Do you know what you’re doing?

HAH not likely 😂

Bought a little XT250 last week and been trying to get her zhooshed up a little before I go looking for some off road sites.

I’ve been looking for a while and only managed to find this bike WITH rego and roadworthy. Downside: it was 2 hours away in Doonan QLD (near Noosa Heads).

Luckily we were the first to view it, the distance being a bonus for us since a lot of buyers wouldn’t want to travel for a ‘maybe’ purchase.

In very average condition but will be a good fit for me starting out off road riding and most importantly I can touch the ground no further lowering required 😍

This page has many disgruntled posts about being short and can’t reach the ground on shit all to be able to test ride.

Probably more than I wanted to pay but the rego/rwc was mandatory for me and the prices on dirt bikes has been fucking ridiculous lately 🙄🙄🙄 so I wasn’t going to whine about it lol

There were plenty of other interested buyers including one from the Gold Coast which would have been a 3 hour drive for them 🙀 that’s a fair schlep in anyone’s book

Spence had to ride it home, I didn’t know I’d be able to touch the ground so didn’t take my gear. I’d like to say he found it great but I don’t reckon he will be in any hurry to ride it again 🤣🤣🤣

Spent the last few days checking bits n bobs on it. Front brakes non-existent so whoever issued the RWC can suck my ass. The tail light blew on the ride home.

The forks, handlebars, stator cover and fuel cap were all a bit rusty and got sanded back. Painted the handlebars and stator cover with black calliper paint #prayforme lol cheap solution and makes all the difference

There is a fuel issue to be sorted out seems to die under acceleration. Front brake pads, mirrors and smaller indicators are on their way 😬. I don’t wanna go riding on it any significant distance if it’s not at least safe

It’s a cute bike, perfect for me starting out. I do think it will prove to be underpowered at some point when I can choose to upgrade or sell and abandon ship if off road isn’t really for me.

I understand it’s not a speed machine, that’s not why I bought it. I just wanna try off-road, it comes highly recommended by a friend who is going to take me out for some beginner adventures. I’m not convinced it’s for me, won’t know until you try

Hopefully my next post is NOT to say I busted my body up in the bush 😄😄😄 I bought an MX helmet and goggles and looking into body armour + knee guards. Wish me luck on the next phase of my motorcycle addiction!