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!
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.
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