any dirt riders?

SerialThriller · 12-18-2006, 01:08 PM

I'm thinking of getting back in to dirt riding after 10+ years of street only. I'm leaning towards a modern 4 stroke 250 like a YZ250F or similar.
Anyone out there care to share their experiences, or of course, pics?

Pete · 12-18-2006, 04:05 PM

What kind of riding will you be doing, motocross or trails?

TraumaOne · 12-18-2006, 04:44 PM

I've been thinking about it...

SerialThriller · 12-18-2006, 04:46 PM

No motocross or any kind of big jumps or racing. I'll mainly be riding on trails in the woods or on logging roads, etc...just recreational stuff.
Right now I'm really looking at the YZ250F or the WR250F. I don't need lights, but e-start would be a nice luxury. I know an MX bike would be overkill opposed to an enduro-type bike, but the MX bikes are lighter and don't need to be "uncorked", and don't they tend to have better suspension components?
By the way, I'm not really looking to buy new, though there are some tempting end of year deals.

Pete · 12-18-2006, 05:54 PM

The motocrossers are wound up too tight for the woods/trails. I know, because I have one and use it more in the woods than on the moto-x track.

The WR and CRF-X lines are excellent, as well as those from KTM and Husky. Lots of choices, even in the used market.

ONEvcs · 12-18-2006, 06:19 PM

XR650R can be lots of fun. A bit on the heavy side compared to some 250 or 400cc but better over all for long rides.
XR650L more of a compromise if you want to use it as a commuter in addition to riding trails.

I'm parting out my DR650SE. I have not had a good experience with this bike.

Mojave954 · 12-18-2006, 09:35 PM

WR 450 just rocks....

Swing over to thumpertalk.com and get all the info you will ever need on all the bikes.

TraumaOne · 12-18-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojave954

WR 450 just rocks....

Swing over to thumpertalk.com and get all the info you will ever need on all the bikes.

orrrr, bring those folks over here and talk about it here

SerialThriller · 12-19-2006, 09:31 AM

My next bike will definitely be used because I'm not sure how often I'll be able to ride. I was leaning toward the WR or CRF 450, but after talking to some local riders I think the 250 will suit me fine.

What MX bike are you riding, "Pete"? Didn't you used to have an XR?

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 09:48 AM

i know that the wr has a different tranny than the mx bike also.

SerialThriller · 12-19-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by quick26

i know that the wr has a different tranny than the mx bike also.

Yes, and the CRF 'X' and 'R' models differ there too.

smoothrideronli · 12-19-2006, 12:17 PM

Is there any place in the northeast that you can rent a dirtbike?

Pete · 12-27-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SerialThriller

What MX bike are you riding, "Pete"? Didn't you used to have an XR?

I have an '06 CRF450R, used to have an XR400. I've finally come to the realization that I'm already too banged up to continue with the MX stuff, so I'm thinking about trading the 450R for a 450X.

Mojave954 · 12-27-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

orrrr, bring those folks over here and talk about it here

Nah, they think we are a bunch of pavement pricesses.

SomeStrangeGuy · 12-27-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

Is there any place in the northeast that you can rent a dirtbike?

No but if your in Ma. you can take my CRF450x for a rip.

SomeStrangeGuy · 12-27-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete

I have an '06 CRF450R, used to have an XR400. I've finally come to the realization that I'm already too banged up to continue with the MX stuff, so I'm thinking about trading the 450R for a 450X.

Im an old man to start with I guess...I tried to campaign an 03 YZ450 in the woods very unsuccessfully, gearing changes, a rekluse clutch...oh my all the great things I did to that bike, probably double the cost but at the end of the day it was way too high strung.

I now have an 05 CRF450x and I love it, except...I never ride it. Rode a friends 250x for awhile before I got this and it moved me quite eptly...but my somewhat undiminutive frame required a little more then 250cc's, but strangely I was faster on that bike then I am the 450 on the super tight stuff because its so damn small

I like the Honda offerings over the Yam's still, but that may change in 08.

12-18-2006, 01:08 PM	#1
SerialThriller ready for some football Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Louisiana Bike(s): HD Posts: 498	any dirt riders? I'm thinking of getting back in to dirt riding after 10+ years of street only. I'm leaning towards a modern 4 stroke 250 like a YZ250F or similar. Anyone out there care to share their experiences, or of course, pics?

12-18-2006, 04:05 PM	#2
Pete Pit Mule Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: at ma momma house Age: 43 Posts: 253	Re: any dirt riders? What kind of riding will you be doing, motocross or trails?

12-18-2006, 04:44 PM	#3
TraumaOne a mowing target Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 1,570	Re: any dirt riders? I've been thinking about it...

12-18-2006, 04:46 PM	#4
SerialThriller ready for some football Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Louisiana Bike(s): HD Posts: 498	Re: any dirt riders? No motocross or any kind of big jumps or racing. I'll mainly be riding on trails in the woods or on logging roads, etc...just recreational stuff. Right now I'm really looking at the YZ250F or the WR250F. I don't need lights, but e-start would be a nice luxury. I know an MX bike would be overkill opposed to an enduro-type bike, but the MX bikes are lighter and don't need to be "uncorked", and don't they tend to have better suspension components? By the way, I'm not really looking to buy new, though there are some tempting end of year deals.

12-18-2006, 05:54 PM	#5
Pete Pit Mule Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: at ma momma house Age: 43 Posts: 253	Re: any dirt riders? The motocrossers are wound up too tight for the woods/trails. I know, because I have one and use it more in the woods than on the moto-x track. The WR and CRF-X lines are excellent, as well as those from KTM and Husky. Lots of choices, even in the used market.

12-18-2006, 06:19 PM	#6
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,461 Images: 99	Re: any dirt riders? XR650R can be lots of fun. A bit on the heavy side compared to some 250 or 400cc but better over all for long rides. XR650L more of a compromise if you want to use it as a commuter in addition to riding trails. I'm parting out my DR650SE. I have not had a good experience with this bike.

12-18-2006, 09:35 PM	#7
Mojave954 GONE PLAID! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): 08 FJR, 08 R 1200 GS Posts: 902	Re: any dirt riders? WR 450 just rocks.... Swing over to thumpertalk.com and get all the info you will ever need on all the bikes.

12-19-2006, 09:31 AM	#9
SerialThriller ready for some football Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Louisiana Bike(s): HD Posts: 498	Re: any dirt riders? My next bike will definitely be used because I'm not sure how often I'll be able to ride. I was leaning toward the WR or CRF 450, but after talking to some local riders I think the 250 will suit me fine. What MX bike are you riding, "Pete"? Didn't you used to have an XR? Last edited by SerialThriller; 12-19-2006 at 11:45 AM.

12-19-2006, 09:48 AM	#10
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: any dirt riders? i know that the wr has a different tranny than the mx bike also. __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-19-2006, 12:17 PM	#12
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,369	Re: any dirt riders? Is there any place in the northeast that you can rent a dirtbike?