i am looking at picking up a second bike. Somthing different, somthing fun
Both these bikes seem like they would be a blast to ride.
Has anoyne owned or riden either bike?
How bad is maintance on the NS being thats it;s a 2 stroke? Can i take it onlonger rides? how many miles before it would need a rebuild? How bad do they smoke?

Also open to suggestions on other small dispalcement quick bikes

the VFR


the NS

 

VFR! SSS is SECKSEEEEEE.

 

400's? Rd400, gsxr400, sr400.... Depends on what your cup o tea is. I think a modded SR would be fun. Hold the fancy fairings please.

 

2 stroke maintaince is as easy as it can get. I can do a complete top end/piston R+R in about 45 minutes. With an adult beverage in one hand. While my two strokes are smaller displacement - i've been on several 7-8 hour rides, pegging the speedo for almost the whole way, with nothing but gas stops.

 

Yeah 2 stroke maintenance is super simple. I tear down my race bike's topend every 10-12 hours of racing. It can be done in about 30-45 minutes... although my bike has no fairings (dirt-bikes rarely do ) and only one piston.

 

viffer

 

NC30 all the way. I want to pick up one as my next bike

 

the NS won;t need that kinda maintence (ie every 7-10 hours)will it?
there is a nice NS400R for sale locally. Plus i;d like to try the 2 stoke thing

 

No, only competition type bikes need that, IE RS.

 

I dunno but I wish i could hit this:

http://www.speedzilla.com/foru....html

 

Well I don't know much about the smaller displacement VFR's but my '92 VFR750 is amazing. Bought it with 45,000 miles on it and within a few months put another 5, it's really nice. Soo maybe I wasn't much help but I'd say VFR.

 

Talk to user "big pete" here in HT. He's had previous experience with those kind of bikes.

 

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i acuatlly Pm'd him on one of the boards he posted on

 

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so waht kind of maintence can i expect ? Or will it be similar to a regualr 4 stroke?

 

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cool i will thanks

 

OK here is the deal
i sold a truck i built for $5000
I am looking for a small displacemnt bike becuase they are cheap to insure . I also want to do some track days next year, after i take the local track school. So whatever i buy needs too be capable of running around the track.
Keeping with that line, i was thinking maybe i should skip both those and go Supermotard. i can;t think of a cheaper way to go lol Even f you crash it, there is not much to replace compare to either of these bikes, or my Monster.

There is a nice DRZ400 SM with every add on , excel rims, wave rotors, ebtc pads, Pilot tires, cams, intake, Ti exhuast, white plastics, pegs, acropolis head light, bigger tank, ect..... for $4000

there is also a 2001 748R for $6000, but if that goes down, thats not gonna be cheap lol never mind insurance

 

If you want to go really small and cheap I think Yamaha finally brought over their 250 sumos. The WR X and the XT.

 

o just motard a crf450r... but i would go for the ns400r just cause i really want one..

 

Get the NC30. Good handling, reliable, and fun bike. Go to http://www.400greybike.co.uk/ for anything you want to know about 400cc grey market bikes.

 

vfr

 

i am leaning towards the NS.
i really want to try a 2 stroke. plus it;s not like it;s going to be a daily bike
My insurance won;t insure an Nc30 but will insure the NS400R for $800/year. Figure that one out

http://www.speedzilla.com/foru...24507
that dude replied to me, and i am REALLY tempted

what should i look out for?

 

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I own a NC-30, it is by far the best handling bike I have ridden. As for a NSR400, I lived in Japan, and never ever saw one, let alone rode one. there are loads of NSR250s and a few NSR500s. All of the 400s will seem under powered to anyone who owned a 90's or newer 600 sportbike. Honda's bikes are usually on the heavy side of things, but usually handle better. The NC-30 isn't comfortable for long trips, I would say two hours max before a dismount. The exhust crosses over the bike under the seat and after 20 minutes, gets very hot. (great for northen states, crappy for sunny states). The seat has a great shape, but is very thin. Corbin will make a seat for you if you send them the old one. I have forgotten the price to do it. These bikes have been getting more and more expensive the past 5 years. I recommend getting a RC-35, VFR400RR, with exception to the carborators, it is a much improved RC-30. Also, depending on your state, most do not allow any 2 strokes to be imported anymore, so if you are planning to regester it, look for a 4 stroke to be safe.

 

cool thanks for the info
i won;t be doing very many long rides so comfort not too important to me. It;s going to be my second bike, fun bike. So maybe ridden once or twice a week, and then some track days next year
2 stroke is no problem. I can import and register damn near ANYTHING that is over 15 years old.

Where did you get your bike from?

 

Japan, imported when I moved back to the states. I moved it again, but unluckly it was damaged by the movers...I will see next week if I can have it fixed or not. The sub framed was cracked along with tank, brake lever broken, almost all the plastic on the right side, tail section, and a load of misc. parts. Needless to say, I was not happy with them at all. I will see if I can get another one. My wife wants me to get a harley.