md8181, I will get you some pictures this weekend. I purchased the bike used in 02 from a Yamaha dealer, I have a title for the bike. The only thing that needs to be done to the bike, is that it need its fluids changed. The remaining gas also needs to be drained. Other than that the bike should be perfect. I had Yamaha replace the top end before I moved to Fl, I only rode on the top end a couple of times since Yamaha did it. The bike was running perfect when I left NY. I know the bike would start right up but I am not going to do it because it has been sitting, and the gas needs to be replaced. Like I said it has just been sitting in the garage for awhile.

where are you located? If you have any other questions let me know. My email is eclipse4845@hotmail.com. I will get you those pictures soon.

 

Well I put my YZ-250 up on craigslist for sale if anyone knows someone looking for a dirtbike. Go to Craigslist.com....Ft.Lauderdale area.....then type in YZ-250. There are 3 pics of the bike and one of the carrier thats being sold with it. Anyone interested just PM me or respond to craigs list.

 

Yeah, I have a 2000 Yamaha XT225 that was my first bike. Damn thing is cold blooded and kinda puny. Gets great gas mileage...I'm really thinking about selling it so I can get a kick start on a good savings. Kid's XR400 had made me really wanna get one but that's too hard in Wisconsin (Can't convert off-road here)

 

i have a '04 crf450. The motor just blew so i had to go out and buy a new one... still waiting to put it in. These 450's don't mess around, theresponce/power is so much fun... basiclly like a tractor you can take it up anything.

 

I have a 94 xr100 that I've had since I was 11, still bust it out everyonce in awhile just to **** around and do wheelies with

 

Kevin, the bike looks nice...how much are you looking to get for it?

 

Sweet ! My cousin and I used to ride his XR75 back around 1978 +/- until I got my XR80 in 1980. Those things were bulletproof. I haven't seen one since he sold his back in the mid-80's. After a 20 year hiatus I got a new yellow & black Yamaha YZ250F. Generally speaking, most manufacturers name their FOUR STROKES with an " F " in the wording. The 230L ? I'd reconsider after seeing the new Yamaha XT250, that is one sweet bike, and I've only heard good things about it. Don't feel like you have to stick with Honda, the 230 is pretty tame.

Just remember, it's a lot of money to spend, and I know how you feel. Originally I was considering a TTR250 or WR250F. I'm glad I went with the YZ-F though, I like to do about 75% MX track and 25% singletrack / hare scramble trails. The WR would have been too slow and the TTR would have been way too slow and heavy. Of course the WR has headlights so it's a little bit of different animal. The Dual Sport class is what you're looking at, so you can do both street and trails. Also take a look at KTM if you have time, they are some of the best bikes now, on par with Yamaha and Honda.

If you need more advice, go to THUMPERTALK.com ...there you'll find forums on every dirtbike in the world, with experts on engines, suspension, racing, technique, health and fitness, you name it. Good luck and welcome to the dirt world.

[sm=exactly.gif] Post pictures of which ever bike you choose when you get it. [sm=Flahssssss.gif] Just be aware of the motocross bug, it's getting a whole new set of gear, a membership to a good local track, and a great amount of very addictive fun!

 

Yam,

Yeah I went looking at all the new dualsports around and I didn't really like the Honda. In person it kinda seems cheap, I know its bulletproof and will probally last forever but it really has the least to offer for $4500. I really liked the new Kawasaki KLX250s but it was too tall for me, I couldn't touch the ground....

Soooo I went and bought a 2001 KTM Duke II from a local guy a couple days ago and I couldn't be happier.





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