'97 Yamaha YZ250?

[NoobRider]

Ok, I haven't rode a dirt bike since I was about 17 (10 yrs ago), and even then, I was putting around my friend house with it. My friend is selling his 97 Yamaha YZ250 and I was wondering if that is to much bike to start on. Any help would be appreciated. Here's some more info on myself.

1. I am 5'7'', 170 lbs
2. I'm in good shape
3. Plan to trail and sometimes MX track
4. Minimal riding experience (call me a beginner)
5. I will not be "racing" with it.
6. I can do most or all mechanical work myself
7. I'm looking at a 97 Yamaha YZ250
8. Close dealers

Original post:

1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
4) Do you have any riding experience?
5) Do you think you will race ?
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
9) How much do you plan to spend on a bike?
10) anything else that you think would help form an opinion

This info won't guarentee a perfect bike choice but it will sure stear the answers you get closer to the ideal bike.

 

[ls1cameric]

Well at your age/size/maturity... I dont think the 250 will be too much. Maybe at first but as long as you respect it and take it easy until you get used to it, you'll be fine.

If you look at any of my recent post, I am kinda in the same boat. I hav'nt touched a bike in 8-9 years. I had a cr125 back in h.s. and just bought an '02 YZ250... The thing is a monster compared to my old 125 but I'll eventually get the hang of riding it.

 

[robwbright]

You'll be fine - it's easier to ride than a 125 - just take it easy till you get the hang of it. Should be a nice bike.