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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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Why only xr50s?

Just wondering why this is the dominant mini bike to be stunted. How come no Yamahas, Kawis, Suzukis, etc.? How come it's always 50cc size too? Don't really see the 75, 80, etc.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 02:27 AM
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All the others are 2-strokes= no good for stunting. There are quite a few people who stunt xr80's and 100's though, as well as ttr125's.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 04:04 AM
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personally I would have gotten an 80, 100, 150, 230 for serious practice, but the 50 is cool cause you can ride the f-cker anywhere and most of the time cops don't take you seriously.

we have 10 person heat races at my apt complex/speed way and we stunt all over this place all day/night. nobody cares and people are usually watching us while drinking. Now I do the same **** on my big bike works out well
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 06:11 AM
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i was asking the someone the same thing the other day, doesn't nags ride yam or somethin like that, im gonna get me a crf50 in a month or two when i can afford one
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 07:33 AM
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my girlfriend bought a ttr 90 and it is off the hook
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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fiddys are the great equalizers - makes racing run and competitive!
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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I'd get a xr70 or xr80 just for the clutch... But a XR50 is like a damn skateboard, throw it in the car and just roll. See a spot and get out and rip...

Old Jan 8, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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Originally posted by dlovescops
my girlfriend bought a ttr 90 and it is off the hook
is it one of the elec start ones? I rode one too and they are bad as f-ck!
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Originally posted by JPratt
I'd get a xr70 or xr80 just for the clutch... But a XR50 is like a damn skateboard, throw it in the car and just roll. See a spot and get out and rip...

I wouldent go w/ the xr70 ............what a dog

the 80 would be my choice over a fiddy
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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just look at the amount of aftermarket parts/upgrades for the xr/crf..there aint **** for the others
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Originally posted by Sillyneck
is it one of the elec start ones? I rode one too and they are bad as f-ck!
its a kickstart but it starts on the first kick every time.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Back to the original question . . . The kawi, suzuki and yamaha are all either shaft drive, or 2-speeds (some even fully automatic) Because the HONDA was at the top of the list for what stunters need in a little bike, it caught on and now its basically the only 50cc you can get aftermarket parts for.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by TEACH C6
fiddys are the great equalizers - makes racing run and competitive!
4 of us bought them at the same time and mine was the fastest right off the showroom. Made me laugh.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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Any you guys recommend the kawi KLX110 for messin around? I'm bout to get some change from tax returns and I can get it cheap... I work at a dealership and I ride em all the time, just can't get caught stuntin' or they'll have my ***...
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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because we all love honda first for stunting, there are a shitload more parts for them, **** yamaha, and the suzuki one just looks kinda gay.
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nope, I've got a Z50

And yes, the klx110 is a blast, but its still no 50
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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Originally posted by JPratt
But a XR50 is like a damn skateboard, throw it in the car and just roll. See a spot and get out and rip...

tru that. thats why i'm getting one, so i can throw it in my car and take it to my parents for some jumping



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