Hi from England.

[greatmaul]

Hi and welcome! I also would be interested in any TU250 news as I have yet to ever set eyes on one. That's also great that you have so much experience with riding and repair! Look forward to hearing your insights.

[Bonanza7]

In Arizona, you can get a learners permit with no problems. The license requires a screw-ball written test and either a motorcycle school graduation certificate, or you take the driving test at the DMV. Sorta dangerous riding here in AZ, all kinds of crazies from all over come here. For years I wore black, and had endless encounters with people who didn't see me and nearly hit me. Now I wear a neon yellow First Gear jacket, and for the past year, nobody has come anywhere near hitting me. it may not be as cool as a black jacket, but sure helps keep you alive!

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by greatmaul

Hi and welcome! I also would be interested in any TU250 news as I have yet to ever set eyes on one.

I am assuming you mean up close and personal but if you have never seen a pic you can find one at "Suzuki.ca" They are listed as a standard.

[mole2]

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina, USA. Ride safe.

[Shamus]

Thank you all for the kind welcome.
@ Alan.......I passed my test back in '76 in the good owd days of the 250. I had a MZ TS 250 Supa 5 that I bought with 2000 miles on the clock and sold two years later with 40 k on her with ne'er a missed beat.
I was never off that bike and actually cut mi' motorcycling teeth over near your owd stompin' ground. I live over in Oldham and pretty much every night me and the lads would be flying about around the 'old Snake Pass' and it's wonderful surrounding areas. We were truly blessed to have such great roads to learn our craft on. At the weekends we were off to a rally. It didn't matter where that rally was in the U.K. coz we were young and just wanted to ride forever. Four hours in the saddle these days and mi arse is cursin' mi brain!!!
@Water Warrior and bdpcheif.......I'm liking the TU a lot. I love the style and am very impressed with the economy reports of the bike and with petrol prices over here at £6.40 (about $10) an imperial gallon it's time to look at something to replace my trusty old Bandit with.
Thanks again all.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Shamus

me and the lads would be flying about around the 'old Snake Pass'

Never liked the snake much. Always tried to use woodhead whenever I could. (that'll not mean much to our American friends )

(They're the two passes through the pennines, on the way to manchester)