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400, 500 or 750.400 can be a little small if you're of a big build but parts are easier to get than any other model.500, same as the 550 but easier to get parts for, exhausts for instance are available whereas the 550F ones aren't. Not many models of them so easy to work out what's correct for the model. 750, reasonably easy to get parts for, Yamiya do quite a few parts. However the differences between each model can get a little confusing for an original restoration, the early ones are more valuable but then your initial price goes up as well. I'd ride the 550 and see if it suits you, if the power is ok then maybe think of a 500, if you think smaller and buzzier is ok go for 400, if you want bigger and slightly more powerful go for 750 but be aware they don't handle as well due to the extra weight.
Agree with Ted. All the machines are Japanese exports and find their way to owners via many and varied routes. I’ve always maintained that the UK vs Rest of World to be irrational nonsense. UK more highly prized…why?
Quote from: Sesman on December 23, 2022, 11:44:18 AMAgree with Ted. All the machines are Japanese exports and find their way to owners via many and varied routes. I’ve always maintained that the UK vs Rest of World to be irrational nonsense. UK more highly prized…why?Light blue touch paper and stand back....
Quote from: Rozabikes Tim on December 23, 2022, 12:11:08 PMQuote from: Sesman on December 23, 2022, 11:44:18 AMAgree with Ted. All the machines are Japanese exports and find their way to owners via many and varied routes. I’ve always maintained that the UK vs Rest of World to be irrational nonsense. UK more highly prized…why?Light blue touch paper and stand back.... You’re onto me….no takers yet though😁Nope, not biting
You can always tell a US bike, seat foam is completely crushed.