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t3mp0r4ry nzr
4th May 2010, 09:09
Hi all, looking for a dual purpose bike for the mrs. thinking about xr250 or xr400 or something in between. Must be reliable and have reasonable power/throttle response. Also keeping a sneeky eye out for a dually for me, would be happy with a dr650/xr650 or even a decent xr400

If you guys come accross anything, please let me know. TM is a bit thin on road legal XR's.

clint640
4th May 2010, 09:23
If the Mrs is a new rider I would strongly recommend splashing out on something with electric start. When buying XR's remember that both the 250 & 400 got a heap of upgrades in 97 so any that age or newer are the ones to get.

Cheers
Clint

t3mp0r4ry nzr
4th May 2010, 15:40
Cheers for the advice Clint! the Mrs isnt new to bikes but electric leg is not something I have considered, glad you mentioned it. Maybe add to shopping list a DRZ400 road legal...

dino3310
4th May 2010, 21:32
TM is a bit thin on road legal XR's.

i think the whole of nz is thin on road legal XRs.

this one's a goodie http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=275355908
there a dime a dozen in the states so you can get replacement parts piss easy from over there.

helenoftroy
4th May 2010, 21:58
i think the whole of nz is thin on road legal XRs.

this one's a goodie http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=275355908
there a dime a dozen in the states so you can get replacement parts piss easy from over there.
Thats a nice looking XR but man!! thats a hell of a price!!:shit:


When I got into bikes again a few years ago,I searched for months to get a 250 or less road legal trail bike....in the end I got a XL200R import & went thru the frustrating process of getting it on the road.It was an awesome wee bike though

Good luck with the search!

Taz
4th May 2010, 22:05
You can get a road legal CRF230.....

NordieBoy
4th May 2010, 22:30
You can get a road legal CRF230.....

But only the "L" not the "F".

Willdat?
5th May 2010, 16:35
with drums on the rear :'(

dino3310
5th May 2010, 19:09
yep that CRF would be fab for ya missus, theres a shite load of DR650s around for yourself

dino3310
5th May 2010, 19:12
Thats a nice looking XR but man!! thats a hell of a price!!:shit:


price is up there but if i could i wouldnt hesitate:blink:

NordieBoy
5th May 2010, 20:07
with drums on the rear :'(

The CRF230L is the road legal one and has discs front and rear.