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[QUOTE="E-Ticket, post: 767784, member: 20985"] Good lord, Cha-Cha.... can't you just leave us alone? :laugh: Just kidding! .... (really BIG grin) These are really good questions - let me try to handle them in order: (==...Sequoia National Forest .... lot of nasty rocky trails. ....Southern Utah or Idaho .....rocky, slick rock etc. ..) First off, I'm really jealous... :think: I have always wanted to ride there! (== ..Is the BBR a challenge in those scenarios? ) Not a problem - you should be just fine. (== Should I keep the XR 200 for those situations?) NO! You should keep the XR200 for visitors/friends to ride or as a large doorstop. :) There is no way the XR200 can come close to the BBR. The BBR is much lighter, has better suspension, better brakes, and handles much better. (== Which BBR did you have? ) BBR-230e (== Sorry for the endless questions.) Not a problem - that's what this forum is all about! Let me see if I can shed some light on some of our comments. The BBR-230e, unless modified, is using the CR-80/85 "Big Wheel" suspension. The CR85R Expert suspension's springs and valving are designed for a light, small, 85cc two-stroke that weighs ~ 150 lbs. dry. The BBR-230e weighs ~ 205 lbs. dry (no fuel). While that 205 lbs is *MUCH* lighter than most four-strokes (the new CRF230F weighs 238 lbs.!) -- is still quite a bit heavier than the CR85 Expert. This means that the springs/valving in your BBR-230e *could* be towards the upper end of their capability. Now, if you're a beginning rider, or someone who just trail rides at an easy or moderate pace -- the stock springs/valving are j-u-s-t fine. Now.... a looney like The Ant (who has really improved this last year.... :aj: ) is really starting to fly through rocky patches, rough terrain, and getting big/bigger air off of jumps. If we were going to keep the BBR - we were going to look into heavier springs and valving changes to match her riding style/aggression level. But the Baja forced our hand and we moved to the 250x. For you... for now? I think you're just fine. In fact, if there is still any doubt in your mind about the BBR -- do a couple of rides on it -- and then hop back onto the XR200. All doubts will be *promptly* erased. :thumb: Cheers! - RandyB [/QUOTE]
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