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scouter
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I have taken several bikes to Baja over the years, the best and still have it is a Yamaha TW 200 the big Hondas 400 & 650 are better over the
desert and beaches but the TW is best for running around town and great in the soft stuff not to fast 55 mph wfo I have also taken small Hondas A
mini 70 and had a trail 110
To small and scary in the soft stuff, always carried them on a rack in the drop hitch.
I will never sell the TW it's just to much fun and my grand kids love it.
Cheep to fix and parts easy just keep the oil and air filter clean and run frequently and they will last for ever, I dont think they have changed much
in years.
What ever you get have fun and stay safe A bike in Baja is really fun !
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willyAirstream
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How about a 400 KTM?
http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/mcy/2901171247.html
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Hook
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Well, if I made the decision to tow something, I might as well tow the Wrangler, four down. No tongue weight to worry about.
The problem with quads are the states that dont allow em on the hwy.
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msteve1014
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Well, if I made the decision to tow something, I might as well tow the Wrangler, four down. No tongue weight to worry about.
The problem with quads are the states that dont allow em on the hwy. |
Hook, what do you think about the Yamaha? I looked at one a few years ago and really liked it. From what you have asked for , they look good.
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Hook
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I think they are a bit underpowered for two. I need to be realistic that I wont use it strictly for in-town errands while on the road. We will
probably do some road loops up to about 30 miles from our campsite. That will mean some hills at elevations from 5-10,000 feet.
I had a friend who owned one. Despite the fat tires, it was a struggle in sand. Dont think that it isnt. 'Course, some guys just power through; front
tire walking, rear tire spinning the whole time, too. That's not my idea of fun.
Sand on a motorcycle is not what I'm looking for. I only mention this cause this is a Baja board and there is plenty of sand in Baja. My primary
purpose is use it in the States when I go NOB, in the summer months. Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Nuevo Mexico. That's the areas we like
to spend time. At elevation, cause that's where the good hiking and fishing is. Farther west and there's too many rules to live by. Farther east and
the scenery and open areas diminish.
Something around 250-400cc just seems right. But, what do I know? That's why I'm asking.
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