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Inexpensive good used dirt bikes
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hell I wish I had e-start on my 125.
If you do get the button, battery size is something to look at. Some guys say smaller for weight, but others go and get bigger for more cranking power or longer lasting. Which is nice if say you are mud riding and stalling, etc. Or just tired.
If you do get the button, battery size is something to look at. Some guys say smaller for weight, but others go and get bigger for more cranking power or longer lasting. Which is nice if say you are mud riding and stalling, etc. Or just tired.
CRF 450 would be my recommendation. I was told the 08 had a good upgrade to the electronics.
Mine came with both batteries. I've only used the big one so far, but I take the other one with me in case it dies.
Why do you need an e-start? Mine starts on the 3rd kick after sitting for a week and after that it starts with half a kick.... Don't see how adding 5-10 pounds could be worth it???
You guys must be old!
They all start up easy when there cold, it's after they get hot when they don't start. Remember A1 when Bubba couldn't get his started after he went down. If he would have had the button, he would have finished, and we wouldn't have had such a close Supercross series this year.
Also, the KTM is lighter than all the other 450 bikes except the Honda.
M-P-S ... lots of good recommendations on here. If you're dead set on the 4-stroke, a WR or CRF both work well; a KTM RFS works even better though I'm biased but it's tough to beat a 300EXC for off-road/single track/hill climbs ... it's a 3-stroke; best of both worlds. Easy to maintain and can be had for a reasonable price if you search for the deal. Happy hunting.
I'm biased but it's tough to beat a 300EXC for off-road/single track/hill climbs ... it's a 3-stroke; best of both worlds. Easy to maintain and can be had for a reasonable price if you search for the deal. Happy hunting.
If you're just getting into dirt bikes, Look for a cheap older honda XR, i have an 84 XR 350 that is my backup (crf450x primary) and they are great....
Even a 200 or 250 will do to get started, pretty much bullitt-proof as long as you check the oil!
I forget how big your boy is, but, a great started bike for a kid is something
with an auto-clutch, like a Yamaha ttr-90, also bullitproof....
I have seen XR's as low as $700 to $1200 on craigslist....
Check with Corey, he can probably find you what you need....
Barry
ps: if you get something or want to try out an XR 350, get with slim and
go borrow mine.
Even a 200 or 250 will do to get started, pretty much bullitt-proof as long as you check the oil!
I forget how big your boy is, but, a great started bike for a kid is something
with an auto-clutch, like a Yamaha ttr-90, also bullitproof....
I have seen XR's as low as $700 to $1200 on craigslist....
Check with Corey, he can probably find you what you need....
Barry
ps: if you get something or want to try out an XR 350, get with slim and
go borrow mine.
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Clarke673
Somewhere between too dumb to quit and flat earth
Mine came with both batteries. I've only used the big one so far, but I take the other one with me in case it dies.
They all start up easy when there cold, it's after they get hot when they don't start. Remember A1 when Bubba couldn't get his started after he went down. If he would have had the button, he would have finished, and we wouldn't have had such a close Supercross series this year.
Also, the KTM is lighter than all the other 450 bikes except the Honda.
My 300 always starts on the first kick, even when i lay it over for a few.... or trailer it. Only time it ever takes more than 1-2 kicks is when the fuel was shut off and it was stored for a week or so... Then again i ride it around my house almost every day when im not work'n or sled'n so idk? I have it jetted perfect, i know that.
I can't really comment on the 300's, because I never had a problem with any of my 2strokes I've ever had. I had an 06 KTM 450sx without the E-start, and that's the only reason I don't still have that bike. If I stalled it even, It would take 15-20 kicks to get it running again. I flipped this one over in the sand, picked it back up, pushed the button, and was off again. Sooooooo much easier.
If you want to go ultra cheap look at some of the older xr600 Honda's there great bikes but a bit heavy. I picked mine up for 700 bucks got new plastic and a desert tank ,pipe and so on was in it for less than 1300. tons of torque great on the trails and could run just about any top speed you wanted In the open.
Go ride one, then you'll be convinced. That was the mistake I made! A little more expensive, but there worth it.
I saw that too, but it said something was wrong with the E-start. You had to push start it. Probablly just a battery or something!
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MPS
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thanks tech and adrenaline junkey. tech, I have ridden in the past....but yes I am pretty much just getting into them. my boy is 9 he is pretty tall. he does have a little yammy 80 PW with the auto clutch. I will check out the XR's and talk to Corey.
thanks for the offer on letting me borrow yours...I might take you up on it!
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MPS
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M-P-S ... lots of good recommendations on here. If you're dead set on the 4-stroke, a WR or CRF both work well; a KTM RFS works even better though
thanks rockymking....some really good input there too! that is a nice looking bike!
id wait a few months and wait for the 2010's to come out then go to a dealer and find a left over 08 or 09 and pay 1500 bucks more than a used ( who knows how bad they trashed it) bike. just my 2 cents
Go ride one, then you'll be convinced. That was the mistake I made! A little more expensive, but there worth it.
I have, well the 200. "borrowed" my father-in-laws a few times and I may again next time we ride.
I love my YZ, but I really want a bit more bottom hit...as much fun as it is, I do get tired of constantly keeping the Rs high and being on the pipe.
How much are you looking to spend? What kind of riding?
