Steve. Crf 230 would be ideal. For laning and ldt,s they are superb. The f model is the better model is the best provided she can put up with the piss taking about the rear drum brake which is exactly the same as my 72 xl 250. No wonder honda didn't change it, never let me down
The engine contrary to popular option is based on the tl 125 trial bike the crankcases share the same part numbers not the xl 185, it is usable bike and has never let me down and carried my weight to many placest that have stopped other bikes in there tracks. It's light weight easy to pull out of bogs etc air cooled
The down side it only electric start if the small battery goes flat, you are buggered. Which is why my next project is to fit a tl 125 kick start to mine saying that I have had mine for four years and would not part with it, and the second hand price reflects what most people think 07models are still making 2 grand and worth every penny, in fact they are making more now than they sold for new, not many other bikes can say that
They are not fast, Nor a competition bike but they last Honda build quality at its best and worth every penny a word of warning beware the CCM 230 a copy but no where as good
If your sis wants to try one give me a call and she can try mine. But it's not for sale she can find her own
-- Edited by gaschef on Monday 21st of October 2013 08:02:07 PM
-- Edited by gaschef on Monday 21st of October 2013 08:03:12 PM
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Riding with enthusiasm upon the ragged precipice of disaster
I'm sorted (subject to mot this week) with a crf230 which I'm really excited about. I'm now going to do an oscar style thank you speech:
Thanks to my bro, our chairman for setting up my bike 'swap'. I don't seem to have much time to browse the forum and tbh, I don't understand most of what everyone talks about!
And I really appreciate everyone who took the time to reply to Steve's post with interest and suggestions. TRF people are the greatest!
Special thanks to Olly for coming with me to view a crf And checking it over for me. Pints and a photo shoot coming up! And of course, for buying the wr!
And thanks to Jacki for offering to come with me to view another one (sold before we could), the coffee and a ride later in the week!
You are all wonderful but I've gone on long enough.
Dont forget to buy your Nathan Milward tickets. Should be a great night!