Dirtbike Nerdz
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dognuts
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seems like a pretty fair price, id check wheel bushings (by trying to move wheels side to side, not to big of an issue tho if there not too far gone, cheap to do at a shop and easy to do yourself...) maybe bring a compression tester, also make sure the forks dont weep to bad at the seals, but the guy says the fork is replaced so probably not a problem.
my dad had a kdx 230 (more sporty version but still aimed as a trail bike unlike the race kx’s) it was a similar year. that thing was fairly heavy but rode super nice
my dad had a kdx 230 (more sporty version but still aimed as a trail bike unlike the race kx’s) it was a similar year. that thing was fairly heavy but rode super nice
SlitherySnake
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the klr is pretty bulletproof, but they're not a dirtbike they're a dual sport motorcycle. It's a lot heavier, but it is street legal too. the only things I would consider is how much that heavier weight is going to affect what you're doing and what it's built for (you won't be able to ride mx at all and it will be really hard to ride more technical trails on it), but also consider that it only makes 30 horsepower compared to the 35 or more hp that a lighter designated dirtbike makes. I would say you're gonna be better off with a newer bike that makes a little more power and is more purpose-built for mx or trail riding rather than street riding with a little bit of trail riding blood mixed in.
personally I would look at the 125cc two stroke/250cc four stroke class for more capable and much lighter (like 50-60lbs lighter) dirtbikes.
personally I would look at the 125cc two stroke/250cc four stroke class for more capable and much lighter (like 50-60lbs lighter) dirtbikes.
clindblomskier
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Lol thats kind of a horrible deal. Not sure what the state of motorcycle sales are in your part of the country are but at least here in the midatlantic/southeast you can get a 2004ish 125 in good shape for that
Wouldn't buy. there will be better deals
Wouldn't buy. there will be better deals
ASSholebomber22
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14278207:AbiH said:
You'll want more power probably unless the commute doesn't involve speeds over 40mph. But klr's and drz's last forever and are great bikes. If it'll be your first time on a motorcycle take a class where you can beat around the loaner bike on a closed course, you'll learn a lot.
OregonDead
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I thought you were gonna get a Yamaha OP
SlitherySnake
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14278223:Biffbarf said:
oh yeah I completely forgot the drz but I've heard that they're super torquey and a blast on the street too.
updated choices considering [tag=260955]@AbiH[/tag]'s commute: wr250/450, drz400
ASSholebomber22
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14278272:AbiH said:
A lot of times you want some extra power to kinda squirt ahead of traffic real quick. To do things like get out of blindspots and whatnot. You may be fine if you're small and light. But you'd probably want something with a bit more grunt after a while.
gorbdawggybrent
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14278229:SlitherySnake said:
me and my brother wanna get a dual sport bike because we are sharing a car right now, mind if i hit you up when we have the money together... you sound like you know what your talking about
SlitherySnake
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14278345:gorbdawggybrent said:
yeah for sure! I sold mine last fall but I spent a lot of time researching stuff and a bunch of my friends ride too so just hmu and I'll be glad to help
oldmanski
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KLRs like said above are pretty tough. Looks to be a pretty decent deal for what it is. Check the chain and sprockets, make sure they arent worn out and need replaced, make sure the front forks and rear shock are not leaking, pretty common in those older models. DM if you have any questions or need me to look at anything. I was a mechanic at Honda/KTM/Suzuki and a separate Harley shop for many years.