Dirtless79
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- Nov 11, 2003
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Hey folks. I'm considering giving up my streetbike for a dirtbike in the spring. Why? Too many close calls on the street - I've been lucky; I don't want to press my luck. Anyway, I love the two-wheeled machines to death and hate to give it up. I'm also an avid mountain biker, so I figured why not combine what I enjoy. So, a few questions:
New or Used?: I know streetbikes get flogged, but I think it's 10x worse when factoring in debris, sand, and water. Is it even worth considering someone else's machine to save a couple thousand?
What size engine?: Well, not an exact displacement, I just know there are 125, 250, 400's, etc. I just want an estimate. I would like to get into trail riding - you know, just kind of exploring the terrain, go out for a few hours during weekend, escape the world for a while - all that stuff. But power is good.
What's a reliable brand?: I love my Honda. It's bullet proof and I feel anything Honda makes is an excellent choice. But I am open to ideas to sway me either way.
Other resource on the web? : I have a long road ahead of me before the bike market gets hot again in the spring, so I am going to dedicate a lot of time towards info gathering.
Thanks all! Hope I can contribute in the long run...
New or Used?: I know streetbikes get flogged, but I think it's 10x worse when factoring in debris, sand, and water. Is it even worth considering someone else's machine to save a couple thousand?
What size engine?: Well, not an exact displacement, I just know there are 125, 250, 400's, etc. I just want an estimate. I would like to get into trail riding - you know, just kind of exploring the terrain, go out for a few hours during weekend, escape the world for a while - all that stuff. But power is good.
What's a reliable brand?: I love my Honda. It's bullet proof and I feel anything Honda makes is an excellent choice. But I am open to ideas to sway me either way.
Other resource on the web? : I have a long road ahead of me before the bike market gets hot again in the spring, so I am going to dedicate a lot of time towards info gathering.
Thanks all! Hope I can contribute in the long run...