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11-14-2008, 10:16 AM
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just learning
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: western nc
Moto: 1996 M900
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Looking to try dirt. I was told that if I played in the dirt my street riding would greatly improve. True??? What are some recomendations for a good begining bike?
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11-14-2008, 11:39 AM
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now available w/o fish
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: in a holler
Moto: DR650, Morini, 1/2 M900ie
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We should hook up one day and I'll let you try my DR (it's a lowered 650), it's not the easiest bike for single track, but it's perfect for the backroads, twisties and commuting. BTW I'm on the other end of your county...
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11-14-2008, 11:46 AM
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just learning
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: western nc
Moto: 1996 M900
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11-14-2008, 11:52 AM
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now available w/o fish
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: in a holler
Moto: DR650, Morini, 1/2 M900ie
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towards Wolf Laurel (not in Wolf Laurel off course)
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11-14-2008, 11:53 AM
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Kneedragger
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: '07 KTM Super Duke (for sale), '07 KTM 300 XC-W
Posts: 171
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Your height is prob. the most important determining factor as to what would make a good beginner bike, but CRF230's seem to be popular w/ woman beginners. They're a bit heavy, but easy to ride, reliable, and have e-start. A KTM 200 would also be good to look @ if it fits. |
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11-15-2008, 02:05 PM
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just learning
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: western nc
Moto: 1996 M900
Posts: 1,348
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Cuttle pm me when you get out my way if you want. BTW waving now as I pass your neck of the woods on 26
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11-16-2008, 03:32 PM
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Cl4p-Trap
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Moto: Your mom.
Posts: 734
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Get whats comfortable. . .
Flat footing is WAY over rated. . . Lol
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11-17-2008, 09:16 AM
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Soul Man
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Everywhere, all the time.
Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit).
Posts: 6,481
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It's only over rated until you have to turn around on an off-camber dead end on the side of a cliff. Then it kinda comes in handy.  JC
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11-17-2008, 01:20 PM
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Pompous Prick
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MA
Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race)
Posts: 3,040
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I rode diret with some buddies for the first time last weekend... that shit was fucking FUN.
Did a lot of woods and rocky technical stuff. I was borrowing a 22 year old yammy 2smoker... thing went pretty damn good though! I'm hoping to pick up a dirty toy on the cheap and some gear as long as it doesn't hamper my finances for roadracing.
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11-18-2008, 03:52 PM
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WERA Yellow Plate
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Tulsa, OK
Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200
Posts: 558
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Dirt, rocks, logs, ledges, I'll ride whatever, really
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