Dedicated trail bike

Is it possible to get one for under $1000? I know a guy that bought one for 500....but he had to be towed out once. Bwahahaha

*I really hate the loud piercing ring-a-ding-ring. I have liked the sound of most i've ridden with tho.


**I really think this is a taboo subject and should be in off topic. LOL!

Inspector wrote:

*I really hate the loud piercing ring-a-ding-ring.

Loud? Four strokes are way louder than two smokers. Just keep your eyes peeled on craigs list. Most anything that isn't a dual sport, would make a good dedicated trail machine.

[quote="KatoomVictim"

Loud? Four strokes are way louder than two smokers. Just keep your eyes peeled on craigs list. Most anything that isn't a dual sport, would make a good dedicated trail machine.[/quote]

Ahh, my CR250 was way louder then my bike or any other 4 stroke i have heard ! for strokes may have better lower tones but the ringy ding ding is louder on a 2 stroke. but i like the sound of both so sound would not be my deciding factor.

i have been seeing some older smokers come up on CL. they have been early 90's or older. for less then $1000.00 they dont seem to be on there long. as far as the 4 strokes, the 80's are hard to find it seems like and when you do find one they want a small fortune for them.

I know, this post wasnt much help ! if i see anything i will let ya know



(P.S. Katoom, you should come over and check out my beer fridge when i get it full !)

2 strokes sound waves are shorter and this makes them higher pitched and they don't carry far. 4 stroke sound waves are longer and lower pitched, letting them carry farther, thus making them louder. Don't argue with me.

STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! stomp!

How about this? (no pics)

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/2221368992.html


You will grow to love the 2t sound :) It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside

No, I'm ok, kinda want one, with the 2 stroke. Just saying that I've run into a couple that had expansion chambers or something. High pitched and loud hurts the ears.

Murry...yeah, something like that. Sounds like that one needs a lot of work tho

i had a TM400 suzuki back in the day. It was the noisiest bike I ever owned. Hurt you to start it up in the garage.

Use searchtempest.com to search CL by zipcode. And just put "bike" in the keywords box with a max price of 1000. You'll come up with stuff :)

I am a CL whore. CONSTANTLY on it. I'm on it right now :)

Here:

$1k 99 RM125 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/2216178028.html
$800 86 Husky wr400 w/parts bike http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/mcy/2216771389.html

KatoomVictim wrote:

2 strokes sound waves are shorter and this makes them higher pitched and they don't carry far. 4 stroke sound waves are longer and lower pitched, letting them carry farther, thus making them louder. Don't argue with me.

Hmmmm you might be right in theory but my 1985 YZ490 could be heard over a mile away no joke. I had to wear ear plugs and no one wanted to follow me. I really miss the power and the light front end.

Only problem I see with a cheap older bike is if some thing major breaks it may be cheaper to just buy another as the parts really add up in cost. I had a 1983 IT175 that I gave to my brother and ended up getting it back five years later with a cracked gas tank, rim, rear fender, tail light ect.... I spent like $700 to fix it up to sell and sold it for $1000. Should have just sold it for $300 and been done with it.

Whats the matter Kevin, you getting tired of beating up that pretty WR? I had nothing to do with it Keep a eye out for KDX 200 or 220, I have seen a few mid 90 KDX's show up now and then, also seen a few RMX 250's out there. Might want to shy away from the motocross bikes.

I've been reading...and reading...and studying, and not really learning much. BWahahahaha
2stroke this, 4stroke that, you want this, you want that. I don't have a friken clue what i want. (other than yes, i am tired of beating my bike and myself up, hahahaha)

*I'm not ready to buy yet...maybe next winter?

My grandson has a Honda 80 and a KTM SX 60. Guess which one is REALLY loud. You can hear it coming a half mile up the trail.

Phil

1996 KTM300exc...$800??

*emailed the guy but he wants me to call instead. Sucks that he's down in Lewis County, that's a couple hours away and a huge chunk of change in gas money. Haven't called yet.

Inspector wrote:

1996 KTM300exc...$800??

*emailed the guy but he wants me to call instead. Sucks that he's down in Lewis County, that's a couple hours away and a huge chunk of change in gas money. Haven't called yet.

If it's a good deal spending $75 bucks in gas will make up for buying $200 in parts on another bike.

HydroDog wrote:

If it's a good deal spending $75 bucks in gas will make up for buying $200 in parts on another bike.

75 each way for me. 11 mpg with no wind

RENO wrote:

75 each way for me. 11 mpg with no wind

It could be worse. I live in Lewis County and its 24 miles each way to go to a real store to get groceries.

HydroDog wrote:

Inspector wrote:

1996 KTM300exc...$800??

*emailed the guy but he wants me to call instead. Sucks that he's down in Lewis County, that's a couple hours away and a huge chunk of change in gas money. Haven't called yet.

If it's a good deal spending $75 bucks in gas will make up for buying $200 in parts on another bike.

Take the WRR and a tow strap.

Haha...you guys suck...bwahaha

Enduroguy, what you think? Especially since I'll be driving you down to take a look at it.

*edit...I really need to change my avatar

I had a 97 300exc, it was a good bike. last year of link suspension. It was a fast bike and it liked to be short shifted to keep it out of the meat and me on the seat. Never left me stranded. I don't miss that butterscotch plastic though lol. If its a runner $800 sounds worth the drive. If I were thinking second bike like you are and in your price range I would still be looking for a 95 or newer KDX (perimeter frame). Not sure how easy parts are going to be on a 96 KTM.

I like the color! Looked around and parts still seem aplenty.

but i appreciate the rest of it...I just may keep looking than, i'm very lazy on the shifting

*I thought that with that older of a bike I wouldn't have to worry so much about the power

Thats one thing about the 300, ya don't need to shift it much, makes plenty of torque.

How about this??
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/2333359069.html

*which one better? I like the price on the other...hmmm...maybe ill call on this one tomorrow night.

**edit Enduroguy....go look at it for me

Have to check that out up close. Maybe he will take a K for it. Let me know if ya go look at it. Orange, lite and fun. If it runs good Ill bet it would put a grin on your face inspector. Here is another good trail bike deal http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2333075992.html