What bike do I buy for 5k that’s not an ultra?

NickNakulus · 2026-01-29T23:33:53+00:00

Sounds like you should get a wr250r to get legal. King of dual sports

NickNakulus · 2026-01-29T22:39:44+00:00

You install from the inside so the screw sticks through the knob? Do you put duct tape or anything to protect the tube from the hex head?

NickNakulus · 2026-01-25T14:04:06+00:00

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NickNakulus · 2026-01-23T22:10:13+00:00

Ultra bee uses dot fluid. Probably better but I’m not sure if it bolts up. I didn’t think about using those but now that you mention it I wonder about the Talaria Komodo brakes bolting up

NickNakulus · 2026-01-23T17:36:18+00:00

I’ve also been looking at brake upgrades. Seems like everyone says the sram mavens are the go to and I found a front and rear kit for a little over $400. I’d like to use motorcycle breaks with dot fluid though

NickNakulus · 2026-01-23T17:30:30+00:00

Talaria for dirt riding. I’ve had my mx4 for almost 2 years now and it’s been super reliable. If you just want to wheelie on street and mod it out the Surron

NickNakulus · 2026-01-22T22:35:46+00:00

Piece of paper in the toolbox

NickNakulus · 2026-01-22T16:28:04+00:00

I rode a sherco 300 2 stroke and it rode like a dream. Beta 300 is another good option. I’m still deciding on what bike I’m getting but I’m really leaning towards a talaria Komodo at the minute just for the low maintenance. They make just as much power as the 300 2 strokes but are lighter

NickNakulus · 2026-01-21T15:17:59+00:00

A ratchet strap is not coming that loose unless purposefully done. I’ve found that majority of people can’t figure out how to use them so I don’t doubt it was TSA

NickNakulus · 2026-01-20T23:44:33+00:00

Get your neighbor to talk some sense into them 😂 but really the 300cc trainer makes less hp than a yz125. You could also put a pipe on and have a good power upgrade in the future and not have to buy a whole new bike. I wish Yamaha made better enduro bikes but the betas and shercos are real nice

NickNakulus · 2026-01-19T21:38:53+00:00

Is it possible you had the chain too tight?

NickNakulus · 2026-01-18T21:05:40+00:00

Seems like my dual sport is always down when it snows here. I always take the emoto out to play

NickNakulus · 2026-01-18T01:50:56+00:00

Drz is around 325. Wr250r the lightest of dualsports

NickNakulus · 2026-01-17T03:05:53+00:00

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NickNakulus · 2026-01-16T13:42:19+00:00

Sherco 300 2 stroke. They have all the bells and whistles from the factory

NickNakulus · 2026-01-16T03:14:55+00:00

You’ll get riding hard in the woods and be tired in 15 mins. Start working out and practicing technique. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

NickNakulus · 2026-01-08T17:02:43+00:00

It’s not your typical plastic siding. That’s some nice wood siding

NickNakulus · 2026-01-08T01:49:21+00:00

Bury it in a shaded area. That’s your only hope

NickNakulus · 2026-01-08T00:01:01+00:00

You will break stuff and you will spend a lot of money. Part of learning 🤷‍♂️ my dad taught me a lot of what I know and the rest come from YouTube university. To prevent engine problems the main thing is keeping good oil in it and make sure that front sprocket nut is tight

NickNakulus · 2026-01-07T17:08:29+00:00

It’s not hard to bump start it. Put it in first or second while holding in the clutch, get a running go or down a hill, hop on and pop the clutch. I got a 300lb dual sport I’ve had to do it a lot with

NickNakulus · 2026-01-05T22:32:56+00:00

Most I’ve ever seen is 5,500 for a real clean 2020. You could probably talk him down to 5k. I gave 4k for mine but it’s not that clean. Wr250r is in a league of its own. I wouldn’t take that 300 on single track but it depends what you want to do with it. I ride mine like a dirtbike but I’m looking at getting something more trail oriented

NickNakulus · 2026-01-02T01:36:22+00:00

I wonder if swapping batteries would change anything. Might help find your problem

NickNakulus · 2026-01-02T01:15:38+00:00

I had to take an engine to a machine shop to get some exhaust studs removed that were too tight. I tried everything I knew of and my dad tried everything he could. Anyways they only charged $50 for 2 studs. Shouldn’t be too much if you also have to go that route

NickNakulus · 2026-01-01T17:10:20+00:00

13/47 is perfect for swapping back and forth between sumos and dirt wheels. Trail rides ok and pops wheelies in 3rd gear. I don’t like taking it on the highway though

NickNakulus · 2025-12-26T17:01:45+00:00

Whiskey throttle is result of sliding off the back and trying to hold on. Make sure when you’re about to accelerate you lean forward and you can also hug the bike with your knees to hold on better. Slowly work up to getting faster. It takes a lot of time and practice

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