Getting a TZM150, help me please

[Hairul]

Considering to get a TZM150 for my first bike, any suggestions on how i can get a good deal with little problems, to buy from shop or dealer? Also what should i be aware of when i get one, like the chain or smth. I'm still new to bike parts so help me out.

 

Also how about Honda SP or the Kawa KRR??

Edited March 23, 2012 by Hairul

[WanFazer]

Its an old bike so dun expect it to b perfect.. If u buy from shop, they will tell u e wonderful things bout e bike but not e neg side.. Gotta watch out for accident bikes coz i believe these model change lots of hands n chck whether engine block got kena porting or not (which diff for u to know)... If kena port b4 then good luck.. Chances of overhaul often is higher than it is stock... N not to mention e fuel consumption ... Radiator, hoses, rectifier, coil, bat, lots of other parts u nd to take note but since ur newbie, it will take time for u to learn..

 

But y tzm150 ?

[Hairul]

I'm still considering if i should get it. I'm more in favor of getting a 2stoke sport bikes, the Honda Sp and Kawasaki Krr kinda looking into it too.

[Jehuty]

Put aside enough every month for valve repairs, the most common thing to break down on TZMs because its servo controlled, either your valve cable, your valve seals or your valve servo, 3 things that can and will go wrong. Old bike, depends on the previous owner, the chances of it having loads problems is that much higher. From my point of view, if you're thinking of upgrading, just get a 4 stroke.

 

Its not a bad bike, it just has many hassles you would rather not deal with like 2T...but nothing is as fun as a 2 stroke in its powerband.

[WanFazer]

If like dat get e rs125 lah, powerrr dok !!

[WanFazer]

Btw from wat i c, e kind of bikes ur going for r mostly old bikes.. Issit cos its cheaper ? If u tink it is, better tink many times coz u gonna lose $ in e running cost.. Actually its simple, no $$ dun buy bike.. If u r on tight budget, e bikes that u looking at will squeeze u dry.. Had a number of young aquaintaces who oreidi regretted big time but sorry to say i can juz smile at them n said, "Told u b4..." n ended it with a cheeky meeky smile lolz !!!