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  2. Posted

    Update;

    Looks like she wants to stick to a plated bike so we are not forced to truck it everywhere.

    Trying to look at a plated 91 Suzuki DR 250 this weekend (currently asking 1,500). Registration overdue by one year. Also is a kick-start only (no magic button). Any feedback for this bike?

    Also, she sat on a Kaw KLX250 and didn't seem so bothered of the height. Problem there is the price they go for. Feedback on performance from these? Issues? dsfox ??

    Now if somebody would talk to Crawdaddy about thinning his herd and letting his daughter ride his 300, then I could graciously take his CRF230 off his hands.... :coolio:/>/> :drinks:/>

    I'm still no further ahead on trying to figure out how to plate one of these 150/230cc small bikes.

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    Crawdaddy - Wouldn't mind an "L" if they would come down to my price range.

    tntmo - Good advice. I bought big for myself and am regretting it now because of the height and weight.

    Zoot - Looking, but I'm lacking the proper knowledge to make it legal.

    dsfox - Thank you for the offer, She is 5'6", She wants to start on a lower bike (from testing them at the dealers), maybe in the future you could help hone her stills, she would appreciate it. Unfortunately, we will not be attending the Desert Dash.

    Hayseed - Didn't know they changed production sites. Will watch that when looking at used bikes, thanks.

    All good advice. Next will be safety gear. :wacko:/> Great, more $$ :mellow:/>

  4. Posted

    My 18yo daughter said she wants to learn how to ride a bike. Great I think to myself. So I explain the controls on my bike (XR650L), have her sit on it, then have her hold it upright. Response, Dad, It's too tall and too heavy for me. Dang, now to look for a bike ($$$). We go to dealerships to try other bikes and what she felt comfortable on was the Honda CRF 150F or the Kaw 140. I'd like to move her up to a CRF230. Be nice for me to practice on too. :coolio:

    But now while searching CraigsList, there seems to be a lot of TTR125s. So not knowing anything about these bikes, could someone explain the good, any drawbacks (I.E. suspension for 150 - 175lb., smoothness of engines,) or maintenance issues of these bikes when looking at them used?

    TTR125

    TTR230

    TTR250

    CRF150F

    CRF230F

    She fits the Yamaha 250 Dual sport also, but, "Dad, I don't like the looks". :wacko:/>

    Anybody have something tucked in the back of their garage that they might want to get rid of??

  11. Posted

    This is a huge event at the beach. We had a small group do this a couple years ago and then cruised down to Cardiff to my local Biker Bar " The Kraken "

    Way too much info. when you left out "car" from the subject line, then you talk about 'huge' event and 'we had a small group'........ And I thought this was a family forum..... :o j/k since nobody knows me yet.

  16. Posted

    Working on my x-mas list and need some advice for the rear tire.

    Currently running an MT21 (120/90-18)

    Seems a bit squirrely in soft stuff (sections of Bee Canyon) and rides rough on the street. Soo.....

    I was looking at Dunlop’s 606 tire. What I would like is size recommendations for this bike (Honda XR650L).

    Thought of going bigger (130) but not sure of the fitment, if it will rub.

    Help a noob out

    Kirby

    Hemet

    1997 Honda XR650L

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