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Originally Posted by Wild Willy  It has mentioned that two strokes are easier to maintain
I have been riding a 1985 XR350, for at least 15 years. Other than chains, tires, and stuff I broke by crashing, and oil changes I have done nothing to maintain this bike.
My friends that ride 2 strokes are always rebuilding there bikes.
Besides the high strung 2 strokes are almost useless in the mountains. You have to be wound up to get any power. If you are on a tight trail and have to make a turn jump over a 10" log and then up a very steep rocky hill, when you attempt to get on the throttle the bike either spins out or the front wheel comes up usually causing you to crash. If you are really good at fanning the clutch you can get going. The problem with that is then you will put 1 or 2 clutches a season. On a 4 stroke you just make the turn and ride up the hill. They are way more tractable.
The riding in western Montana is a lot different than most other places. We have hundreds of miles of trails that run through the mountains. You can easily travel 100 miles without hitting the same trail twice. Most 2 strokes are lucky to get 50 miles without gas.
I guess that it is a matter of what type of riding you do. If you ride around a dirt bike park, or race, then get a two stroke.
Just my opinion. |
2 stroke MX bikes are easier to maintain than 4 stroke trail bikes. A top end replacement on a 2-stroke is just a piston and rings; whereas on a 4 stroke, it may include cams, valves, seats, and springs.
4 stroke trail or dual sport bikes are not prone to destroying top or bottom ends. Preventative rebuilds are not usually necessary, which makes them easier to maintain than a 2 stroke MX bike.