Dirt bike recommendations?

[leathel]

there were plenty of bikes dropped at mercer today.... it got a bit rutted up


Yup its good fun and if you ever setup a Motard the sliding on dirt with give you valuable experience

[Ocean1]

So I tried a bit of dirt biking today SO MUCH FUN!!! Midget200 let me have a go on her 2013 KTM 200. Was super cool, went around the learners track on Woodhill, only dropped the bike once pretty much soon after I got on it. Yup, I want (need?) a dirt bike now!

Is fun, eh?

A 200EXC I presume? For future reference that's a competition enduro machine, touch under 100kg dry and 'bout 36hp.

[bosslady]

there were plenty of bikes dropped at mercer today.... it got a bit rutted up


Yup its good fun and if you ever setup a Motard the sliding on dirt with give you valuable experience

yea it was a blast, so cute, I totally wasted some like 4 year old kids on their bikes too! haha just joking lol.

Is fun, eh?

A 200EXC I presume? For future reference that's a competition enduro machine, touch under 100kg dry and 'bout 36hp.

I'm not sure, just asked her via text.


So I thought I might start looking for some cheap gear? secondhand even. What am I looking for? helmet, goggles, gloves, shirt, pants, armor? oh boots too

[nzspokes]

Boots first. Then the rest.

[leathel]

Boots first. Then the rest.

+1

I would have all of toe's if I had not been wearing Gumboots while playing on the farm, Brother still lost a toe with boots on but he would have lost a foot without them

[Ocean1]

So I thought I might start looking for some cheap gear? secondhand even. What am I looking for? helmet, goggles, gloves, shirt, pants, armor? oh boots too

Helmet like this: http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/6...enix-mx-helmet

They've got some 661 boots at a good price on that page too.

Glubs are lighter than road items, but they're cheap enough. Work pants and T shirt are Ok to start with. At novice speeds that's probably it, but save up for knee braces and a pressure suit.

[nzspokes]

Just go see Mr Motorcycles. They will see you right.

And get some Knobbys for for the Ginny.

[gwynfryn]

I would rather keep my head than lose a toe! Having said that I would not ride without boots or in fact all the protective gear. I I don't use a neck brace though but have been thinking about one.

[bosslady]

Is fun, eh?

A 200EXC I presume? For future reference that's a competition enduro machine, touch under 100kg dry and 'bout 36hp.

she said xcw?

[bosslady]

Helmet like this: http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/6...enix-mx-helmet

They've got some 661 boots at a good price on that page too.

Glubs are lighter than road items, but they're cheap enough. Work pants and T shirt are Ok to start with. At novice speeds that's probably it, but save up for knee braces and a pressure suit.

is it a bad idea to start off with 2nd hand gear? even a 2nd hand helmet?

[nzspokes]

is it a bad idea to start off with 2nd hand gear? even a 2nd hand helmet?

Do you have a second hand head?

My helmet was $90 at Cycletreads.

[Ocean1]

she said xcw?

OK, same as makes no never mind.

is it a bad idea to start off with 2nd hand gear? even a 2nd hand helmet?

No, as long as it's serviceable and it fits properly. But unless you're buying from your twin sister you'll go through a lot of second hand offerings before you find something in good nick that does fit.

[pete-blen]

boots..... These are the best boots my feet have been in...
http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/sty...adventure.aspx

[bosslady]

Do you have a second hand head?

My helmet was $90 at Cycletreads.

I always hate when people say shit like that, annoying and unnecessary, what a stupid question, in fact its more of a statement isnt it. I'd never buy a 2nd hand road helmet but I don't know if it's the same for dirt biking HENCE WHY I ASKED. Don't try and make someone feel stupid for asking a question. Rant over. But thanks for letting me know about cycletreads.

OK, same as makes no never mind.



No, as long as it's serviceable and it fits properly. But unless you're buying from your twin sister you'll go through a lot of second hand offerings before you find something in good nick that does fit.

Probably doesn't hurt to buy some pants, boots or shirts 2nd hand eh?

[nzspokes]

Don't try and make someone feel stupid for asking a question.


Probably doesn't hurt to buy some pants, boots or shirts 2nd hand eh?

You realize this is KB right?

Clothing, pants and amour is ok second hand. Just check the amour out. I may have some arm guards you can have. But boots and helmet get new and to fit you.

Did you wear boots at Woodhill? Wheres the beginner trail?