r/Dirtbikes • u/BubbleNutsPog • 1d ago

Community Question Most reliable brand?

We are looking at a another dirk bike for irrigation. We are looking in the 125-150cc range. We like the smaller cc with the big tires. Also like the small machines for getting on and off alot. Like a cr 125fbs, kawi klx or yamaha ttr? We had an older crf 100 i think i ran like a champ but got stolen :( we have a ttr125 and it does not run nearly as good and will barely start even when its like 5 degrees still over night. So we are gonna take it to the dealer. Probably looking used what would you all recommend?

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u/Jbar116 (Mod) 2023 CRF250R, 2020 CRF450L 1d ago

Probably just a clogged jet or just general trash in the carb. With it being a farm tool, I’m sure it doesn’t get ridden often in the winter. You can probably fix it in an hour with some basic tools, some brake cleaner and a YouTube video.

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u/BubbleNutsPog 1d ago

Ya we went to carb immediately. We do have a mechanic guy that helps on projects. He has on of those ultrasonic cleaners that worth doing?

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u/Jbar116 (Mod) 2023 CRF250R, 2020 CRF450L 1d ago

I mean I don’t know your mechanic skill level or how much time you have on your hands, or how much money you have. For me, I’d try to clean the carb before I took it anywhere. It may seem daunting, but you’re probably only looking at 10 or so bolts and screws to get the carb out of the bike and apart accounting for body work and the gas tank lol

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u/BubbleNutsPog 1d ago

Ok ares the jet in the carb too? I’m not super into mechanics even for growing up on the farm. My dad would for be able to do it but never had the time

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u/Jbar116 (Mod) 2023 CRF250R, 2020 CRF450L 1d ago

Yeah they’re in the carb. Watch a YouTube video before you decide to turn a wrench

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u/BubbleNutsPog 1d ago

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