thinking of buying a dirtbike

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Zlow28

Discussion Starter · Dec 29, 2013

What do you guys recommend for a beginner in dirtbikes? Im about 5'10" and about 180lbs.

Ive read up on a few dirtbike forums, but its mostly a bunch of teens giving advice and its all mixed up.

I was looking at a yz125 since theyre cheaper than 250 four strokes and easier to rebuild if needed. Anyone got any other thoughts or suggestions? I went to my local dealer today to check them out and theyre fkin tall lol.

Plus it has to be 2002 or older since im in cali.

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HERricane

· #18 · Jan 22, 2014

Kentucky Fried Cholo said:
Yes they are that bad. It really depends on the terrain. A 2 stroke is perfect for wide open trails where you can stay on the power band but sucks for hill climbs where you can't pick up speed because you need to avoid obstacles.

I used to ride smokers all of the time on tight trails and would always recommend them until I took an 03 yz250f out for a long ride and was hooked. My smoker was quickly sold and I bought an 07 crf250x. Also trail bikes have additional features that are well suited for trails such as wide range gear boxes, kick stands, electric start and since you're in ca they also come with spark arrestors

You may think that electric start isn't necessity but it sure is damn nice to have when you stall in the middle of a huge hill climb, you're tired and its over 100 out. They call it magic button for a reason.

+ 100 ... electric start is the only way to go. You never want to be "that" guy on the trail with your buddies and you can't get your bike kicked over

Ride several to see what feels best to you and make sure you know why your buying one ... what kind of riding you want to do. I love my WR250. I was able to so some free "mods" to it after I bought it that made more YZF-like but with more torque and softer suspension. Plus I picked up a lowering link and dropped it down almost 2" so that helped too.

You'll probably notice that your dirt riding will improve your street skills too ... good decision to get dirty!!

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HERricane

· #21 · Jan 22, 2014

^^^^ :burnout :thumbup

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