thinking of getting dirty...finally

[Paul_E_D]

Air cooled too, simplifies maintenance a little. I hear the XR is just this side of indestructible.

Tom offered the bike to me before he listed it. I suspect I may regret not taking him up on that offer.

More than a little! It simplifies maintenance to nothing! These thing just run. Period.

Oh, nice score Oxx

[gregp]

Well, I wouldn't say *nothing*. You will still have to clean the air filter every ride, and change the oil/filter every couple. I would also recommend checking the valves at least once a year. Getting at the spark plug on one of those bikes is nearly impossible without the OEM tool.

[Paul_E_D]

I don't see any top end maintenance in that list...

[gregp]

A valve inspection/adjustment is top end maintenance - No?
Although, I am not here to argue. The XR400 is an excellent, low maintenance trail bike. They are just a bit heavier, and slower revving than most modern 4-stroke competition machines. The thing is, that slower revving XR motor is *not* a disadvantage in typical New England terrain, as it would be on a Motocross track.

[bstnsboy]

The xr is just about perfect for the tight trails here in new england...It never boil's over, lug's through any rock garden and turns on a dime. Yes it's kick only and it is a bit heavy but once you have the starting drill down one maybe two kicks and your good to go.You dont notice the weight once your rolling...

[Paul_E_D]

Wirelessly posted

Checking and adjusting tappet valves doesn't count!!! And I would barely bother.

[SVRACER01]

Wirelessly posted (GS3)

Talked the kid in Maine down a little. Anyone with dirt bike experience what to join me in checking out this bike?

[Kurlon]

Where in 'Western' Maine is it located?

[SVRACER01]

Wirelessly posted (GS3)

Near farmington I guess.

[Chippertheripper]

When?

[SVRACER01]

When?

unknown at this juncture. kid just got back to me on the price a little while ago. ill text him after work and see when hes available but it would either have to be tomorrow or wed since those are my days off

[Kurlon]

I'm working both days, that's a 2 hour haul for me, your drive must be 3+?

[Chippertheripper]

4:20 drive for me.

[SVRACER01]

I'm working both days, that's a 2 hour haul for me, your drive must be 3+?

4:20 drive for me.

yup

[SVRACER01]

just went and picked up my new halloween pumpkin. it needs a few things but nothing major is jumping out at me at the moment.
gotta get the wife something too now. she wants to sell her GSXR750 and get something for the dirt.
so a new search starts.
she has a little experience but its quite a while since shes ridden and her riding consists of the track. shes been on a 250 2T and a 450 4T but again, both at the track, so she doesnt have to stop and put her feet down or have to restart it via kicking. she wants a 2T but im thinking something of a smaller displacement or at least frame so she will comfortable riding in the woods.
initially i was thinking 125 but i think its still gonna be a similar stature to a 250 and be a little "racy" for the trails.
i spotted a brandy new KTM 150 at the dealer today but thats gonna be out of my price range.
any thoughts?

[Chippertheripper]

Buy her Clayton's 125.

[TheIglu]

Come get my CR125. Throw on a heavier flywheel. Done.

[Pigman]

Price on the 750????

[GearHd6]

CRF250/450X, then no worries about touching the ground well enough to kick it over. I just scored a plated 250X for pretty cheap money for the condition.

[Paul_E_D]

Clayton's bike is a good one. They are all tall except the playbikes. I can vouch for the fact that in the woods, playbikes are usually way easier to get up to speed on. The confidence gained in being able to put feet down and having stupidly soft suspension outweighs the limited grand clearance and HP for MANY seasons.

[TheIglu]

Don't get my bike if you don't want her passing over you in the air on a table top one day when you try MX.

It's not the best learner bike, but you are welcome to try it and see for yourself. XR250 or something might be more ideal if she wants to be able to walk it through the nastys.

[tls25rs]

just went and picked up my new halloween pumpkin. it needs a few things but nothing major is jumping out at me at the moment.

You better take a day off and show up to ride on the 9th at Hop Ev.

As far as bike for Amanda. There is an XR100 for sale on here that would be fun on the trails and not too expensive. More of a play bike but as Paul mentioned it can be very confidence inspiring to be able to touch with both feet. I realize that Amanda is an experienced motorcycle rider and has ridden in the dirt before but it is an option. Another option would be a CRF150R but they are more moola.

Claytons bike would be sweet for her but she would have to deal with the height and the kickstarting it. Being a 125 two stroke kicking is no big deal but not the easiest thing if you are inseam challenged.

Joel

[breakdirt916]

e-start crf230?

[McBiggity]

You better take a day off and show up to ride on the 9th at Hop Ev.

As far as bike for Amanda. There is an XR100 for sale on here that would be fun on the trails and not too expensive. More of a play bike but as Paul mentioned it can be very confidence inspiring to be able to touch with both feet. I realize that Amanda is an experienced motorcycle rider and has ridden in the dirt before but it is an option. Another option would be a CRF150R but they are more moola.

Claytons bike would be sweet for her but she would have to deal with the height and the kickstarting it. Being a 125 two stroke kicking is no big deal but not the easiest thing if you are inseam challenged.

Joel

or my 150f that is for sale

[tls25rs]

or my 150f that is for sale

Good call Mr. Bigglesworth.........