I need 2 cheapy dirt bikes and advice

[nzspokes]

Mine did that when I got it and a bigger idle jet sorted it.

Couple of weeks and I could be up for a blast round thundercross park if your up for it. Im slow and hopeless so you can watch me fall off all the time.

[tigertim20]

The manual you want is the one for your bike.

Pretty sure it was mentioned earlier that the bike has a different engine in it, i.e. ts a 250 frame, and a 200 engine, possibly from different years . . .

Cheers. Bit of a surreal weekend buying a ute AND a bike!

*A longer brake lever

*Front brake pads

*It rides sweet but when I come to a stop I have to give it some RPMs otherwise sometimes the revs drop and it dies and it takes a few kicks to get started. The previous owner gave me an invoice with service done on the carburettor saying "Honda XL/ATC Carb gasket set" and $82 in labour for it.

*Should I get an hours counter for it so I know when to service etc

*How good are the motors? What preventative maintenance should I do?

Way scarier than my road bike though, not sure why, but I feel really unsafe on it for now.

Given its vintage, I wouldnt bother with an hour meter. give it a clean after each ride, and a look over. change oil regularly, and they more or less last forever.

the different riding position will be hard to get used to, and knobbly tyres vs treaded tyres, and smooth road vs uneven dirt surfaces will take a little getting used to.

When you get the manual, I would make sure the carb settings are where they should be - the manual will explain this, that should help stop it cutting out on you

For bits and peices, if you dont particularly like using your local dealer then these guys have been pretty good in the past, Ive used several times
http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/

[nzspokes]

One of my computers has the XR200 manual on it. I will have a look a bit later on.

[biketimus_prime]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I have found a manual that has the correct pictures for the idle screw and idle mixture screw etc. It was the XR200R 1989 manual. Will have a go at adjust it tomorrow. Seems easy enough.

One last stupid question. The choke that is under the fuel tank. Currently it sits with the little lever engaged against arm. If I move the lever upwards then it disengages/contact between the lever and the actuator arm. Which way should it be? While the bike is idling if I move the lever upwards the bike dies. Found the answer in the manual, I had scrolled over it too fast before!

Mine did that when I got it and a bigger idle jet sorted it.

Couple of weeks and I could be up for a blast round thundercross park if your up for it. Im slow and hopeless so you can watch me fall off all the time.

I could be keen if my mate is sorted by then too
As for the bigger idle jet, I had a play with the idle screw and there is plenty of rotation left to bring the idle up. However I can't make a final decision without making sure the mixture is correct first which I will do tomorrow.

[nzspokes]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I have found a manual that has the correct pictures for the idle screw and idle mixture screw etc. It was the XR200R 1989 manual. Will have a go at adjust it tomorrow. Seems easy enough.

One last stupid question. The choke that is under the fuel tank. Currently it sits with the little lever engaged against arm. If I move the lever upwards then it disengages/contact between the lever and the actuator arm. Which way should it be? While the bike is idling if I move the lever upwards the bike dies. Found the answer in the manual, I had scrolled over it too fast before!




I could be keen if my mate is sorted by then too
As for the bigger idle jet, I had a play with the idle screw and there is plenty of rotation left to bring the idle up. However I can't make a final decision without making sure the mixture is correct first which I will do tomorrow.

Sounds like your getting mixed up between idle adjustment and idle mixture. Its the mixture that sounds to be the issue. May be a bit lean.

[unstuck]

Pretty sure it was mentioned earlier that the bike has a different engine in it, i.e. ts a 250 frame, and a 200 engine, possibly from different years . . .

As I pointed out earlier in the thread.

[biketimus_prime]

Sounds like your getting mixed up between idle adjustment and idle mixture. Its the mixture that sounds to be the issue. May be a bit lean.

Sorry yeah I mean I need to adjust the mixture and the manual says it'll maybe affect my idle so I will need to adjust that then. I'm sure it'll all come right tomorrow. If not I'll come on here and complain

As I pointed out earlier in the thread.

Yeah, looks like XR200 1989 is the right model

[Shane06]

Just use it as is for couple of rides then get a 250 2t

[biketimus_prime]

Just use it as is for couple of rides then get a 250 2t

I keep being told I'll outgrow it fast. I'll see what happens. Problem is I can't afford to upgrade to a bigger more expensive bike as I need to be able to sell all my toys end of next year or so and not make a huge loss so I can put it towards a house depost. Toys can come way later after that. Just having some fun for now.

[nzspokes]

I keep being told I'll outgrow it fast. I'll see what happens. Problem is I can't afford to upgrade to a bigger more expensive bike as I need to be able to sell all my toys end of next year or so and not make a huge loss so I can put it towards a house depost. Toys can come way later after that. Just having some fun for now.

Dont over think it. See plenty of bikes like that being blasted around at trail rides. A ton of fun.

[Lawrence]

I keep being told I'll outgrow it fast. I'll see what happens. Problem is I can't afford to upgrade to a bigger more expensive bike as I need to be able to sell all my toys end of next year or so and not make a huge loss so I can put it towards a house depost. Toys can come way later after that. Just having some fun for now.

spending more on a newer bike does not necessarily mean you will have more fun. Your XR will give you plenty of fun...

[Oscar]

I've got a Gas Gas Pampera 250 that is taking up space in the shed.
Open to offers...

[Eddieb]

I've got a Gas Gas Pampera 250 that is taking up space in the shed.
Open to offers...

What scary money do you want for that? need something for our daughter, she's outdone her little bike.

[Oscar]

What scary money do you want for that? need something for our daughter, she's outdone her little bike.

It's not rego'd and it's a little bit rough around the edges but got great motor and geniune $$$$ 2 ply michelins on it.
It's also in the 'kin way, so I'm open to offers (hint - read post #1).

[biketimus_prime]

My mate just bought a bike and got a full set of gear including boots and helmet too. RIDES ON!

I heard there's something on like a farm ride this weekend near hunua? The seller mentioned it too. However I think we'll both find a little empty land and ride around on it this weekend. He has never ridden a motorbike before so needs to get used to the clutch, shifting gears and the whole riding a motorbike thing first. Iron out any issues we may have and then go from there.