Originally posted by dbd:
I'm in the market to purchase a new bike .Currently I ride a 86 CR125 with a beefed up suspension .I ride on all kinds of different terrain . I lke my 125 but it's worn out .I'm 6'4" weigh 225 and old enough to know better.I have only been riding for 4 years but love it . Looking at 4 strokes ,any and all suggestions on this purchase would greatly be aprechated. dbd
Originally posted by CAB:
You're a big man so you should have no problem handling either a DRZ400, XR650, or XR400. I'd look at any of those three. The thought of you on that 125 is rather amusing! Whatever you get, your first mod. should be a triple clamp that moves the bars forward and up! I'm 6'3" and this mod is a huge improvement.
Originally posted by CAB:
You're a big man so you should have no problem handling either a DRZ400, XR650, or XR400. I'd look at any of those three. The thought of you on that 125 is rather amusing! Whatever you get, your first mod. should be a triple clamp that moves the bars forward and up! I'm 6'3" and this mod is a huge improvement.
I was thinking about all those bikes and then some .The wr250f caught my eye ,so have the DRZ400,WR400F ,and the XR400.The XR600's I think are to big for woods riding and the KTM's are a bit to pricey . I wish I could test ride them all .thanks for the input.
Originally posted by honDAN:
I am 6'1" ,230lbs. I currently ride the XR 650. I came from riding an 83 XR500. I liked the width of the seat on this new thumper. You however might like the skinnier seat of the new Xr 450 that is coming out, or (and I say this with some reservations)the new WR from Yamaha is a pretty impressive new ride. This is the first bike I have ever thought about owning since I've owned Hondas since 1973. My suggestion to you would be to go to your bike shop and sit on the ones you like and see which one "suits your Fanny" :)
Please let me know how you like the new ride .Thanks for the insight.Originally posted by TriPower:
I'm 6', 200lbs, 32 years old. Mainly been a Honda man, since I really appreciate their workmanship (I can't wait for their aluminum framed 250 4 stroke, maybe 2003?) I've had different 125's, 250's, and a 500 over the years. For a few years I had both a 125 and 250, and for play riding the 250 always stayed in the garage. 125's are just a ton of fun *if* you like that style of high revving power. I think it's great.
When I saw the YZ250f, I really started to think that it's the bike for me. High revving power, relatively light weight, and more low end torque that any 125 to carry my extra weight. I now have a brand new YZ250f in my garage, just waiting for it's first ride tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes. Since you're a little "biggie sized", you may prefer the 426 :)
One more point: I've ridden the XR400 and XR650, and I don't have as much fun on either of them. I'd still rather have a good 125 or 250. I hope nobody's offended but they just don't suit my riding style. I prefer hard charging, high revving bikes to smooth torquers.
Just one man's slightly biased opinion...
-Joe
Originally posted by NVR FNSH:
At 6'4" 225# you can plan on spending money on the following regardless of which bike you buy:
taller seat foam
bar mounts &/or triple clamp to move the bars up & forward
new bars - personal preference for additional height/sweep
stiffer springs - fork & shock
I'm 6'4" 250# & those are the things I've had to do to the bikes I've owned - '88 XR600, '90 KX500 & '99 WR400. All three bikes have more than enough power to go faster than I really need to go.
My wife is 5'11" and will be getting a new triple clamp & bar mounts to give her a little more room on her XR250R.
Did I mention moving the bars up & forward really makes the bike feel like it was designed for you - not some 5'8" 160# 'normal' rider?
Brian
Originally posted by Gary B.:
I told you you'd get a ton of replies on this! I might be riding at Dyracuse this weekend if they are open if you want to try my YZ400. I put 70 miles on it Saturday and now I know why they call it a "3 stroke". It hauls! P.S.To all the guys who mentioned it, yes he does look funny on a puny 125!!! LOL
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