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Post by spuu on Nov 19, 2017 21:19:25 GMT
I am strictly a fair weather rider so its that time of the year when the road bike gets moth-balled until March and the long wait begins. Not this time around though. I've been harping on about having another 250 2t for years, and its just arrived, albeit in off road spec  Only had half an hour on it but it was enough to give me arm pump  MX doesnt get much coverage on banzi, any other dirtbikers out there?
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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Nov 20, 2017 8:18:18 GMT
I bought an old IT 250 once, (a YZ250 with lights). Scared the living shit out of me, no way I could ride it properly with my skinny physique.
Respect to those that can ride these things properly off road.
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Post by spuu on Nov 20, 2017 9:31:02 GMT
Well said Clipper, thats exactly what I thought when I first rode it. Its extremely physical and I found it quite intimidating. Great fun though, when the power comes the rear just breaks loose in an instant. Cant wait to get back on it again and get some practice in.
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Post by Eddie The Bastard on Nov 20, 2017 21:12:02 GMT
Oh, you are gonna have bags of fun with that spuu. |
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Post by armstrongracer on Nov 20, 2017 21:19:18 GMT
Lovely, a proper stinkwheel. No easier way to get to know hot nurses.
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Post by matt989 on Nov 20, 2017 23:07:27 GMT
Yes enjoy Spuu! Definitely don't get cocky with it, a CR250 scorned will get you carted off to the hospital with a suspected fractured pelvis soon as look at you.... Trust me....   |
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Post by spuu on Nov 21, 2017 10:21:14 GMT
Yes enjoy Spuu! Definitely don't get cocky with it, a CR250 scorned will get you carted off to the hospital with a suspected fractured pelvis soon as look at you.... Trust me.... You speaking from experience there Matt I'll ride it like the novice I am, until maybe I get abit cocky and think I know what I'm doing . |
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Post by Droog on Nov 22, 2017 17:57:29 GMT
Only bike to ever throw me so high in the air that I landed head first was a 250 KX. I like my MX bikes. Started my racing technician work in MX before moving on to BSB series. Don't follow MX, Enduro or supercross anymore but I used to up until about 2006. I'd love a 125 two stroke MX bike now.
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Post by paulg on Nov 23, 2017 14:14:08 GMT
ive often thought of taking up M/X or Enduro in the off-season but the lads I know who do it seem to be permanently injured. Nothing serious but constant niggles and breaks. I love my footy too much to risk it...Plus our lass wont let me!
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Post by spuu on Nov 23, 2017 20:09:17 GMT
I'm not going near a track until I know I'm any good / feel comfortable. I have a farmers field I can run it in, plenty of space so cant see it'll be that hazardous (famous last words I know). Its pretty flat. I imagine when you throw the jumps in / start riding around other riders etc the injury chances increase substantially! If anyone is in the midlands and would like to come and have a blast one Sat morning you are welcome (30mins from M5 J6)
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Post by vazy on Nov 25, 2017 8:49:23 GMT
I'm a trials man myself, but I can see the attraction of MX. If I was to go down the off road speed route I'd lean toward enduro. Enjoy fella
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Post by matt989 on Nov 25, 2017 19:30:44 GMT
Enjoy Spuu, they are a right bloody laugh (Yes that was from personal experience.... Ooops!! I got complacent, and that's not the thing to do on A CR250... ) |
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Post by spuu on Nov 27, 2017 7:33:06 GMT
I'm a trials man myself, but I can see the attraction of MX. If I was to go down the off road speed route I'd lean toward enduro. Enjoy fella My old man got a Yam TY175 when I was in my mid teens and thats what I learnt to ride on. Fond memories. |
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Post by spuu on Nov 27, 2017 7:42:56 GMT
Enjoy Spuu, they are a right bloody laugh (Yes that was from personal experience.... Ooops!! I got complacent, and that's not the thing to do on A CR250... ) Had a few hours on it at the weekend. So much fun. Although I spent nearly as much time trying to clean it after. I was using a hose, I dont suppose its a good idea to jet wash them - do you know? |
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Post by vazy on Nov 27, 2017 19:09:55 GMT
Rinse with a hose, spray 'Muc off' or similar all over the bike. Give it a few minutes then spray it off, I generally give it some soapy water and a sponge if I'm really feeling the love. Power washers tend to take the transfers off and do the bearings no good.
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Only had half an hour on it but it was enough to give me arm pump 
MX doesnt get much coverage on banzi, any other dirtbikers out there?
