jaderd
Been Around the Block
Hi All,
Couldn't see any other thread section that this would fit, just so you know i dont think its special
Ended up buying this on Sat, picked up sunday, Ebay - Melb
Been looking around off and on, predecessor to the Spada and then VTR250
Please correct me if im wrong but from what i can gather so far it is a
VT250FE frame sticker has MC08 on it and II-84
Pretty sure the II means the "two" or meaning which im guessing correlates to the the FE ? as when you drop MC08 into google first link takes to site shows identical one to mine calling it at FE, info on this would be great
its got the wider 120 rear tire and 16" front 17" rear enclosed front disc.
Basics:
Guy selling as had other projects on, from his pics and garage its true, doing up an XP i think it was. Bike was his dads who died 9 months ago, needed it gone, not exactly sure how long his dad had it.
All electrics 100%
Tank has dints and bog and slight leak from left side seam, could do with another or repair. Inside tank seems fairly rusty from what i can gather.
Missing side panels (Anyone have any for sale)
Cracked left mount on side for headlight fairing, not fully snapped so able to repair which is good.
22,000 km ish, seems legit from what i can gather and from owner, trip meter works, cam with manual that had service history written in front from 93 - 94 (covering 7,00km) im guessing owner before the old man.
wouldnt start on pickup, guy seemed genuinely upset, checked for spark which it had so i wasnt too worried. After the drive home it fired up and ran for a few seconds then died then same again, after looking we had fuel tap in wrong position, added fuel, wont go now so think plugs are wet / fouled maybe, cant put my new ones in as all my spark removers are too large, all sockets too short...annoying will grab one in next few days.
Doesnt appear to have any oil leaks as such, light covering of oil / dust on motor but looks moreso never cleaned for age.
So yeah, happy with it & price i paid, scored manual also which helps.
came with no tools in tool box.
Came with the pack rack, guys brother had the bag at his house unfortunately, pack rack will do though.
tires are
Bridgestone Battlax Front 100/90/16 54 H, seems ok, maybe bit dry no cracks around rim though.
Dunlop Arrowmax 120/80/17 61H, got some fine cracking around rim, prob bit dry think ok though i have seen worse on ppls bikes.
Bought new Oil, coolant, plugs etc today will clean up and install soon.
Questions.
Anyone know of any side fairings - any color for sale
Anyone know of a tank - opinions (cost), fix tank or get another one ?
i bought some sealant (Stag jointing paste, petrol application etc)
Need new petrol cap too it has one of those emergency plastic car ones with the spiral plastic that grips
Can you install a normal oil filter/adaptor etc or does everyone just guy the cartridge stock style ?
What fuel should i run (bought just standard unleaded today) do i need to add a valve additive thing.
Plan is just to get it running, fix fairing, make it look ok, club inspection, club reg and ride it.
Advice on anything would be great, once i hear it running and warm obviously if sounds awful there is more i have to do, from the view seconds i heard it run it sounded smooth.
Couldn't see any other thread section that this would fit, just so you know i dont think its special
Ended up buying this on Sat, picked up sunday, Ebay - Melb
Been looking around off and on, predecessor to the Spada and then VTR250
Please correct me if im wrong but from what i can gather so far it is a
VT250FE frame sticker has MC08 on it and II-84
Pretty sure the II means the "two" or meaning which im guessing correlates to the the FE ? as when you drop MC08 into google first link takes to site shows identical one to mine calling it at FE, info on this would be great
its got the wider 120 rear tire and 16" front 17" rear enclosed front disc.
Basics:
Guy selling as had other projects on, from his pics and garage its true, doing up an XP i think it was. Bike was his dads who died 9 months ago, needed it gone, not exactly sure how long his dad had it.
All electrics 100%
Tank has dints and bog and slight leak from left side seam, could do with another or repair. Inside tank seems fairly rusty from what i can gather.
Missing side panels (Anyone have any for sale)
Cracked left mount on side for headlight fairing, not fully snapped so able to repair which is good.
22,000 km ish, seems legit from what i can gather and from owner, trip meter works, cam with manual that had service history written in front from 93 - 94 (covering 7,00km) im guessing owner before the old man.
wouldnt start on pickup, guy seemed genuinely upset, checked for spark which it had so i wasnt too worried. After the drive home it fired up and ran for a few seconds then died then same again, after looking we had fuel tap in wrong position, added fuel, wont go now so think plugs are wet / fouled maybe, cant put my new ones in as all my spark removers are too large, all sockets too short...annoying will grab one in next few days.
Doesnt appear to have any oil leaks as such, light covering of oil / dust on motor but looks moreso never cleaned for age.
So yeah, happy with it & price i paid, scored manual also which helps.
came with no tools in tool box.
Came with the pack rack, guys brother had the bag at his house unfortunately, pack rack will do though.
tires are
Bridgestone Battlax Front 100/90/16 54 H, seems ok, maybe bit dry no cracks around rim though.
Dunlop Arrowmax 120/80/17 61H, got some fine cracking around rim, prob bit dry think ok though i have seen worse on ppls bikes.
Bought new Oil, coolant, plugs etc today will clean up and install soon.
Questions.
Anyone know of any side fairings - any color for sale
Anyone know of a tank - opinions (cost), fix tank or get another one ?
i bought some sealant (Stag jointing paste, petrol application etc)
Need new petrol cap too it has one of those emergency plastic car ones with the spiral plastic that grips
Can you install a normal oil filter/adaptor etc or does everyone just guy the cartridge stock style ?
What fuel should i run (bought just standard unleaded today) do i need to add a valve additive thing.
Plan is just to get it running, fix fairing, make it look ok, club inspection, club reg and ride it.
Advice on anything would be great, once i hear it running and warm obviously if sounds awful there is more i have to do, from the view seconds i heard it run it sounded smooth.