1980 Yamaha Exciter I 250cc, 1400 original miles. I just picked it up today. Believe it or not, it's the least expensive bike I've ever purchased!
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Posts: 5031 (07/04/09 15:46:23) King of the |
1980 Yamaha Exciter I 250cc, 1400 original miles. I just picked it up today. Believe it or not, it's the least expensive bike I've ever purchased!
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Posts: 27142 (07/04/09 17:12:52) Discovered Elvis |
Is it quiet? I've seen you vent about loud bikes.
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Posts: 5032 (07/04/09 18:14:34) King of the |
This baby purrs like a kitten.
If a biker believes that "loud pipes save lives," then the pipes should face towards the FRONT. |
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Posts: 14122 (07/04/09 20:21:31) won't get fooled again |
Is that a 1981?
What CC? 
Gunsite "Well yes, doom and gloom is a result of fear, which itself is a natural consequence of an inability to think for oneself." -Satch-the prophet |
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Posts: 14124 (07/04/09 22:24:58) won't get fooled again |
Looks like a 250
Gunsite "Well yes, doom and gloom is a result of fear, which itself is a natural consequence of an inability to think for oneself." -Satch-the prophet |
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Posts: 5033 (07/05/09 02:58:10) King of the |
It's a mint-condition 1980 250cc, Van. I'm going to spend some time today polishing the chrome, but otherwise, it needs no work at all. It had two
previous owners: an older gent that rode it around town, and the woman I bought it from.
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Posts: 14126 (07/05/09 05:39:33) won't get fooled again |
Remember, it does require a non-energy conserving oil.
That is, if you plan on doing your own mechanicing. Don't get sucked into the "you have to use motorcycle specific oil" by a dealership. A good 15W-50 oil like Mobil 1 works real good. And use regular unleaded gas.
Gunsite "Well yes, doom and gloom is a result of fear, which itself is a natural consequence of an inability to think for oneself." -Satch-the prophet |
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Posts: 5034 (07/05/09 08:02:11) King of the |
Thanks for the tips, Van. As a newbie to motorcycling, I can use all of the advice I can get.
I need to take my Michigan motorcycle certification class this week and get my license. I've taken it for a couple of spins close to home, and I'm getting used to maneuvering a 200 pound bike (instead of a 18 pound road racing bicycle). |
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Posts: 14129 (07/05/09 20:34:53) won't get fooled again |
Any tips I can give you, just ask.
Also, I highly recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933958359/ref=cap_pdp_dp_1#
Gunsite "Well yes, doom and gloom is a result of fear, which itself is a natural consequence of an inability to think for oneself." -Satch-the prophet |
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Posts: 5037 (07/06/09 02:58:05) King of the |
It seems that most of the techniques I use while bicycling apply to motorcycling.
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Posts: 873 (07/06/09 22:00:13) |
that looks like a LOT of fun!!
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Posts: 5053 (07/14/09 17:57:16) King of the |
I've ridden the bike 120 miles since I've had it, and put 1.5 gallons of gas in it. That's 80 MPG!
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Posts: 14143 (07/14/09 20:13:54) won't get fooled again |
That's pretty good.
I only got 43 MPG yesterday on my round trip to Flagstaff. I readjusted the carb today.
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Posts: 5055 (07/15/09 02:32:10) King of the |
43 doesn't seem bad - your bike is pretty big, isn't it?
That book you recommended is pretty awesome, too. It arrived a couple of days ago. |
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Posts: 1693 (07/15/09 02:54:45) a crusty veteran |
Just be careful on that thing. My neighbor is an avid motorcyclist and says that autumn leaves on the street can be hazardous. It is a beautiful machine,
though.
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Posts: 14145 (07/15/09 06:00:45) won't get fooled again |
Yeah, mine's a 1600 cc, so there's no way I can get 80 mpg.
52 is the best I've achieved. Glad you got the book. Even though I've been riding for 40 years, I learned quite a bit from it.
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Posts: 5056 (07/15/09 06:50:05) King of the |
Just be careful on that thing. My neighbor is an avid motorcyclist and says that autumn leaves on the street can be hazardous. You bet! Some things are very similar to bicycling (road hazards, intersections). I live in fear of the careless left-turn driver or the motorist emerging from a driveway. I'm always ready to take evasive action. |
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