Need help finding new bike!

PALMER84ONE

PALMER84ONE

@ossagp No rides on mine yet, but I have given my buddies 05 (exact same set up) a spin and loved it. So I figured I would do it to my 02 because the idiots I had rebuild it two years ago messed it bad. Once I opened it up I found some missing thrust washers and the sleeve had cracks between the exhaust ports that gouged the piston and cylinder. So, I am in the process of full repair. Found a 2005 head for 200 with the power valve etc. and sent it in for nikasil, ordered the full gear set, and today I got the engine back in the frame. Tomorrow I will need to hang the radiators, and wire it up.
Have a slight problem with the push rod (2) as it is to short for the WR main axle (the one with first gear) , the WR with steel ball push rod (2) was on back order. I see now it is ready to ship so hopefully on Wednesday next week I will be good to go.
 
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Mihylo33:
I decided it was time that I checked up pulled everything together and search your numerous threads on bikes.
It's awesome that you are so into it that you must have an opinion on every bike that catches your eye. Every bike you have posted so far is a great choice for an experienced rider. Unfortunately you lack big bike experience. The crf70 you learned I. Has about 6hp. The bikes you are wanting to have your 1st off-road experience on are about 42hp. Now that's 7x the hp you are used to. Couple that with the clutch and much heavier machine and your 1st outting may not have the awesome results you desire. I suggest checking out the yammi TTR 230. It's 5spd manual with about 20hp that's easy to manage. You'll be able to hone your skills for the next year and you won't get easily bored. Just food for thought.
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You say horsepower like it is a bad thing.
 
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I did that during an installation ceremony (Floyd was hooking up a new keg cooler) and while the kazoo corps was doing the tribute to the dead soldier we were hauling out, I hit the post button. Came back holding a pint and didnt look like it went and I put my elbow on it (needed my fingers) and I guess it went twice.
 
PALMER84ONE

PALMER84ONE

ossagp:
I did that during an installation ceremony (Floyd was hooking up a new keg cooler) and while the kazoo corps was doing the tribute to the dead soldier we were hauling out, I hit the post button. Came back holding a pint and didnt look like it went and I put my elbow on it (needed my fingers) and I guess it went twice.
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Twice is better than never, at least you get your point across even if you stutter.
 
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CB3232:
Thanks for this post, really appreciate it. Now, going to run up to the KTM dealership Saturday and the Yamaha dealership Sunday. Whatever I find to be a good deal, I may be taking.
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There is a lot to what Miho says: Runs along with my suggestion you get a day on something along the same lines as the 230 he suggested. For the first few months a rider with the right kind of experience will be able to lead you around on the 230 anyway(no matter what race bike you buy). Since you didn't seem keen on my idea or his I can say that in two years time, whether you start on the race bike or ride the trail bike for 6 months you are going to be at about the same place. Ride on your own or with your friends who are self taught and all you will know is what you can figure out and some of what they figured out. Bad habits? You will develope a boatload of those. The funny thing is that you didn't seem to think you could handle the clutch and power of a 250 two stroke, ( I think you can adapt as I would have too) and now you don't seem to be considering the more conservative approach before dropping a bundle.

Anyway, where you are in two years is going to depend a whole lot more on how good the people are that influence you, and how much training you will do.
 
PALMER84ONE

PALMER84ONE

Lots and lots of good advice given, seems to not enjoy what he does not want to hear. I take it for what its worth, 16, young, knows it all (almost all) all ready.
Bad habits from riders around you go along way. dropping that kind of $$ on your first bike from a clutch-less 70 is um..... dumb..... You can p[ick up any of the other bikes recommended and ride the piss out of them to gain skill. Even at your size a 2T 80/85 big wheel would do the trick, light and easy to ride, throw around... Too much power right away can be good and very bad. John and Martin rode YZ250 for their first bikes when I met them 4 years or so ago. They are on KTM 500 now and the last time I road with them they rode the KTM 350. Still looked like they needed experience (but so do I after so many years) and seat time.

Like I said, good advice is only good if you are willing to take it.
 
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PALMER84ONE:
Lots and lots of good advice given, seems to not enjoy what he does not want to hear. I take it for what its worth, 16, young, knows it all (almost all) all ready.
Bad habits from riders around you go along way. dropping that kind of $$ on your first bike from a clutch-less 70 is um..... dumb..... You can p[ick up any of the other bikes recommended and ride the piss out of them to gain skill. Even at your size a 2T 80/85 big wheel would do the trick, light and easy to ride, throw around... Too much power right away can be good and very bad. John and Martin rode YZ250 for their first bikes when I met them 4 years or so ago. They are on KTM 500 now and the last time I road with them they rode the KTM 350. Still looked like they needed experience (but so do I after so many years) and seat time.

Like I said, good advice is only good if you are willing to take it.
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Thanks for the hard to read, but constructive post! Keep it up, maybe I can get you some coloring books and a word search to better ease your mind.
 
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