TU 250 - Page 6

Easy Rider · 11-26-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by alantf

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.

:plus1:

I have toyed with the idea of adapting a tractor seat like you described.......but you can't even find them on TRACTORS any more !!

Water Warrior 2 · 11-27-2008, 12:02 AM

Here is a project to consider. Want better seating, try a horse saddle. Way back when, I spotted a GT 750 with a horse saddle and sheep skin cover. Never been a horse rider myself so I do not know how well it might work. Looked kinda cool though.

prof_stack · 12-15-2008, 12:08 AM

Here are some photos of the new TU250 taken yesterday at the Cycle World International Motorcycle show in Seattle.

I liked the look and feel of the TU. I would have bought it but the salesguy said it was the only one in the USA right now. Expect them in March.

mrlmd1 · 12-15-2008, 10:27 AM

FYI - posted on the GZ250 site on Yahoo by a member there --
"While at the IMS to get a close look at the new TU250, I asked the
Suzuki rep what their plan was for the GZ250. The GZ was on display at
the show, but off by itself away from the TU. With the new bike
stepping into the scene, was Suzuki possibly planning to drop the GZ,
or maybe replace it with the V-twin Intruder 250LC? He would not
commit to an answer, but he did not deny that change might be in the
works. Your guess is as good as mine, but it does seem curious why
they would have two 250 singles in the line?

Btw, Suzuki was by far the standout display at the IMS. The other big
three really looked like they were a dollar short and didn't draw the
same crowds. It looks like Honda has dropped the 250 Nighthawk and
kept the 250 Rebel. The only small displacement bike from Kawa is the
Eliminator 125. Yamaha still has their 250 V-twin in the line. There
are still lots of mastodon bikes which seem a way off the mark
considering the economic situation.

Intruder 250LC info http://tinyurl. com/6omg92
TU240 info/forum http://tinyurl. com/58gmk8 "

Anybody know any more of this?

dan_ · 12-22-2008, 05:30 PM

Has anyone seen the GZ250s ugly as sin brother the tu250?

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/TU250XK9

In my opinion it deserves the title dork-mobile. It looks like a moped.

music man · 12-22-2008, 05:54 PM

First of all I would like to say that I like the TU250, not near as much as I like the GZ, but I still like it. And This will be like the third or fourth different thread dedicated to the TU250.

dan_ · 12-22-2008, 06:06 PM

That dan_ guy sucks. Hes such a n00b.

Graydog · 12-22-2008, 06:50 PM

Got to admit I agree with Dan. The bike just looks so.....preppy. I think a white shirt and neck tie, brown loafers and short khaki pants that allow your white socks to show should be the riding gear of choice for this bike. :roll:

It reminds of of the mid to late 60s when Honda had the "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" ad campaign going full force. I'm sure the male rider in the ad had to be named "Buffy" and the female "Muffin". :lol:

It is a sensible bike though. Look at footage of busy oriental streets....every one seems to be riding a bike that looks like this one if they are not on a scooter.

However it will probably make a great learner bike for the timid.

(The above is an opinion. It's my opinion. Don't bother to try and change my mind by pointing out what a complete idiot I am, quoting stats, showing charts, challenging me to provide facts or evidence.)

dan_ · 12-22-2008, 07:14 PM

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Got to admit I agree with Dan. The bike just looks so.....preppy. I think a white shirt and neck tie, brown loafers and short khaki pants that allow your white socks to show should be the riding gear of choice for this bike.

It reminds of of the mid to late 60s when Honda had the "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" ad campaign going full force. I'm sure the male rider in the ad had to be named "Buffy" and the female "Muffin".

It is a sensible bike though. Look at footage of busy oriental streets....every one seems to be riding a bike that looks like this one if they are not on a scooter.

However it will probably make a great learner bike for the timid.

It kinda looks like a triumph scrambler.

patrick_777 · 12-22-2008, 07:38 PM

Merging this topic with the correct one.

11-27-2008, 12:02 AM	#52
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: TU 250 Here is a project to consider. Want better seating, try a horse saddle. Way back when, I spotted a GT 750 with a horse saddle and sheep skin cover. Never been a horse rider myself so I do not know how well it might work. Looked kinda cool though.
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12-15-2008, 12:08 AM	#53
prof_stack Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 42	Re: TU 250 Here are some photos of the new TU250 taken yesterday at the Cycle World International Motorcycle show in Seattle. I liked the look and feel of the TU. I would have bought it but the salesguy said it was the only one in the USA right now. Expect them in March. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-15-2008, 10:27 AM	#54
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: TU 250 FYI - posted on the GZ250 site on Yahoo by a member there -- "While at the IMS to get a close look at the new TU250, I asked the Suzuki rep what their plan was for the GZ250. The GZ was on display at the show, but off by itself away from the TU. With the new bike stepping into the scene, was Suzuki possibly planning to drop the GZ, or maybe replace it with the V-twin Intruder 250LC? He would not commit to an answer, but he did not deny that change might be in the works. Your guess is as good as mine, but it does seem curious why they would have two 250 singles in the line? Btw, Suzuki was by far the standout display at the IMS. The other big three really looked like they were a dollar short and didn't draw the same crowds. It looks like Honda has dropped the 250 Nighthawk and kept the 250 Rebel. The only small displacement bike from Kawa is the Eliminator 125. Yamaha still has their 250 V-twin in the line. There are still lots of mastodon bikes which seem a way off the mark considering the economic situation. Intruder 250LC info http://tinyurl. com/6omg92 TU240 info/forum http://tinyurl. com/58gmk8 " Anybody know any more of this?
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12-22-2008, 05:30 PM	#55
dan_ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Currituck Nc Posts: 171	TU250 Has anyone seen the GZ250s ugly as sin brother the tu250? http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/TU250XK9 In my opinion it deserves the title dork-mobile. It looks like a moped. __________________ _dan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-22-2008, 05:54 PM	#56
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: TU250 First of all I would like to say that I like the TU250, not near as much as I like the GZ, but I still like it. And This will be like the third or fourth different thread dedicated to the TU250. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown]
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12-22-2008, 06:06 PM	#57
dan_ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Currituck Nc Posts: 171	Re: TU250 That dan_ guy sucks. Hes such a n00b. __________________ _dan
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12-22-2008, 06:50 PM	#58
Graydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 123	Re: TU250 Got to admit I agree with Dan. The bike just looks so.....preppy. I think a white shirt and neck tie, brown loafers and short khaki pants that allow your white socks to show should be the riding gear of choice for this bike. :roll: It reminds of of the mid to late 60s when Honda had the "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" ad campaign going full force. I'm sure the male rider in the ad had to be named "Buffy" and the female "Muffin". :lol: It is a sensible bike though. Look at footage of busy oriental streets....every one seems to be riding a bike that looks like this one if they are not on a scooter. However it will probably make a great learner bike for the timid. (The above is an opinion. It's my opinion. Don't bother to try and change my mind by pointing out what a complete idiot I am, quoting stats, showing charts, challenging me to provide facts or evidence.) __________________ Whither is fled the visionary gleam? Where is it now, the glory and the dream?
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12-22-2008, 07:38 PM	#60
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: TU250 Merging this topic with the correct one. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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