I posted about this a few days ago. Thought id share that I got the bike!

02 Yamaha 225 xt in what appears to be excellent condition, 3600 miles for $2800.

A very knowledgeable and helpful father and son showed it to me and help me lift it into the truck which was very appreciated.

Was going to ride it today but the cold weather was too much for the dying battery. Still, im pumped!

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/775641931082580/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

  • dmtalon@infosec.pub
    3·
    8 months ago

    That’ll be fun to rip around on. My last dirty bike was registered as a MC and I got it plated (2009 KTM 450xcw). Didn’t ride it a ton on the street but it was always quite a feeling knowing you could literally go anywhere you wanted if you needed to :)

  • SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip
    2·
    8 months ago

    Congratulations! It’s similar in power but not ergonomics to my GZ250.

    My tip is that if you’ve never ridden motorcycles before, practice in an empty parking lot before moving onto lazy neighborhood streets, then collector roads, then arterials. Make sure you can handle the bike at low speeds by shifting your weight.

    • Xanderill@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      8 months ago

      Thanks, yeah sounds wise to me. Im def planning on being very cautious. Thing is, I live in the country, surrounded by dirt roads so they will be my training grounds

  • Dumpdog@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    8 months ago

    Nice! You even bargained the seller down. It’s always nice to buy from enthusiasts that are encouraging. Ride safe, the XT is a perfect bike for out in the country.