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 Post subject: Wanted Yamaha ttr250 or similar
PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:25 pm 
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Hi folks got a friend he seems keen to try off road riding

He has a budget of £800

Anyone looking to sell a bike, or know of one

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 Post subject: Re: Wanted Yamaha ttr250 or similar
PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:01 am 
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How tall & heavy is your friend? What type of terrain will you be traversing? There's not much for that price, but you should find something. A TTR at that price could be quite rare.

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 Post subject: Re: Wanted Yamaha ttr250 or similar
PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:12 am 
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He is about 5ft 8

12 stone i guess,

I could probably push the budget a bit higher, just wants to check he enjoys it first prior to going onto anything else.

He just missed out on one on Gumtree.


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted Yamaha ttr250 or similar
PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:07 pm 
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You could get a well used Serow for that price. Because they're simple that doesn't mean it's not usable without work & when it is time to overhaul it bills won't be too high. 5'8" is the height of rider they're meant for too. TTRs are taller & have better suspension, but a Serow's good for any trail & isn't that bad on the road thanks to having 6 gears. At 108 kgs dry they are very manageble when you're solo or knackered & in a tight spot. Lighter than most of the competition (at that price). Manners are nice & mild & geometry towards trials & highly manoeverable. I could go on, but you might not be after one so I'll stop here.

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 Post subject: Re: Wanted Yamaha ttr250 or similar
PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:22 pm 
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Thank you for the reply

Keith has now registered with the TRF but not a member yet, I am sure he will be along soon.


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted Yamaha ttr250 or similar
PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:58 pm 
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Paul13, your mate Keith wants to have a look at the dedicated site for TTRs.

http://ttr250.activeboard.com/

He will be able to join in the discussions if he signs up to the forum.
There is a FOR SALE section in which TTRs are advertised and sold. :)
If he contacts the TTR Guru, Brian Sussex, then he may be able to get one of his restored bikes - which are exceedingly good, just like the cakes! :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Wanted Yamaha ttr250 or similar
PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:28 pm 
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Thank you for that, he is wavering, he was thinking about a wr250, then today he was advised to purchase a crf 250

I did introduce him to the TTR site, but not sure he has looked at it much.


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted Yamaha ttr250 or similar
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