Jamieb89

have a look at the dt 125 on fleabay it is light blue £720 and is in pontefract and looks in really good condition and it is a 1982 model with a recent full engine rebuild

Thank you

Really though. I've ridden the cg up a few flights (OK about 6 steps) of stairs. How difficult are green lanes? Aren't they just what horse people like to gallop around on and walkers like to turn into footpaths?

Im not sure haha

There's a few more

Yamaha WR 125

Honda XL 125

Yamaha TDR 125

Kawasaki klr 125

Thank you i will take a look.

Im only 5 foot 6 with a 32inch inside leg so i need to get something suitable.

Cg125

Thank you

They never made the DRZ in a 125cc version. You might like the DR125, if you want a 125cc four stroke. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motorcyclenews.com/amp/bike-reviews/suzuki/dr125sm/2008/

The DT was a great bike. Used mine off toad, and it did quite well.

Thank you

Have a Google of each on mcn they will have reviewed the lot the drz should be a good contender for being at the top of your list.

 

I'll have a look now. Thank you.

 

Happy review reading

Im struggling to find the drz 125 on there for review or any for sale anywhere.

Am i being stupid or....?

Have a Google of each on mcn they will have reviewed the lot the drz should be a good contender for being at the top of your list.

I'll have a look now. Thank you.

I am getting a bike mainly for green laning and i have seen a few that i like but i am wondering which i would be best going with?

Im going to view the following bikes and go from there but i am looking for opinions and reccomendations also.

Yamaha DT 125

Honda XR 125

Honda CRF 125

Yamaha TTR 125

Kawasaki KLX 125

Suzuki DRZ 125

Please could you let me know your thoughts on those and also suggest anything that you may think will be better for green laning.

Thank you.

On another line of thought - the Suzuki VanVan is a simple bike that is often used for green laning. It was derived from a sand bike design with big fat tyres that make light work of rough surfaces. Dead easy to ride as well.

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Hi Jamie, welcome. I do a bit of greenlaning myself, one of the lads who used to go with us had a Yam DT125, he did a few mods to it and it seemed very capable. You could go for an all out enduro bike such as KTM but remember, they're like high maintenance women and require a lot of attention! If it's just greenlaning you want then dual purpose is fine. Yam DT isn't the most modern bike but it is a good first bike for doing this type of sport, you can still pick them up pretty cheap. Bear in mind, sooner or later you will drop it, so you don't want to pay thousands.

I would also recommend Ady Smith off road training, one day in Wales doesn't cost the earth and he'll also give advice on the best gear for your needs http://www.adysmith.co.uk or Adventure bike warehouse, a mate went with these and said they were really good, they also provide the bike for training https://www.adventurebikewarehouse.com/epages/BT4672.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT4672/Categories/Offroad_Training.

As has already been stated,Don't skimp on gear, green lanes can get pretty gnarly at times, and if you do come off and haven't invested in good riding clobber it will hurt! at the very least budget for good strong boots, helmet, back protector and gloves, I also use knee braces, tracks here are quite rocky and if you go down on a knee its bloody painful! And can put you out of action for a while (worst case scenario). There is more but get involved with one of your local groups and they'll point you in the right direction.

It sounds a lot to take in, but Green laning has its rewards, its good fun, challenging, gets you off the beaten track and goes a long way to keeping you fit. Remember to respect the rules for your local lanes, give way to walkers and horse riders, a thank you as you go past them makes the world of difference, there are a lot of people who don't like off roaders, consider this and become an ambassador for others who may go down that trail after you.

Above all enjoy and stay safe

Thank you very much

Hi,I have no experience of green laneing on a bike. And only limited experience of bikes rlly.

In your shoes I would look at;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174301946360

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224020989356 Probably be a touch too dear.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392826845452Is it road legal? I would need to check

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274379034714 I like the look of this!

I’m sure this is of no help but I enjoyed the eBaying

Thank you i will take a look

First thing is what is your budget, not just the bike but for all your clothing, and clothing wise you will need sturdy gear because you will fall down, and skimping on protection will hurt, but for a bike i would look at honda's or yamaha's and probably budget around a grand for one, have a look on FB marketplace there are some good bargains around at the moment

Budget would be betweek 2 and 3 thousand for everything. Bike, clothing, insurance etc.

What kind of Honda's and Yamaha's would you recommed?

Maybe something like a yam dt125 or the Suzuki ts125 or something

And hi and welcome to the forum

Thank you

Hello and welcome

Green laning usually a supermoto are often used, but you will want a bike with wire spoked wheels as big as possible and skinny with a good tread pattern, and as lightweight as possible too because when you drop it anything heavy will be a pain to pick up

What bike would you suggest?

Hi,

I am new to the forum and also new to bikes.

Im looking for a 125cc bike that is good for green laning what has around a 800mm seat height.

What would you reccomend?

Thank you.