Using dirt bikes for hunting the mountains.

[Steve300xcw]

It's nearly impossible to tip a bike over when standing up

Ive broken enough parts both on me and the bike, that I gotta really disagree with this

 

[Steve300xcw]

I will say. That after putting in a ton of miles with a chainsaw bolted to the front of the bike. I'd not be afraid of having a shelf there and getting 10-15lb off of my back. It takes a few miles to get used to the weight being up there, but its really not bad. Couple clicks on the forks helps a bit as well

You guys that are hauling out alot. Are you swapping out springs an such, or just running things as they came?

 

[Blockcaver]

I agree with Wrench on the Yamaha XT225 being a good trail bike….low seat height, 6 speed transmission, easy 180 km with range for me with half the ride on “slow” asphalt and half on logging roads and in timber cuts with plenty of gas left. And my 2007 cost me $2000 CAD a year ago. Needed a new battery and the carb cleaned up…3900 km on it.

I mainly use it for drive out from the house scouting and pleasure riding. It gets around 80 mpg. Easy to load on the hitch carrier on the truck as well if going further out.

 

[Steve300xcw]

80mpg sounds cool

 

[Hunthigh1]

A pile of folks on here do.

I'd also like to point out that a tw200 is not a real dirtbike. Dont let em sell you on that

Sage advice right here.

 

[Blockcaver]

Not an expert about the Yamaha TW200 but my one quick ride on one 30 years ago was I did not like the handling at all! Felt treacherous to me. This happened to be in a remote area of NV that I cross paths with a guy bowhunting mule deer utilizing one. We got together for a BS session later that day and he let me go for a 10 minute ride on the TW warning me about the handling. I’ve not forgotten.

Totally a different feel and handling than the Honda TL250 Trials bike I owned then, the Honda XR250R (too tall, geared too high) I owned later, or my present Yamaha XT225.

 

[Ross]

Grew up riding some old yammie and husky, then on to a Honda xr200. We used them on a lot of elk. Pops was a choppa pilot in Nam 3x and would wear his helmet on the packouts. He was a killer and great pilot but not the best on an mx. Rode the Xr till I upgraded to a 2003 ttr250 geared down. That was a great off trail bike and like a caddy versus the old xr. Tws on a bad single track are a wreck waiting to happen. You want a rush, strap 80 pds on your back and be on tight uphill with roots, rocks and narrow throttle time. Not for the faint of heart, nor inexperienced. A great tool for the right rider and type A’s be safe seen some great rodeos go over deep roots uphill, myself included

 

[robby denning]

more like two tracks and some good trails, due to my poor riding skills. But if it's warm enough to ride, I'd rather put the miles on a bike than a 3/4 truck!

 

[BLJ]

Grew up riding some old yammie and husky, then on to a Honda xr200. We used them on a lot of elk. Pops was a choppa pilot in Nam 3x and would wear his helmet on the packouts. He was a killer and great pilot but not the best on an mx. Rode the Xr till I upgraded to a 2003 ttr250 geared down. That was a great off trail bike and like a caddy versus the old xr. Tws on a bad single track are a wreck waiting to happen. You want a rush, strap 80 pds on your back and be on tight uphill with roots, rocks and narrow throttle time. Not for the faint of heart, nor inexperienced. A great tool for the right rider and type A’s be safe seen some great rodeos go over deep roots uphill, myself included

I’d say seeing your dad come through the woods like that would be a sight.

I’d be wondering if this was the happiest guy I’ve ever seen or the craziest.

 

[ActivelyDying]

On top of being one of my other favorite (often times sadistic) hobbies, dirtbiking, specifically trail riding is a stellar way to scout. I’ll be utilizing it to access some beautiful basins that are about 15miles from the nearest road in August. Will ride in to a good camp spot and then boot up ridges to glass. I haven’t packed an animal out on one yet but being a competent rider I wouldn’t be scared to, just might want to route select areas without too much exposure/ no fall areas when that weighed down.

I’ve currently got a 2018 KTM 300xc that I’ve put 300hrs on and have outfitted with a desert tank (can get about 60miles out of it), smart carb (utilizes a metering rod so you don’t have to play with jetting for changes in elevation), and all the essential guards and tugger straps.