Soberpete's YBR 250

[ChinaV]

Hey guys. Having some problems here that I hope somebody has some quick answers for. Until now I've had no problems loading photos onto my profile but as of last night it's been next to impossible. Loading just one photo begins very slowly and simply stops at 18% after about ten minutes. The loading screen is still full of old photos, even the first ones I put up there a month or so ago. Do I need to delete them to make room? If so then how? I can't find a way to delete them or anything

Would be much better if you would use an outside hosting site and not the built in photo feature here. Plenty of tips in other threads.

Cheers!
ChinaV

[MJH]

I came across this….seems Yamaha India is advertising some very cool small displacement concept bikes.

[soberpete]

I came across this….seems Yamaha India is advertising some very cool small displacement concept bikes.

I took a look at this same page a while ago while trying to find more info about the YBR 250. I couldn't stop looking at the RT-01; it's such a beast. Just imagine if you had someone on the back of that bike right next to the exhausts... I don't think it would be fair to put someone through that.

[soberpete]

I used a free 14 day account on Smugmug to upload a ton of photos of the YBR 250. I will begin with a couple of pose photos (not me... the bike).
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The seat cover: before and after removal
Most of the wires you can see are from the alarm kit that I had installed the other day. ZMC888 helped me wrap the wires up nice and tidy with some little cable ties.
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The seat-opening lock is hidden down here. Pops open and shuts nicely .
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Front and rear Sakura Street Shark tires.
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The battery and little tool kit are strapped down tightly with a cool little rubber strap and metal latch.
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Nothing rattles. Smooth and sound .

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A very chunky exhaust. Full of emission controlling technology.
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Based on a recommendation from ZMC888 I may replace the stock exhaust after a while of use and a lot of studying on how to get more power from the YBR without disturbing any of the processes inside it's complicated (to me anyway) 250i engine.

[ZMC888]

Took the bike out for a quick 30-40km ride in the local hills, when Pete was away this weekend, had a chance to ride some proper corners!

The bike handles seriously well! No muscle is required to introduce the bike into any corner, bike seems to drop into the corners. The 17 inch wheels with the Sakura Street-Shark tires are a great combination, a very confidence inspiring ride. I was always wary just because it is such a new bike and not mine though.