranges to apples for the sake of it..
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
has made a bo-bo in his nappies
Evidently you haven't fanged an RZ then, & do you read the links?
See here.. www.rd350lc.net/Magazine/CC_7_83_8full.jpg did a 12.66 sec 1/4 mile.. better than a stock `69 H1 (the quickest)..
& this one - which does show the non-peaky ( unlike the earlier LC) RZ 350 power out-put.. www.rd350lc.net/Magazine/MCI0986-5.jpg
Once you've taken those facts on board.. go back & read post # 45 properly, since the rest of your "pointless" blather - has already been addressed there.
Bikes are bikes.. you were comparing an MT-01 will 600/4s & now you claim " apples to oranges"? Well, again, bikes are bikes, & esp' on the road.. so, yeah, too bloody funny..
You can post up the comparative dimensional figures of the SZR VS MT-03 if you like, & show how alike they really are.. other than having the same mill, of course..
Embracing mediocrity
How the fuck did a thread about having purchased a SRX400 turn into a wankfest about how a RZ350 compares with other bikes?
Anyway, SRX400 is a great fun little bike, hopefully the OP (who I would assume has lost interest and wandered off shaking their head by now) enjoys their new bike.
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Scooter boy
Such a fun bike! Did buy a cb400 super four though... for longer rides as srx is a bit small for me even at 175cm.
has made a bo-bo in his nappies
Well duh, if - instead of making wanky assumptions - you'd read the OP's OP, you'd know that he was interested in alternative bikes, such as the RZ - for when he is unrestricted..
Forum whore
I have an srx600 1991 (Monoshock). Rego is in the under 600cc bracket - maybe someone registered it wrong :-D cause it def says 608cc on the engine.
If you find a workshop manual or parts manual for these later models (yours or mine) I'd be keen, only one I can find is in Japanese. Mine's still in the works at the moment :-( needs a carb clean to get started!
Hardcore Biker
Have a look at this site, you may find it helpful
http://www.srx600.net/
Although it's not a manual id does have some good information
Cheers
"channellling the Pleideans"
I actually rode an RZ350 fairly extensively in the 80s. IMHO the closest functioal equivalent today is the Street Triple. Middleweight, powerful (and with a fun powerband but not as pronounced. Light. Agile. Capable.
So clearly OP should buy one of them
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
Scooter boy
Definitely on my list... has been for a long time.
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