looking for a good trail bike that i can take off a few jumps. whats a good price on a 2000 xr600r? this is the one im considering
http://cincinnati.cr...1373084392.html
is the xr600r too much of a pig to jump it????????
Started by bakeyz426f, Sep 22 2009 06:14 PM
24 replies to this topic
Posted 22 September 2009 - 06:14 PM
looking for a good trail bike that i can take off a few jumps. whats a good price on a 2000 xr600r? this is the one im considering
http://cincinnati.cr...1373084392.html
Posted 22 September 2009 - 07:13 PM
Remember Scott Summers?
Pigs (xrs')can fly!
Looks like a good bike!
Pigs (xrs')can fly!
Looks like a good bike!
Posted 22 September 2009 - 07:25 PM
im ethier going to get a wr426f, xr400, or xr600r. im mostly a trail rider but like to hit some jumps on the track sometimes and dont want to bottom out. want to dual sport the bike i get as well. i have a feeling if i get that xr it just might be running 30 years from now. i hear they are pretty reliable. my yz426f blew up so i need another bike. like to climb hills, ride trails in the woods, and fool around on the track. do you think the xr600r is too much of a pig for what i want? would i be better off on the wr426f?
Posted 22 September 2009 - 09:21 PM
The XR600 is a good bike, but can be hard to start and overly heavy. (Not sure what your size is.) The XR400 is a great all around bike that has the power, starts great and is easy to maintain. I bought my 400 new in 1996 and it hasnt broke down once. What about a used WR450? The prices on those are dropping quite a bit.
Posted 23 September 2009 - 03:52 AM
im 6' 3' 230lbs. dont really have the money for a newer wr450f. only looking to spend around 2000 give or take. narrowed down to the xr's or wr426f
Posted 23 September 2009 - 04:18 AM
You are going to need to set up the suspension (new springs) in whatever you get. An XR600 is a great bike but it's suspension is pretty soft. Even if you you get a MX style bike, you should make adjustments for your weight.
I disagree that the kickstart only XRs are hard to start. Ask anyone who has one - if the bike is in good mechanical condition, it is actually quite easy to start.
I think the big XRs make great dualsports but the XR600 can be tough to register depending on your state.
I disagree that the kickstart only XRs are hard to start. Ask anyone who has one - if the bike is in good mechanical condition, it is actually quite easy to start.
I think the big XRs make great dualsports but the XR600 can be tough to register depending on your state.
Posted 23 September 2009 - 05:02 AM
I have owned two stock XR600s and an HRC628, all great bikes, super reliable and fun to ride. IMHO, a street legal 600 makes one of the best dual sport bikes of all time. Starting is a no brainer once you learn the drill. Downside is the weight, you'd better be in good shape to manhandle the 600. akarob is absolutely correct, a respring/revalve of the suspension is a must and makes the 600 a joy to ride.
Posted 23 September 2009 - 05:04 AM
How did you blow up your YZ426? In my experience, those are pretty tough, reliable engines.
Having owned both the 426 and 600, I think you'll be underwhelmed by the sedate power level of the uncorked stock 6, and moreso the 400.
If you don't mind opening up the engine and and doing some mods to up the power, then that's a different story, but you still won't make YZ426 level power reliably.
On the other hand, you're mostly riding trails and you don't really need that explosive type power, but low rpm torque, which the 600 will have plenty of.
As has been said, you'll have to set up your suspension especially for jumps. But remember, this is a 300 lb bike no matter what, so jumping is what it is.
It works great as a trail bike and dual sport, plus it's one of the most reliable bikes on the face of the planet. Can't go wrong there. Good luck! :thumbsup:
Having owned both the 426 and 600, I think you'll be underwhelmed by the sedate power level of the uncorked stock 6, and moreso the 400.
If you don't mind opening up the engine and and doing some mods to up the power, then that's a different story, but you still won't make YZ426 level power reliably.
On the other hand, you're mostly riding trails and you don't really need that explosive type power, but low rpm torque, which the 600 will have plenty of.
As has been said, you'll have to set up your suspension especially for jumps. But remember, this is a 300 lb bike no matter what, so jumping is what it is.
It works great as a trail bike and dual sport, plus it's one of the most reliable bikes on the face of the planet. Can't go wrong there. Good luck! :thumbsup:
Posted 23 September 2009 - 06:59 AM
Agreed w/all above. Im pretty small @ 5'-7"/150lbs. I ride a 97 XR600r, that I street plated, and built for desert + street. The bike is kinda heavy, and the only time I have any real trouble starting it is after a fall. Otherwise, Im not running a choke and it usually fires on 1-2 kicks cold (after the 'drill') I have it set up with 91 CR500 USD forks set-up by Factory Connection. Excel rims, Talon hub rear. Baja Designs kit with homemade HID headlamp. I use Garmin 60Cx GPS for speedo, etc. This bike is super reliable, plenty fast and street legal. Past 2 weeks I have been commuting to & from work (Lancaster to Santa Clarita-100 miles daily) on Dunlop D606 w/no problems. I think the (plated) XR is one of the best all around bikes out there. And it hasnt lost a drop of coolant yet!
Posted 23 September 2009 - 07:51 AM
the timming chain skipped thats why my yz426f blew up. high hours i bet when i bought it. i did not know that they needed replaced alot. got 2 rides in they she blew up
Posted 23 September 2009 - 11:25 AM
Coolidge said:
Agreed w/all above. Im pretty small @ 5'-7"/150lbs. I ride a 97 XR600r, that I street plated, and built for desert + street. The bike is kinda heavy, and the only time I have any real trouble starting it is after a fall. Otherwise, Im not running a choke and it usually fires on 1-2 kicks cold (after the 'drill') I have it set up with 91 CR500 USD forks set-up by Factory Connection. Excel rims, Talon hub rear. Baja Designs kit with homemade HID headlamp. I use Garmin 60Cx GPS for speedo, etc. This bike is super reliable, plenty fast and street legal. Past 2 weeks I have been commuting to & from work (Lancaster to Santa Clarita-100 miles daily) on Dunlop D606 w/no problems. I think the (plated) XR is one of the best all around bikes out there. And it hasnt lost a drop of coolant yet!
Coolidge, nice bike! Very clean. Love the gold rims.
Posted 24 September 2009 - 02:31 PM
Coolidge said:
I ride a 97 XR600r... And it hasnt lost a drop of coolant yet!
Posted 24 September 2009 - 02:54 PM
Bbasso said:
I'm I mistaken but I don't see a radiator on this bike pictured.
Me thinks he was just kidden about the coolant:p
Brian
Posted 25 September 2009 - 06:47 AM
Correct....'twas a joke. My GF doesnt think Im funny either :bonk:
Posted 25 September 2009 - 09:29 AM
Yeah that was his point about losing coolant, there is no radiator to leak or break and leave you stranded out in nowhere. Those darn airheads...
To the OP, considering the type of riding you will be doing, the YZ426F will probably serve you better assuming it is in good condition... stiffer suspension, snappier power, great handling but does require more maintenance and takes coolant too. But if you are willing to live with the heft and soft suspension, the XR600 will definitely be more reliable in the long run, with lower maintenance and overall lower cost of ownership too. Yes the XR600 can be jumped but it tends to bottom out on anything over 3 feet or so. Remember it is a big fat trail bike. You can always respring / revalve the suspension, it costs a bit but makes a big difference.
To the OP, considering the type of riding you will be doing, the YZ426F will probably serve you better assuming it is in good condition... stiffer suspension, snappier power, great handling but does require more maintenance and takes coolant too. But if you are willing to live with the heft and soft suspension, the XR600 will definitely be more reliable in the long run, with lower maintenance and overall lower cost of ownership too. Yes the XR600 can be jumped but it tends to bottom out on anything over 3 feet or so. Remember it is a big fat trail bike. You can always respring / revalve the suspension, it costs a bit but makes a big difference.
Posted 25 September 2009 - 06:10 PM
i think ill go with the wr426f. that xr in the picture looks like it almost had the frame touching the ground. did somebody bottom out?:banana: i got a guy down to 1650 for a 2001 wr426f. sound good?
Posted 25 September 2009 - 06:31 PM
Yes the 600 is heavy...BUT... I love the 600. Matter of fact I have a plated2000 XR 600R and needed to do a rebuild after MANY miles so it was a perfect time to up grade to another bike... I went with the rebuild and in the process of getting it done right now. Yes I am spending a lot of money on an old bike but I ride 10 days in a row for about 8- 10 hours a day and then take a five day break. I use the bike for work and ride it very hard. I map trails for a living. It is a very simple bike to work on and you can get huge miles out of them unlike some of the brand new bikes on the market. And yes you can jump the the big pig for dang sure. The suspension works great for me and really they take a beating. I am 5-11 and at 165 pounds right now.
Hope this helps out. I know some of the new bikes on the market kick butt but as much as I ride this is one nice bike...Not a race bike for sure but a very cool trail rig. Later...Clint
Hope this helps out. I know some of the new bikes on the market kick butt but as much as I ride this is one nice bike...Not a race bike for sure but a very cool trail rig. Later...Clint
