Re-living my yoof!

[Suntan Sid]

I spotted this today, now given that I spent most of the 80's & 90's wringing the neck of various two strokes, LC's, KR1S's etc. I thought this might be worth a punt, as a project. It's an '86 model going for around £600, I'd like to get it for nearer to £400.

So whaddayall think then?

https://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/Troodos-Pool-Guy/RZ250.jpg

[Nai]

I think I love it, but I know I know nothing of bikes....

[toombark]

cool... loving the postage stamp number plate.
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[Carvel]

I love it. It would be an interesting project .
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[Suntan Sid]

[ms51ves3]

Looks a little ropey, but so did mine when I got it.

All 2 strokes are good

[Suntan Sid]

[hmmmnz]

can't go wrong with an rz (rd)
pretty decent bikes.
go for gold, i doubt any one would regret buying it
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[Carl_steveo]

[Suntan Sid]

[27cows]

Has to be done
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[MarJay]

They are quite rare these days, but parts aren't too much of an issue in the UK.

I've got the UK equivalent which is an RD350F2. Its the YPVS model which means it has reasonable midrange for a two stroke. The only issue you'll have is parts availability in Cyprus.

In the UK you certainly wouldn't get that for less than £600 at the moment, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if the equivalent UK seller would be asking a grand or more though, particularly if its a runner.

The only downside to one in good nick is probably the brakes. They aren't fantastic, but can be made to work. I replaced the calipers on mine with a pair from a Triumph TT600 which bolt straight on. It has made a stupid amount of difference, and the brakes actually stop the bike now.

{edit] Oh yeah, and if the fuel tank is completely rust free, you could probably get most of your money back by selling it in the UK. You'd then have a bike with no fuel tank though, d'oh. Clean rust free fuel tanks are like hens teeth. Even in the UK.

I hope you do get it for not too much cash, and if so, enjoy it!
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[Suntan Sid]

[elgard]

Gotta go for it man.
Good two strokes are getting harder to find and a decent price.
An Aprilia RS 125 went past me the other day and i just stood there taking in the smell of exhaust fumes.
It really took me back.

[MarJay]

[Suntan Sid]

Yes you're right its a 250, with the power valves, cooooool. bet the valves are siezed though.

I think I had to degunk the powervales on my YPVS350 a few times although I managed to avoid snapping the link piece in the middle.

Happy days!

[MarJay]

[Blau Zedong]

It is a 250 but it's a late one (asiatic market) which is why it has three spoke wheels, although I thought the "R" variant had 4 pot calipers too.
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[MarJay]

[Blau Zedong]

Ah, the fake N2 powervalve

Have to say I do prefer them unfaired though.
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[ms51ves3]

If it's a 250, does it use the same engine as the TZR?

[MarJay]

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[Blau Zedong]

[Dipsy2]

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