Andrew Leigh
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Andrew Leigh said:3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ????? Some of it would be woods, dirt roads, as well as terrain with wood/debris/rocks in the way. We would head up to Vermont for some trips - but there is a nice place in Massachussettes we may check out. Besides that sort of terrain - i'd also like to ride on dirt and catch some air. I'm really interested in learning how to jump. I'd be doing this with friends.
CaptainObvious said:So, you want a bike that does EVERYTHING :)
The problem of getting one bike that does everything is that they tend not to do anything well. But there are exceptions.
Honda's CRF250X is a bike that can do it all. I would also suggest a look at the Yamaha WR250F. Both of these bikes are modern 4 strokes that have great power and suspensions. You will be able to find a WR in your price range. The 250X is new to the market and I don't think you will have any luck finding one below $4,000.
A few things to consider too:
Put $500 aside for riding gear. You will need a helmet, boots, goggles, gloves and a chest protector as a minimum. Riding gear (pants and jersey) are good to have to because they will protect your skin if (when) you fall. Jeans and cotton shirts will tear.
If you do buy a used 4-stroke, have the valves checked by a mechanic. Heck, If you find a bike at a good price, just have a valve job done. Cheap insurance.
I saw your other "new to dirtbikes" post. You're gonna love this sport!
YZ125jk said:
CaptainObvious said:I like RM Cycle too. But I have found good deals here too:
www.mxsouth.com
www.bobscycle.com/
www.motosportoutlet.com/
www.newenough.com/
Getting back to your question...I'd buy used for a first bike. If you buy new and for some reason decide it isn't for you...you'll be out $1,000+. However, if you buy used and find that you like MX over Trails (or vice versa) you'll have a lot of money left over to upgrade your bike to the riding that suits you most.
Try to find as new of a bike as you can. A clean, adult ridden bike would be my first choice.
Andrew Leigh said:And I'm really considering a two stroke. Heard they won't be making them anymore - why is that?
Andrew Leigh said:Is there anything in particular I should be wary of/haggling techniques? I know the YZ line is good for MX and the WR you mentioned for trail riding - but is there any bike that has some issues/problems with control/suspension/engine? Same questions regarding gear - any brand that is poor in performance? Thanks again for providing some great information.
And I'm really considering a two stroke. Heard they won't be making them anymore - why is that?
Masterphil said:You want a bike that does it all. You sound like you are in great shape, and could handle some power. Check out KTM's MXC line. How old are you? Another thing to consider is what you want your bike to be most capable at doing, and where you are willing to compromise some rider comfort..
If you were to buy a MX/SX dirtbike (yz,rm,kx,cr,sx) It would be at home on a motocross track or a supercross track, but in the trails, it's power deliverey could be a little too much for you.
If you were to buy a trail bike (kdx,xr,exc,wr) it would rock on the trails, but on a motocross track, the softer suspension is going to kick you in the arse.
My first dirtbike was a 2002 yz426, and I learned to ride it in the trails. You just can't be stupid with it.
I'd just get a 250motocrosser in your favorite flavor: YZ, KX, RM, CR, SX
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