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Offline jimg1au

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best bike for getting into vinduro
« on: December 01, 2014, 10:49:14 pm »
i would like to know what is the best bike for starting out in vinduros
four stroke or 2 stroke
big bore 250 or 175
i an a slow rider just out to have fun just like i do on dirt track
jim
i dont have any suitable bike
mx175 motor only

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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2014, 10:51:16 pm »
i'd go it175 or pe175

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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2014, 11:01:23 pm »
i'd go it175 or pe175
obviously havn't seen jimbo in the flesh  ;D,stick a headlite on the Bsariel,(if they don't see ya coming,they'll definately hear ya  :o), :P
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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2014, 11:31:17 pm »
the best bike is the one you can lay your hands on that'll start n go... :)
i rode my RT1 yammie in a Vinduro a few years back...
a big fat heavy slow old pig of a thing and i had a ball...
2 stroke anything i reckon... ;)
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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2014, 11:36:08 pm »

The KDX200 and IT200 are great. If you're not planning on going to Victoria, I reckon an 86-88 KDX200 would probably be the best choice.
If you need the bike to be Pre-85, then the KDX250 is the bike to have, IMHO.

But like everything related to old bikes, the bike you love is the one to be on.


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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2014, 12:28:08 am »
Really Nathan? Not heaps of KDX 250's around and certainly not lots of parts available. Forks and brakes aren't a patch on an IT200. Can rebore the Yam. I reckon IT200 by a mile. Any model is fine for vic enduros, even the disc brake ones.
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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2014, 05:55:02 am »
mick
I don't think a 1954 hs500 ariel would be a good vinduro bike and yes they will here me.
no one would want to pass me the smell of caster oil and a sound of the 60s speedway bike
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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2014, 06:17:01 am »
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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2014, 06:59:54 am »
Im pretty sure he actually wants to ride Steves ;D
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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2014, 07:06:40 am »
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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2014, 07:18:31 am »
I have an astro 1978 that's no good either

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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2014, 07:46:01 am »
Mustanggraham says disc brake model ITs are fine in Victoria , I thought they were 86 model, does this mean vinduros in Victoria are a bit more relaxed when it comes to eligibility or is it a carry over model
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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2014, 08:09:02 am »
Should let the ranking Gestapo answer that one ????????????

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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2014, 08:10:26 am »
1983   kdx250 putts around nicely then  plenty of juice when you want it ,comfy suspension (really means on the soft side) ,handles good for a green bike , easy to start, hyflight USA  ball saver seat , just happen to have one coming up for sale /trade soon  8) bit rough around the edges but will not break the bank @1500
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maybe a trip to gloucester for those boy'z really know how to throw a party ps dont mention dungog (must be some old footy rivalry)

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Re: best bike for getting into vinduro
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2014, 08:19:35 am »
Really Nathan? Not heaps of KDX 250's around and certainly not lots of parts available. Forks and brakes aren't a patch on an IT200. Can rebore the Yam. I reckon IT200 by a mile. Any model is fine for vic enduros, even the disc brake ones.

I've tried to sell an awesome 83 KDX250 for a couple of years now and not been able to get any interest.  It is one of the nicest Vinduro/VMX all-rounder bikes I've ridden.

My current Vinduro bike is an 85 or 86 IT200 .. fast through the bush, easy to live with, parts are plentiful and it's just a great bike to ride.