yamaha sr 125???

[snapperslappe...]

hello! It's my first post here ( hello all ).

I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about the 1995 yamaha sr125, specific faults that occur on that years model/ that model in general.

I am thinking about buying one from a dealership, but the low price ( £695 ) is making me think 'so whats wrong with it....?'.

I'm currently stuck on a zip50, so the transition to gears should be fun, and no being laughed at everytime i round a corner will be a nice change!!.

[code guru]

mate i had one. it woz given 2 me as it woz me dads mates long story . but they r a solid bike mate
the bike was sitting out side in the garden un-covered for 5 years never been started in 5 years i got it home put the boster pack on, fresh petrol, cleaned the carbs coz the jets were blocked and she started just like that. they r ok 2 ride coz they r low i loved mine but it woz 2 slow. they do about 60mph. u might as well buy a geared 50 2t or somethink.
oh yer they aint worth a lot off money coz most off them r used in driveing schools ect so they got hight milage ect i sold mine for £320 in working order but not in the best condition and mine woz a 97

[stinkwheel]

They are a solid, reasonably reliable learner bike. They used to be used a lot in riding schools so you can imaging the abuse they will tolerate.

Not the worlds fastest, just a basic, functional motorcycle in a very mild factory custom style.
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[sunbear]

I used one on a CBT . Was a little on the small side i found. But it was a SOLID bike. Very very easy to use
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[jok]

£695 doesn't sound unreasonably low, to be honest, depending on mileage. Have a look on biketrader for comparison; I wouldn't expect a pristine example, but apart from that it seems about average.
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[snapperslappe...]

cheers for your replys,

I decided on a younger, cheeper Honda CA rebel 125 (1997) custom with 7000 miles on the clock ( wow?). Good story from the seller, the lady owner bought the bike, then became pregnant and let it sit for a few years at the back of a garage........... Battery was fooked and the balancing pipe between the two exhausts was rusted through, but any work including an M.O.T was included in the price (£600).

I'm picking it up this friday, not to sure how to drive it the 20 miles home as i have never used gears before, but i've decided to throw myself in at the deep end.

see you out there!!

[deb]

They seem to be very popular bikes in America although I have only seen 1 or 2 here. I have a SR250 SE Special which I got for £50 - there isn't much wrong, just a few missing bits such as lights etc. The problem with mine is that it is imported and was only built for a few years and so finding bits and info about it isn't proving to be too easy. I don't know if you will have the same problem.

[code guru]