Looking at getting a 2006 RMZ, just wondering if there are any problems I need to look out for when testing one out?
Decided to get back into dirt riding after stopping a couple of years ago...just need to sell the R1 and its dirt bike time again!
Hardcore Biker
Looking at getting a 2006 RMZ, just wondering if there are any problems I need to look out for when testing one out?
Decided to get back into dirt riding after stopping a couple of years ago...just need to sell the R1 and its dirt bike time again!
Forum whore
If you want to get a 250f get a kxf/crf/yzf 06+, or rmz 07+Originally Posted by -df-
They are much better bikes from here on in, just make sure they've been maintained properly.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=315905527
Broken bikes wanted, pm details
The Wise
they are so good, that some bastard stole my one.
Why would you ride that long and that gnarly stuff if you don't have to, Its what we do, we love it.
Nathan Woods R.I.P.
KDX 1, Fantail 0.
Might reconsider the Suzuki?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...en-2008-RMZ250
Looks like they have a potential fault. Not sure which year(s) it effects though.
Douching my Simuloid
Woah woah what about the '06 SXF?
Hardcore Biker
Would love a KXF (my fav), but looking in the $3k range...and they all seem to be over the $4k
Maybe thats why the RMZ's are cheaper on TM!!
Hmmm...will keep looking
Forum whore
the 07 RMZ is tottally different form the 06
the 06 was the last of them made by kawasaki, which is basically of the same as the 05 KX250F and RMZ250,
they are good bikes, they were speicaled at a pretty good price and plenty were sold, parts are easy and plentyfull to get and since both kawaski and suzuki parts do them they are compritive price, they are good bikes and you can pick them up for a good price
Hardcore Biker
So the KXF would have the same problem as the RMZ regarding that case cracking as posted above?
Forum whore
no, it was not an issue with teh 04-06 models,
Hardcore Biker
ahh, true. Awesome, cheers for your help.
Forum whore
My riding mate had an 05 kx-f, so essentially the rmz's twin sister. Widely regarded by those in the know as the worst 250f mx bike ever built... but his was abused for 3 years, serviced once (oil changes occassionally), chucked at the scenery lots and never developed any serious problems.
I rode it plenty of times and I can't say I was ever disappointed with with the handling, braking or power but I'm an average rider at best, so fecked if I could really tell between an 06 or an 07 rmz. Didn't pop wheelies like my RM, but didn't regularly try and kill my like my RM either.
The Wise
That would have been a one off incident, wouldn't read to much in to that.
If your a wannabe weekend warrior like me, they are a dam good bike. and will serve you
well.
Most important thing, and that goes with all bikes, is keeping up with the maintance.
Why would you ride that long and that gnarly stuff if you don't have to, Its what we do, we love it.
Nathan Woods R.I.P.
Hardcore Biker
Yep, just a weekend warrior eh.
Had a CR250 before, loved the power of it (I'm a big guy so need a bit just to get me going), but didn't like the on/off power delivery...always thought I would have been able to ride my old KDX220 way faster around woodhill then the CR just because I knew where/when the power was. Hence I'm going for the 250f this time.
Ok...think I will go with the RMZ250, looks like I can pick up one cheaper then some of the other brands, and sound like they will do the job for me.
Hardcore Biker
i know of a very well maintained 06 ktm sxf250 for sale for 4g.... let me know if interested
Yamaha YZ450f 2011
Yamaha YZ250f 2007
Suzuki K6 GSXR1000
Forum whore
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-316129982.htm
dont know of its of any interest to you, but i know both owners from 100 hours on, and i can tell you its had a bloody easy life since then!! lol
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