Scott Williams
Member
Hi Guys,
My S10 is too big for a 34 mile long by 2 mi. wide island. Too much traffic and idiot taxis. I keep it on the mainland for 1-2 week trips to the mountains on (mostly) paved roads. However, I need practice on dirt roads and there are plenty here on Roatan. So am thinking of something smaller, that I can pick up fairly easily... with good ground clearance. A rear pass. seat would be nice. Has to be Yamaha. Am 72, 6'2", 175# with 32 inseam and 35 in. reach. Saw a XT250 the other day at my dealer and liked it. There have to be other choices, so please help. I never rode on dirt and am apprehensive on the S10 with 2 up when doing so. The dirt roads on the mainland are hard pack dirt and round river rocks. There are always some 2 in. to 4 in. round or oval smooth stones on the surface and I am afraid of them. They pop out if the tire hits them directly and it alters the direction of my front wheel. Scary (to me). However, for practice sake, the dirt roads here on the island do not have round river rocks (no rivers), but more of the usual stone from jagged to flat to squarish. An old timer once told me to practice on a dirt bike to build skill. Make sense? Thoughts?
Okay. Your turn. Appreciate any advice you can lend. Would like to pick something up within a few weeks.
Thanks,
Scott
Roatan, HN
My S10 is too big for a 34 mile long by 2 mi. wide island. Too much traffic and idiot taxis. I keep it on the mainland for 1-2 week trips to the mountains on (mostly) paved roads. However, I need practice on dirt roads and there are plenty here on Roatan. So am thinking of something smaller, that I can pick up fairly easily... with good ground clearance. A rear pass. seat would be nice. Has to be Yamaha. Am 72, 6'2", 175# with 32 inseam and 35 in. reach. Saw a XT250 the other day at my dealer and liked it. There have to be other choices, so please help. I never rode on dirt and am apprehensive on the S10 with 2 up when doing so. The dirt roads on the mainland are hard pack dirt and round river rocks. There are always some 2 in. to 4 in. round or oval smooth stones on the surface and I am afraid of them. They pop out if the tire hits them directly and it alters the direction of my front wheel. Scary (to me). However, for practice sake, the dirt roads here on the island do not have round river rocks (no rivers), but more of the usual stone from jagged to flat to squarish. An old timer once told me to practice on a dirt bike to build skill. Make sense? Thoughts?
Okay. Your turn. Appreciate any advice you can lend. Would like to pick something up within a few weeks.
Thanks,
Scott
Roatan, HN
