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07/06/22 07:43 PM
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Joined: Jul 2022
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DillCreek19.5
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Hi all, thanks for letting me join. I inherited a 1992 xt225 from a freind who passed away and it only had 3,000 miles on it. I really like this bike and intend to modify it to better fit my rather large stature. (6’5” 260lbs.) I’ve been lurking in this forum for a while and am glad to finally join.
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Re: New guy
[Re: DillCreek19.5]
#153442
07/06/22 10:31 PM
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Joined: Mar 2018
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onceona50
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2018 XT250 New 06/12/18. Now at 13,900 miles.
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Re: New guy
[Re: DillCreek19.5]
#153446
07/07/22 04:37 PM
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Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 111
flyinhawaiian968
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Welcome! Same year as mine, it really is a fantastic bike and I'm sure with a little suspension work, it'll handle ya just fine!
1992 XT225
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Re: New guy
[Re: DillCreek19.5]
#153448
07/07/22 05:29 PM
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 4,153
peejman
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This shall pass, be still and know. 2006 XT225, UNI filter, ProTaper bars, MSR handguards, SS front brake line, Shinko 241's.
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Re: New guy
[Re: DillCreek19.5]
#153450
07/07/22 05:36 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 6,615
Muniac
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Welcome to the site as new USER. Enjoy the bike and ride safely. Post on!
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Re: New guy
[Re: DillCreek19.5]
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07/09/22 06:32 AM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,152
JerryH
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Welcome. 1992 was the first year the XT225 was sold in the U.S. I'm 6' 240, and I had to completely replace the suspension on my 1994/2001 model because my weight completely compressed the stock compressed the stock suspension, just from sitting on it. I spent over $1000 on suspension parts more than 10 years ago to get it sorted out. The owners manual says it can carry nearly 400 pounds, and while that may be true for the rest of the bike, it won't do that with the stock suspension. Other than that issue, the XT225 is probably the best small displacement dual sport bike made since the '70s/early '80s. Those older "dual purpose" bikes actually had seats you could sit on for quite a while, something more modern dual sports don't really have. The XT225 can be modified to handle your weight, I'm not sure how cramped it will be. I have a 34" inseam, and find the riding position to be quite good. My bars are about 2" higher than stock.
The above is my opinion. Your mileage may vary. 1994/2001 custom built XT225 with a ton of aftermarket parts.
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Re: New guy
[Re: DillCreek19.5]
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07/13/22 02:03 AM
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Joined: Jul 2022
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DillCreek19.5
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Thanks guys. I’ve been looking at the TTR225 shock swap with a Cannon Racecraft spring for the rear and for the front maybe cut a couple coils and add a spacer with some heavier weight fork oil. My area is littered with miles of single track through prime mule deer country so it seems fate was telling me something when I inherited this bike.
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Re: New guy
[Re: DillCreek19.5]
#153494
07/13/22 04:02 PM
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Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 29
mkhach
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Junior Member
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Sorry to hear of your friend. Sounds like this bike has lots of good juju inside of it, making it more special than it already is. May you have many safe rides!
Slow as I can, fast as I need
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Board Upgrade:
Board upgrade to V7.7.3 has been completed on Monday Feb 3rd 2020. Ride safely.
Enjoy the new software!
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