Wanted a cheap Dirt bike.

[TheRussian]

Hey guys.
I am getting into dirt riding with a few mates and looking for a cheap but reliable dirty.
Just putting it out there, not in the rush. I am on the Gold Coast Qld.

[RevHead]

2002,3 crf450r ,rebuilt by last owner ,i havent even ridden it been to busy $2500, it is a weapon ,give me a call if keen 040120482912221223im only 5 hours south ,could deliver

[Supercharger_Mark]

Hi Russian
I have a YZF 400 98 model $2200 ono. Good condition new chane and sprockets new rear tyre plenty of compression and goes hard.
I'm on the gold Coast as well. 0409611456
Cheers
Mark.

[xa-mont]

what sort of riding are you gonig to do? If it's trail kind of stuff both of those bikes will be no good to you.

[TheRussian]

I am looking for something i can road register and ride trails. Older 4 stroke enduro bikes can cost a fortune to rebuild $$$
If i was going MX bike it wold have to be a oil burner 2 stroke... Heaps of fun and cheap to rebuild.
I did have a go on YZ 125 last weekend and it was a hoot :)
Thanks.

[xa-mont]

if you're worried about rebuild costs then a motorcrosser is going to require more frequent rebuilds... therefore more cost.

So you want a registerable, so it has to be an enduro type model, but you want a 2 stroke... how about a KTM 250 from the late 90s? they are pretty good and reasonably reliable i think.

[TheRussian]

Yeah, would love to get a KTM 200, 250,300 EXC but they are out of my budget at the moment :( need something 2k and under. I know its a big ask :(

[xa-mont]

XR400? hells reliable... can be had pretty cheap

[RevHead]

with the xr400,just keep up the oil changes ,my last one went to 18,000k ,then i sold it on

[xa-mont]

xr400's quite like dr400's with go FOREVER on not a lot of maintenance (compared to other dirty bikes)

[Swordsy]

XR400's are awesome! I got mine for $3k and it came with a fresh 450 big bore kit, rebuilt forks, new plastics etc

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb182/sandman_355/XR450R1.jpg

[xa-mont]

and looks very tidy too.

[nick76]

Xr's hold their value well.
I'd been looking for the best part of a year for a cheapy for my build.
Doubt you'll find a decent one thats rego'd for under 2k.
You might find a rough xr250 for that??

[Swordsy]

The 250's and 400's are about the same price. it was a $15 upgrade to get the 400.


and looks very tidy too.

not so much anymore, she's had close ups of the dirt and attacked trees since then ... :p

[xa-mont]

not so much anymore, she's had close ups of the dirt and attacked trees since then ... :p

Yeah that happens... my DRZ400e does that on a regular basis... in fact its a special ride if i don't fall off.

[TheRussian]

Yeah I had a XR400 about 4 years ago. Paid $3k and it was great accept for one thing..... The kick start sucked a giant arse !!!! especially if you drop it and flood it :(
I am partial to DRZ400 though and it is a Suzuki :) would be a good match to my Gixxer :)
But i have to say i loved the 2 strokes and 85kg of yz 125 its like mountain bike in size but hammers.

[TheRussian]

Yeah that happens... my DRZ400e does that on a regular basis... in fact its a special ride if i don't fall off.
Mate i know how you feel :) Had a broken collar bone and wrist.

[Swordsy]

Yeah I had a XR400 about 4 years ago. Paid $3k and it was great accept for one thing..... The kick start sucked a giant arse !!!! especially if you drop it and flood it :(

That just gives you more motivation for not falling off ;)

[K6Thou]

Serg just spring for the KTM I'm sure you have a 750 gixer that could fund said purchase.....:p

[TheRussian]

Serg just spring for the KTM I'm sure you have a 750 gixer that could fund said purchase.....:p

LOL !!! Nah mate, Its the missus bike :) and i just cant part with my thou. So will have to wait til next year :(