Idaho trail riding

Buckhunter1 · Jul 24, 2018

On the trails open for motorbike use, what's the go to bike? Tw200?..BH1

N_Corey · Jul 24, 2018

Depends on your riding ability.

Buckhunter1 · Jul 24, 2018

See a lot of Tw's..in Idaho trucks. They seem popular in states that have travel management plans. Bh1

N_Corey · Jul 24, 2018

The TW is a pretty easy riding and forgiving bike which makes them pretty popular for putting around the mountains. The XR?s are good bikes also and can be made street legal as well as the WR 450?s. I'm not sure if there's as much of a ?go to bike? as there is just personal preference.

customweld · Jul 24, 2018

I like a simple XR 200 . I had a WR 250 but Yamaha bikes are a little too tall for me.The wide ratio transmission in the WR?s make them good on the trails.

fleshy_thump · Jul 24, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Jul-24-18 AT 10:43PM (MST)[p]tw (trail wussies) are underpowered and have a terrible power to weight ratio. granted they are fairly easy to ride, but you would be better off developing the skills to handle something w/ a better ratio and suspension. usfw has a pretty sick sense of humor on what they post open to motorcycles in idaho, its not too hard to get yourself in trouble if you are a newb.

ldjbuff · Jul 25, 2018

I just went from a TW200 to a Wr250R. TW sits lower and has less power but is super fun still. The WR250R will go 75 MPH + and rip on the trails. Since I commute, the WR was the best of both worlds. That being said, you can get a used TW200 for like 2k-3k cheaper than a WR.

Keep in mind, a TW200 needs some small carb tweaks to really run right and always needs non ethanol fuel

huntfishall1 · Jul 25, 2018

I've seen plenty of motorcycle trails that are only for the best of riders, and even some of those are sketchy for skilled operators. I don't think there is any maintenance whatsoever on most trails. Can get serious real quick.

>LAST EDITED ON Jul-24-18
>AT 10:43?PM (MST)
>
>tw (trail wussies) are underpowered and
>have a terrible power to
>weight ratio. granted they
>are fairly easy to ride,
>but you would be better
>off developing the skills to
>handle something w/ a better
>ratio and suspension. usfw has
>a pretty sick sense of
>humor on what they post
>open to motorcycles in idaho,
>its not too hard to
>get yourself in trouble if
>you are a newb.

Deerlove · Jul 25, 2018

I've had them all BW TW and Fatcats, I like a little about each, but TW would be my choice.

orion23 · Jul 25, 2018

i have a TTR 230. i think its perfect for trails. not a ton of power but enough for trails.

Travis

deerhuntr4885 · Jul 26, 2018

Rokon!

Mike Henne

critterstalker · Jul 27, 2018

Another vote for the 230 bikes either ttr or crf blue or red they are pretty much the same. Low seat height,mellow power,and unlike the big wheels or rokon type bikes their normal size tires fit on motorcycle only trails which can get pretty skinny here in Idaho. As for me I really like my Husky TX 300. There are thousands of miles of trails here in Idaho so the maintenance is slim be prepared for trails to be washed out or covered in dead falls.
Be safe and have fun out there.

Tank · Jul 28, 2018

I would second the advise to be careful. There is a lot of really fun/easy trails in Idaho. There are some that will wipe you out if you are not experienced. There isn't a sign that says trouble ahead. You have to use common sense. I have ridden all my life, and there are still areas that I shy away from. You go down in the back country and it takes a lot of people to get you out. You also have to get the bike out. It takes a lot of resources. A crf 230 is a great bike. It's low to the ground, bullet proof motor, and will not overpower you.

Buckhunter1 · Jul 30, 2018

Just got a 2012 cherry Tw. Went on a few trails, got scared fairly quick, I can see a huge learning curve and practice in the future..Bh1

N_Corey · Jul 30, 2018

When in doubt throttle out.

jetsled · Jul 30, 2018

Been single track trail riding most of my life in Idaho. Best advice I've heard, and can give, is get something with narrow tires, lower to the ground, light, and 200cc+. Many folks think this is a good way to get deep, and all they do is get in too deep, as in over there head. Many of Idahos single track trails are rocky, steep, and nasty. Google earth does no justice. Been riding for 25+ years and still get in trouble. Good luck.

Muleyfanatic · Jul 30, 2018

Jetsled, what would you recommend? 230?

jetsled · Jul 30, 2018

Crf is a good choice. Quiet, good power, and light.

BPKHunter · Jul 31, 2018

How much more power does the crf230 have over the TW200.

I have the TW and hate when it bogs down on steep sections. I did re-gear it, but it just seems underpowered in some places.

I guess I should ask about gearing on the crf as well. Do you hunter/trail riders regear?

N_Corey · Jul 31, 2018

I'd go wr250 for substantially more power than than the tw200. If you're still worried about power you could jump up to a wr450 or a yz450. It all depends what kind of riding a guy is planning on doing. Are you putting around logging roads or riding some of the knarly single track trails. Also a riders experience plays a large roll a YZ450 is a lot of bike to handle on trails for an inexperienced rider.

Deerlove · Jul 31, 2018

A 450 is going blow 90% out of theses guy out of the water. The 200 and 230 will suffice.

critterstalker · Aug 1, 2018

>How much more power does the
>crf230 have over the TW200.
>
>
>I have the TW and hate
>when it bogs down on
>steep sections. I did
>re-gear it, but it just
>seems underpowered in some places.
>
>
>I guess I should ask about
>gearing on the crf as
>well. Do you hunter/trail
>riders regear?

Its more the about the gearing. The 230's are for trail riding where the tw is designed for 70% highway use plus they havn't really changed since they first came out in 1987

208JBB · Aug 2, 2018

I second the crf230. Especially the electric start! Just peppy enough to keep you smiling, but controllable enough to ride with a $2k rifle and spotting scope on your back. Little tip overs while hunting can get expensive!

OLDHORNHUNTER · Aug 2, 2018

Lots of good trails in most of Idaho's units , every trail will have a different element of surprise . I would recommend putting a rekluse clutch in any bike your going to use for mountain or desert trails !! It makes a 1000 percent difference , in fact it will make 9 out of 10 people a better more confident rider !!! They make it for the 230 Honda & most all of the 250 & bigger bikes