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trxcobra · May 11, 2020

Rct851 said:
Hang onto that thing this time! I’ve seen some great 2000’s Honda builds at the track lately. Such an iconic bike

I am making it as perfect as I can, and probably spending a little too much to do so!

Full bottom + top end rebuild, suspension and all chassis bearings/seals, lots of trick parts. I will probably be nervous to get it dirty at first haha, but doing it right since this bike is a keeper!

250 by Kyle Hatem, on Flickr

RedVenom48 · May 12, 2020

I rode Harleys and a Yamaha FZ1 for years. Ive been bikeless for a few. I would love to get in to dirt bikes, maybe get some super cheap ones for the family to go out on trails when the kid gets older.

Any suggestions for vertically challenged riders on dirt bikes? Or should I just stick with quads? lol

wizbangdoodle · May 12, 2020

Don't be a quadtard, get bikes.

RedVenom48 said:
I rode Harleys and a Yamaha FZ1 for years. Ive been bikeless for a few. I would love to get in to dirt bikes, maybe get some super cheap ones for the family to go out on trails when the kid gets older.

Any suggestions for vertically challenged riders on dirt bikes? Or should I just stick with quads? lol

Blackoyote · May 12, 2020

RedVenom48 said:
I rode Harleys and a Yamaha FZ1 for years. Ive been bikeless for a few. I would love to get in to dirt bikes, maybe get some super cheap ones for the family to go out on trails when the kid gets older.

Any suggestions for vertically challenged riders on dirt bikes? Or should I just stick with quads? lol

For just putting around in fields and SXS trails, some bikes from the Yamaha TTR lineup would be perfect. Low tech, low power, lower seat height, very beginner friendly. The second you start riding real trails though you'd want to upgrade to a bike with proper suspension and brakes.

08mojo · May 12, 2020

trxcobra said:
I am making it as perfect as I can, and probably spending a little too much to do so!

Full bottom + top end rebuild, suspension and all chassis bearings/seals, lots of trick parts. I will probably be nervous to get it dirty at first haha, but doing it right since this bike is a keeper!

View attachment 1639896250 by Kyle Hatem, on Flickr

That looks like a sick build! I went through the same restoration process (minus the trick parts) with my '03 cr250 and '02 cr125. A baking soda blaster was the best tool I bought for restoring the bikes. My crf450 has been collecting dust, as I have so much more fun on the two strokes.

nxhappy · May 12, 2020

RedVenom48 said:
I rode Harleys and a Yamaha FZ1 for years. Ive been bikeless for a few. I would love to get in to dirt bikes, maybe get some super cheap ones for the family to go out on trails when the kid gets older.

Any suggestions for vertically challenged riders on dirt bikes? Or should I just stick with quads? lol

bro lets get dirt bikes and ride ....

nxhappy · May 12, 2020

wizbangdoodle said:
Don't be a quadtard, get bikes.

quads are dangerous as ****. if a quad lands on you, ur basically dead. I'm not joking. Onna bike, you can just throw it away. I had a FAST banshee but i've always loved the bikes more.

nxhappy · May 12, 2020

Blackoyote said:
For just putting around in fields and SXS trails, some bikes from the Yamaha TTR lineup would be perfect. Low tech, low power, lower seat height, very beginner friendly. The second you start riding real trails though you'd want to upgrade to a bike with proper suspension and brakes.

a 250 four stroke would be perfect for a newer rider 150-200 pounds ....TTR is for kids lol

trxcobra · May 12, 2020

08mojo said:
That looks like a sick build! I went through the same restoration process (minus the trick parts) with my '03 cr250 and '02 cr125. A baking soda blaster was the best tool I bought for restoring the bikes. My crf450 has been collecting dust, as I have so much more fun on the two strokes.

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Thanks man! It’s really enjoyable - adds up quick but being a car guy makes the bike build seem cheap haha. It’s a great feeling having your hands on every bolt throughout the bike as well. Nice work on yours! 2 strokes for the win

MFE · May 12, 2020

Blackoyote said:
For just putting around in fields and SXS trails, some bikes from the Yamaha TTR lineup would be perfect. Low tech, low power, lower seat height, very beginner friendly. The second you start riding real trails though you'd want to upgrade to a bike with proper suspension and brakes.

But they have the torque of tractors! I've had both Yamaha and Honda 230's, they're functionally interchangeable but the Yami might be more bulletproof.

Blackoyote · May 13, 2020

nxhappy said:
a 250 four stroke would be perfect for a newer rider 150-200 pounds ....TTR is for kids lol

A modern 250 4t MX bike is still incredibly powerful and violent, especially in the hands of someone with absolutely no background riding.

A 250 4t trail bike like a WR250F or CRF250X would be a little more kind with the different tuning, but still an incredibly powerful bike that's easy to whiskey throttle to the point a beginner quickly finds themselves going 35mph into a tree.

The TTR230/250 is an adult learning bike lol. Having less than half the power of a 250 4t mx/trail bike, it's a lot friendlier to common beginner mistakes.

Anyways, enough talk about bikes with too many strokes, 2t for life!

Blk04L · May 13, 2020

nxhappy said:
quads are dangerous as ****. if a quad lands on you, ur basically dead. I'm not joking. Onna bike, you can just throw it away. I had a FAST banshee but i've always loved the bikes more.

Jumping them is sketchy af too. Took my banshee to the track a few times. Boy if I didn't line up the jump just right I prayed while I was in the air. Also, those stock shocks blew out quick after launching it a few times.

Rct851 · May 13, 2020

Texas bro’s...

Anyone racing or spectating at cycle ranch this weekend? $5000 pro purse will bring some good talent.

I’m racing over 30 open on the 125 if I don’t blow it up Saturday practice, or cartwheel myself down one of the hills, which I’ve been known to do lol

nxhappy · May 13, 2020

Blackoyote said:
A modern 250 4t MX bike is still incredibly powerful and violent, especially in the hands of someone with absolutely no background riding.

A 250 4t trail bike like a WR250F or CRF250X would be a little more kind with the different tuning, but still an incredibly powerful bike that's easy to whiskey throttle to the point a beginner quickly finds themselves going 35mph into a tree.

The TTR230/250 is an adult learning bike lol. Having less than half the power of a 250 4t mx/trail bike, it's a lot friendlier to common beginner mistakes.

Anyways, enough talk about bikes with too many strokes, 2t for life!

rider weight for sure has a factor. my 250f just wasn't enough power for me. I tried a knarly hill and couldn't make it LOL. Then again, I'm used to 450s or 250 smokers. If it's a first time bike I agree a 250f would be too much. Maybe a two stroke or TTR.

wizbangdoodle · May 14, 2020

Type of bike kind of depends on the OP's financial situation. If money isn't really an issue, start with a TTR and then sell it when you're ready to move up. Probably won't lose much there anyway since they hold their value pretty well. Next bike would be a nice linear 4 stroke 250. After that the sky's the limit.

However, if money is an issue and you have to get one bike and be happy with it, I'd get a 4 stroke 250. You can modify those a bit and be quite happy with it. You probably won't kill yourself on it in the beginning and as far as power, you'll never know what you're missing.

nxhappy · May 21, 2020

sooooo im picking up a ktm 525 tomorrow LOL .....wifey said "i just can't stop you" hahahahahaha >

wizbangdoodle · May 22, 2020

That's a lot of bike. Be careful. Have fun.

nxhappy · May 23, 2020

wizbangdoodle said:
That's a lot of bike. Be careful. Have fun.

it sure is. I am used to the 450s. I like the power on tap. I'm getting "older" so I won't be doing as much stupid/crazy shit LOL. This bike is plated so I can't wait to just hop on and hit the trails.

Riddick · May 25, 2020

Possible thread jacking! Need some advice, daughter's 50 2 stroke started pushing coolant at track this weekend. Started doing it as soon as we started it. I plan on getting head resurfaced and replacing o rings. I pulled the jug off and the piston and cylinder both look good. Anything else I should be doing??

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Morgan · May 25, 2020

Riddick said:
Possible thread jacking! Need some advice, daughter's 50 2 stroke started pushing coolant at track this weekend. Started doing it as soon as we started it. I plan on getting head resurfaced and replacing o rings. I pulled the jug off and the piston and cylinder both look good. Anything else I should be doing??

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Sounds like a good plan.

I mean, you could check the squish and get the head cut while you’re at it, maybe port work on the cylinder, a pipe... the real question is, “how badly do you want her to own that holeshot”?

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