Bought an RM250, And took it for a ride.

[AZ200cc]

Getting a new bike........ 8O

Suzuki 2000 RM250, Nothing but lots of Two Smoke power.....Should be fun :D Getting it for a thousand bucks....In good shape.

[Weldangrind]

Do you have a beneficiary in mind? If not, I'm available. :lol:

We need pics!

[TurboT]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet. I can hear the ring a ding ding from here.

x2 on the pics.

[AZ200cc]

Waiting on an insurance check should get it monday or tuesday and I'll put some up :D Been about 17 years since I have been on a two smoke......I hope I don't pull a "goon" and flip it over onto myself :lol:
And it'll' never kill me just break some limbs and cripple me....I am not lucky enough to die and skip the suffering 8O :lol:

[katoranger]

I am going to buy some physical therapy stock now. :lol:

Allen

[AZ200cc]

Maybe I'll make it to the free healthcare......Maybe not :lol:

[BillR]

Been about 17 years since I have been on a two smoke......I hope I don't pull a "goon" and flip it over onto myself :lol:
And it'll' never kill me just break some limbs and cripple me....I am not lucky enough to die and skip the suffering 8O :lol:
Been there--done that. Everything was going great til it hooked up on a tree root........ :oops:
Put an old tire on the back so it won't get good grip........ :lol:
Just kidding.
Have fun, man. Nothing like a 250 coming on the pipe :twisted:
Bill

[AZ200cc]

I hear ya Bill, I am fully prepared to look silly for the first few rides....Just not to bad I hope :oops: Large step up from what I have been riding....And nothing like the CBR or Katana I was recently on.

[AZ200cc]

Alright, Took a very close look at the bike yesterday....Few issues. The rear rim has a good chinger on it...Can be fixed but rather lace up a new one. The grips are shot...The throttle tube might need to be replaced or the cable lubed. Rear tire worn down....I am going to offer him 900 for it take it or leave it. It is worth that much in parts so we'll see. If I post pics he took it if not he can keep it :lol:

[Weldangrind]

Those are minor issues to overcome, and 2000 is a new bike in my mind. You'd not likely get that bike for less than $2000 where I live.

[AZ200cc]

Yah, But here I can get those bikes all day long for around 1500. I saw a newer one today on craigslist for 1100 in better condition. Everybody is switching to four strokes or need money I'm going backwards 8O ...I went to the bank and made the deposit but they won't allow cash out until the check clears..So they said funds will be available on the 19th. I went and told him and he said he would hold the bike.....I told him if You can sell it sell it...If it's still here on the 19th I'll take it. He asked for a deposit, I asked to see a clear notorized title in his name :lol: ...Needless to say after a hew hmms and haws he could not produce. So I am a little leary right now. We'll see what happens. But with all the new regualtions a bike with no title here is almost worthless unless You have a private twenty acres to play on. SO no big bike for me at the moment :roll:

[katoranger]

Most dirt bikes in GA were sold new without a title. It has not been needed.

I think they still sell without a title here.

Allen

[AZ200cc]

I wish it couldbe that way here, The Cali's moved in and started to reform everything. We have to pay 30 bucks a year to sticker our bike for off road use...If we plan on going on main trails the bike must be equipped with everything to make it street legal. You can't get the OHV sticker as it's called without a title. Pretty soon we will be ran out of the forest all togethor. :roll: A lot of bikes values dropped the day this law passed...You can get non titled bikes for 500-600 bucks...But they do You no good without Your own land or track. And it takes weeks and weeks to get a bonded title and is over a hundred bucks. This particular bike is only worth a thousand tops...So paying more for a title or finding out it was stolen makes me on edge a little. We'll see he swears there is a clean title...If so I might just pay the thousand and call it good.

[katoranger]

With those conditions I would pay for it like I am buying it for parts. If you don't have the title its almost worthless as a rider.

Fortunately the Calis haven't discovered Georgia yet.

[AZ200cc]

We're just one state over :cry: ...But they'll be heading Your way soon..The state is falling part.

[TurboT]

You guys need to come to Canada to experience true regulations. :) I think we're teaching Californians. 8)

[Cal25]

We're just one state over :cry: ...But they'll be heading Your way soon..The state is falling part.

That is a scary statement. scarey because I fear you are correct.

[Weldangrind]

It's only BC that has crazy regulations. BC stands for Bring Cash.

Alberta has mandatory off-road vehicle registration (which I'm in favour of), but they're much more relaxed on everything else.

[AZ200cc]

A little regualtion is fine, And if they want us to pay for the right to be in the forest that we pay for already......OK I can do that if they make better trails and a better experience. But they are not, They closed 90% of the trails and made whats left mostly walking trails. I also found out today a headlight must be on all vehicles as well as tailght and horn and mirror..How am I supposed to drop my bike without causing hundreds in damage now? Sigh, The few screw it up for the many. But on a bright nots I saw the title to the bike and it's all good, I pick it up on the 19th :D

[TurboT]

In BC here I think we're supposed to have tail and brake lights to ride on forestry roads, however back trails I don't think matter, if you can find them, and more than likely can't get to them without using the forestry road. Also need to buy insurance for those forestry roads as well. When I bought my YZ, I didn't know any of this, and have no papers, and no lights... I'm getting ready to shun regulation and just go enjoy myself. If I happen to run across a forestry ranger/officer then I'll just plead ingnorant and be nice...but I think the chances of that would be slim, since our backcountry is large and they can't be everywhere.

[AZ200cc]

In BC here I think we're supposed to have tail and brake lights to ride on forestry roads, however back trails I don't think matter, if you can find them, and more than likely can't get to them without using the forestry road. Also need to buy insurance for those forestry roads as well. When I bought my YZ, I didn't know any of this, and have no papers, and no lights... I'm getting ready to shun regulation and just go enjoy myself. If I happen to run across a forestry ranger/officer then I'll just plead ingnorant and be nice...but I think the chances of that would be slim, since our backcountry is large and they can't be everywhere.

Sounds like they modeled this right off of Your system 8O MAybe I am blaming the wrong people :lol: But the fine is 400 bucks first offences, So I am not going to be playing around :cry: I'll pay like a good boy and take it in the rear like a good American, Or Canadian. I just can't wait to post a vid of this bike......I'm am actually a little worried. :D

[TurboT]

Yeah haw man let the 2 smoke ring a ding and give 'er! Make sure you have the camera running as it does a 360 over top of you! :)

I know how you feel I was scared bleepless when I first got on my 4 stroke yamaha.. Was worried I was going to land on my ass with the bike on top of me.

... I don't know how much the fine is here, but it wouldn't surprise me if us Canadians were giving your politicians down there some lessons in fines, levy's and taxation. They like to call it "user pay" here.

[AZ200cc]

I'll do my best, I know I can't do any worse than this guy :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW5VpR10mRA

But I do plan to have it wash out and pop up on me more than I want it to. 8O :?

[TurboT]

I'll do my best, I know I can't do any worse than this guy :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW5VpR10mRA

But I do plan to have it wash out and pop up on me more than I want it to. 8O :?

Something tells me you'll be able to handle the bike much better, and crash with much more style. :)

[Weldangrind]

Yeah, and I'm sure you have more class than to wear black socks with runners and shorts.

[AZ200cc]

I already bought a brand new pair of flip flops, Surf shorts, And a new tank top for the first ride.....Can't decide if I should do it on pavement or cinders though. 8O

[TurboT]

We need pics! We need pics! We need pics!

You get this unit yet?! :)

[Weldangrind]

Maybe you did get the bike and you're now recovering in hospital. :lol:

[AZ200cc]

Get it on the 19th, I'll do my best to post some pics that night. I am really happy to get it. I hope it's not a pile of crap but it seems pretty good for the price. So my next contact will be while eating through a tube :lol:

[TurboT]

One day, when I'm feeling really brave, I need to try either a 250 ring a dinger or a 450 thumper...then I'll join you for dinner via tube. :)

[Weldangrind]

My buddy rolled up yesterday on a new KTM 950 Super Enduro. Now that's brave. If you geared that thing right, it would climb trees. He's had it up to over 100 mph so far, and it will apparently do much more than that. Yikes.

[TurboT]

My buddy rolled up yesterday on a new KTM 950 Super Enduro. Now that's brave. If you geared that thing right, it would climb trees. He's had it up to over 100 mph so far, and it will apparently do much more than that. Yikes.

..and that's how I spell, 'crazy' ..when I don't spell it 'crazy' 8O

[AZ200cc]

That would be a lot of scary fun......Hottest thing I have ridden was a CBR600.....YIKES 8O That was more than enough for me...But they are as smooth as butter.

[Weldangrind]

I asked him what it was like at stupid speeds, and he said that it was quite smooth. He also pointed out that they don't use a rim lock, likely because it would take a stupid amount of balance weight to compensate, and it would shake you to death at high speed.

It just seems unnatural to me to do that kind of speed on a dual sport.

[AZ200cc]

These DS bikes are easy to toss around, I can see it being a lot of fun at higher speeds......But My daughter likes me alive so I probably will never get one :lol: That is a lot of bike and takes skill to pull it off.

[AZ200cc]

Well, Got the bike today....Gave it a real close look and short ride.
The good,

Lots of power
Fmf Gnarly pipe
Fmf Shorty Silencer
Weisco Piston
Performance reeds
Renthal bars
Bar brace, Can't remember the brand
Sticky seat, Again cannot remember brand
Good brakes gears all seem fine
clean title.
Just what I have found so far.

The goodies alone are more than I paid for the entire bike :D

The bad,
Needs new rear tire, Needs new front tire, new grips, Clutch lever could use replacement, sticky throttle and cluch might need to be replaced in the next year.....Or it is not adjusted right. And the fuel C ock is on backwards :? :?: Not sure about that one.

All in all very nice, And now I know never kick it over in running shoes. My foot aches :( How stupid of me....I got spoiled wiht all my electric starts :lol:
I'll post pics on sunday :D

[TurboT]

Videos and pics of you on it showing us some style! :)

Glad to hear you got it and are happy.

[AZ200cc]

Videos and pics of you on it showing us some style! :)

Glad to hear you got it and are happy.

Is Goon riding a style?, Yes it is :D So I can do that...But something far in the back of my mind tells me You are loking for something far more sinister....You want to see me pull a doofus and wind up with a bike on top of me :lol: I bet I can oblige on both counts :lol:

[TurboT]

Videos and pics of you on it showing us some style! :)

Glad to hear you got it and are happy.

Is Goon riding a style?, Yes it is :D So I can do that...But something far in the back of my mind tells me You are loking for something far more sinister....You want to see me pull a doofus and wind up with a bike on top of me :lol: I bet I can oblige on both counts :lol:

Hahaha ... that was pretty funny. :lol:

I don't want to see you hurt yourself man, although there are some pretty funny youtube vids of some of that stuff. I think my fav is the guy jumping his 700 Grizzly, and having it roll on top of him, then he runs off into the trees like a wounded animal.

... I was more meaning you doing a slow, controlled wheelie, from a near stand still. :)

[AZ200cc]

What's odd is in all the bikes I have had....I have never pulled a wheelie. Not sure why but it never crossed my mind to when I was younger and now that I'm a geezer I might be doing one for the first time...No slow stuff though this bike is for power wheelies... 8O gulp

[TurboT]

I've just recently starting trying but I'm frightened a little. :) The wheel comes up and I freak out and hit the back brake. :)

When I first got my bike, I was discombobulated and gave it too much gas, launched the front wheel, I panicked and came off, it slammed me back down and somehow managed to twist the throttle and it pulled me back up again. I thought I was a goner there for about 2 secs. :) Ever since then I've been scared to try to wheelie it.. I know, what a sissy!

[AZ200cc]

Yah I tried on my DR, UMMMMMM NOPE :lol: It takes talent on that bike and I do not have that. I might start trying....I know a few MX riders now and they can maybe teach me the tricks. But I bet it's more of a practice and feel thing. You just have to fall to get it right....But on my DR each fall would be hundreds in damage. On this it's meant to fall so I can try some. :twisted:

[Weldangrind]

Maybe you can show us some video of you falling with style. :lol:

Regarding tires, I haven't paid for one in a long time. I'm too Scottish. The local bike shop changes a lot of tires for racers, and they throw the old ones out back. It's really easy to find a replacement that has plenty of tread; they usually toss them because some of the edge knobbies are chipped, but I don't care.

[AZ200cc]

Damn right, I hate paying full price for anything...And If I can get anything for free I jump on it like a fat person on pizza. :D

And if I fall the only style will be my brightly colored cast 8)

[Weldangrind]

The used racing tire trick means that I get name brand tires instead of more CB stuff. The chipped knobbies give the illusion that I can actually ride. :D

[AZ200cc]

You're lucky..I wish I could find a score like that......New tires only look good for a few rides....Who cares about a scuff or two? Maybe You can post a wheelie vid also with Turbo T and I......Lets make this fun shall we? :lol:

[Weldangrind]

Right after I pick up all the pieces off the shop floor and put my XR back together. Bloody house renos. :(

[AZ200cc]

I'm willing to wait :D ...I will not be the only one in pain here :lol:

[Weldangrind]

I'll see what I can do on our Beast.

Do you not have bike shops close to you for used tire scores?

[AZ200cc]

No MX tracks except private ones, One bike shop who would charge for a used bent spoke, And that leaves me with asking around or going online :cry:

[TurboT]

I have dunlops on my YZ with some good tread on them, probably last me a while since I never spin the tires and am usually on grass.

When I bought the bike, the guy who sold it to me jumped on it, revved it some and popped the front wheel up. It was rolling slowly and he just held it there, engine purring and just looking cool. I think back and bet that was the moment I decided that was the one I wanted...

..for the life of me, don't know how that bugger did that, no helmet either. Crazy prick.

..I'm game for trying a wheelie on vid.. :) Might end up with a good crash vid to play at my funeral.

[AZ200cc]

I have dunlops on my YZ with some good tread on them, probably last me a while since I never spin the tires and am usually on grass.

When I bought the bike, the guy who sold it to me jumped on it, revved it some and popped the front wheel up. It was rolling slowly and he just held it there, engine purring and just looking cool. I think back and bet that was the moment I decided that was the one I wanted...

..for the life of me, don't know how that bugger did that, no helmet either. Crazy prick.

..I'm game for trying a wheelie on vid.. :) Might end up with a good crash vid to play at my funeral.

Notice how I volunteered ya :lol: I will not humiliate myself without others tagging along 8)

[AZ200cc]

Well first ride outof the way, Not bad at all....Little hard to get used to the snap but I can handle it. Did some jumps a few basic hill climbs and etc. She was scary at times if You are not careful and would whip the wheel right out from under you with wrong throttle control. Rear tire looks like Lex Luthors head so that made it even more of a handeling issue. Front tire is not much better so it would wash out on me if I was not prepared. Bikes runs nice....Neutral is a bitch to find though.

Sorry no wheelies yet.....I doubt it could with the tires it has :lol: That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :oops: :wink:

http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/41539/2623671240104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2623671240104839847CHWNQh)

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/45186/2793006250104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2793006250104839847sNDALP)

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/20814/2363669060104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2363669060104839847FgYzkb)

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/19685/2444206380104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2444206380104839847PsuBxy)

There was one other guy with his Honda 250 2 Stroke who gave me some pointers. Later on he landed in a pile of ricks climbing a hill. I was right behind him and could not stop or I would have been toast also. Banged him and the bike up a little. But he limped away after I found a place to lean my damn bike.....This no kickstand stuff sucks, Not sure I'll ever get used to that. After that the clouds rolled in and the sky opened up and the wind blew like crazy......It stung like hell and blew the bike around like it was nothing. We made it back and loaded up and now I am sitting here drying out. WHAT A BLAST>>TWO STROKES ROCK!!!!! :D

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/45053/2741903840104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2741903840104839847PwtXJj)

[TurboT]

Great story!

Sorry to hear you crashed into someone though..

Sounds like lots of power, and quite the excuse on the no wheelies, from the pictures it looks like there is still some knob left on those boots.

I *hate* that my bike has no kickstand. I understand why but I still find it annoying that I can't just stop and leave the bike there to go help my kids on their quads or whatever..

[Weldangrind]

Sweet looking bike! Perhaps you'd like to try some synthetic oil in the crankcase to see if neutral is less evasive.

[AZ200cc]

Good point W&G, I don't know what they have in there so it is a very good idea to drain in at fill it with some quality fluid......And this bike will not start unless it is in neutral......My leg got a little tired before I figured that out 8O

I didn't crash into him Turbo, But reading it again I can see why it seemed that way :D ...I had to dodge him and get to the top But I might have sprayed him with a rock or two :oops: ...Took forever to find a place to lean the bike so I could go help him :roll:....The other two guys were on DS bikes so they got down and helped him after I waved them back. I am seriously considering putting a stand on it...I don't pull triples or anything so I think it would be fine.



My tire is bald...I SWEAr it :lol:

[AZ200cc]

Well I thought I lost all my vids of the ride day..But one survived, My friend wanted to try it out so it's not me on it but this is a little of where we went riding.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=62354175

[Weldangrind]

Very cool. 8) Kyle needs a jacket. :lol:

[TurboT]

Cool too bad it was so windy couldn't hear the motor much. Nice bike for sure!

...and glad you clarified you didn't hit anyone.

How hard is it to put a kickstand on an MX that doesn't have one??

[AZ200cc]

It was very windy :lol: But still fun....He was getting good air in the other vids, I need a new camera.

Trailtech makes a kickstand

http://www.trailtech.net/kickstands.html

Theres also another one that mounts to the swingarm with no holes drilled...Can't remember who makes it though Rocky Mountain ATV has them...Not sure if that helps in Canada though.

[Weldangrind]

Or you could buy a WR TurboT. :lol: Imagine: electric start, kickstand, speedometer; luxury!

[TurboT]

Yes, and lights and perhaps the ability to insure for FSR's.

...but then it's just not as friggin cool as a YZ, is it? 8)

..and I think I'd miss my DR.D, as much as I'll probably piss everyone off in the trails, damn thing brings a smile to my face everytime I twist the throttle.

I started it in my driveway tonight, and revved it up, and set off the vibration alarm in my neighbours van across the street... ooops.. 8O

[AZ200cc]

Car alarms, Now that's funny......You must be first on the home owners associations 'to do' list :lol:

[Weldangrind]

Yes, and lights and perhaps the ability to insure for FSR's.

...but then it's just not as friggin cool as a YZ, is it? 8)

..and I think I'd miss my DR.D, as much as I'll probably piss everyone off in the trails, damn thing brings a smile to my face everytime I twist the throttle.

I started it in my driveway tonight, and revved it up, and set off the vibration alarm in my neighbours van across the street... ooops.. 8O

When you're riding on a hot day, and the YZ stalls on a step hill, and you're struggling to hold it up, let alone kick start it, a WR is pretty cool. Besides, your Dr. D pipe is a bolt-on for the WR.

[TurboT]

Yes, and lights and perhaps the ability to insure for FSR's.

...but then it's just not as friggin cool as a YZ, is it? 8)

..and I think I'd miss my DR.D, as much as I'll probably piss everyone off in the trails, damn thing brings a smile to my face everytime I twist the throttle.

I started it in my driveway tonight, and revved it up, and set off the vibration alarm in my neighbours van across the street... ooops.. 8O

When you're riding on a hot day, and the YZ stalls on a step hill, and you're struggling to hold it up, let alone kick start it, a WR is pretty cool. Besides, your Dr. D pipe is a bolt-on for the WR.

These are good points. :)

One day I'll have to try out a WR to see. The bro in law has the Honda WR version (I can't remember the lettering) and it just doesn't seem to have that pull my YZ has. He rode it once and the first time he cracked the throttle he started laughing, and he's a bit of a serious guy. Could be the sprocket and the pipe, which are easily changed though I guess.

..didn't want to take over Az's post to make it a Yamaha thread. :P

...and yes the car alarm was pretty funny. Luckily for me the bike hasn't been here much for me to irriate my neighbours, however that has changed!

[AZ200cc]

It's all good, How long can a guy keep an I BOUGHT A BIKE thread going :lol: I was beating a dead horse after the pics were posted :lol:
I'll have ot start a mod and ride threads later anyways 8)

[AZ200cc]

More pics, I got a day off so I messed with the bike a little. Put new grips on and my triangle stand showed up yesterday. It is small enough I can take it with me on trails....I now have a "kickstand" :lol: I peeled the ugly decals off the side.....And after a half an hour gettnig the rubber cement :roll: off. "yes they used rubber cement :!: I got it looking a little better.





Nice and clean :D
http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/46106/2596626020104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2596626020104839847miSDkr)

Oooh so nice, No decals
http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/45663/2428659470104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2428659470104839847xGtYqF)

You finally see my baldy, Looks like they rode it on pavement.
http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/45017/2559125810104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2559125810104839847nyLANS)

Grips looks sharp, Next is get rid of that ugly bar pad.
http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/42121/2374744350104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2374744350104839847XTwdVY)

Those looks like black shrouds, But they are really purple 8O Those will not be staying :lol: Still lokos better without those ugly striped stickers.
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/26214/2463238300104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2463238300104839847wBaIji)

[AZ200cc]

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/43811/2546401210104839847S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2546401210104839847ZXegbL)

Forgot my stand.....Nice and small but very strong.

[Weldangrind]

I kind of like the Fox bar bad. What style / colour are you thinking?

What size is your rear tire?

[AZ200cc]

I am going basic, Black and yellow suits this fellow.... I have always been a fan if KISS. Too many colors and stickers = silly looking IMO. Two basic colors a few well placed stickers and ta da it's a rider, Maybe that pad will grow on me....But it is fricken BRIGHT yellow in person :lol: Plus being a local bike I always change it up so nobody recognizes it and tells me bad things about it's past 8O :lol: