Hi guys.
It's been a long time since I've been on here. And I fancy a go at green Laning and enduro practice days etc.
Before anyone shoots me down, I've searched and searched for info on this, got to page 30 too of this forum. Including search bar and Facebook pages.
So, to the predicament. I've decided I would like to buy a 300 EXC which needs the least fettling and cost to be the most reliable and trouble free. I just want to ride, clean it, service it and ride again!
Each model year sounds like it has a pay off....
*Are the pre 2017 carbed EXC bikes the best option for me? Or is the electric start a real hassle on those?
*Ive read that 2017 models are a pain due to the mikuni carb?
*Sadly my budget doesn't stretch far enough to a post 2020 TPI model, and the horror stories about the oil pump and seizing doesnt fill me with confidence, as well as the swingarm wearing through at the helm joint.
Budget is 4 to 5k. Any help with my decision would be great please guys.
Thanks alot
It's been a long time since I've been on here. And I fancy a go at green Laning and enduro practice days etc.
Before anyone shoots me down, I've searched and searched for info on this, got to page 30 too of this forum. Including search bar and Facebook pages.
So, to the predicament. I've decided I would like to buy a 300 EXC which needs the least fettling and cost to be the most reliable and trouble free. I just want to ride, clean it, service it and ride again!
Each model year sounds like it has a pay off....
*Are the pre 2017 carbed EXC bikes the best option for me? Or is the electric start a real hassle on those?
*Ive read that 2017 models are a pain due to the mikuni carb?
*Sadly my budget doesn't stretch far enough to a post 2020 TPI model, and the horror stories about the oil pump and seizing doesnt fill me with confidence, as well as the swingarm wearing through at the helm joint.
Budget is 4 to 5k. Any help with my decision would be great please guys.
Thanks alot