I love a bit of green laning but the authorities and general population definitely do not appreciate it. Electric bikes will help massively as the noise is the main problem but also the way bikes tear up the ground isn't great. The last time we went was into the mountains in Wales and that was awesome fun. Trials bikes are also highly recommended as probably the cheapest way to get out on a motorbike and much more accepted. It's quite possible to get out doing trials riding in places you'd never get away with dirtbiking. Trials riding is basically learning how to wheelie for eight hours and a lot of fun
TRF are great, If you join and pay your membership you get free legal cover to for a lawyer to fight complaints made against you by the Police/landowners etc, The TRF have been to court to fight these claims and have NEVER lost a dispute yet! seems the Police do not know the law themselves when it comes to B.O.A.T.s
I can confirm that and yes, I`m a photo whore. I still miss it but the Pre-65 bikes were getting stupidly expensive if you wanted to be competitive, if scrutineering happened at all, it had become a joke. One guy built a 1950`s 500 Ariel. He spent £1000`s on just the frame alone, hand built from exotic lightweight material with modern trials geometry. You had to admire his engineering skills, I think he spent in the region of 10k on that bike. When he could score championship points on that, but another guy couldn`t because he had a Montesa front hub on his BSA, I knew it was the end for me. Sorry if I`ve hijacked the thread a bit.
Haha thats the only downside to trails bikes in my opinion. There are a lot of people who are very serious and a little too sensible. For me motorbikes are about freedom and hooning around with a big smile like you're on a skateboard. Dirtbikes are great since it's very difficult to get away from feeling a bit naughty, trials bikes has a lot of lycra which is usually a sign of taking life a bit too seriously!
I'm a member of the Dorset TRF and have ridden most of the green roads in Dorset and a few in neighbouring counties. Don't be put off by the NIMBY's that's what they want.
WR250r or WR250f? Either one is a good option for green laning. Not as light and powerfull as a KTM..but much less servicing required. Do you want to buy brand new?
i got a crf250l last year and havnt used the 959 since,so fair chance it will be getting moved on,loads more fun on trails and a bit safer as the speeds are less. the standard tyres on the crf are a bit rubbish in soft mud but it is a compromise with road use
I know someone who may have what you are looking for. I’ll see if he still had it, think it’s a Wr450
Nice bike, but don't you need to do a fair bit to get the 250's to move on power wise. Exhausts, filters etc. Think the fuel tank is also quite small. suppose if your close to filling stations that's not an issue.
As Royal mentioned, I think the battery bikes will help the off road scene. I'm no fan of them, but if it keeps trails and tracks open, then who am I to complain. Half hour pack flat out, isn't really suitable in the middle of nowhere, but I'm sure it will improve.
£6800-ish could get you a brand new WR250F with more than enough power, anything more powerfull and you will struggle for grip on lose surfaces or mudd. Do not forget to budget for good quality riding gear..last thing you want is to be soaking wet 30 miles away from home on a cold morning. I never wanted to spend big monies on offroad gear so struggled with multiple layers. But one mate convinced me to get some proper Goretex gear. I enjoy the ride much more since... Klim Traverse range is brilliant for UK weather.(maybe a little bit on the hot side from June-August) Plenty of zipped ventilation and never been wet since wearing them. I'll get 10% discount being a forum member@MCN shop.
