Off Road bikes...

[Blackwolf]

Now where to start..


I know nothing about off road bikes.

My plan is to buy a non runner then get it going trdy it up then get it coverd in mud with the SE lot.

Thing is i know naff all about the makes of off road bikes, the good ones and the ones to steer clear of.

So i decided to put it out ot BCF to help me.

Please dont kill me!

Wolf


P.S... if you know of anyone with a bike...
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Current: Ducati Multistrada 1200s

[G]

Make sure you pay a fair bit less for your non-runner, easy to pay similar to what a bike in good nick costs.

Are you going to ride to the 'lanes?
Do you want to do anything more serious on it in the future; enduros, motocross, etc?

[Blackwolf]

I would prob ride to the lanes, unless i get insurange on dad van.

As for more serious stuff, no idea

I like getting muddy, and though this would be the place to be. Just though going out with you lot, if i like it get a better bike, if not...
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Current: Ducati Multistrada 1200s

[G]

If you want a decent ride to the lanes, make it a 400cc+ 4stroke (250cc+ 2stroke), I reckon.
If you don't mind riding a bit more slowly, then just get what you can find for the best value.

[Blackwolf]

ah so theres not a particular good few makes?

think yo could name a few?

I onlt know a few from looking at your guys sigs..

WR250/400/440
XR440
FZR250..

Cheers for the Help G
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Current: Ducati Multistrada 1200s

[G]

What is your budget?
Yamaha WRs are comeptition enduro bikes and probably out of your budget.
XR400 is an ok choice, 440 means someone has used a big bore kit.
FZR250 might be a little too revvy and not quite the ideal shape, I'd stick with the SP1 instead of this for off-roading probably.

I'm presuming your budget is going to be limited, so it's going to be a case of what is out there and the best value, not looking for specific models really.
However, I'll indulge you with some letters to look out for:
DR, WR, CRM, KMX, KDX, KLX, KLR, CCM, RMX, EXC, EC, XR, FE, LC4, DT, TTR, TE, TM, XLR
Often the bigger models (650cc++) can be quite heavy, the LC4 enduro models, TE and XR650R being exceptions. You want to keep under 130-140kg claimed weight if you can.
Some of the older (kickstart) 600cc models aren't nearly as bad weight wise as their later electric start 650cc brothers.

Edit: I have actually got a CCM I'd consider selling, but frankly I'm not sure it's worth your time as it needs a fair bit of work and I want a reasonable chunk of money for it (as the parts along are worth a fair bit).

[Blackwolf]

haha cool cheers G,


And a for the CCM what the resonable chunk.. PM?
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Current: Ducati Multistrada 1200s