Good dual sport to beat up..

Juilin · 10-02-2012, 08:29 AM

As someone who grew up riding dirt bikes 20 years ago, I was thinking about maybe looking into a cheap foul weather tard for commuting/beating to hell/relearning skills on. Anyone have ideas on some good sturdy values out there i could slide down a hill in the snow and not cry too much about?

mehoff636 · 10-02-2012, 08:31 AM

drz- you can find cheap very reliable lots of parts for them

koorbloh · 10-02-2012, 08:35 AM

define "commuting"

do you want a tard or a dual sport? a light tard? a lighter dual sport? a heavy duty tard? a big fat dual sport? dirt bike with lights?

why a tard/dual sport? you planning on going off-road? dirt roads? want to ride on city streets? tard track? trails? fire roads? wheelies and shit?

"a good....bike" is a meaningless question without more context.

Juilin · 10-02-2012, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by koorbloh

define "commuting"

do you want a tard or a dual sport? a light tard? a lighter dual sport? a heavy duty tard? a big fat dual sport? dirt bike with lights?

why a tard/dual sport? you planning on going off-road? dirt roads? want to ride on city streets? tard track? trails? fire roads? wheelies and shit?

"a good....bike" is a meaningless question without more context.

You're right, im sorry. Im a year round (as in no car) two wheel/bus commuter. I'd use it in shitty weather where I might plan on falling down or sliding a bit (mainly city roads 20 miles round trip) So lets think dual sport, or plated tard. I'd also take it on some minor offroading/trails for fun. Wheelies would be nice, I suck, will probably fall down. Once again, something cheap.

The basic idea is cheap, bullet proof, not my only bike or main commuter, and fun. And cheap. Its going to get dropped.

mehoff636 · 10-02-2012, 10:04 AM

i think you named a drz sm in a nut shell...

you are welcome to ride mine if interested i think their is a couple for sale on here right now

Ryel · 10-02-2012, 12:02 PM

Honda XR400 or 600. old school simple and do it all.

ps
I own the DRz400; love it but do not want to break it up by throwing it down.

koorbloh · 10-02-2012, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Ryel

Honda XR400 or 600. old school simple and do it all.

ps
I own the DRz400; love it but do not want to break it up by throwing it down.

why not? the drz is a great bike for that? tough and inexpensive to repair, reliable, light (for what it is), and a great, proven platform with waaaaay too much aftermarket support.

Juilin · 10-02-2012, 01:56 PM

I am officially in the market for a drz it sounds like.

IndieSol · 10-02-2012, 02:14 PM

I thought you said "Cheap"? Hard to find a DRZ for less than 2k - $2500, and at that price it probably wouldn't be that nice. More likely ~3k.

Why not find an old DR350 with e-start, or if you're brave, without? They're pretty well bulletproof also. Probably find a decent one for $1500 or so. Maybe less?

Dragon Rider · 10-02-2012, 05:05 PM

if you are not looking at a lot of freeway, there are several sub 350 bikes that can be found a decent prices.

yamaha xt225
kawasaki supersherpa (250)

for a bit more
xt250
klx 250

for ever more
wr250(r)(x)

coastiepete · 10-02-2012, 05:17 PM

DR 350. pretty dang bulletproof. made for a long time, in several variations. look for the street legal versions with turn signals, and the other DOT equipment.

Juilin · 10-02-2012, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by coastiepete

DR 350. pretty dang bulletproof. made for a long time, in several variations. look for the street legal versions with turn signals, and the other DOT equipment.

Will do, thanks fellas.

Juilin · 10-03-2012, 01:46 AM

All this actually has me considering trading/selling my ninja 650 for a late model tard. I almost think it might serve me as well in the city, be more capable when the weather goes south, and be a hell of a lot of fun to boot. Its been so long, its just a wee bit out of the old comfort zone.

Mxyzptlk · 10-03-2012, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by Juilin

All this actually has me considering trading/selling my ninja 650 for a late model tard. I almost think it might serve me as well in the city, be more capable when the weather goes south, and be a hell of a lot of fun to boot. Its been so long, its just a wee bit out of the old comfort zone.

My first bike was the Ninja 650r. About a year later I got my DRZ. Now the Ninja sits in my garage except when my DRZ is down for repairs. (Rarely)


10-02-2012, 08:29 AM	#1
Juilin Captain Pubic Joined: Aug 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: Ninja 650 or somebody elses.	Good dual sport to beat up.. As someone who grew up riding dirt bikes 20 years ago, I was thinking about maybe looking into a cheap foul weather tard for commuting/beating to hell/relearning skills on. Anyone have ideas on some good sturdy values out there i could slide down a hill in the snow and not cry too much about? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2012, 08:31 AM	#2
mehoff636 Railer Joined: Feb 2010 From: Puyallup,WA I Ride: 2009 DRZ 400 SM 3x3 mod MRD exhaust FCR carb..2009 street triple R	drz- you can find cheap very reliable lots of parts for them __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2012, 08:35 AM	#3
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Monroe-mish, WA Blog Entries: 5 I Ride: 07 YZ450F, 74 XL350, 78 CB400	define "commuting" do you want a tard or a dual sport? a light tard? a lighter dual sport? a heavy duty tard? a big fat dual sport? dirt bike with lights? why a tard/dual sport? you planning on going off-road? dirt roads? want to ride on city streets? tard track? trails? fire roads? wheelies and shit? "a good....bike" is a meaningless question without more context. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2012, 10:04 AM	#5
mehoff636 Railer Joined: Feb 2010 From: Puyallup,WA I Ride: 2009 DRZ 400 SM 3x3 mod MRD exhaust FCR carb..2009 street triple R	i think you named a drz sm in a nut shell... you are welcome to ride mine if interested i think their is a couple for sale on here right now __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2012, 12:02 PM	#6
Ryel Permit Joined: Apr 2012 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: DRZ 400 S	Honda XR400 or 600. old school simple and do it all. ps I own the DRz400; love it but do not want to break it up by throwing it down. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2012, 01:56 PM	#8
Juilin Captain Pubic Joined: Aug 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: Ninja 650 or somebody elses.	I am officially in the market for a drz it sounds like. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2012, 02:14 PM	#9
IndieSol Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2010 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: Vintage	I thought you said "Cheap"? Hard to find a DRZ for less than 2k - $2500, and at that price it probably wouldn't be that nice. More likely ~3k. Why not find an old DR350 with e-start, or if you're brave, without? They're pretty well bulletproof also. Probably find a decent one for $1500 or so. Maybe less? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2012, 05:05 PM	#10
Dragon Rider Post Whore (In Training) Joined: Jul 2006 From: Portland OR I Ride: wee-strom,	if you are not looking at a lot of freeway, there are several sub 350 bikes that can be found a decent prices. yamaha xt225 kawasaki supersherpa (250) for a bit more xt250 klx 250 for ever more wr250(r)(x) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2012, 05:17 PM	#11
coastiepete Novice Racer Joined: Apr 2007 From: Youngstown NY I Ride: Speed Triple, GS750, KX 500, 450 EXC-R, KH400, MXZ 700 Renegade	DR 350. pretty dang bulletproof. made for a long time, in several variations. look for the street legal versions with turn signals, and the other DOT equipment. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-03-2012, 01:46 AM	#13
Juilin Captain Pubic Joined: Aug 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: Ninja 650 or somebody elses.	All this actually has me considering trading/selling my ninja 650 for a late model tard. I almost think it might serve me as well in the city, be more capable when the weather goes south, and be a hell of a lot of fun to boot. Its been so long, its just a wee bit out of the old comfort zone. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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