
27 Aug 2010
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The franglais-riders
Veteran HUBBer
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 1,190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota
I bought the Yamaha Tricker 4 years ago (4,000 euros new) and it's a great little bike for riding dirt trails.
Pros:
I'm 5ft 6" and can get both feet flat on the ground.
It's got a short wheel base and is like riding a BMX with an engine.
It's very light so easy to pick up when you drop it.
Trails Wings 101's are great for off-road.
Cons:
Small petrol tank - you can do about 130kms before you go on reserve.
'Comfy' speed is around 65kms/ph - top speed is about 120kms/ph.
Seat is narrow and quite hard so after 120kms you've got a numb bum.
If I'm out for a days ride on remote trails I strap a 5 litre Jerry can on the back. I've been riding in the Montes de Malaga with some big bikes at past HU meetings and they've asked me to slow down

You're going to have loads of fun! 
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Hi Dakota!
The Tricker looks really good. Very like the Tango in fact.
It is probably an import I suppose as there don’t seem to be many around in the UK?
I looked at the specs and it is also very light. Mine is about 105kg. Like yours the only issue I have is that the fuel tank is so small.
The seat in mine is taller (about 83cm) but it sinks when I sit on it and I have almost flat feet on it (I am 1.63m!).
I do expect to have lots of fun on trails with that one! Half the weight of my previous F650! 
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