Cr85 vs klx 140l

[MostWanted117]

hi,

I have a cr85 and i have had it for a few years now. my uncle says that he wants me to get a more reliable bike. there have been a lot of options but I have narrowed down to the klx140l. I have been doing some research and found that the cr has about 10-15 more horsepower than the klx. this got me worried because I don't really want a bike that is any slower. I am sick of finishing the ride early because there is always something wrong with it. I don't know if I should keep the cr or get a more reliable bike and have longer rides.

could people please give reasons why they think whatever they were thinking. don't just say things like " go the klx" or "the cr is way better".

could people also bring up any other bikes that could be good ( don't want a cheap Chinese bike)

I am 5'2 and weigh about 45-50kg ( 100-110 pounds)

thanks

I do decent and long trail bike riding

[SeanM327]

What's happening with your 85 that it keeps breaking? What year is it? Maybe a newer 85 or kx 100 would be better.

[KcDavis]

Any bike will continually break if you don't keep up on maintenance. What is happening to your bike? I had a CR 80 when I was a kid and the only issue I ever had was the sun going down.

[MostWanted117]

its a 1988 cr85,

it has thing like going through spark plugs (once it went through 3 in 5 hours), carburetor just decides to tune it self in middle of rides so it just shuts down or go a really high rev when idling. things like the bike over heating the day after I checked the cooling system had good water and coolant. I think it was just becuase of the age but once the exhaust had come of ?. also things like running out of fuel can get annoying at times when I have to walk back 6km (guess its normal for a 2 stroke) . I keep it as clean as it can be buy doing the air filter every 1-2 rides, and I give it a good hose down with the water blaster. I think it is just that is now 25 years old.

just thinking I think its an 80 not an 85.

[MostWanted117]

I dont want to say goodbye to it becuase its the best bike I have ridden, best bit is when you hit the pipe... ?

[KcDavis]

Things don't just stop working because of age. FYI 88 was a CR 80. There are issues that need to be addressed. Sounds like you need to start with getting a manual and learning everything you can about the bike. Sounds like the carb needs some attention. The whole things probably needs to be gone through. How often do you change the trans fluid? Are you losing trans fluid? Just checking for "good" water and coolant doesn't mean things are working properly. You should have someone that knows what they are doing go through your bike and see what the issues are. Once the bike is in good working, mechanical order, it should be as reliable as the maintenance that you perform.

Edited June 18, 2013 by KcDavis

[Dylpickles]

If you like hondas then if i were you i would get a newer cr85. I think you're bike is just getting worn out, My 4 wheeler is 19 years old and this year i spent putting parts on it more than riding.

[MostWanted117]

I was thinking that as well (getting a newer 80/85) because it wont be too much longer (I hope) before I can get a 250

[Whammy]

I was thinking that as well (getting a newer 80/85) because it wont be too much longer (I hope) before I can get a 250

CR80's when maintained are tough as nails. I would clean your carb, check your fluids, and make sure you have good compression. Sounds like you have bad jetting (fouling plugs) and maybe its dirty too. Here is a jetting chart that should work for your bike:

Edited July 18, 2013 by Whammy

[Save_A_Tree_Eat_A_Beaver]

KLX140l's are heavy slow pigs with shit suspension compared to a MX bike..

World of difference look elsewhere you will be disappointed.

[Powderhound NL]

I would get a newer 80 or 100 two stroke, after I got my KTM 105 sx I would never think of switching back to a trail bike, two strokes are so much fun! And they're tough if take care of them.

[dardar]

I don't think it's the bike that's the problem. Even though its old, it should still work fine if you keep up on maintenance. As for a new bike, have you considered a crf150? If you are worried about power, go with the rb model.