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TBX 260
by: Jarlaxle - Mar 22, 2013 17:35:27 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Mar 22, 2013 17:35:27 GMT -5
A local dealer has one of these, used...it's a "TBX 260 XY260T-4". It's Chinese, and it's BIG; it's as long as the motorcycles parked next to it. So...anyone familiar with it? From the model, I expect it's a 260cc, which I figure is liquid-cooled...right? I'm figuring this would be highway-capable, yes?
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TBX 260
by: armydog2010 - Mar 22, 2013 21:07:28 GMT -5
Post by armydog2010 on Mar 22, 2013 21:07:28 GMT -5
yes. it has a top speed of roughly 80-  + depending on weight. and yes it is a liquid cooled engine. |
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TBX 260
by: prodigit - Mar 23, 2013 1:21:11 GMT -5
Post by prodigit on Mar 23, 2013 1:21:11 GMT -5
The 08 models have carburetor, the 2011+ models have fuel injection.
08: ~65-70MPG, ~75MPH
11: ~75-82MPG, ~83MPH on speedo, 80MPH GPS
Even a 150 is highway capable.
I'm familiar with it; if you have any questions, fire away.. I've had a 2012 BMS TXB260 EFI for a while.
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TBX 260
by: Jarlaxle - Mar 24, 2013 9:01:47 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Mar 24, 2013 9:01:47 GMT -5
Questions...when did they switch to EFI? I think this one is a 2009 or 2010. Do they have rear discs...I forgot to look.  Would it hold up to a 50-mile (round trip) commute? Any idea what I should pay for it? |
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TBX 260
by: imnts2 - Mar 24, 2013 14:10:32 GMT -5
Post by imnts2 on Mar 24, 2013 14:10:32 GMT -5
It should handle a good 50 mile trip regularly but I would not want to run it much over 55 real MPG for more tha t a few minutes at a time if I wante it to last. I would also want to run it a little richer that stook if I woere running it any harder than that. It is water cooled so it will not be a fragile as an Air cooled scoot.
Good scoot for longer rides.
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TBX 260
by: prodigit - Mar 24, 2013 15:31:49 GMT -5
Post by prodigit on Mar 24, 2013 15:31:49 GMT -5
The 2011 models and newer have EFI
All of them have rear disc
I've done a 100 mile trip, and several 50 mile trips on them.
I even done a 220mile trip on my ATM50 (50 cc scooter), so don't worry about that. It's water cooled so...
$1600 is new price for the carb version. If they have the adjustable rear mono suspension, they go anywhere from $1800-2200 new (that is without shipping and title).
The EFI with adjustable rear monoshock, and better disc brake is $2600; with shipping, taxes, tag license and paperwork it was just under $3000.
I ran the EFI for 20 minutes on WOT without problems (80MPH), and the 50 mile trips avg 60MPH.
It does 75MPH all day.
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TBX 260
by: Jarlaxle - Mar 30, 2013 15:49:41 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Mar 30, 2013 15:49:41 GMT -5
So...how do I figure out what I should pay for a used scooter?
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TBX 260
by: prodigit - Mar 30, 2013 19:53:41 GMT -5
Post by prodigit on Mar 30, 2013 19:53:41 GMT -5
A used scooter depends on the mileage, and how much you are willing to pay for it.
Also on how many of that type are there available in your surrounding?
I wouldn't pay more than the following:
A 260 with lower than 2k miles is as good as new, and probably costs you ~80% of the new price.
2-6k miles, probably around 2/3rd of the new price.
6-15k miles is used, ~50-60% of the new price.
25+k miles, is very used, and ~50% of the new price.
The problem is that prices get so low, that at those miles, usually people just sell the parts.
40+k miles probably is a risktaker, I wouldn't pay more than 1/3rd of the new price for that!
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TBX 260
by: Jarlaxle - Mar 30, 2013 20:12:25 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Mar 30, 2013 20:12:25 GMT -5
IIRC, it has about 4500 miles.
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TBX 260
by: rockynv - Mar 31, 2013 4:56:32 GMT -5
Post by rockynv on Mar 31, 2013 4:56:32 GMT -5
Are you talking about this bike? www.bmsmotor.com/scooter/product_30_TBX_260.htmlA little underpowered for a fuel injected 260 at 14.75 hp. Basically Burgman body style with a Yamaha Majesty 260 style drive train. For a comparison a 249 cc Aprilia developes around 22 to 25 hp. Depending on price and how it was originally maintained by the first owner it could be a good buy. Too many buy them and run them (ruin) on the shipping fluids making them a bad investment. Every fluid that is in them should be changed out before riding them which too many folks do not do greatly reducing the bike usefull lifespan. |
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TBX 260
by: Jarlaxle - Mar 31, 2013 5:13:58 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Mar 31, 2013 5:13:58 GMT -5
Different color (black), but yes, basically, that one.
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TBX 260
by: rockynv - Mar 31, 2013 6:37:48 GMT -5
Post by rockynv on Mar 31, 2013 6:37:48 GMT -5
Extreme Motor Sales in Orlando has them for $3,299. Seems excessive since my Aprilia Sport City was selling on factory special for $2,999 this past fall. The TBX 260 XY260T-4 from Extreme is listed with a 3 year warranty which could add value if it is transferrable.
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TBX 260
by: Jarlaxle - Mar 31, 2013 9:27:40 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Mar 31, 2013 9:27:40 GMT -5
OK, I need more coffee. I just saw the e-mail I got Friday.
It's a 2008, with about 1600 miles. Asking price is $2K.
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TBX 260
by: prodigit - Mar 31, 2013 13:14:16 GMT -5
Post by prodigit on Mar 31, 2013 13:14:16 GMT -5
Those bikes have low HP, because they have hydraulic valves; meaning you'll probably never need to do a valve adjustment in the course of the bike's lifetime.
The only con is, that it takes a lot of HP to have that feat.
Yet, the bike is capable of going 75MPH, which is quite a feat!
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TBX 260
by: prodigit - Mar 31, 2013 13:16:44 GMT -5
Post by prodigit on Mar 31, 2013 13:16:44 GMT -5
Extreme Motor Sales in Orlando has them for $3,299. Seems excessive since my Aprilia Sport City was selling on factory special for $2,999 this past fall. The TBX 260 XY260T-4 from Extreme is listed with a 3 year warranty which could add value if it is transferrable. make sure you're not mistaken! BMS got 3 different versions of this bike. With carb or EFI; and the carb versions come with mono-rear-suspension, or the regular dual shocks. (EFI only comes with mono rear suspension). They probably sell the newer 2011-2013 version, instead of the 2008. The newer one has Fuel injection. |
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+ depending on weight. and yes it is a liquid cooled engine.
