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Thread: Enduro riding.
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11-01-2016, 17:21 #21
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12-01-2016, 04:59 #22
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Re: Enduro riding.
KTM300exc here. Never wanted a thumper always a 2stroke engine guy.
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12-01-2016, 07:28 #23
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Re: Enduro riding.
I ride a KTM 200 XC-W love it but it gets a bit hectic with no electric start my next bike its a must and although I'm 1.53m 73kg I would go 4stroke too old for a screamer just want to enjoy the fresh air on a leisurely ride.
On that note who in KZN rides I need to learn Newbie here
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12-01-2016, 07:39 #24
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12-01-2016, 18:34 #25
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Re: Enduro riding.
For your height and weight go ktm 300 unless you hell bent on a 4 stroke.
On the 300 you wont have to upgade later, tame enough to start with to, plus bonus of elec start.
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12-01-2016, 18:56 #26
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Re: Enduro riding.
The KTM's are nice, but damn expensive compred to what the others are going for .
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13-01-2016, 18:50 #27
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Re: Enduro riding.
just be patient, if you buy a racingbike make sure you know the owner or your mates do, the time for those bikes might have lapsed ,normally sold around aug - oct when new models come out,
hang in their
great sport to be in
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15-01-2016, 11:31 #28
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Re: Enduro riding.
So I have decided on a bike model I want.
Maico 700, everyone is invited to my funeral lol
All jokes aside, I want to get myself a WR250 2T or YZ250 2T and change the gearbox at a later stage and perhaps add the big bore kit if available locally.
Any advice on this bike, what to look for and what to stay away from and so on.
Thank for all the advice and PM's thusfar.
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15-01-2016, 11:43 #29
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Re: Enduro riding.
You don't get the WR250 2t anymore, only option is the YZ250 2t with wide ratio gearbox and flywheel weight. Its a awesome bike I had 4 before I got my 300 they are bullet proof.
I would suggest try and get one thats already converted as the conversion is not cheap but the cost of the bike are be the same, also try and get a long range tank as the std tank is very small.
When finding a bike look at the linkage (rear suspension) if it is squeaky and has play its a good sign the bike was not maintained. That said if you do get one you have to grease the linkage every 6 - 12 months depending how often you ride.
One dealer you can speak to is Shimwells Yamaha, they know the YZ like nobody else.
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15-01-2016, 11:52 #30
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Re: Enduro riding.
http://www.enduro21.com/index.php/40...troke-for-2016
2T wr250 is here but you will have to get it brand spanking.
A 250 2 stroke is a lot of bike for a novice rider but sure you will be fine, enjoy!
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