What happened to all the srx400/600S?

[spottedtango]

A few years ago on ebay, you used to see them pop up quite a lot. I was seriously considering buying one at one point. Now when you look there's pretty much none left.

Did someone steal them all, do they all self distruct?
Is there a warehouse out there with them in it?

Is the same going to happen with the szr660?

[redeem ouzzer]

The 400 is slow and the 600 is uncivilised and a bit brittle.

They are pretty though.
____________________
Be a REAL MAN!

[stinkwheel]

They were all bought by hipsters who chopped off the rear subframes with an angle grinder, threw the airbox and mudguards in the bin, bolted three times their new value of bolt-on crap to them then spent a week posting photos of it on instagram.

They then dumped them at the back of their shed because they couldn't get them to run.

Their electrics did tend to dissolve in the rain too but I blame the hipsters.
____________________
“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[temeluchus]

A chum had one ten years ago. It was well on its way to rotting to death then.
____________________
Some shite cruiser. Now with guns and FREEDOM!

[spottedtango]

Yeah I really like the styling and the idea of a big single.

That's a shame, bloody hipsters. There's a 400 currently on ebay for £2k but that's way too much considering its condition. I'd rather have a two stroke or something a lot better for the money.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/YAMAHA-SRX-400-1987-RARE-ACE-BIKE-1995-OFFERS-PX-600-DEPOSIT-SECURES/291656959169?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211130857%26meid%3D2c15886befae43a2ba8560ca1b94529c%26pid%3D100068%26clkid%3D2579676370339652425&_qi=RTM2063723

[Suntan Sid]

Well, I'm hoarding one, (600, actually 608cc), at the moment.
For the record, I ain't no hipster!
I got it 5 or 6 months ago for £1.2k, from a private seller.
It's not been messed around with, other than after market indicators.

If you're tall, over 6ft, then think carefully before buying one, they are small bikes, I'm 5'11", and I find it quite comfy, but if I was any taller it would be quite cramped.
I like it, it's very easy to ride, not as viby as you'd think, has a balancer shaft.
Doesn't really matter what gear you're in, it pulls really well.
Brakes are good, for the performance you get, tyre choice is limited!
Kickstarting it is easy, from dead cold it'll start on the 2nd or 3rd kick.
No FI, no electric foot, no electronic wizzardry, so less to go wrong than a modern bike!!

What am I going to do with it?
Keep it!
It's smoking a bit so I'll get around to doing a top end rebuild some time.
It needs one new disc on the front, the current one is warped slightly.
Once the engine's out I may refurb the frame and give the rest of it a new coat of paint.
Other than that it just needs the usual consumables looking at.

If you're after a sporty type bike, it's not for you, it's a nice bike for a lazy, sunny, afternoon blast!
My take on it is, it was Yamaha's homage to old British thumpers, only more refined and less oil leakage!

Edit:
Spares are not, exactly, piled high in warehouses waiting to be rehoused!
____________________
"Everybody needs money, that's why they call it money!"

[Tdibs]

Was really interested in getting one for when I got my A2, but stupid money for not a huge amount of bike in the end was a bit of a turn off.

Would still love a SRX600 for weekend rides though.
____________________
Previous : 09 Vanvan 125| 02' Sv650s || Current: 1999 Xj600n | 1992 DR650 RSE | 2005 Fazer 1000

[temeluchus]

Later ones are monoshock and have leccy start.

All have the dubious hybrid slide/cv carb.
____________________
Some shite cruiser. Now with guns and FREEDOM!

[temeluchus]

The honda XBR500 is a similar idea.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-XBR500-/272081856977?hash=item3f5957a9d1:g:8oUAAOSwhkRWdTHT

Not as nice as the SRX but more common and easier to find at a more sensible price.
____________________
Some shite cruiser. Now with guns and FREEDOM!

[P.addy]

I really like the SZR660... If one pops up I'd grab it

[Nexus Icon]

[sickpup]

SRX's were never made in big numbers, were always underpowered and lets face it not very good.
They rot badly and turn up on ebay regularly as no one puts up with them for very long. Unless you live in the middle of nowhere with roads that have long sweeping bends people get very bored of them very quickly.

[M.C]

[Snod Blatter]

I had no idea these were commanding such ridiculous money now. A couple of years ago a bloke down the street had one in his shed, needed minor electrical work (whatever that was) and the brakes were all seized on, but I believe it ran. He was supposedly doing it up but I've never seen/heard anything of it. I wonder if he still has it, sick of the sight..?


____________________
1994 CB250, 1984 CBX250RS-E, 1989 K100RS, 1995 TRX850, 2016 Z250SL

[Suntan Sid]

There's an article, as well as the usual stuff, about the SZR660, here:-

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_szr660%2095.htm

Compares the Bimota version and the standard Yamaha.
The test pilots were not impressed by the Bimota, dunno when it was written.
____________________
"Everybody needs money, that's why they call it money!"

[moonzoomer]

[moonzoomer]

[Snod Blatter]

Ah yes, there are also a few R1-Zs on ebay at the moment too, the going rate seems to be about £3K though! Specs and a write up here..

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20R1-Z%2090.jpg
____________________
1994 CB250, 1984 CBX250RS-E, 1989 K100RS, 1995 TRX850, 2016 Z250SL

[moonzoomer]

[redeem ouzzer]

I like the R1-Z but fuck paying 3k for one

The SDR is too small for most western frames, and most of them have TZR125 engines fitted as 200 spares are rarer than Bodyguard's sex life. Pretty though.
____________________
Be a REAL MAN!

[wr6133]

[Suntan Sid]

[stinkwheel]