troglodytam extraordinaire
I don't know a lot about the Suzuki off road bikes but they seem to go alright.Originally Posted by Borknagar
It doesn't have electric start so make sure it will start first time when you kick it as while you are learning you will be doing a lot of it.
There is nothing more energy sapping then a bike that won't start.
L-Plate Rider
Looks preety mint. Even got guards to stop you burning large chunks of your shin off
Like boris said make sure its easy to kick start, my mates 2010 drz takes one or two cold so don't be totally put off it doesn't kick start first shot.
It also has some other handy mods which will make it more comfy and your will find it has more power than the average stock.
L-Plate Rider
Cheers for the replies guys.
I found the kick start easier on the Forza then the electric start on the CRF230.
Yeah and it will probably take a good kick or two to get the bike running most of the bikes I have seen need more than one kick to start.
fükengrüven
That would be a great choice - see if you can get them to throw some barkbusters in with the deal to save your levers when you crash - & you're good to go. You'll learn better on that than a moto-x 125, with less maintenance hassles & once you get some skills up it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow!
Once you're ready to upgrade from the DRZ you'll probably be a bit bigger too & able to choose from a wider range of bikes with mo power & suspension.
Also if you are buying from a dealer scope out all the gear you want - boots, helmet, knee guards, gloves as a minimum - & try & do a deal on the package if they have what you need, you'll never get that stuff cheaper than when you are buying a bike at the same time.
Cheers
Clint
mad thou rider
looks like a pretty good deal to me.
If it were me, Id want bigger than a 125 if I was going 4 stroke, - but you are not me, so if you havent ridden something really similar to this, go down and take it for a test, and if you like it, buy it!
L-Plate Rider
Tigertim I reckon a 125 four stroke will be ok, I'll probably ride it for a year and then upgrade and look for something bigger. It's just a bike that I'm going to learn on.
Scooter boy
just man up stop bitching about what bike you want and just hurry up and ride man if you flip it so what.. there dirt bikes.. cheap as hell is u scratch a front fender or snap a tail..its not a problem it wont matter as long as your out there trying it over sitting behind the screen discussing it... itll only lower your confidence more hearing everyones veiws so dont worry about us and just fucking do it already.
fükengrüven
Settle down!
$3K is a lot of money when you are 15 & spending a few weeks asking around & testing a few out before buying something is damn good sense I reckon.
Clint
L-Plate Rider
I don't have thousands of dollars to spend and I want to make a good purchase it's not like I can just spend 3 grand then decide wait a minute this bike is shit I want a new one. I can't do that, I want to get something that will last and be good. I don't have a full time job and $3000 is a shit load of money for me. I will ride don't worry but I want to get the best out of all the money.
troglodytam extraordinaire
I know there is a xr250 at cyclespot at the moment.
I think they are after 3k for it but I'm sure they can do a deal.
I know people have something against Honda's but everyone I have had have been through hell and back and just keep going.
Your starting issue is the first one i have ever heard of.
Also the less techo the bike means a novice can work on them while they are learning about bikes.
Forum whore
I can vouch for the XR250 as well. The one I had a while back was very good, well used (and also well looked after) but I never had a major problem.
mad thou rider
good on ya for getting the coin put away, most your age are spending their money on booze and condoms. (when I was your age I saved money by forgoing the condoms and telling girls lies like, well i dont need to tell you, I bet youve told them yourself!!)
You are going about this in a good way, doing your homework, and asking questions, A good way to start out.
oooh yeah XR is a good hack to have too. fucking near bulletproof too.
troglodytam extraordinaire
yep my old one is a testament to that.
Retired after 12 years and could still piss up the B20 at tussock buster while newer bikes lay around watching.
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