Dirty Guys Please Help Me Understand Plated VS OHV

[Ghost]

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

I dunno, I been riding dirt most of my life since early childhood, and almost always on a 250 (2 stroke back in the day, later a CRF250R), but after riding my buddy's 500EXC, I'm totally in love with that bike--and I think it's as tame as you want it to be, yet has more torque than a 250 and for the money, it's not that much (comparatively).

A new Honda CRF450X costs $8440, isn't sold as street-legal, and isn't as good of a bike...

[Bueller]

OP isn't looking for which bike to buy, and if he were I can bet he isn't looking to spend that kind of money for a first dirtbike.
He is asking about the advantage of title vs. OHV reg.

[Ghost]

OP isn't looking for which bike to buy, and if he were I can bet he isn't looking to spend that kind of money for a first dirtbike.
He is asking about the advantage of title vs. OHV reg.

Title beats OHV.

[TinkerinWstuff]

Wanna see over 200 plated OHV dirt bikes of all kinds and talk to people? Show up in Walden this weekend.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=754167

[Sean]

Wanna see over 200 plated OHV dirt bikes of all kinds and talk to people? Show up in Walden this weekend.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=754167

Bring beer and any one of them will let you ride their bike!

Or go to RMAR in Silverton this weekend!

[TinkerinWstuff]

On topic -

When I lived in Wisconsin I bought a brand new tricked out with every possible farkle, Yamaha Grizzly 660. Riding in the mid-west kicked ass.

Moved to CO and fought the OHV trail system on the front range for two years.

Then lost my ass when I finally gave up and traded it on a plated dirt bike.

FUCK Colorado and their OHV trail system!

[dirkterrell]

Plated definitely. As for whether it's worth $1K, that's for you to decide compared to getting an unplated one and doing what needs to be done to make it street legal.

[Matty]

Buy my WR250R!!!!!

[Sean]

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3164249962.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcd/3160790731.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3173945722.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3168503399.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3167150263.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3163388982.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3135823004.html (plat yourself)
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3154965849.html

[Foolds]

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3164249962.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcd/3160790731.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3173945722.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3168503399.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3167150263.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3163388982.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3135823004.html (plat yourself)
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3154965849.html

The WR250 on there I have talked to the guy. Its not plated and has no title, so I would have to plate it if I wish.. Same question one some of those bikes.. is a 400-450 to much bike for a guy like me?

Sean I hate you for the last one!

[Bueller]

I'll sell my 2001 KTM EXC 300 for that, but it is a 2 stroke.
It is titled, and has near new tires but does need fork seals.
My wrist surgery is not recovered enough for trail riding this year.

[DriverDave]

Since everyone seems to be on board the plated wagon, I'm gonna chime in for the very small "not plated" crowd.
I've been riding trail bikes for almost 20 years. I've done the "bikes in the back of the truck" routine for many years, and the "trailer behind the suv" for many years, which is my current setup. I always have a current OHV sticker, and wouldn't have it any other way. Whether it's a day ride above Central City, or a camp trip to Moab, it's nice having room to bring whatever you want and have an easy, comfortable drive home.

As for bikes...my current one is a 2004 Kawi KLX300R-4-stroke. Light, not too tall, great suspension, comfy seat, good power, very reliable, and many years in production, with no mechanical changes (1997-2007).

[Foolds]

I found this one earlyer today as well... KLR enough bike not to get bored? http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3149485721.html

[Sean]

I found this one earlyer today as well... KLR enough bike not to get bored? http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3149485721.html

KLX?


Go side it and see. It may be a little lacking at higher speeds, but will be more forgiving on the dirt.

[asp_125]

I have one, we could be KLX buddies. no homo.

LOL.. I suppose I will get bored of it someday, but not yet. It's small enough to play on the trails and the six speed is actually usable on pavement. Slower than the WR250s though.

[Foolds]

I have one, we could be KLX buddies. no homo.

LOL.. I suppose I will get bored of it someday, but not yet. It's small enough to play on the trails and the six speed is actually usable on pavement. Slower than the WR250s though.

Whats its top speed?

[asp_125]

Whats its top speed?

I backed off when the steering got kind of light. Fast enough for the trails anyway.

[Foolds]

http://www.amazon.com/Worksman-Cycle...words=megahorn

That would solve that problem.

[maktastik_jr.]

http://www.amazon.com/Worksman-Cycle...words=megahorn

That would solve that problem.

that would work. battery powered im assuming?

and if your looking for a great beginner bike an xr 400 would do you solid man. plenty of power, forgiving suspesion and BULLETPROOF motors, all around perfect trail bike. i had an 01 with nothing modified expept a rear cargo rack, full fmf exhaust and a k&n air filter and it ran KICKASS.

[Foolds]

that would work. battery powered im assuming?

and if your looking for a great beginner bike an xr 400 would do you solid man. plenty of power, forgiving suspesion and BULLETPROOF motors, all around perfect trail bike. i had an 01 with nothing modified expept a rear cargo rack, full fmf exhaust and a k&n air filter and it ran KICKASS.

Yep 9v.. I'm not sure a 400 would suit me.. I'm not a heavy guy 145 lbs but 6foot 3

[maktastik_jr.]

Yep 9v.. I'm not sure a 400 would suit me.. I'm not a heavy guy 145 lbs but 6foot 3

dude for a bigger bike they are quite nimble. i was only like 511 and 150 when i got mine lmao

[Foolds]

CC's in different bikes are not all equal. XR400 is almost the same as a DRZ400 which is not a powerful bike at all, probably around mid 30 for HP. 450 YZF or CRF are pushing 50 HP.

dude for a bigger bike they are quite nimble. i was only like 511 and 150 when i got mine lmao

God I have so much to learn.. Sorry guys for being an idiot. The good news is ive talked Kitten(aaron) and his wife into letting him buy a dirty girl too!

What about an older 99-2001 wr400? vs a xr400?

[Bueller]

CC's in different bikes are not all equal. XR400 is almost the same as a DRZ400 which is not a powerful bike at all, probably around mid 30 for HP. 450 YZF or CRF are pushing 50 HP.

[FZRguy]

XR probably a good choice for a noob trail rider as they are air-cooled, so no radiators to bust/replace. I vote for plated.