Any Other Fellow Dirtbikers On Here?

ThoR_ · 31-05-2007, 04:40 PM

Hey guys.

Just wondering if there is any other dirtbikes on here i know there is a few. Maybe start up a thread to chat about it or whatever. Post a pic of your bike.

Glenn

xr6268 · 31-05-2007, 05:07 PM

yeh. race 250fs from qld to melbourne, amx, opens etc. oh and there yzs

ThoR_ · 31-05-2007, 07:03 PM

sweeeeeeeet i have an XR400R

VSSII · 31-05-2007, 07:31 PM

Got a Yamaha 11/98 WR250Z which will be up for sale in about a week. Yamaha of Troy graphics, new fork seals, rear bearings, two new tyres and about 10 months rego. Had it for 3 years trailriding and I still find it too toey for me!

Matt_971 · 31-05-2007, 07:45 PM

hahaha toey eh.

i got a husaberg fe600. Mild head work, warm cam and bit more fuel for it to chew n it ******* flies!!

still yet to ride a bike like it. is sooo ridable. is very torquey motor dont need to rev it like most 4 strokes these days. and it handles like a dream.

where do you guys go riding. i am from echuca n plenty of state forest round here. also mum is on a farm up in the hills near seymour. thats good up there too.

Duc21 · 31-05-2007, 07:47 PM

This is my last bike which i have just recently sold.... 2004 RM250. Awesome bike straight from the shop, then she got a bit of work done to her so was pretty lethal!!!

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sexyxe · 31-05-2007, 07:53 PM

Yeah use to ride a cr250...
was choice...
sold it when i moved.
Now on a 06 R6 instead

Cant beat a two stroke...

Gobes32 · 31-05-2007, 09:11 PM

02 YZ 426F Love it to bits.

DarkXr · 31-05-2007, 09:25 PM

2005 Yam Banshee

CrankR · 31-05-2007, 09:33 PM

Have me a '07 Yamy YZ250F that i race on weekends.

It's a very fast machine, too fast actually. I'm still getting use to riding on MX tracks and so am always scared to go flat out. Bumps and jumps are not the kind of riding i'm used to.

Never the less i still go and give it my best and my confidence is up which helps me gain the skills i need quickly.

mrniceguy · 31-05-2007, 10:25 PM

I have an 07 CRF450. Raced at AJS a few times, now just ride in the bush or hit my trailer ramp from time to time. Will post up some pics when photobucket decides to work for me.

aughia · 31-05-2007, 10:31 PM

I have a KTM 300 EXC that i trail ride here in VIC.

lv619 · 31-05-2007, 11:23 PM

I'm hoping to get a WR250f to take trail riding etc soon.

When looking at bikes, generally what should i be looking out for? I know a fair bit about cars, but when it comes to bikes i know fairly little.

mrniceguy · 31-05-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lv619

I'm hoping to get a WR250f to take trail riding etc soon.

When looking at bikes, generally what should i be looking out for? I know a fair bit about cars, but when it comes to bikes i know fairly little.

Get the best condition newest model you can afford. Dont worry too much about make, the condition of the bike is far more important. Helps heaps if you know the service history of it, and know what the owners attitude to maintainance is. Dont buy from a dealer either, you wont get any sort of guarantee with a MX'er and dont think so with a traily, but not sure. Dealers have a tendancy to "polish a ****" to get a sale, as thats how they make a living. And remember new style 4 strokes (WR/YZF etc) have maintanance schedules more like an old 2 stroke mx'er than a XR400. Oh and and one way to tell if a bikes had lots of use is to look at the clutch and magneto covers. Lots of wear=many hours. People often buy a graphics kit just for a sale, but not clutch and mag covers. Bottom of the chassis rails are worth a look too.

Also ask the owner how long since he greased his headset and linkage bearings. The answer will tell u lots about what type of bike owner you are dealing with.

The best bike to buy is one owned by someone you or your mate knows, who has looked after it, and who is selling it because he never has the time to ride it! Good luck!

lv619 · 01-06-2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mrniceguy

Get the best condition newest model you can afford. Dont worry too much about make, the condition of the bike is far more important. Helps heaps if you know the service history of it, and know what the owners attitude to maintainance is. Dont buy from a dealer either, you wont get any sort of guarantee with a MX'er and dont think so with a traily, but not sure. Dealers have a tendancy to "polish a ****" to get a sale, as thats how they make a living. And remember new style 4 strokes (WR/YZF etc) have maintanance schedules more like an old 2 stroke mx'er than a XR400. Oh and and one way to tell if a bikes had lots of use is to look at the clutch and magneto covers. Lots of wear=many hours. People often buy a graphics kit just for a sale, but not clutch and mag covers. Bottom of the chassis rails are worth a look too.

Also ask the owner how long since he greased his headset and linkage bearings. The answer will tell u lots about what type of bike owner you are dealing with.

The best bike to buy is one owned by someone you or your mate knows, who has looked after it, and who is selling it because he never has the time to ride it! Good luck!

Hey thanks mate. What do you think about this bike?? It "says" that it has only 230km, but is their a way for a dodgy owner to disconnect the odometer (not saying this guy has, but to be sure)?

It looks to be a fairly good price for a practically new bike.

ThoR_ · 01-06-2007, 02:28 AM

My baby. But is for sale now fell out with my mate so no1 to ride with dead money now. But i love her to bits. Most reliable bike ever. People say there slow but those people just dont know how to ride.

Change the oil every 4-5 rides takes ages to get dirty. Change the oil filter every 2nd oil change and wash the air filter every ride. Wash it keep it clean and thats it. Just keeps going and wont die. Starts every time.

mcnews · 01-06-2007, 10:03 AM

06 CRF450X (Pictured)

02 DR-Z400 bored to 440, RM forks, Ohlins internals in shock, head work, cams. Supermoto kit.

mrniceguy · 01-06-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lv619

Hey thanks mate. What do you think about this bike?? It "says" that it has only 230km, but is their a way for a dodgy owner to disconnect the odometer (not saying this guy has, but to be sure)?

It looks to be a fairly good price for a practically new bike.

Well it certainly looks clean, worth a look for sure. And yes disconecting the odometer is very easy. But its not always done for the reason you might think. Some blokes who ride mostly in the bush (or race enduros) will remove indicators and the speedo just to reduce chances of smashing them in what would otherwise be a minor crash. I know with KTMs you can even buy a spacer to replace the odometer drive next to the front hub.

**Falcon Coupe** · 01-06-2007, 12:39 PM

http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=19518