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anyone know anything about dirt bikes???

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phillip d

01-06-2008 15:49:36

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I am looking at a 2002 Yamaha ttr 225.The guy said that the previous owner ran the crap out of it and he rebuilt it last year.He said it is an all new engine fromt the crank up.New tires and new plastics.The price is only 1500 dollars and claims he spent more on parts than that.Somthing sounds fishy there if you ask me,maybe abit too good to be true,or maybe not?Were these a good bike?Also saw a 1986 xt 350 yamaha for the same price,way too much for a 22 yr old bike???Pictures look good anyways.I know this is a tractor forum,but I know there are some youngsters on here who may be able to help.Thanks,pd.

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dave guest

01-07-2008 20:55:52

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

unless you love workin on them, please buy 4 cycle motor. honda good, yamaha good, kawasaki good. i just bought a 2006 yamaha 200 enduro, new leftover from dealer for 2900. good used one is rare. stick finger in tailpipe make sure it don't burn oil.

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supergrumpy

01-07-2008 06:02:20

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

I have owned/bot/sold bikes since I was 8 years old, back when a 50cc Honda with an overhead cam was hot stuff and and I could only dream about a Bultaco

as a general rule, used dirt bikes are money pits, if you want to work on something and wait for parts to come in, buy it but only at a fire sale price, have him knock off $1,000 and I would buy it myself

if you want to ride then bite the bullet and buy new, then you can take real good care of it, IMHO

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Dave from MN

01-07-2008 05:54:17

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

I know they are responsible for alot of the aches and pains I have now, 15-20 years later.

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skyharborcowboy

01-06-2008 20:50:37

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to Missouri Ford Man, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

I used to race bikes and still have a whole fleet of them. I would pass on that bike. It is not worth that much money unless it looked like it was barely run.

We need to know more about you and what kind of riding you are likely to do in order to help you out as far as which bike would be good for you. Here is a rule I follow when buying a bike. If it looks used, it is abused. Look underneath the bike and see what condition it looks in. ALWAYS take the air filter out and look at the boot that connects to the carb for dirt. Listen for any squeaks while moving the suspension through its travel. Feel for pitted bearings in the steering stem, check for loose bolts. If you live in an area with moisture loosen the swing arm pivot loosen the bolt almost all the way off and try to push the bolt and see if it slides easily. If not, it is probably seized to the engine. The bikes from the factory come with so little lube every time I bought a new bike I tore them apart and lubed everything.

Just my dollars worth!

Joe

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135 Fan

01-06-2008 20:34:26

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

The TTR's are just a simple basic bike. They aern't real high performance but should be pretty reliable. Price out a new one. The price seems in the ball park. If you buy it make sure to break it in before going full throttle for any length of time. You also need a good helmet, boots and goggles as the bare minumum. Most accidents happen because people will try to ride beyond their capabilities. Dave

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Walt Davies

01-06-2008 20:12:18

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

Spend less on the bike and more on real good medical insurance you are going to need it.
Walt

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Old Iron Puke

01-06-2008 18:39:38

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

Sure do, and i'm calling Kim. This is a tractor forum and we're not going to tolerate no murdercicles, icicle, and fer dang sure no talk about mud flaps with chrome necked women on'em.

And sides that for what it's worth, both them bikes are over priced.

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marlowe

01-06-2008 17:24:21

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

go to www.cycletrader.com

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Bill in NorthCentral PA

01-06-2008 16:51:49

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

I think it sounds a bit high - bikes are like cars, they depreciate fast, then hold a stable value forever. That bike is a nice one for tooling around the farm, etc. Not crazy power, but enough to go faster than a fella should.

Bill

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Stumpalump

01-06-2008 16:33:45

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

The way I check a dirt bike for ware is by balancing the bike and grabing one handgrip with both hands. Shake the bike from side to side and look for side slop in the rear suspension bushings. Also fire it up and with the kickstand down lean it over and foward to raise the rear tire. See if the rear rim runs true. A beaten bike will have a beaten rear rim. Also check to see how much slop is in the rear break pedal pivot bushing. Some are just brass and a little slop is normal. Look to see how worn the pegs are and check their pivot bushings also. Bent or aftermarket handle bars could mean hard crashes. The last thing to allways remember is riding is a well loved sport and most riders love and maintain their bikes so if it looks kinda neglected all over then you may have a used up bike. One last thing to look for is that a poorly maintained chain and chainguides didn't ware a hole in the frame or swingarm.

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Janicholson

01-06-2008 15:58:51

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Re: anyone know anything about dirt bikes??? in reply to phillip d, 01-06-2008 15:49:36

I think the price is high, but if it has the receipts for the parts, and it runs well, it is probably an OK buy. Bikes are even more subject to desire and opinion then tractors. If you can ride it for a day or so, you will be happier. Ask him to arrange a probationary purchase for a day in writing. Have it checked by a dealer, then buy it, or negotiate a lower price. JimN

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