Time for another dirt bike - which one to get for a short rider?

[STAG]

I think we should build you a custom bike from the ground up I've been looking a lot lately at snowmobile chassis and titanium is the way to go

 

[sixstringsteve]

I don't know enough about geometry to build a custom bike. I can barely handle modifying a current bike.

 

[sixstringsteve]

If I'm going to build a titanium frame, I might as well import one of these from the UK.

 

[STAG]

Those are nice, are the Ti?

 

[sixstringsteve]

No. Steel, aluminum, and plastic. I'm trying to find a way to build something similar to them. I think the pitster pro is a good start. Despite being made in China, they are supposed to be quite good.

 

[Rot Box]

I'd just hack the seat on something like this and install a Rekluse: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=24126106&cat=236&lpid=&search=200&ad_cid=4 If its still too tall have the suspension professionally lowered.

I still think you'd love an IT200

 

[sixstringsteve]

I need to ride an it200. It sounds cool.

I think the 2t wr250s rock, but they're super tall.

 

[sixstringsteve]

The IT 200s are only 211 lbs, not bad!

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'd love to be able to ride like this someday. I know I never will, but it amazes me how much control he has on a bike that goes fast.

[video=youtube;dcxkR5y68d4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcxkR5y68d4[/video]


And after riding trials for a bit, I don't think I want a rekluse. I like having a clutch.

 

[Caleb]

I'd love to be able to ride like this someday. I know I never will, but it amazes me how much control he has on a bike that goes fast.

[video=youtube;dcxkR5y68d4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcxkR5y68d4[/video]


And after riding trials for a bit, I don't think I want a rekluse. I like having a clutch.

That's the beauty of the EXP Rekluse, you still have full use of the clutch, but also get the benefits of the Rekluse.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Can you still pop wheelies with clutch on an EXP Rekluse? What about pop-starting it?

 

[Caleb]

Can you still pop wheelies with clutch on an EXP Rekluse? What about pop-starting it?

Yes to wheelies, pop-starting it depends on the clutch. Hydro clutches like the KTMs, no, but cable clutches, you can adjust the rekluse out at the perch which allows you to pop-start it fine.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Awesome, that sounds like the best of both worlds. I think if I could lower your bike an inch or two it'd be ideal. Does your bike have an electric start?

 

[Gravy]

wear platform shoes.

 

[sixstringsteve]

or i could just drive in ruts all the time.

 

[ricsrx]

Did your hybird bike fit all of your necessities for your size and riding style?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Did your hybird bike fit all of your necessities for your size and riding style?

That was a sweet bike.

It was a little tall. If I shaved the seat and jetted it, I think it'd be just right. That bike had the best handling and suspension of any bike I've ridden. Great smooth power too. I think jetting it would give more power on the bottom end.

 

[ricsrx]

we did jet it, and it does run great, i also lowered the rear by realeasing the rear spring pressure, I know it made the rear suspension very soft but for Hunter it work ok.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Did jetting it make a big difference in low end.power? I'll have to sneak by and ride it around the block to see if o need to build another one.

 

[pELYgroso]

I need to ride an it200. It sounds cool.

I think the 2t wr250s rock, but they're super tall.

These are the best. get one. lower it. shave seat. Baja street legal kit. Pipe and silencer (same combo I have) BLAM, perfect bike for less than $2200. PERFECT.