Afry 1 Posted December 6, 2014 I was born in Japan in the late 80's and was never supposed to come to the US. My fraternal twin is also a twin with a road racing pedigree. I am better suited for both on and off road. We share the same quarter liter motor that produces 50hp. I have 13,159 "clicks" on my clock but that's not why I smoke. What bike am I? I have been looking for one of these for years, there are probably only a handfull in the US. I had just reached out to a friend in Canada to help me look but this one popped up on Ebay yesterday in Seattle for a great price and now she is mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 6, 2014 Yamaha TDR 250 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted December 6, 2014 You stumped me. I had several ideas but one or more of your hints discounted each of them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 6, 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_TDR_250 Brother to........... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_TZR250 Still my guess............I hope...............I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted December 7, 2014 I think Ken nailed it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 7, 2014 I believe TH is the winner 1988 YAMAHA TDR250 Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted December 7, 2014 Impressive! Ken is the man and yes that is my new ride on the Ebay link. Seller has had it for 15 years and knows them front to back being a Brit he has had a few (they sold a bunch over there). He listed it less then 12 hours before I snagged it. Can't wait to play with this one. What do you do when there are no more bikes on your bucket list? Ride em! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted December 7, 2014 Recent article on the TDR: http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/throwback-thursday-1988-yamaha-tdr250/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted December 7, 2014 Future mods: http://www.jl-exhausts.com/yamaha-tdr250-ss--ss-cy194tr-400-p.asp And to tone down that yellow seat: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390713890407&alt=web Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 7, 2014 Good reviews. Nice find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 7, 2014 Can't wait to see this one in action. Congrats Arnie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted December 7, 2014 Let me know when you have it and we'll hit some local stuff to test her out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted December 21, 2014 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iT18zDCCoVU/VJYYw_VVzkI/AAAAAAAAGbI/rYLF1GCv30A/w370-c-h370-n-o-k/20141220_164748.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 21, 2014 Woot. Can't wait to hear that thing go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted December 21, 2014 Beautiful. How did the transport go? Who did you end up using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted December 21, 2014 The seller referred me to MPM Enterprises out of Oregon who did it for $375. Another top shipper is Daily Direct and would have done it for $5 25 enclosed trailer but a possible 30 day wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted December 21, 2014 Woot. Can't wait to hear that thing go. Bring your helmet tomorrow and ride it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 21, 2014 Note on fridge. "Helmet" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 21, 2014 Thx Arnie! Very interesting power. Good lug, strengthening mid-range, then it gets on both pipes. Extremely fun and keeping it on the pipe(s) in corners brings a smile. Congrats on a unique and fun ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 165 Posted January 5, 2015 Man I'm jealous. I've only seen them in pictures. Congrats Arnie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
