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[QUOTE="bustedtrigger137, post: 1224121, member: 79943"] Well before I state my situation, let me first say hello. I am 17, and currently in HS. I have been riding since the age of 5 and got my first bike (PW80) for my 6th birthday. I have owned my own bike up until last year where I sold it to buy a car. After finally cleaning up the car, I will soon be selling and buying (I hope) a Jeep TJ. During this time, I have ridden ALOT of quads. Anything from a Kawasaki Bayou 220 up to throwing around a 400EX. My grandfather owns several acres in Western Michigan. I ride there quite a bit when time allows, as well as riding with my cousins in the Mountains of Western PA, and even my friend's back yard in a rural part of the Metro Detroit Area. This past weekend, I broke out my uncle's bikes while we were 'up north' and got them going again. A 1984 Honda XL200 Dual Sport and a Mint 92 Kawasaki KDX200 Enduro. After riding 'bike again, I realize how much I miss it. The way I see it, anyone can drive an ATV over sand, logs, whatever, but the ability to cross the same terrain on a Bike just makes it all the better for me. I am on the hunt for a bike for myself. I pondered the idea of offering to buy my uncle's KDX200. It is still VERY clean, and runs great. The odometer seems to not be working, but I have been looking into the newer Enduro computers. I love riding this bike, but there seems to be a lack of parts, and I know it is only going to be getting more scarce. I would only really like to pick up a new graphic kit for it if I decide to purchase her. As far as a bike goes, I am looking for something intermediate. I am about 6'3", 215lbs. I have been looking at Honda CRF250X's mainly. I am not too picky on a 2 vs 4 stroke. I want to stay around 200-300cc's just for weight concerns. I have also looked at a few KTMs and Husqvarnas. My only concern is that I have a Kawasaki/Yamaha/Suzuki dealer about 10 minutes from my house, and Planet Honda/Metro Powersports is nearby also. There are not many KTM dealers around, and only one Husqvarna dealer in MI. Other than trail/fun riding, I would like to try my hand at a few enduros next summer. Although I do not tout myself as a "great" rider, I am always looking to better myself and have some fun. Reliability is always a concern. I am quite mechanical in that regards. I am a mechanic at the local bike shop, and I enjoy working on and restoring cars in my spare time, but I don't want to be tearing into a bike after every ride. Kickstands are really a must in my eyes, and I would highly prefer having lights, etc. Although those can be easily added. Price, I am looking used at around the $3500 pricepoint. This is what I was looking to spend on a decent 400ex, so I am hoping I can get a nice bike for this price. I can get a bit more if need be, but I would like to have room for any improvement parts I may need. A stock bike is preferred. Thanks for reading the term paper! [/QUOTE]
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