Good work done so far, it's not overdone. That is the coolest part. I like your taste ❤

@daphnedevi

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Sandeep 😄 What if anything would you do additionally? I sometimes contemplate other details, but like you also appreciate avoiding overdone... as does my wallet. 🤪

Love it! Nice work!! I really like the tires & exhaust! Ride On!!

That’s Beautiful from the color all around to the tires. I’m a newbie looking into one. 👌🏽

@daphnedevi

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. 😊 It’s a good idea for a first bike… nice lightweight not too powerful inexpensive Japanese reliability …with some style as a bonus. It also turns out a good choice as a 12th bike. 😄🙋🏻

Those are great bikes! I really like the look that you achieved with it, very cool! And like you said, the nice thing about a 250 is that you can actually maintain a decent speed on the road with it.

@daphnedevi

7 ай бұрын

Almost decent speed 😝 …I’ve determined that my xt250 is way more stable on the highway, and thus capable of going significantly faster (both have stock gearing, and with dual sport tires). But for backroads both are swell, though the xt remains still better… I think maybe due to superior rear suspension, perhaps? The tu sure gets some style points though. 🤠

Very nice

good quality video. Would've like to see a little bit of you riding.

@daphnedevi

9 ай бұрын

Thanks :) To date my only joyride out of town has been a long day trip taking secondary roads from Seattle to Mt Baker. Sorry the music is meh… kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpN61Kt9qtPMqrw.htmlsi=AxCYM73OxhI97iSs

Wow. Well done. Love it. If you could lift the front mudguard that would finish it for me. Love the new sound and the bars. Really cool

@daphnedevi

11 ай бұрын

That’s definitely worth considering. Not sure yet if I would have to fabricate something or if someone makes it… I know webike has some shorty fenders, but I haven’t seen risers. Let me know if you have seen any leads. Maybe I’ll have to make a not-so-basic mod video. 😜

@thegreatoutdoors2000

11 ай бұрын

@@daphnedevi ,Sorry not sure where you would get one.

Some nice mods to your TU250, I love mine, and I added a Cycle Racks rear rack, a metal front fender, and mirror extensions. So, like you, a few personal touches but not any major modification. The Cycle Racks rack is great, they are going for about $200 now. They are made by a small company in Idaho, and are designed to be an exact fit for the bike. They are guaranteed for life, and the people at the company will talk to you on the phone or email if you have any questions about the rack. You can use many different top bags, boxes, and panniers with the rack, as well as the classic milk crate. And still ride two up with the rack on. The only thing I don't like about the rack is that I am not 100% into the aesthetics of it, it doesn't look bad and fits with the vintage look of the bike, but not completely attractive. The fender makes mine look even more classic. I've thought about the Brogue exhaust and plug combo, maybe when I adjust the valves (you have to take off the saddle to reach the intake). But the exhaust and plug combo costs about $500!

@daphnedevi

10 ай бұрын

Oooo… that’s a muscular rack… it would definitely be needed for any major trips. I just strap a backpack to the back of the seat… works well enough for 1-3 days and no camping. What kind of undertakings is your rack employed for?

@daphnedevi

10 ай бұрын

I think the exhaust and plug were very worth it. A way nicer sound and response. Despite a few light pops periodically on decels the power delivery feels way better… smoother, and a bit richer so it doesn’t feel like it’s gonna stall in and out of idle.

@jasonhochman3750

10 ай бұрын

@@daphnedevi I haven't done any major trips. I use the rack for commuting to work, shopping trips around town, but it could work for some touring. The thing is that the TU has a lot of vibration at 50 MPH and up, so not necessarily that comfortable for long rides. But you can use that rack with a bag or box on top, plus panniers on the sides, and add a bag that straps onto the rear seat as well, and get a bit of cargo on the bike, but you also have to be careful, as the handling is a little different with weight on the back.

Nice little ride you got there. A set of pro taper cr bend bars might be the solution to your handlebar situation. They are lower then the ones you got..

@daphnedevi

6 ай бұрын

I do love some Protaper bars!… (I have used the Contour Windham rm mid on 4 bikes). It’s worth reconsidering… what took me away from it was wanting for this bike an integrated cross bar and no branding stamps.

Now I feel silly, just re-watched the video and got to the part that shows the tire size! Ride On!!

@daphnedevi

3 ай бұрын

🤪 After riding them a while, I am not in love with these tires. I haven’t yet taken them on any dirt/gravel trails where they may be fine. I just don’t love them on pavement, and I’ve ridden something like a dozen different dual sport tires on various bikes without prior complaint re road manners. I really hate them on grooved pavement or grated bridges… again, no other dual sport tire bugged me in these areas. Although, in some cases I think my impression of poor grip in hard riding in the twisties may actually be more related to the antiquated suspension. ☹️

Simple basic, cheap to own and run, easy to work on. Just as cheap basic transport its great but slow.

@daphnedevi

3 күн бұрын

@@Ian-bq7gp exactly… cheap, simple to work on, light fun style in town or on a country road… anemic and unstable on the highway. Actually not too stable ripping through twisties either… much better as a meandering Sunday putterer.

I just picked up my 2nd TU yesterday, 2013! I want to put the same tires on that you put on yours. What size are they? Did you have to adjust the fenders at all to accommodate for the size? Thanks!

@daphnedevi

3 ай бұрын

I think larger than I went would require a front fender adjustment due to knobs. (As you noted, sizes in video. 😄)

Nice job! Do you know the code of the seat?

@daphnedevi

11 ай бұрын

@marcoaccaroli8083 I believe the code is on this page. I couldn’t find any other place with the seat in stock anymore: www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/parts-accessories/gel-seat-suzuki-tu250.html

Nice. But why knobbys on a street bike?

@daphnedevi

2 ай бұрын

For well maintained forest roads / farm roads (the suspension won’t tolerate more bumpy than that)… Road tires in these conditions are adequate, but knobbies look swell. 😄 These knobbies though… I don’t think I love them too much.

У меня такой же мотоцикл. 2012 года. Как шины ведут на дороге?

@daphnedevi

9 ай бұрын

The tires are okay, but have not yet seen rain. They are terrible over grates (such as on a bridge). As the bike is new to me, I'm learning that some lack of grip which I was blaming on the tires has more to do with suspension limitations. Google Translate: Шины в порядке, но дождя еще не видели. Они ужасны над решетками (например, на мосту). Поскольку мотоцикл для меня новый, я понимаю, что некоторая нехватка сцепления, в которой я винил шины, больше связана с ограничениями подвески.

Beautiful pattern of Shinko tyres. and what a bike in 250cc. i love this bike alot. but unfortunately this bike is not available in our country. seat is too good

@daphnedevi

9 ай бұрын

😆…. Why is it so hard to find a bike with good seats? Where in the world are you?

@freefalcon4

9 ай бұрын

@@daphnedevi 😁😁😁😁🤓😀😀 I am in Pakistan. But not terrorist.😘😘😘😂

@freefalcon4

9 ай бұрын

@@daphnedevi seat is not a big problem at all. I can modify seat my self. And i have done this with my seat. Bcz i am travelling long long to the north of my country twice a year.

@daphnedevi

7 ай бұрын

@@freefalcon4 Love to Pakistan! I've always wanted to ride in the Hindu Kush... Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan. Maybe one day if the world gets less chaotic. In the meantime, I've enjoyed the Himalayas... also magnificent!

@freefalcon4

7 ай бұрын

@@daphnedevi I wish you to Ride.in the Karakorams. You will see that you r enjoying the life. Karakorams r great great mountains on earth. Most of the Karakoram range is in the Pakistan. you can see some of the veiws in my channel. Many 7000 and 8000 mtr high peaks you can veiw even from the road.

Сегодня я покупаю такой же

@daphnedevi

10 күн бұрын

Have fun!... I hope you enjoy it a lot. 🤠