WTB, Dirt bike

[LVN_CR250]

Mrs is looking for a new bike after selling her cr80, She wants a crf230 but are a bit pricey on trademe, She might be ok on a 125 2t or something simillar but she never really used the powerband much. Anyone know of something suitable? I heard yz125s and rm125s are quite smooth power

Apparantly xr200s are too ugly for her , Bike has to look cool lol

[oldguy]

all depends on how much you got to spend? my choice, Kawasaki KDX200 would be better, team orange, would say exc200 or go yellow a DRZ250.

[cheese]

Maybe Sammies RMZ125 would be better? how tall is she? I think that the 230s are shit really.

[L Rider]

if she was on a CR80 then the DRZ would be too small won't it?

[SpikedPunch]

Mrs is looking for a new bike after selling her cr80, She wants a crf230 but are a bit pricey on trademe, She might be ok on a 125 2t or something simillar but she never really used the powerband much. Anyone know of something suitable? I heard yz125s and rm125s are quite smooth power

Apparantly xr200s are too ugly for her , Bike has to look cool lol
How tall is she and what does she want in a new bike? Eg, what did she dislike about the CR80 that made her want a new bike?

[B0000M]

the 230s are really heavy

[Midget200]

Mrs is looking for a new bike after selling her cr80, She wants a crf230 but are a bit pricey on trademe, She might be ok on a 125 2t or something simillar but she never really used the powerband much. Anyone know of something suitable? I heard yz125s and rm125s are quite smooth power

Apparantly xr200s are too ugly for her , Bike has to look cool lol

I've just bought the KDX200, it's great, of course depending on height! It's heavy, but so reliable that you don't fall off that much - yeah right! In the past 2 years since I started riding I've had a 140, a 250 and an 85. The 200 is awesome. It's got great power, got me up a few knarly bits at Desert Storm, oh other than the kick start! I rode the 230 and it was heavy, slightly heavier than the 200 and not heaps of power! I'm not an experienced rider, but that's my 2 cents worth!

[Pornstar]

I would recomend the Yz 125, and put a flywheel wieght on it. these little bikes are great, you can ride them out of the power and they will still pull you along the single track nicely, then as she gets used to it the powers really there to embarress bigger bikes. Super light with impecable handling and mega brakes. Best to try b4 you buy though.

[LVN_CR250]

How tall is she and what does she want in a new bike? Eg, what did she dislike about the CR80 that made her want a new bike?

Shes not short can sit on my cr250 ok. The cr80 was an animal to keep in the powerband they dont have power valves to smooth out the power a little. It was the big wheel model but was still too small.

[Ride it till the red]

Shes not short can sit on my cr250 ok. The cr80 was an animal to keep in the powerband they dont have power valves to smooth out the power a little. It was the big wheel model but was still too small.

In that case......

Time for you to upgrade! Get yourself something shinier and give her your bike.... Drop the forks slightly and back the spring right off so it's a tad lower, run a hotter plug and retard the timing slightly to make it a bit less aggressive and she's sussed!

[LVN_CR250]

Good call lol. .The bike i want is way outa my reach though .

[Pornstar]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Quads-ATVs/auction-254522602.htm
Go on, treat her right.

[laserracer]

Wow didnt know KTM made 150's thats a prity cool little bike....for a not so cool big bike price:whistle:
what about something like a crf150r $5300 ON TM... OR ktm150SX TM Listing #: 265927450 $7200

[LVN_CR250]

Have about 2500 max for bike

[oldguy]

midget200 hit the nail on the head, don't go the MX way and then soft cock it down so she can ride it, the KDX is ready to go of the shop floor, for someone like her who just wants to trail ride, if she has that competive streak, then by all means go the MX bike way.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes//auction-202310854.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-265948226.htm

if you can stretch the budget this one looks good.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-265744620.htm

[LVN_CR250]

We mostly ride on MX tracks

[oldguy]

I ride my WR on the MX track, that reminds me Ardmore tomorrow:woohoo:

[Ktmboy]

midget200 hit the nail on the head, don't go the MX way and then soft cock it down so she can ride it, the KDX is ready to go of the shop floor, for someone like her who just wants to trail ride, if she has that competive streak, then by all means go the MX bike way.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes//auction-202310854.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-265948226.htm

if you can stretch the budget this one looks good.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-265744620.htm

I think the first two options are the same bike and could be the Japo import version with the steel tank. Not really a good option when for a couple of hundy more you can get the last one (2005). A better bike with far greater resale value let alone bike performance.

[laserracer]

We mostly ride on MX tracks

the kdx would still be a good option for mx track ..but i would change the front forks over to kx or similar forks that dont drop down below the front axle..some of those rutts get deep
and if those older style forks forks come to a sudden stop jammed in a rutt ...its over the bars you go ..ouch that hurt..

[Pornstar]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-264815379.htm
This could be a little pricey, but it must be a goody. ha. is he for real?

[Pornstar]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-265557007.htm
You cant go wrong with a KX 125, awesome little giant killer. looks like you could get it pretty cheap.

[laserracer]

how about this ..ok it might not set the world on fire.. but its cheap looks good and is a late model bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-265753226.htm or something faster and slightly dearer http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-266285111.htm another one this time a 125 2t $1750 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-266743439.htm

OK heres my pick ...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-264452736.htm

[LVN_CR250]

Cheers for all the replys guys. She likes the look of the 97 rm125 and the kx that pornstar posted. If you see any more on tardme post them up

[laserracer]

if you were truely keen on that rm i might be able to give it a once over as i see its in hamilton ..How tall is she ??
Dave

[kezzafish]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-264815379.htm
This could be a little pricey, but it must be a goody. ha. is he for real?

Ha haaaa an 03, 125 with a buy now of 10,000.... keep your kids away from crack

On a more serious note... i'd keep her away from MX bikes... especially KTM ones

[IIIRII]

Noobies GasGas 125 is for sale ...
Ride it like a Trials bike, out handles everything else in the 125 class ...
Keeps up with bigger bikes...
Easy to start..
About to have new piston fitted .

[rachprice]

Pity you cant get what I have, its really good low down (for a 2 stroke) and Im definitely not going to be out growing it any time soon haha

[laserracer]

Why whats wrong with KTM mx bikes ???? besides being orange i still reckon that ktm 200 exc for $2900 ONO is the go

[oldguy]

A KTM owner will snap that up, they don't mind, its a bargain at that price, for the worlds best bike.

[LVN_CR250]

if you were truely keen on that rm i might be able to give it a once over as i see its in hamilton ..How tall is she ??
Dave

that would be great as we want to come up but we dont really wana go all that way if its no good. I am about 5'9 i think haha, quite tall anyway, i can sit on a 250 but have to lean to the side a bit. If you could check it out and let us know?:yes:

[laserracer]

You have a PM ...this looks very tidy for the money http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-266344300.htm

This also looks the go later model rm125 2004 and very good price http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-265901753.htm

[kezzafish]

Why whats wrong with KTM mx bikes ???? besides being orange i still reckon that ktm 200 exc for $2900 ONO is the go

Yeah a 125 or 200 exc would be ideal. I'm saying stay away from a 125 SX or any SX, But don't get confused... have as much SX as you like

[laserracer]

You have mail

[LVN_CR250]

thanx for all your guys help, we came up to hamilton on friday, we had a look at the black and yellow 97 rm125, it was pretty crap, and had no power! so we went into hamilton motorcycle centre and there was a kdx220, had a ride and then managed to get the price down to $1500! so i now have that :-)

[laserracer]

thats cool how about some pics of it ?

[LVN_CR250]

heres some pics, took the light off this morning and i reckon it looks better lol....

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/mugenteg/012.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/mugenteg/011.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/mugenteg/013.jpg

[laserracer]

Sweet looking bike ..she must be wrapped ...all you need now are some kx forks ...lots of kdx 220 articals on thumpertalk in the kawasaki 2 stroke section ..including how to fork mods

[SpikedPunch]

Hey cool, what bike's # board did you use? Or is it a generic acerbis one or something?

[Ktmboy]

Thats a damn good bike for that price. Has after market guards and all. Welcome to the KDX fraternity.

[LVN_CR250]

Hey cool, what bike's # board did you use? Or is it a generic acerbis one or something?

The number plate is off my 2000 cr250 . they dont fit perfect but look heaps better

[LVN_CR250]

Sweet looking bike ..she must be wrapped ...all you need now are some kx forks ...lots of kdx 220 articals on thumpertalk in the kawasaki 2 stroke section ..including how to fork mods

She is alot faster on it allready than the old bike, Will look into kx forks one day, Need a new kickstart lever first the one on it is floppy as.

[SK1TZ]

I see you still have a rather tidy Hoonda Tin Top too

Vtax Much???

well done on the KDX, I was offered a 1999 for $2k, which I thought was good, you got a bloody steal. Look forward to coming up and going out sometime man

[LVN_CR250]

Yeah still got teh vtax lol