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Post by Bize on Jul 28, 2007 7:57:05 GMT -5
Hi all. I've just gotten myself a beautiful '03 model SR400. I have some plans for her, but for the moment I'm enjoying her stock while I do my research. She's currently in stock trim (except for the Posh flat bars that were on it when I got it). Here's a pic:  I bit about myself. . . well. I've been riding bikes for a long time now. It all started when I was about 6 and got a DS80. Since then I've had an FZR250, R6 and a VT500. I've also got a CBX250 and a Lead 50 sitting in my garage waiting for me to work on them. Currently though, I have an R1 as well as the SR registered. I'm also a motorcycle mechanic (although still in my apprenticeship). |
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Post by hopwheels on Jul 28, 2007 9:24:24 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! Nice, very nice!
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Post by Bize on Jul 28, 2007 9:29:59 GMT -5
Thanks  I'm really happy with her, she's a great little bike and it only had 3,600km on her when I got it. I really can't wait to start modifying, but there's so many options, that I'm still researching, drawing pics and pricing parts. The overall aim though, will be "less is more" ;D |
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Post by canucksr on Jul 28, 2007 9:34:50 GMT -5
That's a great looking bike. Really like the two-tone tank...We never saw those in Canada where the SR was only sold for two years. Wish Yamaha would import the SR400 into Canada. I'd buy one.
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Post by Bize on Jul 28, 2007 9:56:27 GMT -5
Yeah, this is a Japanese model. Australia got the 500 (until 1999 I think), but the popularity of the bike meant Yamaha continued releasing them in Japan, but in 400cc (because of there licencing/registration laws over there). I went for the Japanese import, because I was able to get an almost new bike for a good price instead of hunting after an old 500 that's more than likely had a hard life. Anyway, all that's different from the 500 is the crankshaft and piston, so it's no big deal to make it a 500 in the future  |
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cordodor
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Post by cordodor on Jul 28, 2007 13:23:46 GMT -5
that's a good lookin bike you've got there already. It's nice to start with something in good shape like that. oh, and btw, Go HAGA! |
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Post by marlon on Jul 29, 2007 12:08:11 GMT -5
Another Sydney SR rider! Man, that makes three Sydneysiders on the forum now. We should get together sometime. (yeah, yeah..) I'm from Castle Hill, and the other chaps are from Five dock and Rozelle. Where abouts are you?
Nice collection of bikes! How do you afford to keep them all registered!?!?
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digiroc
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Post by digiroc on Jul 29, 2007 15:03:42 GMT -5
Sweet ride! It would be nice to be able to get new ones over here. Make that bike your motorcycle mechanic's master thesis.
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Post by canucksr on Jul 29, 2007 19:53:35 GMT -5
Can you still buy brand new SR400's in Australia? Or are they just for the Japanese market?
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Post by chrisbikes on Jul 29, 2007 21:51:46 GMT -5
Another CDN welcome! Bike is very smart! And like canucksr, I would REALLY like to see Yamaha bring the SR400 into N America - Canada at least. I'd buy one in a heartbeat!! Looks like the front brake is a two piston unit.......and drilled disc, so that's a big improvement over my '78? There's a real "gap" in most of the Mfg's line ups here for a "naked" street bike around the 350cc to 500cc range that's simple, affordable, easily insured and not intimidating to ride. And most assuredly, not a cruiser. Honda is trying to interst the "younger" riders with a starting package that gets you a CBR 125 and all your gear for a pretty attractive price..................apparently Canada only, not US, and sold out already. Bit small tho'. Is anyone from Yamaha listening................  Good luck with the SR!! Chris |
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Post by marlon on Jul 30, 2007 3:21:13 GMT -5
Ugh, the CBR125 has an engine the size of my lawnmower!
But Chris, I think you're spot on about the market niche that exists for a simple, reliable commuter in that engine range. The only other option is a DRZ400SM or similar, but they are a bit tall for short-arses like me. All the SR400's in Australia, with the exception of a few wrecked ones being imported, are being imported either new or second hand from Japan.
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Post by Bize on Jul 30, 2007 4:33:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I've got plenty of friend who ride, but I'm looking forward to meeting/riding with others who can just enjoy a good bike ;D Marlon: I'm at Katoomba. Although I currently own 4 bikes only the R1 and the SR are registered. the other two are junkers that were given to me. I got the CBX running again, but isn't worth getting road worthy again and the Lead is simply not running. Digiroc: Don't worry, I will. . . I'm just scared that I might be tempted to buy even more SRs  Canuksr: Yamaha used to import the 500 to Australia, but not the 400. They're all grey imports, but they come over here relatively new, which is why I gave up searching for an actually 500 model. Chrisbikes: Um, what's a CDN? Yeah, it's a 2 piston caliper. Other than that, the differences are emissions related and there are some changes internally to overcome some of the earlier models lubrications problems. |
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Post by Bize on Jul 30, 2007 4:47:46 GMT -5
So who are the Sydney guys? (other than me and Marlon)
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Post by Fiasco da Gama on Jul 30, 2007 4:56:50 GMT -5
So who are the Sydney guys? [Fiasco raises hand] |
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RD
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Post by RD on Jul 30, 2007 6:49:09 GMT -5
Me too
down south
Rich
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