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[QUOTE="rmc_olderthandirt, post: 1399703, member: 68872"] Trailer: I certainly wouldn't go smaller than a 6x10 but with the smaller tow vehicle I wouldn't recommend any larger either. Figure that if this hobby gets a good bite on you and the rest of your family (is there any more to the family?) you may be forced into a larger rig before long. The WR450 sounds like a real good fit for you. They are a race capable bike, although a bit heavy due to the battery for the electric start, and the wider ratio transmission make them a bit better on the trail than the YZ model. In some states it is possible to turn a WR450 into a street legal dual sport bike. For your son, the choice is not too easy. The bike I would recommend for him right now would be a TTR-125LE, as it would be a great bike for his first ride. The TTRs are very forgiving and the electric start will help avoid frustration. In very short order, however, that TTR will definitely be holding him back. A year ago I bought a TTR-125LE that my daughter and wife were going to share. It is still the right bike for my wife but my daughter was ready for something a lot better after only a few weekends. My daughter is 5, 2-1/2 inches (she emphasizes that 1/2 an inch!), and since she is 22 years old there is no chance that she is going to grow any more! As you have probably figured out the next size above the TTR-125LE's seat height are the 34 inch seats, which are generally very low performance, heavy bikes. Not a bike I would recommend for an athletic, growing boy. There is one exception: a KX-100. Last June I bought one of these for my daughter and it is working out well. Unfortunately, the KX-100 is a two stroke, which is generally not recommended for a rank beginner but the larger wheel size and longer suspension travel will be just the ticket for when you son starts riding aggressively. The problem is how do you teach him the basics without getting him frustrated on a bike that can be a little temperamental. If you don't mind the hassle and expense of upgrading a bike after only one season then I would start off with the TTR-125LE. Let him learn the basics on a bike that won't be stalling out on him and he can get going again with a push of a button. Then plan on upgrading to a KX-100 next year. As for the maintenance issue: Dirt bikes come in two major classifications: High performance (race) and "trail" bikes. The trail bikes are all four strokes these days and they will have low performance engines that are pretty much bulletproof. These bikes are heavier, generally don't have the best suspension and are generally less expensive bikes. The high performance bikes are built for racing, and their engines are simply not as rugged. They can be two stroke or four stroke, both will require frequent maintenance and periodic "preventative" rebuilds of the top end. Due to the engine being a lot simpler the two strokes are a LOT easier to rebuild and can be a lot cheaper, especially if you run them until something breaks. I don't believe that the four strokes are more prone to failure, it is just that it is a lot more work to rebuild them when the time does come. As for both father and son having the same type of bike (2 vs 4 stroke), I wouldn't let the need of an extra gas can influence your decision. One thing that you are going to find is that you will be riding rather slowly to keep pace with your son. While his bike may be working hard enough to keep the plugs from fouling, if you are on a two stroke you may not be so lucky! ] Rod [/QUOTE]
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