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niknik
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PostPosted: 22:23 - 30 Dec 2009    Post subject: HELP HELP HELP Reply with quote

im just about to by my first on/off road bike, only a 125 but need help on wich is the best on market,,, for on and off road.
Very Happy Very Happy [/b]
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27cows
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PostPosted: 06:46 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yam DTR125, IMHO.
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PostPosted: 07:29 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

27cows wrote:
Yam DTR125, IMHO.


LOL Laughing, you know what cows, I'm not even going to argue as he did at least mention off-road. Yeah, what he said.

I have to ask though, are you aware yet of the differences between 2 stroke and 4 stroke bikes?
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27cows
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PostPosted: 07:45 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry, have I missed something here? Confused
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PostPosted: 08:46 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best is not a quantative statement on it's own. We need to know the criteria by which 'best' is being judged.

What use is the bike to be put to - will you be occasionally greenlaning or getting proper into the mud?
What kind of maintenance can you put up with?
Whats your inside leg measurement? Your budget? etc etc

That kind of thing all makes a difference.

Then we can offer you an opinion on the right tool for the right job....
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PostPosted: 10:25 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fireblade Thumbs Up
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
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PostPosted: 13:34 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

27cows wrote:
Sorry, have I missed something here? Confused


Sorry, I should stop making posts when it's silly O' Clock in the morning and I'm very tired. Was just trying to say that you seem obsessed with 2 strokes that's all but it was a very sensible bike suggestion.

A fireblade.... not so much!
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will never give up his CG. I look at my fuel gauge more as a progress bar than a fuel gauge.
G: With my GSXR I do often effectively use it as a scooter with a clutch in town.
ms51ves3: why does it need 500 miles? Are you teaching it how to be a piston?
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PostPosted: 14:15 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

But Tony's one climbed Mount Everest, perfect for off roading.
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Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.


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PostPosted: 14:18 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

but only tony is hardcore and skilled enough to do so. Don't be a fool dude, work your way up from the bottom!
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will never give up his CG. I look at my fuel gauge more as a progress bar than a fuel gauge.
G: With my GSXR I do often effectively use it as a scooter with a clutch in town.
ms51ves3: why does it need 500 miles? Are you teaching it how to be a piston?
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PostPosted: 14:44 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alexio wrote:
27cows wrote:
Sorry, have I missed something here? Confused


Sorry, I should stop making posts when it's silly O' Clock in the morning and I'm very tired. Was just trying to say that you seem obsessed with 2 strokes that's all but it was a very sensible bike suggestion.

A fireblade.... not so much!


Erm...ever noticed how motocross bikes are like...all 2 strokes Laughing Or they were in my day, anyway Razz
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PostPosted: 15:15 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've heard of plenty of people giving it a go with a 4 stroke 125. Is probably just as fun!
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will never give up his CG. I look at my fuel gauge more as a progress bar than a fuel gauge.
G: With my GSXR I do often effectively use it as a scooter with a clutch in town.
ms51ves3: why does it need 500 miles? Are you teaching it how to be a piston?
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PostPosted: 15:29 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Re: HELP HELP HELP Reply with quote

niknik wrote:
im just about to by my first on/off road bike, only a 125 but need help on wich is the best on market,,, for on and off road.
Very Happy Very Happy [/b]
What's it being used for?
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Ste
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PostPosted: 15:50 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

chris-red wrote:
Fireblade Thumbs Up

An R1 is better. Very Happy

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G
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PostPosted: 21:24 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

DT125 or KMX125 are your best choices for 'sensible' do it all bikes - I wouldn't spend over £1k.
27cows wrote:

Erm...ever noticed how motocross bikes are like...all 2 strokes Laughing Or they were in my day, anyway Razz

The good one are all 4 strokes these days Wink... though, my personal ideal 'serious' off-roader is a KTM 144/150SX (bigger bore 125 2 stroke motocross bike).
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27cows
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PostPosted: 21:56 - 31 Dec 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

G wrote:

The good one are all 4 strokes these days Wink... though, my personal ideal 'serious' off-roader is a KTM 144/150SX (bigger bore 125 2 stroke motocross bike).


Madness! Shocked I used to love the stroker crossers.
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PostPosted: 13:25 - 01 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ste wrote:


1 more vote for a R1

https://images43.fotki.com/v1321/photos/3/34815/6686587/YamahaR1Trail-vi.jpg
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27cows
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PostPosted: 14:43 - 01 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Laughing That looks the bollocks.
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PostPosted: 03:48 - 02 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

27cows wrote:

Erm...ever noticed how motocross bikes are like...all 2 strokes Laughing Or they were in my day, anyway Razz


gasser ec300sm Drooling
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 02 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

27cows wrote:
ThatHornet wrote:


Laughing That looks the bollocks.
I'll say, pretty damn cool. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 00:52 - 03 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh my god Shocked I want one! Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 09:48 - 03 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

shadowbiker wrote:

gasser ec300sm Drooling

Erm, so that's an enduro bike you've tacked 'SM' on the end of, presumably to denoate supermoto wheels Confused.

There's a bit of a resurgence in 2 strokes for the enduro market, where weight and reliability are actually more important.
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niknik
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PostPosted: 09:28 - 13 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ste wrote:
its bein used for green laning mostly n the odd track, nothin serious, im no robbie maddison anyway??? lol
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G
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PostPosted: 10:12 - 13 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

What sort of track? Motocross, enduro? Do you know the difference between those? Smile

What's your budget?
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PostPosted: 22:28 - 14 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

ThatHornet wrote:


OMG THAT bike is fucking loverrrly Smile I want one.
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PostPosted: 22:43 - 14 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

kate t wrote:

OMG THAT bike is fucking loverrrly Smile I want one.

Not that hard or expensive a 'conversion' to do Wink.
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