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My first bike!

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DirtyMick
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 21
So I finally got myself a dirtbike.

It's a 2002 Honda XR200R. A little beat up, might have to learn how to fix stuff on it which means I might be on here asking questions all summer, haha.

I got it for $850 though, so the price was pretty right on it I'd say.

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Nothing flashy, should be fun to learn on!

May 10 2009 3:58PM
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HeartBeatFaster
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Nice work man! That won't be a bad first bike especially for what you said you would use it for. Also learning a little mechanics never hurt anybody and it is very useful and money saving to know how to do something yourself. Give us a shout if you need something as I'm sure at least one of us could give some decent advice.
May 10 2009 8:02PM
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bermbuster49
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awesome! enjoy! my first bike was an XR as well!

i know on the 200's you might want to look into getting stiffer front springs depending on your weight and riding style. my brother's sagged a whole bunch. but it was a great bike!!
May 10 2009 10:12PM
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gnarlygoodski22
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Amen dude! xr's are killer first bikes, I also learned on one! Man, they can take a beating! I would say great choice
May 11 2009 12:06AM
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Goku
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an xr is a great bike, its bullet proof
May 11 2009 12:36AM
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TheBeardedOne
Posts: 2286 - Karma: 58
Good choice on the Honda for a first bike.. I had a CR80R and that thing was so fun! Have fun riding and if you ever need anything i'm pretty sure all of us in here will help you out if we can. Get out there and rip!
May 11 2009 2:11AM
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DirtyMick
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Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Been on it for about 3 hours so far, love it. Starting to get a feel for it and such.  Needs some work for sure though, clutch seems to slip out of 2nd to neutral once and a while.  Also the rear shock seems a bit bouncy, might have to tighten it up.

I noticed that when shifting, it KILLED the top of my foot. I've got red marks all over it today and it's tender. I think I need to invest in some riding boots or something, my normal shoes aren't cutting it.
May 11 2009 5:43PM
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WhiteBurd
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you the man welcome to waste your money but have a shit load of fun!
May 12 2009 3:52AM
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