Need non bias opinions – OLD Bull Trailriders

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October 24, 2008 at 9:00 am #95267

Chris
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Iv’e had approval from the minister of war and finances to buy a new bike in January(trail bike that is not getting rid of the motocrosser) and iv’e narrow it down to 3….Here they are could those of you how own similar bikes give me some info about reliability,servicing,standard suspension and best mods any advice would be much appreciated as i have owned motocrossers

Cheers

PS…..TB I know…..GO THE HONDA

October 24, 2008 at 9:04 am #110328

Dwayne O
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MAN, ALL SWEET MACHINES !!!
Congrats on the approval mate. I am in no place to give advice on either, but I love the KLX, for obvious reasons. I like to dream
GOOD LUCK BADFUN

October 24, 2008 at 9:13 am #110330

Brendon Carre
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They all look good!!
I have owned red, green, and orange. Hard choice but if it was me? it would be orange!!
Good luck in your choice and enjoy.::cheer:

October 24, 2008 at 9:16 am #110329

Chris
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Yes i’m leaning towards the KLX only because the last 6 bikes ive owned have been kawasaki’s and havent had a problem with any of them but maybe time for a change

Cheers

October 24, 2008 at 9:18 am #110333

GP
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They are all very good but according to reviews I would get an 2009 CRF450X. Major updates, KYB suspension and stuff…
But I think its best to testride them all.

October 24, 2008 at 9:19 am #110331

Greg
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Badfun,

WR or a CRF, I have more to say but have been stereocast before the thread started :angry:

TB

October 24, 2008 at 9:41 am #110334

Chris
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I was hoping for FI on the honda and they look good with the new colors…Ive been told the Yamies dont suit bigger blokes….i think it will come down to which shop gives me the best deal
Cheers

October 24, 2008 at 9:49 am #110337

Mick D
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In all reality, it pretty well comes down to what colour you like!!

October 24, 2008 at 5:49 pm #110339

Chris
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Hey Badfun, your in the wrong place if your looking for unbiased opinions, seriously I spoke to the owner of the bike shop down our way yesterday, weiging up 250 vs 450, he said if you want a mellow 450 then the KLX is the way to go, he reckons the power is a lot easier to use than the wr or the crf. Personally I love the green but am also leaning towards a wr, (250 that is) I just think I’ll have more fun on the 250 rather than trying to hang on to a 450 all day.

Cheers
Chris.

October 24, 2008 at 6:10 pm #110345

GP
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Why you guys dont buy a 2-stroke?? Light AND powerful!

October 24, 2008 at 9:46 pm #110348

Chris
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Yuri wrote:

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Why you guys dont buy a 2-stroke?? Light AND powerful!

Gidday Yuri…..I looked at the 300 KTM and havn’t ruled one out completly im off to Western Australia tomorrow and a mate over there is lending me his YZ250 2 smoker so who knows i havnt ridden a 2 stroke since 05 may rekindle my love for 2 bangers

cheers

October 24, 2008 at 10:11 pm #110346

Chris
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chris72a wrote:

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Hey Badfun, your in the wrong place if your looking for unbiased opinions, seriously I spoke to the owner of the bike shop down our way yesterday, weiging up 250 vs 450, he said if you want a mellow 450 then the KLX is the way to go, he reckons the power is a lot easier to use than the wr or the crf. Personally I love the green but am also leaning towards a wr, (250 that is) I just think I’ll have more fun on the 250 rather than trying to hang on to a 450 all day.

Cheers
Chris.

Gidday Chris….Ive heard the KLX motor has been tamed down heaps compaired to the KX
Thats why i like the CRF but have heard they need servicing a lot more than other bikes…as said before WR suits smaller riders(so ive heard) and i know nothing about KTM’s
I can not comment from personal experence and id hate to buy one that needs heaps of mods to suit me….May just buy a XR 650R:woohoo:

Cheers

October 25, 2008 at 9:24 pm #110350

Anonymous

As a complete package I think it would be hard to look past the CRF with the steering damper and extra goodies fitted as standard. Having rode Choppers ex-CRF (08 model) I found it a very nice bike to ride.

It had better suspension stock than the KTM, although if you’re a bigger bloke you will need to get that sorted anyway which should eliminate any issues. The engine on the KTM is stronger and with a pipe makes it very torquey everywhere. Especially off the bottom.

Brakes are much better on the KTM, gearbpx much smoother on the Honda. KTM has more race like ergo’s, which I prefer but is alla matter of taste.

Bothy bikes require the same servicing so not much to split them there. I think any of the new 450’s would be a great bike and it will probably come down to your personal feel having sat/ridden on them.

If I was buying a new bike right now though I wouldn’t go any of them. The new Husaberg would be parked in my garage.

Good luck with whatever you get

October 30, 2008 at 12:18 am #110338

Nick Again
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Mate, I’m 6’4 ,120kg…Husky 610 does me ok for trails. Does surprisingly well on tight single trails too. maybe a tad heavy for some though…The te 510 is an awesome bike as well, 2yr warranty, awesome straight out of the box, is FI, claimed to be best on market. I’ve heard the best Mod for the klx is a heavier flywheel, Crf is still solid, typical of Honda’s ability. The KTM, i now nothing abut, apart from its heritage. Another decent option would be the HUSABERG with the new 70 deg engine config.. the builders say KTM’s input has helped withthe reliability concerns? .( i’m led to believe the KLX uses the DRZ powerplant? they’re a solid unit as well). they’d all be good untis, just difrent pro’s n con’s….Enjoy whatever you get.

October 30, 2008 at 12:53 am #110929

Anonymous

Husaberg
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