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Yamaha RXS 100cc 96/97 (P)
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The greatest little bike created
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Big A on 13/11/2008
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Yamaha RD 125cc 87/88 (E)
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When I was 16(20+ yrs ago),the bike to have was a RD125LC powervalve.I had a black and red one back then,total fun,good handling and reliability.
About five years ago I decided to get another one but couldnt find a black one for love nor money.So I settled for a red'n'white(totally original)one.As soon as I could,the standard was replaced with the inevitable "Micron",the performance changed straight away from being a crazy whippet to a screaming greyhound.All these new fancy cagivas,aprilias etc didnt know what hit them.And until they show any signs of being a threat to the RD,I wont bother with any of the other mods that you can do with these old classic devil worshippers.
This all probably sounds quite sad,hearing a 37yr old rant on about a little 125,but the fact is that 4yrs ago I took and passed my bike test and have owned a gsxr600 and am now riding an R1.My RD takes pride of place in my garage and will only come out when I see a worth while challenge,Im also unlikely to sell her,cuz no other bike has given me so much fun,memories than the RD125LC YPVS past and present.KEEP THESE CLASSIC PIECES OF HISTORY ALIVE.Happy biking......
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Daddy long legs on 12/11/2008
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Yamaha FJR 1300cc Apr '04 (04)
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The BMW RT/GS is your Cadillac – nice ride, lot’s of toys but agricultural under the skin. The 'Pan' is your Roller – Super smooth, Super tanker. Then comes the FJR, your Bentley Continental GT! A discreet, ballistic missile with handling, quality, comfort and style. You're love it!
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Margni in Ely, Cambridgeshire on 27/10/2008
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Yamaha FZS 600cc Apr '03 (03)
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I've had it for 3 years now and have been very pleased so far.As an OAP & a BOF I needed something not too heavy,handles well,reliable & comfortable.I bought this from a car garage,it wasn't in the best of nick but I had read the reports and the Fazer was well recommended by all and sundry.It has been all that I hoped for & more:
It has a comfortable seat but was a bit slippy and I kept squashing my n**s till I adapted!The sit up & beg handle bars are perfect,no aching wrists,hunched back,creaking knees and the fairing kept the wind and rain off to some extent but still buffeted at higher speeds.I have done 200 miles non stop without too much discomfort on more than one occasion.In fact it seemed just made for me,I am 13 stone and 5ft 9ins.It is quite a forgiving bike,handling is good and it can be thrown about with gay abandon,goes round corners and where I generally want it to go.It is not too heavy at approx.180kg;I know because I picked it up when I dropped it whilst doing a tight U turn trying to park it on a field.Thankfully no damage except my pride.
Reliability has been no problem at all,it has had routine services when required at reasonable costs.It is bog standard,I dont believe in performance enhancing ,loud illegal exhausts etc.Yamaha know far more than I do so why muck a good thing up.I have fitted a hugger,Scott oiler,mud flap,crash bars and a Givi rack:sensible and practical items.
Performance is more than adequate,it pulls well when
accelerating in lower gears but really takes off when you hit 8/9000 revs.I have never,ever red lined a bike so I don't know what it is like to scream it.I go out with 4 friends regularly,all with bigger bikes and much younger,I am content to stick at 80mph,occasionly touching a ton (125mph twice).I am never far behind and ride within my ability.MPG is brilliant,52+ giving over 200 miles to a tank.It still has good old fashioned carbs which have never gone out of balance.
The brakes are derived from the R1 and are more than adequate for my needs but there again I have never had to slam on so I don't know what to expect when it it is dirty underpants time!The suspension is firm but doesn't throw me off when going over bumps.
The gear box is notchy and goes with a clunk when starting off but is nice and smooth when on the move and combined with a sweet clutch.
Running costs are reasonable,servicing not too expensive and so far has been consumables.I got 8500 front & 7300back from Bridgstone tyres I fitted.Chain & sprockets were fitted at 15000miles.It has passed the MOT each time but an advisory notice was given this time to say brake pads are due for renewal.
The overall finish is okay but needs TLC over winter.Fasteners fur up,down pipes,frame go rusty and brakes seize up if not attended to.Surprisingly the body work has kept its colour,blue,and shine very well but the engine paint,black,has flaked off.
I have been back on bikes for 14 years after a break of 23 years and these Japanese bikes are far superior in every way over the old British bikes;and so they should be;I have been very happy with my Fazer and would recommend one to anybody but it doesn't quite match up in desirability to my VFR I bought new in 1998 and had for 5 years.