daiO L Plate Warrior
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ZaphodBeeble World Chat Champion
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Posted: 23:52 - 17 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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The DT is fine off road. It's not too high geared to cause it any problems in the muck and it's good for long journeys off road too. If you like blasting around a field then you want a lower geared bike but if you are going to be riding around all over the place then the DT is your best bet. You could also consider a KMX125 which is very similar.
Another thing about the DT is the fuel economy (compared to a CR250). It's so much better. I had a CR250 last year and it used a lot of fuel compared to how much the DT uses.
Get a road registered DT or KMX and use it on and off road, it will be good fun. Insurance can't be that expensive for you on a 125.
Good luck.
ps. Bob Wilding in Merthyr is good for bits and clothing. 01685 385201. ____________________ Current bike: VTR1000F Firestorm. Previous: Firestorm (written off) - XJ600 Divvy - NSR125 - DT125 and a load of offroaders. |
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daiO L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 09:19 - 18 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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Thanks mate. Think i'll get one and practice off road, do my cbt then use it to learn to ride on the road.
Also been looking at honda's xr125 but there dont seem to be many second hand ones about as its a new model.
What are these types of bikes like riding at about 50-60? There's only one A road around where i live and will be riding. I can avoid it if i have to!
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ZaphodBeeble World Chat Champion
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Posted: 02:53 - 19 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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Any bike like the DT can be uncomfortable at higher speeds mainly due to the fact that you are sat upright, compared to a sports 125. The wind starts to really beat at you. If you are travelling for about 15 minutes at 60 to 75mph I'd say it would get annoying, but to be honest, I don't care about it I just enjoy the ride regardless of the wind. ____________________ Current bike: VTR1000F Firestorm. Previous: Firestorm (written off) - XJ600 Divvy - NSR125 - DT125 and a load of offroaders. |
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