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Title: NEW BIKE
Post by: Let_05 on June 08, 2011, 04,26:37 AM
i'm looking at buying a new bike, ill have about $3000 to spend and want some opinions on a entry level bike


Title: Re: NEW BIKE
Post by: Ron H on June 08, 2011, 06,23:30 AM
yamaha ttr250 electric start plus kick, basic mechanicals
trouble free riding great entry bike


Title: Re: NEW BIKE
Post by: Serge C on June 08, 2011, 06,53:10 AM
yamaha ttr250 electric start plus kick, basic mechanicals
trouble free riding great entry bike

Or Suzuki DR(Z) 250 for the same reasons Ron has mentioned above.


Title: Re: NEW BIKE
Post by: Let_05 on June 08, 2011, 07,47:07 AM
perfect thanks for the advice


Title: Re: NEW BIKE
Post by: Grandpa on June 08, 2011, 11,17:28 PM
I'm looking to sell a Gas Gas ec250
new piston & rings, chain. These things are bulletproof & offer a lot more fun factor than a ttr or drz. $2500 with rec rego. pm if interested..... I'm out past Pakenham & there is plenty of room to test ride on private property.


Title: Re: NEW BIKE
Post by: Lefty on June 09, 2011, 11,12:58 AM
Hey Grandpa what year is the gas ???


Title: Re: NEW BIKE
Post by: Grandpa on June 10, 2011, 06,27:43 AM
G'day Lefty

Was an 02 ............ sold it today !


Title: Re: NEW BIKE
Post by: Loose Goose on June 23, 2011, 06,59:48 AM
As a complete newbie to dirt bike riding I've found my DRZ250 to be a very forgiving bike.  It has never let me down - unfortunatly I can't say that I have been as kind to my bike, at least my gravity assisted dismounts are becoming fewer these days.