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Post by philmill on Mar 5, 2021 8:53:43 GMT 1
It's been up for a while so I'm guessing most will have already seen it, item no. 274676284104. It's a bit different and I fancy something different that I can improve slowly. Firstly, anybody know anything about the bike, and then, is there much tuning to be done to this motor without making it unreliable. Obviously it needs the crap exhausts changing but I think it could be nice if I can get it at the right price. Whats the general thoughts on TDR's? Phil www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-TDR250-TDR-250-YPVS-Supermoto-Special-Great-Fun-Two-Stroke-V5-MOT/274676284104 |
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Post by cb250g5 on Mar 5, 2021 9:42:40 GMT 1
It took me 6 months to sell my fully refurbished one for £5K, so it looks expensive to me.
Since zero limits shut his doors, I don't know where you would get decent bodywork from.
Some parts are TDR specific and difficult to track down, and like all old 2 strokes, nothings cheap, so you need to get a project bike for the right £. I paid Norbo £2K for mine, and spent another 2 on it, and plenty of labour.
I also didn't like riding it to start with, the engine is great, and it handled well on TZR wheels, but always felt flighty at the front. Adopting a MX style riding position of elbows out and weight as far forward as possible helped. I got used to it eventually, and was just starting to like it, when it sold.
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Post by veg on Mar 5, 2021 10:07:15 GMT 1
As above, there a niche bike I had nothing but problem with mine but I only paid £150 yes really it was a money pit and I struggled to get decent bodywork 20yrs ago.
This one is missing bodywork it’s running pre mix hasn’t been used for over 5 years etc etc etc
It’ll be an expensive money pit motor will need pulling apart for new seals, and checking over you are not easily to get bodywork and why was it done in the first place? Front end damage?
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Post by philmill on Mar 5, 2021 10:30:02 GMT 1
It took me 6 months to sell my fully refurbished one for £5K, so it looks expensive to me. Since zero limits shut his doors, I don't know where you would get decent bodywork from. Some parts are TDR specific and difficult to track down, and like all old 2 strokes, nothings cheap, so you need to get a project bike for the right £. I paid Norbo £2K for mine, and spent another 2 on it, and plenty of labour. I also didn't like riding it to start with, the engine is great, and it handled well on TZR wheels, but always felt flighty at the front. Adopting a MX style riding position of elbows out and weight as far forward as possible helped. I got used to it eventually, and was just starting to like it, when it sold. I'm surprised, I though TDR's sold easily! Labour is fine, i enjoy the build almost as much as riding. Project TDR's seems to be rocking horse poo and then go for silly money too, I've watched a few over the last year or so. Maybe this is worth a silly offer and if not, just walk away. |
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Post by philmill on Mar 5, 2021 10:31:55 GMT 1
As above, there a niche bike I had nothing but problem with mine but I only paid £150 yes really it was a money pit and I struggled to get decent bodywork 20yrs ago. This one is missing bodywork it’s running pre mix hasn’t been used for over 5 years etc etc etc It’ll be an expensive money pit motor will need pulling apart for new seals, and checking over you are not easily to get bodywork and why was it done in the first place? Front end damage? Hi Veg, I hasn't thought about the fact it may have been crashed..... Maybe my search for something different continues. Not sure i just want to buy another LC, and AC are stupid money now. Phil |
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Post by veg on Mar 5, 2021 11:47:49 GMT 1
I was looking possibly for one last year and a member can’t remember who unfortunately offered me a really nice one for £5k so they are out there.
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Post by abar121 on Mar 5, 2021 13:10:15 GMT 1
Access to the motor and carbs is also a bit of a pain compared to a TZR or R1-Z.
They pretty much all had a rough life and weren't built to take it.
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Post by philmill on Mar 6, 2021 5:21:53 GMT 1
Well it sold quick, and it wasn’t me who bought it 😉
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Post by mattlon on Mar 16, 2021 15:36:01 GMT 1
Very nice
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Post by headcoats on Mar 18, 2021 11:31:41 GMT 1
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Post by abar121 on Mar 18, 2021 11:42:23 GMT 1
That's lovely.
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