Newbie bike advise

[Vonski]

But you are Von-freaking-ski with a bad ass IT490 I want to throw a leg over.

I dunno, we'll have to see how it stacks up against a 450.

 

[Jeromy]

Been watching ksl pretty closely. A lot of yz450's in my budget. Not many trail styles pop up

 

[zukijames]

xr400....

 

[Tonkaman]

There's an '06 WR450 for $3300 and a '09 XCF450 for $3500 but it's in montana

 

[Jeromy]

Yeah I seen the 06 wr. It's up north a ways. Might have to take a trip to look at it. Just amazing how popular yz450's must be.

 

[Jeromy]

I am going to go look at rholbrook's buddy's 450 ktm tomorrow.

 

[Tonkaman]

I am going to go look at rholbrook's buddy's 450 ktm tomorrow.

Good idea. You can't beat Russ' stamp of approval

 

[Jeromy]

how about something like this? to old? 2001 wr 426. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=34690356&cat=236&lpid=&search=450&ad_cid=20

Says rebuilt recently and pretty cheap. how much better are the newer bikes?

 

[Tonkaman]

Honestly it's s night and day difference from the 426 to the 450. Personally I'd never even consider a bike with a compression release lever anymore

 

[Jeromy]

Honestly it's s night and day difference from the 426 to the 450. Personally I'd never even consider a bike with a compression release lever anymore

Sweet thanks!

 

[rholbrook]

What time are you coming over? If I'm around I will stop over

 

[Jeromy]

He said available after 12 so was thinking around then.

 

[Tonkaman]

What model and year is it?

 

[Jeromy]

2006 xc pic he sent me.

 

[Rot Box]

2006 xc pic he sent me.

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It would be hard to go wrong there. The RFS engine is legendary

 

[Jeromy]

Yeah, I think it's a pretty good fit. Just got home with it. Dude was super cool, got a great deal on it. I'm pretty excited.

Thanks all for the advise and leads!

 

[Greg]

Congrats, that'll be a great first dirt bike!

 

[rholbrook]

You stole it. I was hoping to get over there while you were there but couldn't get away. The PO had the valves done and a new battery so it runs good. Street Legal kit, titled for the street, FMF pipe and if I remember the tires were fairly new too

 

[Jeromy]

You stole it. I was hoping to get over there while you were there but couldn't get away. The PO had the valves done and a new battery so it runs good. Street Legal kit, titled for the street, FMF pipe and if I remember the tires were fairly new too

He hooked me up!

Front is pretty much new rear has some wear but looks like it's got some life left too.

Yeah would have been nice to meet you. Congrats on the family member!

 

[Jeromy]

In past I used to shop a lot at cycle gear for gear. Anywhere else I should try?