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  1. 4th May 2010, 09:09 #1
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    Looking to buy xr250/xr400/xr650/dr650 dually

    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.
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    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.

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    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...
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    Quote Originally Posted by t3mp0r4ry nzr View Post
    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/List...x?id=275355908
    there a dime a dozen in the states so you can get replacement parts piss easy from over there.
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it
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    Quote Originally Posted by dino3310 View Post
    i think the whole of nz is thin on road legal XRs.

    this one's a goodie http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?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!!


    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

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    You can get a road legal CRF230.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anthrax View Post
    You can get a road legal CRF230.....
    But only the "L" not the "F".
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    with drums on the rear :'(
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    yep that CRF would be fab for ya missus, theres a shite load of DR650s around for yourself
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it
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    Quote Originally Posted by helenoftroy View Post
    Thats a nice looking XR but man!! thats a hell of a price!!
    price is up there but if i could i wouldnt hesitate
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Willdat? View Post
    with drums on the rear :'(
    The CRF230L is the road legal one and has discs front and rear.
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