Re: TU 250
 

Forum member Birdmove brought to my attention the ST250 which looks an awful lot like the TU250 we're getting here in the US. Here are a couple of photos that I goggled and saved. Click on them for a sharper image.

Re: TU 250
 

This bike has been around for a while. The photos I'm posting show late 80s models, I believe.

[attachment=1:2ijw58p5]suzuki%20tu250.jpg[/attachment:2ijw58p5]

[attachment=0:2ijw58p5]1998_TU250X_Alar1_800.jpg[/attachment:2ijw58p5]

Re: TU 250
 

That ST has 'cafe racer' written all over it....c'mon you photoshop guys. ;)

Re: TU 250
 

Okay, how is this for Photoshopping?
http://www.postimage.org/PqPWZdr.jpg

Re: TU 250
 

Thanks, Prof. Thats the one I like the best!!

Jon

Re: TU 250
 

You know, I have to admit, when I first saw the TU250, I didn't care much for it. But now I'm really starting to like the look.

Re: TU 250
 

Well, you could have posted it here before I did, since you sent me the photo! :2tup:

I'm hoping it shows up at the CW International show in Seattle come mid December. Its always better to see a new model for yourself from many angles.

Re: TU 250
 

eek! I wouldn't ride that home!

I love the cruiser look too much.

Re: TU 250
 

I agree. I thought the W650 was the coolest bike around when it came out but no one bought them.
I have yet to ever see one on the streets.

Re: TU 250
 

With regard to saddle types, my first two wheeler, back in 1965, was an ancient Lambretta LI 150 scooter. This had what can only be described as two tractor seats :- big, wide, & strung underneath with big coil springs. These were fixed to the chassis with sprung, hinged, brackets. Boy, were they comfortable! The only thing was, being young & stupid, I wanted the scooter to look like the latest ones out of Italy, so I fitted a double saddle (what you call a "banana"?). What a difference! The most uncomfortable ride of my life. I think that this is what has put me off twin saddles for life. I would just love to find an old Lambretta saddle dating back to the 50's, so that I could do some adapting, & fit it to the Marauder.