[YZROOSTINYA]

Should I pick up a yz450 and just get a second set of 17" wheels and a street legal kit or should I go with the KTM.

I want another dirt bnike but I would love to tool around on the back roads on a TARD. That way I can make the R1 a full out track bike. and this will also keep me frpm being arressted :808919-icon_police:

:808922-fiddy: :waytogo:

 

[MonsterJ]

If anything.... a street legal 'tard is gonna get you in more trouble with the law. :809028-ridin:

Which KTM are you looking at getting? The prob with the YZF is its only a 4 speed. Maybe get a WRF? You'll get the bigger tank and better ratio'd gearbox, too. It might be easier to convert to a street legal bike since it already has a lighting coil, etc. You could also do a MXC or EXC KTM model and do the same thing.

 

[limenine]

Yeah - riding a 'tard on the streets will be an excercise in self control - wheelies and stoppies are way too easy :crazy: But on the plus side the cruising speeds on backroads are not in 'go to jail' territory.

It's a tradeoff with bikes - the woods bikes are easier for the lights and 6 speeds and sometimes the magic button, but they wimp out on engine and suspension.

I went with the SMC because I got it used for a good deal and it has both dirt and street setups from the factory. I'm dealing with the lighting issue, and I'll just put up with 4 speeds and kickstarting.

 

[YZROOSTINYA]

EXC for me if I go the tard route

 

[skohlscheen]

The EXC would be an excellent starter for a street motard. Decent lighting coil, wide ratio transmission, and a title that doesn't usually say "off-road only". If you must go Yamaha the WR450F is still a pretty good choice. But the KTM can go up to 525 :waytogo: Then again, if you really want a streetable motard you might want to look at the LC4 motored KTMs. The 620, 625, etc. They're not quite as high strung as the RFS(400/450/525).

 

[shamar1]

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EXC for me if I go the tard route



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If you must go Yamaha the WR450F is still a pretty good choice

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the "W-4-5" all the way baby... afteralll... your screen name is "yzroostinya" is it not...??? :grin:

http://www.2wf.com/articles/bike_tests/3E662E75-F6C8-4DF9-8F2B-93AB062D7396.asp

 

[YZROOSTINYA]

that is sweet. Maybe that is the way to go. I can get a WR for cheap too. We shall see what happens in the next couple months. My birthday is coming up :808922-fiddy:

 

[MonsterJ]

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shamar1 said:
afteralll... your screen name is "yzroostinya" is it not...??? :grin:

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Wouldn't it be "wrroostinya"?? :wink:

 

[MonsterJ]

I found a good article for ya, yzr.

http://www.2wf.com/articles/bike_tests/3E662E75-F6C8-4DF9-8F2B-93AB062D7396.asp

 

[shamar1]

but wait... isn't that yet another link or scoop i've already posted...? :bawling: