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Dutymode posted:I'm pretty sure the KLX is FI and longer maintenance intervals than the WR, the DRZ is still carbed. Really how many riders here could benefit from the performance of the WR over the KLX? Still carbed, Keihin CVK34. I also totally forgot the DRZ is carbed, but with these types of bikes I wouldn't make a decision based on type of fuel delivery, I would probably pick the one that has the best suspension out of the box.
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The WR250 I wanted is already sold  what about a new CRF250?
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clutchpuck posted:No, it was a friend's. I crashed it into a tree the moment it hit the power. That's the next best result you could have hoped for, really.
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Tactical Lesbian posted:what about a new CRF250? They're great bikes and great bang for the buck. You literally cannot go wrong with a CRF250L
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KLX 650 is a great bike, just rare.
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Buy Koruthaiolos TR650 instead and remove temptation for me, please. Please.
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Coydog posted:Buy Koruthaiolos TR650 instead and remove temptation for me, please. Please. I think this really is your best option!  Tactical lesbian, where do you live?
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Koruthaiolos posted:I think this really is your best option! St. Louis area.
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I know I've been lurking, and occasionally chiming in on CA for a long time, but I might actually pull the trigger on my first bike. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/5337136401.html What do you think, hivemind? I'm going to look at it after work. Taking an experienced rider with me.
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$1300 doesn't sound like an awful deal if it runs and rides and everything works.
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Yeah that seems pretty good. Take it for a test ride.
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Clitch posted:I know I've been lurking, and occasionally chiming in on CA for a long time, but I might actually pull the trigger on my first bike. Yeah, have your buddy ride it around the block to make sure it's ship-shape. That's a pretty solid choice for a first bike. Koruthaiolos posted:I think this really is your best option! I just put a (refundable) deposit down on the Honda.
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Clitch posted:I know I've been lurking, and occasionally chiming in on CA for a long time, but I might actually pull the trigger on my first bike. Tactical Lesbian posted:I just put a (refundable) deposit down on the Honda. Bunch of good decisions happening ITT, good stuff.
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Clitch posted:I know I've been lurking, and occasionally chiming in on CA for a long time, but I might actually pull the trigger on my first bike. Yeah, if it checks out, you are going to absolutely love that. Looks like a good "conversion" too. Plus, a good price for a first bike that you will destroy.
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Slavvy posted:Bunch of good decisions happening ITT, good stuff. Doesn't that just make you feel good? Happy holidays  edit: holy poo poo it's Hank Hill on a CRF250L, paging Marxalot Tactical Lesbian fucked around with this message at 21:12 on Dec 3, 2015 |
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Tactical Lesbian posted:Doesn't that just make you feel good? Huh?
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Marxalot posted:Huh? Oh forgot to actually link the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQhz5ZmEH_4 e: his name is Frank, close enough. Tactical Lesbian fucked around with this message at 22:10 on Dec 3, 2015 |
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Clitch posted:I know I've been lurking, and occasionally chiming in on CA for a long time, but I might actually pull the trigger on my first bike. I took some of my training on an er5, it was super nice and I was looking at the faired version (gpz500s) for a while as a cheap starter. Only passed it over in the end because finding proper luggage for it would have been a pain, and I needs ma hardcases.
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 Owned. 2007. 7K miles. Immaculate engine. Runs and shifts great. Personal bike of a lady who runs a bike rental (this wasn't a rental. She does all cruisers. Texas.txt) I think I lucked into this bike, guys. We'll see.
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Man that looks clean as hell, so much nicer naked with a round headlight than the goofy fairings!
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Awesome first bike, you're gonna love it 
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Congrats on the first bike!!! Now it's time to get you some decent protective gear~ ride safe
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Clitch posted:
Come hang out with us in the Dallas Thread
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So yeah guys, I still haven't made a concrete decision re: new CRF250L vs DRZ-400S(M? probably not.). Turns out, they both weigh the same! DRZ has way more parts available, and more power stock. I feel like the DRZ would suck less on roads between offroad trails.  Please, something awful dot com forums posters, you're my only hope!e: the only reasons I'm not too hype about the DRZ is the bike is like a decade old and they're asking quite a premium for what you get... it's also carbureted, in TYOOL 2015 Tactical Lesbian fucked around with this message at 00:49 on Dec 6, 2015 |
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I'm kind of baffled how well DRZs hold their value. I can't get a clean one around here for less than 3.5k, even if it's a zillion years old.
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same here. even junkers go for $rape$ heh, I paid more for a rolling frame than I have for most prior bikes/cars, and I was able to drive them home. E: yeah its old, its carburetored. but its not particularly broken so why fix it? the little bsr carb can be fixed with a fcr swap pretty easily though. Its no YZ off road, or a EXC on, but it wasn't meant to be.
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AncientTV posted:I'm kind of baffled how well DRZs hold their value. I can't get a clean one around here for less than 3.5k, even if it's a zillion years old. My only choice is to buy new because of some circumstances. I guess I'm just wondering if I'd regret the cost of the DRZ, when I feel like the 6k is kind of high for really a dinosaur :p I'll just have to test ride one and then be hooked when I see how easy they wheelie. e: my goal here is to get the cheapest (also to insure) street legal off road bike while maximizing the fun I get out of said bike. I just feel like a 250 won't ~satisfy~ me. 
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Tactical Lesbian posted:My only choice is to buy new because of some circumstances. ??? If i had to buy new in that demographic of bikes I would choose a wr250r/x, but thats a pretty dumb idea. Buying a brand new drz is a really dumb though (sorry razzled/octopus). For any of those bikes they need a pipe and/or different fueling to "open" them up, so extra cost there. Buy one used so someone else can take a hit on those extra parts.
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Tactical Lesbian posted:My only choice is to buy new because of some circumstances. I guess I'm just wondering if I'd regret the cost of the DRZ, when I feel like the 6k is kind of high for really a dinosaur :p You will regret it.
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velocross posted:??? Yeah.. I know I think my best bet is to just get the CRF250L I've been looking at. It's cheap enough that I won't hate myself for buying new (there's one with 1,000 miles on it for 4k at the dealership?) and from what I've seen on youtube/read on forums, strong enough to hillclimb with a good start. Thanks for the input and saving me from making a Dumb Decision™, velocross and Razzled. if I ever do get a DRZ, it'll be a used SM from craigslist for super cheap and I'll ride the hell out of it!
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velocross posted:??? He's right. You're definitely better off finding a used one if you can. But if you're having trouble finding a good used drz and don't mind paying a bit extra buying a new one isn't the worst thing ever. Chances are you can find a dealer with an older model and talk him down quite a bit. The extras are really not that much either honestly. I love my drz and it was definitely worth the price to me.
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If you buy a new DRZ, just beware of mailboxes for the first several week.s
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Tactical Lesbian posted:My only choice is to buy new because of some circumstances. I guess I'm just wondering if I'd regret the cost of the DRZ, when I feel like the 6k is kind of high for really a dinosaur :p Have you considered a SuperDuke with knobbies? e: 
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Digital_Jesus posted:Have you considered a SuperDuke with knobbies? I've considered a 690 without knobbies. They look like fun, but not exactly a "take this thing anywhere" fun. Sagebrush posted:If you buy a new DRZ, just beware of mailboxes for the first several week.s Haha, is that a jab at Razzled?
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Tactical Lesbian posted:I've considered a 690 without knobbies. They look like fun, but not exactly a "take this thing anywhere" fun. 690 enduro? Or, you know, just go whole hog and buy a plated trials bike.
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builds character posted:690 enduro? They're just sooo expensiiiive I'm gonna go test ride the CRF on Tuesday
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Tactical Lesbian posted:They're just sooo expensiiiive What are you trying to do here? I sorta asked the same question in the other thread, but the right bike choice depends on what you want to be doing. Is it mostly "adventure stuff" (ie, mostly on road, maybe a fireroad because driftin' fireroads is a goooood time), is it double track, single track, trailblazing? If you tell us what experience you want to have, we're probably going to lead you better on the bike front. FWIW, there's basically nowhere I'd prefer a CRF250L over a DRZ400E or stripped down S model, and definitely no place I'd prefer it over an SM model unless you're planning on going mudding or somewhere where the knobbies really make a difference - unless you're in snotty mud, the 17s are more fun IMO than dual sport tires. I have some very fond memories of Spiffness, Zool, and me bombing up Washington state reservoir roads on supermotos like the bunch of idiot hooligans we are.
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Z3n posted:What are you trying to do here? I sorta asked the same question in the other thread, but the right bike choice depends on what you want to be doing. Is it mostly "adventure stuff" (ie, mostly on road, maybe a fireroad because driftin' fireroads is a goooood time), is it double track, single track, trailblazing? If you tell us what experience you want to have, we're probably going to lead you better on the bike front. I'm trying to give your post in the other thread a good response but I'm real busy trying to convince my drunk friend IRL that guns are not evil  my bf and I are huge gun enthusiastsI'm not 100% sure what I'm most interested in, offroad-wise, but I am planning for this bike to be a ~80% offroad Thing. Basically, I'll take it anywhere I can possibly challenge myself to. I'll find nearby stuff on Google maps and/or take it through the double/single tracks in the local state parks. I'd be super stoked to find some hills and see if the 250 (and my terrible dirt skills) can tackle them. I also need it to be street legal. I'd get a DRZ400S but because Reasons(TM) I have to buy new and I don't think it's worth it. I'll definitely get a DRZ400SM from craigslist at some point or another to braaap around on.
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Tactical Lesbian posted:but because Reasons(TM) I have to buy new
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Nitrox posted:Don't finance a motorcycle that has a good chance of getting totaled. In fact, don't finance your first or second bike at all. It's horrendously bad with money I appreciate the advice, but ~4k is not a whole lot really, and this will be my.... sixth bike.
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