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scramblers

  • 22-01-2011 2:10pm
    #1
    kildareman09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭


    was thinking of buying a scrambler have about 1500 - 2000 euro to spend on one what would touse recomend and is there anything to look out for and is there much maintaining in them


Comments

  • #2
    philgunn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭philgunn


    This is the big one not mentioned by novices to the game
    you have to pull your machine apart after every outing to check the frame and suspension, this takes a hammering a replacement rear shock will cost you about €600 euro , also avoid a well used 250cc four stroke, they attract huge expensive bills to replace the Top end,
    you are better to learn on a smaller machine , ie 125cc if you are a adult to learn the craft, a big no no is buying a 450cc and being afraid to open the Throttle ,

    pg


  • #3
    kildareman09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭kildareman09


    yeh i have been on a 125 a good few times and find it grand but i cant find any cheap enough bikes like dont want to be paying to much just to have a bit of fun


  • #4
    kildareman09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭kildareman09


    http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/14/71657214.html

    what would peoples opinion of this bike be


  • #5
    philgunn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭philgunn


    get someone who knows offroad bikes , to go with you
    front brake hose is dislodged or in the wrong place beside front wheel,
    money is good , but get a receipt for the bike with the chassis no

    Check wheel bearings , shake side to side
    Swing arm bearings
    Rear shock
    forks are working ok no leaks from seals
    All Gears are working ok under load
    brakes are working
    Disk are not too badly scored

    but it is secondhand make allowances
    he never showed the other side on the video ,
    make sure the exhaust is not cracked or bashed
    Repack tail pipe

    pg


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