I searched the forums, Google, etc., so I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I posted asking about what bike to get a while back and I'm still working towards one. I would like to go with a 2 stroke 125. I'm 5'6" and 165lbs(lost some weight since my other post lol). A lot of guys reccomended a KDX200, but I think I would like a 125 2 stroke. I'm leaning more towards a KX125, but I'm looking for anything in a reasonable price range for me. I've been riding quads since I was pretty small, but I understand dirt bikes are a whole different thing. How can I try one of these things out? None of my friends have bikes and I don't know if I want to drop a few hundred dollars on an MSF course. I'm only 17, money isn't free flowing lol. And of course there is no where to rent around me. I'm not afraid of having to dump the bike because I've taken my share of spills on my quad. But, how much tougher is it to ride a dirt bike? Will having so much expereince on a 4 wheeler make me want to go back to the simpleness of 4 wheels instead of 2? Honestly, how tough is it to learn how to ride? I've never even sat on a bike, but coming from a riding family...I wanted to try dirt bikes after riding quads so long. It seems like the only thing for me to do is buy a bike and teach myself, I don't know where to go to try one out. If I go to a dealer and dump the thing, I don't think they'll be too happy :pissed: . Most of my riding will be up in Tug Hill, NY. We have a place up there and that's where we ride the quads most of the time. If anybody is familiar with the area, you know it's wide open, flat terrain, mostly town roads, and moderate trail riding. I assume that's probably some of the easiest riding I can get, but I guess it's a matter of learning everything. Somebody help me out, I'm confused lol. :coocoo: