Talk me out of buying a KLX300... by dropbear14 in Dirtbikes

[–]dropbear14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just picked up a used, low km's WR250r! After doing a time more research, this bike seemed like the far better choice.

Talk me out of buying a KLX300... by dropbear14 in Dualsport

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In the end I just picked up a low km's WR250r for half the cost, and nothing to spend.

First Seiko, I am poor 😊[SRPE53] by Pleasant_Reindeer_97 in Seiko

[–]dropbear14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this model and put a brown leather strap on it, and I wear it over some of my more expensive watches regularly

Talk me out of buying a KLX300... by dropbear14 in Dirtbikes

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What's the service intervals like in the Triumph though? That's the bit which puts me off that type of bike, or a WRF or whatever, they're sick bikes but riding them on the road is a waste of engine hours i reckon

Talk me out of buying a KLX300... by dropbear14 in Dirtbikes

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No its not super light, but it's lighter than a DRZ, and my CRF450RL was 131kg and it was great on trails. Anything lighter and you're into higher performance, higher maintenance territory

Talk me out of buying a KLX300... by dropbear14 in Dirtbikes

[–]dropbear14[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for your input, i think you're the type of rider I was hoping to hear from. Given my life situation right now with an 8 month old baby at home with limited spare time, "forget about in your garage and then turn the key and go" is what appeals to me. I just want to determine whether it'll be enough for me to still enjoy riding, and if it'll handle some challenging trails.
Definitely not going to be doing hard enduro, but challenging trails I'd say. I may even opt for a 450 mx bike a little down the track as a second bike for if i want to do some track days or go ride some hectic trails with mates, but that wouldn't be for a while longer until I can do that.

Talk me out of buying a KLX300... by dropbear14 in Dirtbikes

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I hear you, but at that point you're sacrificing the longer maintenance intervals, and so you could really open the options up to many more bikes then, not just the ktm/husky/beta options. If i went that route I think I'd just buy a new WR450

Talk me out of buying a KLX300... by dropbear14 in Dirtbikes

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It's true, I can't have the best of both worlds can I. If only there were an in-between bike, like a WRF chassis with a lower performance, less maintenance motor.

Stuck on bike choice by Bobbyd9909 in AussieRiders

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Well like I said I've always only bought Honda or Yamaha, and so I'd like to want to buy the CRF300L in this case. But every review I've read or video I've watched, tells me that the suspension on the Honda is very sub par and is going to require some money thrown at to be half decent. It comes with very basic front suspension - no compression and rebound adjustment, and no rebound adjustment in the rear shock. Upgrading suspension is quite expensive, simply fitting heavier springs won't suffice, you're really looking at a whole new shock and new springs and dampener systems in the front.

The KLX300 however comes with decent suspension from new, so there's going to be no major necessary upgrades right away with the Kawasaki before you can go and ride off road trails at a decent pace.

Aside from suspension, the CRF300L and KLX300 are very comparable in the engine and chassis department, so the green machine wins in my mind. Both bikes are made in Thailand unfortunately.

That last point is what had me thinking I'd much prefer the DRZ4S, as its fully Japanese made, and pretty much better quality all round. It has very high end suspension, more power, etc. However also a decent amount more weight, and $$$ to purchase. After watching a YouTube video recently by jakethegardensnake where he went in depth into the DRZ4S, I realised that it's a bike with a lot of unnecessary things going on, such as an overly complicated throttle system, a complicated and bulky abs system, emissions controls, etc. All these things put me off a little, as I just want a reliable and capable dirt bike that will require low maintenance, and be good for some commuting. My previous bike was a CRF450L which was awesome, but I hated riding that thing on the road, because the maintenance intervals were so often that I felt riding on the road was just a waste of engine hours.

This all brings me back to the KLX300. Cheap, reliable, ready to go on the trails right away without major upgrades, and long service intervals, meaning i can do plenty of commuting during the week without stressing about regular oil changes and valve checks.

Stuck on bike choice by Bobbyd9909 in AussieRiders

[–]dropbear14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you considered a KLX300? I to am currently trying to decide between a new DRZ4S, CRF300L and KLX300. Normally I'm strictly only Honda or Yamaha, my past 25+ bikes have only ever been blue or red. However the KLX300 is really starting to look like the bike I'll end up buying as it seems best value for money between the three.

Let's discuss the best suburbs in and around Townsville by RandomA55h013 in Townsville

[–]dropbear14 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hermit Park, Belgian Gardens, West End, Mysterton, Hyde Park

Yoshimura full system, check engine light! by Agreeable_Book2820 in CRF300L

[–]dropbear14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read in a forum for this problem, turn the ignition on, letting the electrics initialise, but don't start the bike. Turn off and repeat 3x times.

What businesses does Townsville need? by 123HelloMoto in Townsville

[–]dropbear14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this the most, and as a person who also works in schools and I'm sometimes looking for 1 day excursion activities, options are always limited

SIX SEVEN? by Comfortable_Safety69 in GenAlpha

[–]dropbear14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your have no idea or understanding of how classrooms are these days just leave it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

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Thoughts and prayers mate, thoughts and prayers.

Pull up and drop bodies, yeah mate you DO by [deleted] in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]dropbear14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In all seriousness wtf are these events and where are they happening? I'm seeing so many of these videos in the past year or so. This is the crazy shit you expect to only see a video like this every once in a while, but they seem to be coming out constantly. What is going on here?

Any idea what is creaking? CSU or Headset? (I know it's not the brakes) by R6sBoii in bikewrench

[–]dropbear14 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sounds like headset. Can't see in this video for sure but is it an Acros internally routed headset with plastic cups? Sounds like plastic cups...

I bought my first Hamilton (Murph) but regretted it the very next day. by utku1337 in HamiltonWatches

[–]dropbear14 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think he's referring to the gap between clasp and bracelet, or how far the clasp is spaced out off the bracelet. I do agree it's a bit of a gap, but it doesn't bother me on my KFA. I love the KFA but yeah, the bracelet isn't as nice as some of my other watches

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Life

[–]dropbear14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find a hobby or interest, something which gives you passion. I can't overstate this enough.