2004 Yamaha reviews

Bought the bike new January 2004 w/zero miles. Dealer was still building/servicing the bike while I waited. Test rode and rode home (58 miles) same day. Bike originally got around 54mpg but I couldn't leave well enough alone. Added Hardchrome 3in Big Straights and Baron's Big Air kit. Now only get around 44 on the highway but power (and sound) is much better. I now have 26,000 wonderful miles on the bike with no complaints. Have only had to do scheduled maintenance. I use the bike as a daily rider to work and commute home (1,000 miles round trip) every other weekend when I'm not deployed. Couldn't ask for much more in a bike other than the handlebars could come a little closer to the rider. Great bike for all around riding. Show less

My parents got this bike for me right after we moved to Maine abut four years ago. It was my first bike and is great for beginners. Suprisingly it has a lot of power for such a small bike. The bike doesn't go much faster than 40 mph. It handles excellent. Has great traction in most terrain. It has some trouble going through sand any deeper than an inch. I live next to some powerlines and have tried to ride it over there, it doesn't work so well. It is such a fun bike to learn on and to ride when you get older. All of the people at the local dealer have them just to have some fun on. All around a great bike. I love it. Show less

I've been riding motorcycles for the last 25-years and there are two products that I use and recommend to all riders: 1- 'Stabil' or similar product in your gas tank. Many people don't realize that stagnant gasoline will start going bad in as little as a month. Once this happens, bad gas will start gumming up and getting a varnish like smell and texture. This will clog up, very quickly, your carburetor, gas lines and carburetor jets. Once this happens, your scooter will be hard to start, or it will just not start at all! This product is sold in many auto part stores and places like WalMart for a few bucks...believe me, a lot cheaper than rebuilding a carburator. Product #2: 'Battery Tender'. About $30+ for the Junior model. Hook up the permanent cable to the battery of the scooter and then hook it up to the Battery Tender (very easy to do), every time you park it at home. It will keep you battery fully charged at all times. It also monitors electronically, the battery charge and will prevent over-charging or over-boiling of the battery. Never have to worry about a dead battery again. don't forget to check the oil level and keep up the tire pressure up to specs. Have fun riding and be safe! Show less

I bought a Corbin seat after trying the Airhawk option. Too squirmy in the curves for my taste. The Corbin was a better choice for me. Harder feeling seat, slightly lower than stock. No sharp edges like the original. In spite of feeling firmer I can ride about 50% farther before butt-burn becomes an issue. Have swapped the taller windshield on and off a number of times. For me the tall shield has a drawback...It takes some of the wind force off the upper body which causes me to have more weight on the wrists. So decide if the calmer air pocket is worth sore wrists. This bike loves to cruise at an indicated 85 mph. Really about 78 mph. due to speedo error. Recieved the recall notice on the TPS from Yamaha. haven't had it done yet as weather is nasty still. Show less

I bought a used 2004 Yamaha YZ250F. It is in amazing shape! The bike has so much power, the bike is very comfortable, and has the best quality. Show less

The best bike I've had yet. Reliable, fast, easy to drive, even pretty comfortable...and can't forget about being THE SEXIEST bike out there, no doubt. Show less

I just got the bike about about a week ago and it impresses me more and more everytime I ride it. I'm not even sure how the bike performs stock because the guy I bought it from put almost 2 grand in it before I bought it. The reliability of the bike is phenomenol. I can start it without even putting all my weight into kicking it over. The only regret I have on this bike is that I didn't get it sooner. Show less

Just a few words - my first Vino 125 review was on 12-26-03 when I received it brand new. Now 1-26-07, 3 years 1 month later I am still very impressed with the Vino 125 and have not out-grown its performance. I am still on the OEM tires and belts. I have over 7K trouble free miles on the scooter. I use it for short hoops and road trips. Show less

The '04 R6 is an amazing bike all around. I've got just under 6000 miles on it and I've enjoyed each one. I find the riding position to be fairly comfortable for a sport bike, however, being on it for more than 45 mins at a time can leave your wrists hurting a little, but not too bad. I still give it 5 stars on comfort, because, after all, it is a sportbike. The GYT-R full exhaust is a must on this bike. Almost day and night difference. This pipe gives you fat mid range starting at 5500 rpm. You can feel the bike take off when you hit 5500 rpm. I've never came even close to reaching this bikes full potential in the corners. It takes every corner thrown at it with ease. I read lots of reveiws on all the 600's before I bought the Yamaha. In every article and review I read, the Yamaha was prasied for its razor sharp handling. This thing steers almost sub-consciously. If I could change anything about it I'd give it way more punch in the mid-range. However, since it's just a 600 all the power is naturaly going to be up north. I just traded in the R6 today on an '07 R1!!! I'll post a review on the R1 as soon as its broke in. Show less

This bike is amazing. I had an RT 100 and bought this and there is nothing the same. It's got tons of power and an awesome power band. The suspension doesn't compare to any other bike I've ridden. Best money I've ever spent!! Show less