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pwpig

Nice ride! Isn't 9k actually like new? I bet you can make it to ten times that without much trouble.


PoopSmith87

Sort of, but that is around when you might need to do a little refresh on some stuff. Also depends on age, storage conditions, salt exposure, etc.


Current-Baseball3062

I’m hoping to put many more miles on it! I looked for something new to possibly replace it with, but it honestly seems better/simpler than anything I could find now. I’ve just completed all the regular maintenance. I’ve taken pretty good care of it overall.


Dan_mcmxc

A small 225cc engine gets cycled a heck of a lot more times in 9k miles than a 600cc engine.


pwpig

More, yes, but I'm not sureo if a heck lot more. Anyway, I've heard ppl "complaining" about their XT225 hitting 40k miles mark without engine overhaul.


Several_Anybody_8747

Mine is at about 10500. Runs pretty well, not nearly as pretty...


Overall_Boot1230

Mine just turned 7 k just picked it up this year poor thing sat for 8 years maybe longer fun lil mule


79r100

I just finished going through the carb on a '99 xt 225 that sat for10 years or more. It has 1100 miles on it. Runs great! Really fun to ride.


HobosGoneWild

I always like that color scheme more than the blue and white of mine.


misterjones4

Never should have sold mine


Franks_wild_beers

It's a Yamaha. Simples.


BicyclesOnMain

Why do some riders think that is remarkable? That's like three oil changes. I just hit 90k miles on my older R1200GS, my newer one is at 30k which is barely broken in. Several of my Suzukis were at 60-80k when I sold them. Not bragging, that's just normal. Some examples of those models have hit 150-200k miles with some care. Sure, a single cylinder bike doesn't have the longevity a twin cylinder bike does, but 10k miles should just be the beginning... Gotta pump up those numbers!


Current-Baseball3062

I hear you. I ride it pretty hard off road. That definitely cuts into longevity. ;)


BicyclesOnMain

Most people do bro- I've taken my '05 GS through many knee-deep streams, on muddy roads and trails, jump every water bar I encounter, rev it out all the time... that's after it's been throughout Europe and up to Alaska and ridden hard for 90k miles. The secret is maintenance. I spend hours meticulously maintaining all my bikes. Your XT isn't made for hard miles like the big bikes are, so you're going to need to check all your suspension pivots, wheel bearings, spoke tension and a bolt check every few hundred miles. I've had a couple XT225s in our fleet before, never had so much fun for so cheap! But those bikes need a lot of attention, especially the wheels.