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RE: Dirtbike - 4/30/2008 12:44:46 PM

md8181

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Kevin, the bike looks nice...how much are you looking to get for it?

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RE: Dirtbike - 5/10/2008 8:59:26 PM

YAM93

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ORIGINAL: JakesF2

I have an old XR75 trail bike. That bike is so much fun 5-speed tops out at about 45mph, perfect for the small trails and messing around the neighborhood on.

I really wanna save up and get the new CRF 230L, I always thought it would be fun to drive a dirtbike on the roads (legally). Plus its about time I get a bigger dirtbike.

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Sweet ! My cousin and I used to ride his XR75 back around 1978 +/- until I got my XR80 in 1980. Those things were bulletproof. I haven't seen one since he sold his back in the mid-80's. After a 20 year hiatus I got a new yellow & black Yamaha YZ250F. Generally speaking, most manufacturers name their FOUR STROKES with an " F " in the wording. The 230L ? I'd reconsider after seeing the new Yamaha XT250, that is one sweet bike, and I've only heard good things about it. Don't feel like you have to stick with Honda, the 230 is pretty tame.

Just remember, it's a lot of money to spend, and I know how you feel. Originally I was considering a TTR250 or WR250F. I'm glad I went with the YZ-F though, I like to do about 75% MX track and 25% singletrack / hare scramble trails. The WR would have been too slow and the TTR would have been way too slow and heavy. Of course the WR has headlights so it's a little bit of different animal. The Dual Sport class is what you're looking at, so you can do both street and trails. Also take a look at KTM if you have time, they are some of the best bikes now, on par with Yamaha and Honda.

If you need more advice, go to THUMPERTALK.com ...there you'll find forums on every dirtbike in the world, with experts on engines, suspension, racing, technique, health and fitness, you name it. Good luck and welcome to the dirt world.

Post pictures of which ever bike you choose when you get it.

Just be aware of the motocross bug, it's getting a whole new set of gear, a membership to a good local track, and a great amount of very addictive fun!

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RE: Dirtbike - 5/13/2008 12:25:25 PM

JakesF2

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Yam,

Yeah I went looking at all the new dualsports around and I didn't really like the Honda. In person it kinda seems cheap, I know its bulletproof and will probally last forever but it really has the least to offer for $4500. I really liked the new Kawasaki KLX250s but it was too tall for me, I couldn't touch the ground....

Soooo I went and bought a 2001 KTM Duke II from a local guy a couple days ago and I couldn't be happier.

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