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Reliable dirt bike options for big dudes
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Site Moderator   Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13843 Real Name: Mike 
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I'm 6' 2" and probably almost 300lbs (don't own a scale) but working on losing weight
 Just bought a house with about 10 acres of dirtbike trails. What's a good bike for a big guy? And when is the best time of year to buy? I'm not looking to buy tomorrow, but in the next year or so. Looking at either a 250 or 400cc range. $3k max budget so definitely used. _________________ Licensed/Bonded/Insured Hardwood Floor Installer/Finisher http://www.hardwoodfloorsnw.com/ |
| Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:22 pm |
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Site Supporter   Location: RENTON Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2011 Posts: 20841 Real Name: John
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You'll hurt yourself. Best ride the easy Chair, it's safer.
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| Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:28 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Burien Joined: Wed Oct 5, 2011 Posts: 3434
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At 3k theres plenty to afford. Fall and winter months when the squids figure out they dont like riding in the cold.
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| Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:30 pm |
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Site Moderator Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13843 Real Name: Mike
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usrifle wrote: You'll hurt yourself. Best ride the easy Chair, it's safer. You should have bought my house in Lynnwood. It's a rambler. I worry you're going to cough a lung out every time you go up the stairs in your house. _________________ Licensed/Bonded/Insured Hardwood Floor Installer/Finisher http://www.hardwoodfloorsnw.com/ |
| Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:32 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: WA/MT Joined: Thu Sep 6, 2012 Posts: 8438
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| Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:45 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: West Olympia Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 Posts: 6852 Real Name: Matt
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Look no further than a DRZ 400. They can be had in many configurations. Even street legal.
_________________ "I'm Hub McCann. I've fought in two World Wars and countless smaller ones on three continents. I led thousands of men into battle with everything from horses and swords to artillery and TANKS! I've seen the headwaters of the Nile, and tribes of natives no white man had ever seen before. I've won and lost a dozen fortunes, KILLED MANY MEN! And loved only one woman, with a passion a FLEA like you could never begin to understand. That's who I am. NOW, GO HOME, BOY!" "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones". Albert Einstein 1947 |
| Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:49 pm |
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Site Moderator Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13843 Real Name: Mike
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Thanks guys!
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| Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:43 pm |
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Site Admin   Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 53102 Real Name: Steve
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sinus211 wrote: usrifle wrote: You'll hurt yourself. Best ride the easy Chair, it's safer. You should have bought my house in Lynnwood. It's a rambler. I worry you're going to cough a lung out every time you go up the stairs in your house.  Shots fired!! _________________ Steve Benefactor Life Member, National Rifle Association Life Member, Second Amendment Foundation Patriot & Life Member, Gun Owners of America Life Member, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Legal Action Supporter, Firearms Policy Coalition Member, NAGR/NFGR Please support the organizations that support all of us. Leave it cleaner than you found it. |
| Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:49 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: RENTON Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2011 Posts: 20841 Real Name: John
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MadPick wrote: sinus211 wrote: usrifle wrote: You'll hurt yourself. Best ride the easy Chair, it's safer. You should have bought my house in Lynnwood. It's a rambler. I worry you're going to cough a lung out every time you go up the stairs in your house. Shots fired!! I was coughing from the fumes coming from his Ass Everytime he bent over to lay some more flooring in my house.  _________________ Mr. Q wrote: so basically, if you have to smoke some asshole, make sure they become fertilizer and then Bounce? got it. Guntrader wrote: Huh, maybe I was an asshole. NRA Member/RSO SAF 5 Year Donor GOA Member |
| Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:23 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Port Orchard Joined: Sun Dec 23, 2012 Posts: 800 Real Name: Josh
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I too ride a DRZ400s. Mine is a 2016 but there were NO changes since 2002 so don't be afraid to buy an older one if the price is right. The "s" models prior to 2002 had poor, nonadjustable suspension. The "E" model is dirt only and has a better cam and higher compression. The "K" model is the same with a Kick start. The "S" model is street legal. "SM" is the supermoto with 17" wheels.
I'm 6'3", 200lbs and ride it comfortably but plan to change for higher bars. |
| Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:10 am |
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Site Supporter Location: West Olympia Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 Posts: 6852 Real Name: Matt
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From my math an S can be bought and converted to a supermotard way cheaper than buying one. Plus you can swap it back and forth.
_________________ "I'm Hub McCann. I've fought in two World Wars and countless smaller ones on three continents. I led thousands of men into battle with everything from horses and swords to artillery and TANKS! I've seen the headwaters of the Nile, and tribes of natives no white man had ever seen before. I've won and lost a dozen fortunes, KILLED MANY MEN! And loved only one woman, with a passion a FLEA like you could never begin to understand. That's who I am. NOW, GO HOME, BOY!" "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones". Albert Einstein 1947 |
| Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:36 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Burlington Joined: Wed Aug 22, 2012 Posts: 6021 Real Name: Kyle
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Honda Ruckus would suit you well
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| Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:55 am |
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I rode a Honda XR-400 for years.
Great torque and a semi smooth ride... |
| Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:00 am |
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Site Moderator Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13843 Real Name: Mike
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Jagerbomber35 wrote: Honda Ruckus would suit you well Fucker. I don't even have to look that up to know it's some gay little scooter _________________ Licensed/Bonded/Insured Hardwood Floor Installer/Finisher http://www.hardwoodfloorsnw.com/ |
| Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:02 am |
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Location: Coeur d'alene Joined: Mon May 27, 2013 Posts: 75
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+1 for the DRZ-400 very reliable ride to begin with, easy to work on, lots of after market support, etc.
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| Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:59 am |
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