And youve put one on yer head & you know thats gonna fit right for ya?

Took the course when I was 18 (but wasn't allowed to take the test  ) Took the class again back in June. Long story short: Worst weather on testing day possible, almost cancelled. Passed it without a problem. Teachers were cool, one knew I had been riding quads for years and was casual with me. Talked food and restaurants at a lot of the stops and breaks. A few other students had been riding for years without a license and said they had no idea how I was so smooth and quick. During the box S turn test (Which I aced!) other students were asking how I did that. Many were single footing it or going outside. It was cold and sleeting that day so most of us were nervous about sliding and we were all VERY stiff, wet and chilled. Loved the TU250X I tested on!
I tried many different helmets, read the reviews and found this one worked best for me. I wanted hi-vis as I want to stand out like a circus clown at a shareholders meeting! Going for a hi-vis jacket next.
Jeff

Nice Hat !

Yellow is a very good color .

I want to hear more about the TU250 , did it have more than enough power ?   If I replace my s-40 , the TU is a prime candidate .

I'm checking out a 2003 on Thursday. Only 1,593 miles on it.
MM: The TUX was a very nice bike. Stable, fuel injected, nice mild torque, only about 16HP though. It can do highway speeds but from all I've heard, it takes a bit of redlining to try and get it there quickly. I will say the front brakes are pretty big and strong. I'm 5' 10" and it was very comfortable ergonomically. I think it could be lightened up a bit though.
Jeff

I have owned a couple of 250 two-stroke singles, and a more recent 4 stroke dual sport single.  They are great bikes for riding around town, back country roads....anywhere you want to go at 50 mph or less and they do a great job.  On the flat interstate roads you can get up to 60 -70 mph...but you sure do feel like you are punishing the bike.  When you hit the off-ramp and slow down.....I swear I can hear a sigh of relief from the little bikes.  If you ride in area with steep hills, they will slow down on the hills.

The little 250 Ninja I bought recently does a much better job than the singles do.  It can handle 70 mph on the interstate easily, and around town or country roads it is civilized and putts along nicely.  On the first tank at the last Dragon Ride I got 77 mpg for the only tankful that I checked.  The 250 Ninja forum claims 200-250 miles of range from full until you hit reserve.

I like the looks of the TU250 best.....but the performance on the Ninja 250 is hard to beat for a little bike!

That's a good idea to ride it until it's too cold. Then you can look at some maintenance. It's a lovely looking STOCK bike. Just hope you've checked the oil level. Given its age it wouldn't hurt to check battery condition as well and look at tyres for any sign of aging. Enjoy the rides. Remember, some of our experts say they will use oil if ridden continually at 75mph or above.

Nice one man. enjoy! and be safe  .