Farm Dirt Bikes

TimberXX · Dec 22, 2015

While search for a dual sport motorcycle, I came across this.

http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/range/off-road/two-wheel-farm/trojan

http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/range/off-road/two-wheel-farm/tf125

Great way to get yourself around, as long as you don't have gear.

3930dave · Dec 22, 2015

Not going to haul 500# with those, but great for accessing remote areas, and you could haul a basic toolbox with you - for checking fence lines, or chasing down livestock through rough country, those would be ideal, and very easy on fuel.

Thanks for posting those...... for the back 40/4000, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.....

Rgds, D.

streamin · Dec 22, 2015

those look nice for an older rider who gave up 20 years ago...

TripleR · Dec 23, 2015

Very nice machines, we used dirt bikes for years until we got too old to use them. We now use UTV/ATV, but miss the agility of a good dirt bike.

I still have my old 250 Ossa down in the barn, just can't bear to part with it.

fidowanttobe · Dec 23, 2015

I agree with TripleR, when rounding up cattle on my brothers farm several times a year, I still choose my dirt bike over his 2 atvs or the pickup.

Trials · Dec 23, 2015

TripleR said:
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I still have my old 250 Ossa down in the barn, just can't bear to part with it.

You have an Ossa in the barn! :cool2: Darn it man, get it out of there quick, get it out of there!

TripleR · Dec 23, 2015

Trials said:
You have an Ossa in the barn! :cool2: Darn it man, get it out of there quick, get it out of there!

Now if I had an oso, I sure would.:laughing:

t320pilot · Dec 23, 2015

Yamaha TW200 is street legal or or for offroad only a Rokon would be a much better choice.

Trials · Dec 23, 2015

TripleR said:
Now if I had an oso, I sure would.:laughing:

Oso Spanish for Bear :thumbsup: good one

But to get back to your 250 Ossa, what model is it? If you fix it up nice it might be worth more then your barn is worth.

TripleR · Dec 23, 2015

Trials said:
Oso Spanish for Bear :thumbsup: good one

But to get back to your 250 Ossa, what model is it? If you fix it up nice it might be worth more then your barn is worth.

It's a 250 Explorer which was their attempt at a dual purpose bike with a two person seat and rear foot pegs, but basically it is a trials type frame and gearing. My wife's uncle owned an Ossa Mick Andrews Replica and another owned a dealership sponsoring Motocross bikes.

My son says he wants to fix mine up, but who knows. I can go down, put fresh fuel in "tickle" the carb and it will fire right up.

Copperhead · Dec 23, 2015

yeah, the Yamaha TW200 seems to be the best one for farming/ranching purposes. Nice fat tires for soft ground typical for cropland and stock areas. Have contemplated getting one for some time.

Eldubya · Dec 23, 2015

Honda CT90.
Nuff said!

tman1020 · Dec 23, 2015

I had the 200 version for a while. It was a really nice comfortable bike but it had very low power. And my clutch Felt kind of weird. Never gave me any trouble but I kind of expected some with the clutch because it just felt different. I'm not sure where these are made but I think this is almost the exact same thing as the Chinese knockoff 200 cc enduros. For about the same price you could get the Yamaha 200 with fat tires as previously mentioned or you could step it up to the 400 DR Z Suzuki for just a little bit more money and it is a considerably better bike in just about all accounts except for comfort. with a lot of aftermarket parts available.

Trials · Dec 23, 2015

TripleR said:
It's a 250 Explorer which was their attempt at a dual purpose bike with a two person seat and rear foot pegs, but basically it is a trials type frame and gearing. My wife's uncle owned an Ossa Mick Andrews Replica and another owned a dealership sponsoring Motocross bikes.

My son says he wants to fix mine up, but who knows. I can go down, put fresh fuel in "tickle" the carb and it will fire right up.

Probably would run with very little work :clover:

Did you know Mick Andrews is alive and well and occasionally riding trials at the CVMG Montreal section trials events

You could maybe get him to autograph the fuel tank and increase it's value :dance1:

Trials · Dec 23, 2015

Copperhead said:
yeah, the Yamaha TW200 seems to be the best one for farming/ranching purposes. Nice fat tires for soft ground typical for cropland and stock areas. Have contemplated getting one for some time.

It's a 279 pound motorcycle with limited ground clearance :/ let me know when you find something as light as my 160 pound 250 and 260cc 4-stroke Trials bikes, then you will really have something

TripleR · Dec 23, 2015

Trials said:
Probably would run with very little work :clover:

Did you know Mick Andrews is alive and well and occasionally riding trials at the CVMG Montreal section trials events You could maybe get him to autograph the fuel tank and increase it's value :dance1:

No I didn't know he was still alive. I can no longer ride motorcycles and gave my Harley to one of my sons and just go down and look at the Ossa every time I run my 5740, they live in the same bay.

The only things my Ossa needs is a new petcock and air filter. I replaced some of the rubber parts a few years ago. I've owned Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and a Bultaco, but the Ossa was my favorite though I liked the right foot shift on the Bultaco. One of the guys I rode with had a modified Sherpa, nice bike.

What bike do you have?

Trials · Dec 23, 2015

Oh, Oh, you asked.
Bikes plural

MV Agusta F3 675, Montesa 260, Montesa 250 and BMW K100RS, the rest are not in running order at the moment.
I ride the Montesa' in CMA intermediate class competitions. I'm 60 years old by the way, you should never stop riding, it keeps you young.

Took this photo about 20 minutes ago

<- I put that rock there so I can ride up it.

Avondale · Dec 23, 2015

I have a 1985 Yamaha BW 200. Great for plodding about in the bush & fields, etc. Not a great road bike though.

2458n · Dec 24, 2015

Yamaha 465 dirt bike bought new. First time out went with a friend in Lima ,Ohio. He had crashed and was in a ambulance before I had gotten mine out of the truck bed.

Copperhead · Dec 24, 2015

Trials said:
It's a 279 pound motorcycle with limited ground clearance :/ let me know when you find something as light as my 160 pound 250 and 260cc 4-stroke Trials bikes, then you will really have something

Well, for a farm bike, not sure ground clearance as much of an issue as with something that is going thru serious terrain and rocks. Not too many croplands in rocks and timber. And considering the thread related to farm bikes, I think it is still a good choice. Light can be a good thing, but weight can also be a plus in the right circumstances, especially with the wider tires on the TW200, and be a little more stable in some conditions. Each of us has different ideas on what works for our circumstances. When I need a bike to be light enough to carry around instead of riding, I will take a second look at a lighter bike.