Dirty Guys Please Help Me Understand Plated VS OHV

[Foolds]

Guys


Need help here. I want a Bike for Trail Riding. I have no Interest in motocross or doing jump tracks and such.

I'm trying to understand what I should by. Ive been told to stick with 4 stroke, but now I'm Stuck. Is a plated dirt bike worth the extra grand or so they go for? Or should I just buy a OHV bike? Please educate me on where I can ride OHV and such.. I'm a newb on this and I'm confused.

PS any one wanna loan me a bike or two =)

[asp_125]

Plated just means you can connect up OHV trails using regular county roads (dirt or paved). Very convenient in CO with miles of trails not all interconnecting.

As for 2 stroke vs 4... personal preference. 4's aren't so rev dependent to stay in the power band.

[Foolds]

Plated just means you can connect up OHV trails using regular county roads (dirt or paved). Very convenient in CO with miles of trails not all interconnecting.

As for 2 stroke vs 4... personal preference. 4's aren't so rev dependent to stay in the power band.

Its it worth the Extra G for a bike though?

[Ghost]

Its it worth the Extra G for a bike though?

I'd say it is. Having had MX and Trail bikes, it's a PITA to connect all the trails in CO without either going where you need a plate (on transition roads) or else being limited to just looping the trails you're currently on all day and/or trailering everything there and back.

Fwiw, my next dirt bike will be plated, and most likely a KTM 500 EXC, that way I can ride TO the places I want to ride, ride across the various transition roads where I need plates and insurance, and then ride home--all without any hassles...

[UglyDogRacing]

If you buy a bike that already has a headlight and tail light, it's not going to cost a grand to get it plated after you do the mods listed in the link that Sean posted. I think it cost me around $200 to do my WR450.

[maktastik_jr.]

Its it worth the Extra G for a bike though?

to ride OHV trails all you need is an OHV sticker available at any mc shop that sells dirt bikes. if you want to make a bike titled and street bike i would recommend buying an untitled bike put on DOT approved tires, a horn, working brakelight(most trail bikes come with a tail light that always stay on, all you need is a switch that makes it brighter when you apply the rear brake) and a horn. you dont need turn signals but if they are on your bike they must work. at that point youll need to call your local CSP station and schedule an inspection. they will give you the paper work you need to take to the DMV to title your bike and get plates. with good tires, those mods will run you about 400 bucks. depending on your skill, you should be able to install everything yourself. i believe youll need a stronger stater to run a horn but im not sure.

[Ghost]

i believe youll need a stronger stater to run a horn but im not sure.

Iirc, you can actually get a bullshit squeeze-bulb bicycle horn and it'll pass.

[maktastik_jr.]

Iirc, you can actually get a bullshit squeeze-bulb bicycle horn and it'll pass.

i think they just recently changed that but im not sure. i can ask my boss tomorrow and find out for sure.

[longrider]

Iirc, you can actually get a bullshit squeeze-bulb bicycle horn and it'll pass.

I can confirm that this is no longer enough, the rules have been changed requiring an electric horn.

[Ghost]

KTM 500 EXC
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[grim]

Id let you test the DRZ but i think its a bit heavy for trail riding.

[Bueller]

Id let you test the DRZ but i think its a bit heavy for trail riding.

DRZ's are some of the best dirt bikes made, relatively cheap and bullet proof with a few mods. They are not racing type bikes and they don't jump particularly well but when running right they will damn near climb trees.

[Ghost]

DRZ's are some of the best dirt bikes made, relatively cheap and bullet proof with a few mods. They are not racing type bikes and they don't jump particularly well but when running right they will damn near climb trees.

Nothing against the DRZ as I've still never ridden one, but for a plated "enduro" that can do everything (including SuMo) I still think the KTM 500 EXC is "the" perfect "all-around" dirt bike as it can do basically everything--think it can't jump? watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=60-lYyMId-k

[TinkerinWstuff]

Id let you test the DRZ but i think its a bit heavy for trail riding.

Pussy

[grim]

Pussy

Come watch me take a few dirt naps then you can call me a pussy.

[Sean]

OHV- Off-Highway Vehicle (not for street use)
http://www.parks.state.co.us/OHVsand...strations.aspx

Plated- Just like a car, it can go anywhere, including trails.

You can either buy one plated (it shouldn't be a grand more) or get the accessories and plate it yourself. Here's a good thread on plating a dirtbike. Link As I stated earlier, I would suggest a 4 stroke, especially if it's being used as an on-road bike. 2 strokes are good if it's just a woods/off-road bike. (opinion)

Look for bikes that are not made for motocross. To my understanding, the power is going to be different, as well as the gear ratio on a MX. If you are looking in the 250 range:

Honda CRF250X
Kawi KLX250
Suzuki DR-Z 250/400
Yamaha WR250
KTM 250 EXC

[Bueller]

Oh and I will never own another unplated bike, whether it comes titled or I have to go through the PIA process. Next year I hear they will be enforcing the OHV registration on all bikes including plated on Forest Service land.

[spideyrdr]

Next year I hear they will be enforcing the OHV registration on all bikes including plated on Forest Service land.

Not just bikes but plated 4x4's. I went around and around on this for my Jeep as to whether or not I needed a sticker and the answer was a firm yes. Just a heads up to anyone who 'wheels here in CO. I didn't mind the $25 for the sticker / registration, but lack of clear and definitive information was so frustrating.

[TinkerinWstuff]

Not just bikes but plated 4x4's. I went around and around on this for my Jeep as to whether or not I needed a sticker and the answer was a firm yes. Just a heads up to anyone who 'wheels here in CO. I didn't mind the $25 for the sticker / registration, but lack of clear and definitive information was so frustrating.

Not to mention that no states seem to carry any reciprocity with other states any longer either. Most states would usually give you a two week grace period to vacation and enjoy their trails provided you were legal in your home state.

But now if you want to use the trail system in another state, they are forcing everyone to have that state's sticker. How the state can force you to have a sticker to use FEDERAL land and have it hold up in court is beyond me. I was told it was challenged somewhere and upheld but I have no supporting information.

[Foolds]

My Budget really was about 2k range.. I might be able to stretch that a little so please keep that in mind.

[UglyDogRacing]

My Budget really was about 2k range.. I might be able to stretch that a little so please keep that in mind.

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3143326737.html

[Foolds]

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3143326737.html

Is a 400 or 450 to much power for me? Lets face it, I'm slow and a noob?

[Sean]

I think a KTM 500 EXC would be a little much for a guy beginning on the dirt. IMHO I've ridden a friends 525, and I thought it was a freaking handful off-road!

[Bueller]

I think a KTM 500 EXC would be a little much for a guy beginning on the dirt. IMHO I've ridden a friends 525, and I thought it was a freaking handful off-road!

And near $9g's