Just got out on my first ride yesterday w/ my new Timbersled short track mounted to my YZ250F...and it was everything I was hoping it would be - especially in the powder - traction, sidehilling, climbing...so easy and fun. I didn't have the cash to go all in on a new bike and Timbersled kit so figured I would start with what I had with my YZ250F. I knew going into this that my bike would be underpowered and not ideal with a carb and kick start. That being said, any suggestions/recommendations on what bike I should be looking to get for next season?
A bit about myself - 5'7"/150, live in the Sierra Nevada (lots of heavy snow and mountain riding), like to boondock, play in the trees, etc. For my size, I feel like a 450 would be plenty of power. And from what I've read and confirmed on my own bike, EFI and e-start are pretty much a necessity. It seems like all the manufacturers have these features (and most have had them for quite a while). It seems like a lot of folks ride KTM, but is there some inherent reason I should go team orange for my snow bike or is that just a personal preference? I'm not opposed to buying new, but would be great to save a few bucks if I could get everything I need in a bike a few years old too...
Just looking for a few opinions from those of you that have been there and done that.
A bit about myself - 5'7"/150, live in the Sierra Nevada (lots of heavy snow and mountain riding), like to boondock, play in the trees, etc. For my size, I feel like a 450 would be plenty of power. And from what I've read and confirmed on my own bike, EFI and e-start are pretty much a necessity. It seems like all the manufacturers have these features (and most have had them for quite a while). It seems like a lot of folks ride KTM, but is there some inherent reason I should go team orange for my snow bike or is that just a personal preference? I'm not opposed to buying new, but would be great to save a few bucks if I could get everything I need in a bike a few years old too...
Just looking for a few opinions from those of you that have been there and done that.