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TS185 enthusiast · 07-13-2006, 04:19 AM

hey, im 15, ride a 1982 TS 185! i ride it like everyday, and now its starting to bore me...im looking into a suzuki RMX 250. i want a bike for the trails thats easy to maintain and has good handeling and great power, but within $3000. (preferabley a 2 stroke)

has anyone got any suggestions?

thanks.

the_privateer · 07-14-2006, 12:54 AM

if you can find a ktm 200 exc snatch it up easiest 2-stroke ever to be fast on, the rmx had a good reputation and won many gncc's in its day but i haven't ridden one, i have have ridden both 2 & 4 stroke wr's and really loved them especially the 426

TS185 enthusiast · 07-14-2006, 04:33 AM

is the KTM 200 exc reliable-and what year model do you suggest? do you know how much i could pick one up for? i heard that the spare parts for the KTM's are really expensive-is that true?

the_privateer · 07-14-2006, 05:21 AM

a buddy of mine had one that he rode for over a year with nothing but oil/filter changes it was a 2001 i think. In my area i see clean 1999-2002 models for around 2-3 grand. as far as parts being expensive i have heard both ways, but i think they are getting more competitive with the big four in prices

TS185 enthusiast · 07-14-2006, 05:40 AM

sounds good. im in australia..and i check local newspapers and stuff and havnt seen any for about 3 grand-

got any other suggestions for a bike?

the_privateer · 07-14-2006, 05:49 AM

again the yamaha wr250 (the older two stroke version) i thought was a great bike but maybe a little intimidating if your not a seasoned rider, i watched a begginner loop one on take off and bury a peg in his leg, i imagine the rmx250 is similiar. i have no idea of the wr250f availability/price in Australia but they are excellent trailbikes if you can settle for a 4 stroke and honda xr250's are absolutely bulletproof i had a '92 that would just not die

TS185 enthusiast · 07-14-2006, 06:45 AM

yeah, im not really into the four strokes-thanks for you suggestions though. i like to be kept on my feet when im riding, i need a bike that i can be constantly improving,-i want to race enduro oneday,
are the WR 250's (2 stroke) easy to maintain?

the_privateer · 07-14-2006, 07:03 AM

my brothers friend had one as an spare bike that he let others beat up on and it held up well. its basically a yz with a wide ratio trans and bigger tank so the parts are readily available(in the states anyways). would make a fine enduro machine, and they are aggressive enough to take to the track also

07-13-2006, 04:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
TS185 enthusiast Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 14	Need Advice!! hey, im 15, ride a 1982 TS 185! i ride it like everyday, and now its starting to bore me...im looking into a suzuki RMX 250. i want a bike for the trails thats easy to maintain and has good handeling and great power, but within $3000. (preferabley a 2 stroke) has anyone got any suggestions? thanks.

07-14-2006, 04:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
TS185 enthusiast Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 14	thanks is the KTM 200 exc reliable-and what year model do you suggest? do you know how much i could pick one up for? i heard that the spare parts for the KTM's are really expensive-is that true?

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07-14-2006, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
the_privateer Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2000 yz125 race prepped Location: bentonville, arkansas, us Posts: 230	if you can find a ktm 200 exc snatch it up easiest 2-stroke ever to be fast on, the rmx had a good reputation and won many gncc's in its day but i haven't ridden one, i have have ridden both 2 & 4 stroke wr's and really loved them especially the 426

07-14-2006, 05:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
the_privateer Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2000 yz125 race prepped Location: bentonville, arkansas, us Posts: 230	a buddy of mine had one that he rode for over a year with nothing but oil/filter changes it was a 2001 i think. In my area i see clean 1999-2002 models for around 2-3 grand. as far as parts being expensive i have heard both ways, but i think they are getting more competitive with the big four in prices

07-14-2006, 05:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
TS185 enthusiast Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 14	sounds good. im in australia..and i check local newspapers and stuff and havnt seen any for about 3 grand- got any other suggestions for a bike?

07-14-2006, 05:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
the_privateer Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2000 yz125 race prepped Location: bentonville, arkansas, us Posts: 230	again the yamaha wr250 (the older two stroke version) i thought was a great bike but maybe a little intimidating if your not a seasoned rider, i watched a begginner loop one on take off and bury a peg in his leg, i imagine the rmx250 is similiar. i have no idea of the wr250f availability/price in Australia but they are excellent trailbikes if you can settle for a 4 stroke and honda xr250's are absolutely bulletproof i had a '92 that would just not die

07-14-2006, 06:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
TS185 enthusiast Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 14	yeah, im not really into the four strokes-thanks for you suggestions though. i like to be kept on my feet when im riding, i need a bike that i can be constantly improving,-i want to race enduro oneday, are the WR 250's (2 stroke) easy to maintain?

07-14-2006, 07:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
the_privateer Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2000 yz125 race prepped Location: bentonville, arkansas, us Posts: 230	my brothers friend had one as an spare bike that he let others beat up on and it held up well. its basically a yz with a wide ratio trans and bigger tank so the parts are readily available(in the states anyways). would make a fine enduro machine, and they are aggressive enough to take to the track also

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