I'm thinking of getting into dirt. What bike?

**ktm84mxc** · 11th April 2014, 08:21

HaHaHa can do 1 better Dad was kicking away on a KTM85 for 5 minutes would fire then die , little Johnny getting upset going to miss race . I could see from a distance the exhaust bung was still in strolled over and removed it for poor hapless Dad, all good His Wife was laughing the whole time .......

**scott411** · 11th April 2014, 08:31

Originally Posted by ktm84mxc

HaHaHa can do 1 better Dad was kicking away on a KTM85 for 5 minutes would fire then die , little Johnny getting upset going to miss race . I could see from a distance the exhaust bung was still in strolled over and removed it for poor hapless Dad, all good His Wife was laughing the whole time .......

yes, seen the exhaust bung thing as well, and many people stop half way up the start straight because of leaving the fuel tap off, (I still try to check them on the line)

remember Niki Urwin loosing the Expert 250 class at the taupiri supercross one year because he left the choke on and the bike would not rev,

have seen a number of people leave rags in the airbox and bikes would not run properly,

also have seen a friend that had left a tyre lever inside the tyre,

**Jay GTI** · 11th April 2014, 08:39

Done the exhaust bung in thing, have spent 20 minutes pushing a bike around a car park trying to start it with the fuel tap off (people were joining in to help me push it too), have got to a ride and started the bike, thought it sounded funny, then realised the air filter was at home in my garage, turned up to a ride without my boots...

**scott411** · 11th April 2014, 08:42

Originally Posted by Jay GTI

Done the exhaust bung in thing, have spent 20 minutes pushing a bike around a car park trying to start it with the fuel tap off (people were joining in to help me push it too), have got to a ride and started the bike, thought it sounded funny, then realised the air filter was at home in my garage, turned up to a ride without my boots...

i turned up to a race with 2 left boots once,

forgotten my helmet a couple of times as well,

**scott411** · 11th April 2014, 09:07

When i was a kid i prepped both mine, and my fathers bikes for racing, (it was part of the deal, if i did not clean, do air filters, chains etc on both bikes, we did not go racing)

seems i forgot which was the chain links had to go one, and both my KX80, and my Dads KDX200 lost chains in practice due to me putting the clips on backwards

**barty5** · 11th April 2014, 09:19

way back when woodhill was its old self (old car park) turned up with wrong fuel drum ( the one that wasnt mixed) long walk pushing down the beach that day stripped motor found one mashed piston.

Think there a few on here might remember someone (wont name names ) who was at woodhill 2man was driving new diesel truck and managed to fill bike at the same pump lol. 1st atemp to make a 2 stroke diesel bike

**driftn** · 11th April 2014, 15:16

Originally Posted by Brett

Righto...decided that I would like to do some dirt riding. Looking to do trail riding largely. My dirt riding pals have suggested a 250cc is easier to ride/less work than the larger bikes. I have someone possibly keen to do a swap + cash deal on my CBR1000rr for a 2009 Honda crf250x. What are people's thoughts on this bike? Any other model recommendations to look at? I am not Brand/make loyal. I want something that is not too painful maintenance wise, is reasonably powerful (I am 6ft 3, 100kg) and handles well. I am keen to stay 4 stroke.

Fire thoughts away.

Cheers

GN 250, best dirt bike ever made.

**Brett** · 11th April 2014, 23:51

Originally Posted by driftn

GN 250, best dirt bike ever made.

Bro...you're a bit late to the party.

**Brett** · 18th April 2014, 17:45

Well...just been playing around here at home in the driveway and the yard...no one can say a 450 is lacking in power. amazing torque. Also, need a new rear wheel spacer, best place in aucks to get one tomorrow?

**BoristheBiter** · 18th April 2014, 18:39

Originally Posted by Brett

Well...just been playing around here at home in the driveway and the yard...no one can say a 450 is lacking in power. amazing torque. Also, need a new rear wheel spacer, best place in aucks to get one tomorrow?

I would say spectrum but cycletreads might be the only one open.

There is a good ride (deer rustler) next weekend up at Paraki run by the WMCC.
Great friendly ride and really easy loop, there is hard loops if you feel the need.

Check it out on silver bullet.
http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11257

**Brett** · 18th April 2014, 19:33

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

I would say spectrum but cycletreads might be the only one open.

There is a good ride (deer rustler) next weekend up at Paraki run by the WMCC.
Great friendly ride and really easy loop, there is hard loops if you feel the need.

Check it out on silver bullet.
http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11257

Cheers for that. If I can get away from work I will be keen.

**flyingcr250** · 18th April 2014, 21:11

Originally Posted by scott411

also have seen a friend that had left a tyre lever inside the tyre,

hahaha dear oh dear

**Brett** · 19th April 2014, 13:06

So, I do quite like this 450 bike...the torque really is quite cool. Be interesting to see what it is like on a tight trail or such. Interestingly, I have found myself today watching more and more 250 2smoker video's on youtube. They look psychotic to ride...and I want to add one to the garage now. early 2000's kx250 might be the go-er. Will have to see if I can make some space at my office warehouse to store an additional bike before seriously looking for one though.