TMEC200 or "new" Bashan 250cc Enduro

[TMEC_Newbie]

Just bought a new 2013 model, matte black, TMEC Denali from Dark Horse here in Pittsburgh. Any tips or tricks I need to know about?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by TMEC_Newbie

Just bought a new 2013 model, matte black, TMEC Denali from Dark Horse here in Pittsburgh. Any tips or tricks I need to know about?

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Please start a new thread in our Dual Sport Forum, and we will answer your questions there.

[Weldangrind]

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[2LZ]

Originally Posted by culcune

as well as the fact that I did not have the cash for one of those (quality used Japanese bikes are difficult to come by for less than $3k here in the southwest--there are several mid to early 90's Japanese in the $1500 range, but those not only look beat up, most have admitted issues, plus the fact that I didn't even have $1500 cash).

You aren't kidding culcune. I've been watching CR here in Nor Cal for months for both D/S's and ATV's and they seem to want a mint for decade old, well-used and rough looking units. Making the higher end CB look better all the time, as opposed to just a few years ago.

My CB guy wants just under 3K for a brand new SSR 250's, a true 250 Suzuki clone, VERY well-built with a warranty. Seems a better deal every day I go looking for used.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

You aren't kidding culcune. I've been watching CR here in Nor Cal for months for both D/S's and ATV's and they seem to want a mint for decade old, well-used and rough looking units. Making the higher end CB look better all the time, as opposed to just a few years ago.

My CB guy wants just under 3K for a brand new SSR 250's, a true 250 Suzuki clone, VERY well-built with a warranty. Seems a better deal every day I go looking for used.

I am of the belief that you won't be disappointed with a new SSR--I think it is your dealer that posts here from time to time, right? He has to be on the up and up, LOL!

I have been very pleased with my TMEC, but sadly, that is out of the question for you. Bashan has a few intriguing bikes, but are also 49-state only.

For used bikes, you might want to peruse the L.A. area CL, but you would have to factor in the travel time and costs. I think L.A. might have a few deals out there--otherwise a trip to Doc's or Spud's areas might be your other hope.