Dirt bike or turbo?
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Dirt bike or turbo?
I can either buy,
- 2002 Suzuki RM250 2 stroke green sticker (1200)
Or
- Brand new FP Green turbo (400whp on my car)(1300)
I've never owned a dirt bike. I would have to buy a trailer and hitch to tow it and buy a helmet just to ride it around. I always hear people buying recreational vehicles Just to ride them for a month or two. Then they just sit for 2 years. Is it worth it? I would really like something else to do but driving to Carnegie to do it is a bummer.
- 2002 Suzuki RM250 2 stroke green sticker (1200)
Or
- Brand new FP Green turbo (400whp on my car)(1300)
I've never owned a dirt bike. I would have to buy a trailer and hitch to tow it and buy a helmet just to ride it around. I always hear people buying recreational vehicles Just to ride them for a month or two. Then they just sit for 2 years. Is it worth it? I would really like something else to do but driving to Carnegie to do it is a bummer.
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which one will get you into less trouble? first dirt bike or 400whp haha
personally id get the bike (or any bike) because your setup on the wrx is plenty power and anymore it just gets crazy
personally id get the bike (or any bike) because your setup on the wrx is plenty power and anymore it just gets crazy
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get the turbo. the bike comes with so many costs you dont know of. its not like buy a helmet and youre good to ride. you need a good helmet, motorcycle boots, pants, gloves and goggles as a minimum. things like brake and clutch handles are pretty much a weekly thing at the beginning. tires are a yearly thing and oil changes are pretty much once every 2-3 months as well as airfilter cleanings. chains have to be replaced yearly also but when you do the chain you have to do both gears as well. im not sure if it ever actually happened but you might need a motorcycle license to ride also.(again not sure it this ever actually passed i stopped riding) a turbo is what is plus the cost of a tune ( if you have the appropriate supporting upgrades)
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Bike. I started riding a CRF250X about six years ago and its a blast. The feeling of just being on two wheels is awesome. You get a sense of freedom.
Awhile back I also had the thought of either a new turbo for the STi and get more power or get a street bike. Ended picking up a GSXR 600. Hwy 9 on a bike puts a massive smile
on my face lol
Awhile back I also had the thought of either a new turbo for the STi and get more power or get a street bike. Ended picking up a GSXR 600. Hwy 9 on a bike puts a massive smile
on my face lol
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Agree with you once you learn to ride it is so much fun. A car can never duplicate the feeling you get on a bike.
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^ You started on a 4 stroke CRF250x? A CRF250x is the trail version of the full blow motocross bike the CRF250F. It's a great bike and perfect for weekend warriors like us. It is a lot milder than a 250cc 2 stroke. I don't mean to be a mister smarty pants btw 
Last edited by JuanitoBurrito; Oct 16, 2011 at 07:36 AM.