Using a dirt bike.

[TheGDog]

I currently have a KLX300. It has a hard time climbing hills in the summer for scouting with a heavy pack and overheats often. I wouldn't recommend it.

When we say "A hard time climbing hills".... what does that mean, exactly?

Asking because I've been heavily considering a KLX300.

I just want to be sure before you've made that statement, we're talking about past break-in period, and w suspension setup properly for the weight, and proper tire selection... so it's not like the overheating is from poor traction causing lotta wheelspin? Making engine work more than needed?

Or not past break-in yet? So tolerances still tight in piston/cylinder?

And when you say overheat... is that some sensor light on its instrument display? Asking cause I thought it had a radiator fan on it too right? Most dualsports do, for waiting at stoplights.

 

[MarquesBrewer]

That sounds like an awesome plan! I’ve been on the hunt for a bike that’s solid but not overkill, and both the TW200 and TTR-230 are great choices for what you're looking to do. I’ve ridden the TW200 and love its low-end torque and stability, perfect for tough terrain and hauling gear.

 

[rclouse79]

I ended up buying the CRF250F instead of the TW200. I put a cyclerack on the back, which in my opinion makes it the perfect trail hunting bike for me. The TW looks like an awesome bike, but being 6'3 I wouldn't want the bike to be any shorter than the CRF. I may even raise it up a bit next season.

 

[idahodave]

Good call my man. Finally someone that listens!

 

[ID_Matt]

I know this is an old revived thread but I can not figure out why someone would ever recommend a big wheeled bike (TW) over a standard tire size like a CRF or TTR for single track hunting. Can someone give a legitimate answer to what advantage the big wheel provides?

Background - started on a big wheel, switched to CRF230 - world of difference. Now have a beta xtrainer 300 and the CRF230. 230 is a backup to the beta. Beta gets the nod 100% of the time.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I know this is an old revived thread but I can not figure out why someone would ever recommend a big wheeled bike (TW) over a standard tire size like a CRF or TTR for single track hunting. Can someone give a legitimate answer to what advantage the big wheel provides?

Background - started on a big wheel, switched to CRF230 - world of difference. Now have a beta xtrainer 300 and the CRF230. 230 is a backup to the beta. Beta gets the nod 100% of the time.

Because its the first step away from a quad, and people dont know any better