GOOD ANSWER!!!fuzzy wrote:Great until they blow up.
Want a total woods weapon for under 3k. Ideas?
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If you run into Heidi, have her look me up in her little black book and give me a call.
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I have a CRF450R....
I'm not a fan of the WR250Fs, engine wise they are reliable but they are gutless and it felt really heavy. The WR450s on the other hand are awesome bikes but they need some major uncorking from factory to make them run well.
I'm still dreaming of a 2008 200xc...I've got some interest on both my bikes and once they are sold I'm picking myself a 200xc up. I can't wait!
I'm not a fan of the WR250Fs, engine wise they are reliable but they are gutless and it felt really heavy. The WR450s on the other hand are awesome bikes but they need some major uncorking from factory to make them run well.
I'm still dreaming of a 2008 200xc...I've got some interest on both my bikes and once they are sold I'm picking myself a 200xc up. I can't wait!
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The WR250F's are real solid bikes. Reliable motors, and the electric start is always nice. The fact remains, it is heavy and the motor is useful, but has a very soft delivery and needs to be revved.
Add to the fact one that has seen a lot of usage....
Don't make a mistake and pick the WR over the KDX. The KDX sounds awesome for you.
Add to the fact one that has seen a lot of usage....
Don't make a mistake and pick the WR over the KDX. The KDX sounds awesome for you.
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I agree with this. Not a bad bike, but we need to remember the rev limiter is in the range of 12500-12800 rpms as I recall. Lots of things going on in the 4T engines. Your friend has taken care of his but run it hard and long - may be a bomb ticking there.2001kdx wrote:The WR250F's are real solid bikes. Reliable motors, and the electric start is always nice. The fact remains, it is heavy and the motor is useful, but has a very soft delivery and needs to be revved.
Add to the fact one that has seen a lot of usage....
P.S. The WR250F definitely does not feel like an old XR400. I love the XR400 bike once it is set up right - but the newer Yamaha definitely out handle, out perform, out brake and "out" everything else the XR400s except for reliability and maintenance issues. There are NO DIRT BIKES that will run longer with miminal maintenance than old XR 250/400/600s IMHO. With maintenance and care you can pass these dinosaurs onto your great grandchildren.
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Indeed. "Old style" 4-strokes do no apply to any of the unreliable comments. They do not, however, compare with a 2-stroke in any way shape or form. That's where the modern 4-strokes went to the bad side. How do you make a 4-stroke as light as a 2-stroke, as powerful, and as RELIABLE? Answer....You can't....Even after 10 years of R&D. Reliability certainely has to be compromised for weight.
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I agree. The new 4-strokes are certainly attractive with their lighter weight, nice suspension, smooth power delivery, etc. But, for those of us who are budget conscience, they aren't very practical. If my XR could loose 30 lbs., then I would have a true weapon. But, here is were the KDX comes in, light, reliable, chugs similar to a 4-stroke, and all for a low, low price.
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Cost me less than $400.Ondatrail wrote:Every thing is becoming impractical for the DIY-er now a days. $1000+ for a top end? No thanks
I put my closed course White Brothers Carbon Pro pipe on this evening....jeesus. http://www.motoworldracing.com/whitebro ... haust.html
I...don't really know what to say other than it's loud, and barks like crazy. I'll see how it handles a National "outdoor" track tomorrow. I'm kind of anxious.
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Art5, that is one sweet hybrid! 125cc Chassis?
Bleak.....$800+ for a muffler????????? If you wanted obsurdly loud you could've just put a $10 straight pipe on it. Just so you know, that will not be AMA legal in '08. They are supposed to DB everything.
Bleak.....$800+ for a muffler????????? If you wanted obsurdly loud you could've just put a $10 straight pipe on it. Just so you know, that will not be AMA legal in '08. They are supposed to DB everything.
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I didn't buy it, it came with the bike!Bleak.....$800+ for a muffler????????? If you wanted obsurdly loud you could've just put a $10 straight pipe on it. Just so you know, that will not be AMA legal in '08. They are supposed to DB everything.
It's still well within the 98dB level right now, it's never been repacked either. I would never have spent that much money on it myself (couldn't afford it anyways) but since I have it, why not use it for closed course?
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