Fred,
If someone who had never gone dirt biking before was interested in a dual sport...what used bike would you recommend to him (or her)?
Got a new tool in the shed
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Fred W
, Feb 06 2012 01:37 PM
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Posted 12 February 2012 - 07:54 AM
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Posted 12 February 2012 - 08:00 AM
Edit : reading comprehension issues here. You said dual sport in your question.
To be honest, I think this Yamaha would be good for a beginning dual sporter. It's not overpowering by any means. I suppose that you (or I) may outgrow it faster, but it is a pretty good all around package.
WR250R's can be bought in stock trim with very low mileage for between $2 and 3k. Tell your wife you're getting it because it gets 75 mpg, but you'd really be getting it for the fun factor.
To be honest, I think this Yamaha would be good for a beginning dual sporter. It's not overpowering by any means. I suppose that you (or I) may outgrow it faster, but it is a pretty good all around package.
WR250R's can be bought in stock trim with very low mileage for between $2 and 3k. Tell your wife you're getting it because it gets 75 mpg, but you'd really be getting it for the fun factor.
-Fred W 
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Posted 12 February 2012 - 08:08 AM
you can have some pretty serious fun on the new steed Fred enjoy
+1, Gunny; really great bike Fred, perfect for bashing Baja boojums!
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 12:59 PM
Here's a pretty cool WR250R promotional video.
Sure makes me want to get out (once the evil snow goes away again).
Sure makes me want to get out (once the evil snow goes away again).
-Fred W
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Posted 03 March 2012 - 07:14 PM
nice trade! Somebody will love that VFR again and it will be ridden I'm sure. With the FJR it makes sense, and now you have a very nice compliment in that spunky 250. Those are nice bikes, the best small d/p bike for sure.
Matt
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