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Posted by Mike Baxter on February 12, 2007, 10:53 am
Well, which ever bike you purchase, I hope it brings you joy. I still
suggest you raise the handlebars and seat foam to accomidate you size
to an extent.
I hope you realize that those new bikes have short warrantys.
Yamaha - 90 days
Suzuki - 6 months
Mike Baxter
On 11 Feb 2007 21:09:21 -0800, "Craig Billings"
>
> #2 You would be much better off picking up a used CRF230, TTR230 or
> even a XR250 with your budget. All are good bikes for what you want
> to do. Yes they all have more power, but they will be much more
>comfortable in the long run.
>
>Mike Baxter
>
>****Thanks, Mike, for your resp. here's a measurement comparison of
>the Suzuki DR-Z125L and the Suzuki XR250 you mentioned in #2 of your
>response.
>
>Of course, we know the engine is twice the displacement but since
>power is not an issue here, we'll table that. And as I've also
>stated, I do not want a used bike.
>
>The first figure below is for the 125L, the second for the XR250.
>
>Seat Height = 32" / 35"
>Ground Clearance = 11.4" / 11.8"
>Front tire = 19" / 21"
>Rear Tire = 16" / 18"
>
>So for ALMOST TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS more I get less than the width of
>my hand greater seat height, less than a half-inch more ground
>clearance, a 2" larger front and a 2" larger rear tire. Thise are
>some pretty spendy inches.
>
>And as I have stated repeatedly through this thread, I AM WILLING TO
>MAKE THE SACRIFICES of a slightly smaller bike and those sacrifices
>are on me, no one else. I hope you understand. Thanks again for your
>opinion.
>
>-CB
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