Whats a good beginners bike???

**NZHS102H** · 14th March 2006, 16:46

Yep...it gonna be either a XR200 or XR250 I think for me now!

Just one last question - If something is gonna go wrong on these bikes, what usually is it?

Anything in particular to look for in terms of faults when looking at a used bike?

James

**Maha** · 14th March 2006, 16:56

Originally Posted by swantiger

HYOSUNG. Great bikes.

I think I can give 90% of Hyosung owners the learn.

Friend of ours saw yours yesterday and said he could give you ' THE LEARN '
He's made a few modifications and has a real nice sounding can on it...
You may have seen him before, he has a mass of red hair and a black eye..

**crazyxr250rider** · 14th March 2006, 18:58

Originally Posted by Wellyman

They ain't gutless if you ride them full throttle like I do

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i'm going to start an XR haters club!

XR's are shit ugly, pussy soft seat,and lardy for lazy riders who ride fast on a lazy boy chair!

WM

Quote ''I'm going to start an XR haters club". Too late cowpoos already has.
Quote '', pussy soft seat''.Thats why I got a ballards seat for it

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Quote ''XR's are shit ugly''.Whats that got to do with whether I could piss all over your 230 with one...In fact I complemented the CRF by saying its got all the the fancy shrouds and stuff

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**Motu** · 14th March 2006, 22:15

Look for camchain wear on XRs,all models.They wear cams and rockers too,but you need to pull the cambox to check that.Just general condition,a beat up bike has been abused...be sure the rear shock is good,could be more than the bikes worth to repair.

**crazyxr250rider** · 15th March 2006, 16:53

And kick starters if you've got a heavy foot like me...

**Lazy7** · 15th March 2006, 17:16

something with torque down low. 250cbrrrrrr's and the like are a pain in the ass to ride cause they got no guts till you get to 7k

**crazyxr250rider** · 15th March 2006, 17:29

Sorry this is the off road forum. I bet a CBR250RR would be a pain in the mud.........

**chickenfunkstar** · 15th March 2006, 18:38

Except for the CBR250RRR moto-x spec of course...

**DirtMad** · 15th March 2006, 19:35

hey,
i started on a KDX200 and didnt have too many probs. (first full manual clutch bike i had ever ridden)
I also looked at a few xr200 and xr250`s, but decided on the kdx200 cause i didnt want to grow out of anything too fast ... and its still beyond my abilities

the kdx is pretty easy to ride as far as 2 smokes go too (its easy to go slow when youre learning)

**cheese** · 15th March 2006, 22:55

Best thing about a 2 stroke, fucking easy to work on. A 4 stroke is a cunt.

**crazyxr250rider** · 17th March 2006, 18:47

Originally Posted by chickenfunkstar

Except for the CBR250RRR moto-x spec of course...

:spudwhat: ??????????????

**vfrboy** · 21st March 2006, 14:44

Having had both an XR (was a 400) and now a '06 KDX, it have to say the kdx is a superior machine. Its a hell of a lot lighter (100kg vs 115), more manuevrable (sp), and is very torquey for a 2 stroke due to KIPS valve while still having good top end with aftermarket pipe. Its lighter on gas than all my mates 4 strokes too. Just soesn't sound as good as a 4 stroke.

Just my 2 cents worth..