Too big of a risk or not?

eon_tal · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Sep 2002 Karma :

Hi all,

My brother has finally decided to get himself a proper sportsbike when he gets back from the sea.
Please tell me what you think of this one?

https://www.hot.ee/nowhere/fzr250.jpg

YAMAHA FZR 250, 1989

4 stroke
37kW
new chain & sprockets

the price: 1200£
the reason for sale the usual ''need to move on to more cc''

Now the big con is that the owner has no idea about the mileage.
He claims to have brought the bike after it had been fitted a digital speedometer. He himself has rode it about 6000 km.

In my opinion it's quite a big risk for a '89 bike but it does have a rare 4 cyl and looks pretty nice too... Confused

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

If he's been riding a NSR then he probably won't be patriclularly impressed with the performance.

Also if the bike's done a lot of miles then the engine may well need a *lot* of work doing on it if it goes bang.

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hmmm..

not too sure mate. The paintjob screams "I've crashed!" and the forks look really 'unsafe' but hey...its up to your bro. At the moment I reckon you could get a nice NC30 for that money.

JimboJ · Manc Pikey Joined: 23 Aug 2002 Karma :

you could hpi check it and see if its been registered with the national mileage register, and that would also see if its been stolen in its thirteen year history. in fact i would recommend HPI checking any second hand bike!. when you ring him up ask for the reg No and the frame number
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craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

and i dont think your bro will be too impressed when your nsr comes flying bi him Laughing

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G1_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2002 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Allthough I think he was talking about euros Confused

.. you can get NC30s for that sorta price.. have a look on adtrader or biketrader.

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Ropehead · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 May 2002 Karma :

i only payed £1400 for my N reg Suzuki Goose
Great Condition 9000miles,
fully servised, havent had 2 send anything on it Smile

and it will piss all over any 125 Razz

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Ropehead · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 May 2002 Karma :

i keep having 2 cut my hair so it fits Laughing

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

ermm, that looks very strange. It's got a completely different tail section, side fairings and nose unit. Looks like it's been completely busted and redone.

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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

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eon_tal · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Sep 2002 Karma :

so I take it was a bad pick?

thanks everyone for your suggestions -I'll keep on looking.

there should be quite a selection of used bikes coming to market as the winter sets in.
and we do have like 6 months to wait till the roads clear from ice so no need to rush it...

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Keep an eye out for 400's around that price. The insurance shouldn't be too different and it's closer to a "Proper" Sportsbike
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eon_tal · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Sep 2002 Karma :

I sure will...

And luckily I don't have to worry about the insurance too much-
around here it costs like under 100£ for the WHOLE year! Very Happy

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

chill mate i think he just means the FZR lol

the cbr250 would kick the FZR's ass Laughing

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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

goes without saying, i could give rope a good run for his money aswell Rolling Eyes

/me throws a fairing at ropeheads goose
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

bring it big haired bitch

/me is well aware he will get owned, but refuses to admit Smile

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So in other words, he stopped you for being flagrantly in posession of a motorcycle in direct contravention of the Hippies, Darkies and People Whose Face I Don't Like The Look of (Police Powers) Act. 1976

Robson · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Nov 2002 Karma :

Just a suggestion zxr250's or zr250's (not to common in this country) theyre 4 cyl 4 strokes (62.5cc per pot) they'll rev out to 16,000rpm standard due to the small pots and whack out around about 45hp i think they look superb
https://www.importmc.com.au/bikes/zr250a%20balius/Images/baliusr1blue.jpg

Just a thought
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