Wanted Africa twin 750

[jaseribbit]

Hi everyone, im looking to buy an A/T to replace my (dare I mention it) 1988 Yamaha xt600 Tenere, its a good wee bike but im looking for a Twin as my thumper give me pins and needles in my right hand when riding. im looking to spend no more than 2k, so anyone thinking of, or going to sell your A/T drop me a note and some pics, many thanks

Jason

[Cabby]

There's a Supertenere for sale in Falkirk...It's on ebay now...Yours for £1300 I think...Looks a good 'un...you're close enough to have a good look.

Nearest Yamaha equivalent to the Twin...worth a look...could be fate...

Nothing to do with me...just remember seeing it

There yer go !!....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=017

[jaseribbit]

Yeh thanks for that, I have see it on ebay but I like the look of the AT and also wanted something a bit newer, so come on all you with 3,4,5,6 or more bikes- sell me one, you know you want to

[Lord Vader]

Have a look at these
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/Motorcy...Z1QQ_sacatZ422
RD03's are the good ones

[jaseribbit]

Thanks ive been serching ebay / autotrader ect for them, i like the colours, styling and the look of the AT and there suposed to be gooooood, but sorry for my ignorance but what does RD03-07 etc mean, and what do I need to look out for, also i've found a TA 2000 X reg 16000 mile for £1200 any good?
Thanks
Jason

[Cabby]

Thanks ive been serching ebay / autotrader ect for them, i like the colours, styling and the look of the AT and there suposed to be gooooood, but sorry for my ignorance but what does RD03-07 etc mean, and what do I need to look out for, also i've found a TA 2000 X reg 16000 mile for £1200 any good?
Thanks
Jason

The TA sounds cheap....Look in the Wiki etc for the rest..

[steveR]

The TA sounds cheap....Look in the Wiki etc for the rest..

Jaseribbit, in case you are unsure what a "wiki" is, scroll to the top of the page and there you are! I still forget at times...

[Cabby]

RD03- was the first model - 1988 - 1990 - These were all imports to the UK as far as I know and tend to be rarer and being the first ones seem to be more sought after. Prices tend to be higher than the RD04s despite them being older and 650cc. They have a single disk front brake. People say they were built in the honda racing factory in Japan (and many of them have HRC stickers on them) but there seems to be some debate about whether that was the case for all of them. I've read they're a bit lighter and better handling than the later models, so the difference in engine size might not be such an issue.

RD04 - 1990 to 1992/93 - These have a 750cc engine and tend to be a bit cheaper than the rd03 and some of the later models (depending upon condition - there are some rd04s in very good condition that are sold for more but not so often). Similar to the RD03s in many ways (some bodywork fits between the two models) but with bigger engine and twin disks on the front. The later RD04s come with a trip computer.

The RD03 and RD04 models are reputed to be better off-road and the build quality a bit better than the later models, but this needs to be balanced with them being older, and parts availability (particularly used) not being quite as good as the later models (though you can still get all the bits you need - including used parts if you don't mind waiting it out a little while on ebay etc. or calling around breakers or paying hondas premium prices for new parts).

RD07 - 1993 - ??? - The frame and bodywork changed, along with a few other things making them more road oriented than the earlier models (though people still use them off road and say they're still good for that - particularly compared to many other bikes that are sold as adventure bikes nowadays).

RD07a - The last model they made. Can't remember the exact years but if you check in the wiki link at the top of the forum it'll tell you in there. I think these were very similar to the RD07s but with a few tweaks.

[jaseribbit]

Thanks for that Cabby, I have read some messages on here and it looks like im making the right choice wanting an @, just need to find one now, so if anyone is, or knows of anyone selling one, can u let me know, pref RD07 upto £2000, dont suppose i'll get 1 too local as I live in Scotland,
Thanks everyone
Please help

[Lord Vader]

Thanks for that Cabby, I have read some messages on here and it looks like im making the right choice wanting an @, just need to find one now, so if anyone is, or knows of anyone selling one, can u let me know, pref RD07 upto £2000, dont suppose i'll get 1 too local as I live in Scotland,
Thanks everyone
Please help

Why would you want one local
You buy a new bike and have a long ride home,nothing better.Trust me i know
Bought my Bm in Edinburgh and had a nice road home