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01-16-2008, 08:33 AM
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dirtbike?
I'm shopping for one, going the 2-stroke route. Im pretty ignorant to diftbikes so what should i be looking for that would make a bike decent or not. Wear and tear is one thing but are there signs that i should definately stay away from ? Is a 125 too small for my 190 lb. beginner ass? Answer me u dirty bastids.
Kevin
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01-16-2008, 08:54 AM
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ya gonna put some street tires on the thing and terrorize the punks in M-City?
shoot me a pm when you are going to buy one a know a shop that has a few
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01-18-2008, 12:41 PM
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ya gonna put some street tires on the thing and terrorize the punks in M-City?
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yeah, they're funny
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01-16-2008, 09:01 AM
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2 stroke for sure.
Kev, i would say go 250.. The engine has longer maintenance windows and it will hit less violent then a 125. You won't get bored of it either. Of course I would say get a ktm but if not any of the other jap brands will do just fine. If you go with a YZ or a CR parts are plentiful.
Try to get one that is at least a 2002 or so.
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01-16-2008, 09:31 AM
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oh some things to check..
bearings.. (these all take a beating)
-check front & rear wheel
-swing arm
-rear linkage (if not a ktm)
-steering stem
Fork seals..
Obviously check the compression.. a 2 stroke in good condition should only take a couple of good kicks to start.
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01-16-2008, 09:43 AM
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hey kev,
I have a couple of used ones here if you are interested.
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01-18-2008, 12:39 PM
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thanks fellas, got a tip on something quite unique.. i'll post up if things go thru.
whats with this White Group Rulez mumbojumbo..... ART basic is where im at
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01-18-2008, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by opinion914
thanks fellas, got a tip on something quite unique.. i'll post up if things go thru.
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Stay with the bigger companies.. unique = hard to find expensive parts.
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01-18-2008, 01:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by opinion914
I'm shopping for one, going the 2-stroke route. Im pretty ignorant to diftbikes so what should i be looking for that would make a bike decent or not. Wear and tear is one thing but are there signs that i should definately stay away from ? Is a 125 too small for my 190 lb. beginner ass? Answer me u dirty bastids.
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I say go the 4-stroke route and go with a 450.....then buy a set of motard wheels and a brake kit and have 2x's the fun.
FWIW, it takes me about 1hr to switch my YZ 450 from dirt to motard and tha includes replacing the front brake system.
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01-21-2008, 08:02 PM
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well, i went a different route, the dirtbike will have to wait till i get more room, lookie what i did get... '74 Benelli
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01-21-2008, 09:36 PM
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Quote:
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well, i went a different route, the dirtbike will have to wait till i get more room, lookie what i did get... '74 Benelli
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That's still a dirt bike! Vintage class MX
Nice choice!
My friend bought this one today.
'74 Elsinore 50cc - 3 gears and a clutch.
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01-21-2008, 09:49 PM
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That's still a dirt bike! Vintage class MX
Nice choice!
My friend bought this one today.
'74 Elsinore 50cc - 3 gears and a clutch.
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That is a MR50 I had one when I was a kid... The shit was pretty fast for a fifty..WHo got it??? Looks like something Erik would buy.
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01-22-2008, 09:46 PM
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Short Shifter
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That is a MR50 I had one when I was a kid... The shit was pretty fast for a fifty..WHo got it??? Looks like something Erik would buy.
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bwwwwaaaa!
It WAS Erik
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01-21-2008, 08:04 PM
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kinda goes with the '55 Bianchi im working on
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01-21-2008, 09:08 PM
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Wow, very nice choices Kev, I'm really impressed, it seems maybe my oldschoolness did rub off on you a bit too much. I'd like to head up your way to see them when your done with all the work. Good luck on the restorations.
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