by hwlake » Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:57 am
I own an '09 crf230f. It is my 2nd bike...previously I owned an older xr200r
I began riding seriously about 1.5-2 years ago and have become a lot better than I was when I started. I have always assumed I would 'graduate' from the crf230f at some point. It seems like a toy compared to a lot of other bikes out there. but I have not ridden other bikes out there...never ridden a 2-stroke for instance. But I gotta say, I love riding the crf-230!! it feels like it FITS me really well, and I am not sure the taller stature of a 'real' bike would fit as well. (I am about 5'10 and 165 lbs.) I am able to toss it around between my knees easily, lift it when mired in muck, etc.
My question to you all is, is it worth putting a lot of money into this bike to make improvements, consider it a long-term investment in riding...or should I just ride it the way it is until I sell it and buy, say, a 300exc?
I have already re-jetted it (big difference), installed all cast amenities, bark-busters, t-handle pilot screw, that's about it.
what I would think about doing is new front end from a CR (suspension, and move the bars forward (1st priority)), stiffen (send out) the rear suspension, aluminum skid plate, not sure what else...
Has anyone else moved from a mid-size 4 stroke 'beginner bike' to a better power-to-weight-ratio 2-stroke? results?
I don't race, not interested in racing, just like riding single-track, woods, powerlines, hard-enduro type stuff.
thanks and look forward to any replies!