mxracer2000
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mxracer2000 said:I have 3 sons ages 4, 8 and 10 that will all be riding with me this summer. My oldest will be coming off a XR70 and I would like to get him a bike that better matches his abilities. Im not sure if he will be racing but he would be practicing on a track and trail riding. He is 4'6 and about 65lbs. He complaines when he's jumping the XR that it hurts his back due to the lack of suspension. I was set on getting him a 65 but I wonder now if maybe an 80 or 85 would be the way to go. This would be his first bike with a clutch and I've heard the 65s have a pretty hard mid to top hit. Would a KX or RM 80/85 be any better for transitioning from the XR due to the slightly better low end? Other than the size how much of a difference is there between the 65 and 80s? I dont want to get him something thats going to scare him away from riding either.
Patman said:Actually my son had plenty of clutch experience with the XR80 and he still had problems getting the CR to launch and once in a while still does because the power is completly different even though we have a 10oz flywheel weight it still frustrates him because it's like learning all over again but once he's moving it's easy sailing.
Seriously,dirtpoor said:a kx100 for a 4'-6" 65 lb. youngster coming off of a clutchless xr70? Don't even think about it. Why not save even more money and just get him a kx500 :yikes: Seat ht on a kx100 is 34". He's not use to a clutch so naturally he's going to stall it. Then what? Is he suppose to balance the bike? Because his feet certainly aren't going to touch the ground. He's going to end up on his side with the bike on him, maybe hurt and definitely pissed. :pissed: There are good used minis out there and plus you've got two other younger boys coming along. You may be able to justify new. Why should the other two have to make such a jump in bike size and performance? Some people like to brag about how big a bike their kid is riding. And while some make out ok, they are the exception to the rule. You know your kid and his riding abilities better than anyone else. At his age, height, weight, and experience (xr70) I don't know why it should be such a competition to see how big of a bike he can possibly handle.
dirtpoor said:a kx100 for a 4'-6" 65 lb. youngster coming off of a clutchless xr70? Don't even think about it. Why not save even more money and just get him a kx500 :yikes: Seat ht on a kx100 is 34". He's not use to a clutch so naturally he's going to stall it. Then what? Is he suppose to balance the bike? Because his feet certainly aren't going to touch the ground. He's going to end up on his side with the bike on him, maybe hurt and definitely pissed. :pissed: There are good used minis out there and plus you've got two other younger boys coming along. You may be able to justify new. Why should the other two have to make such a jump in bike size and performance? Some people like to brag about how big a bike their kid is riding. And while some make out ok, they are the exception to the rule. You know your kid and his riding abilities better than anyone else. At his age, height, weight, and experience (xr70) I don't know why it should be such a competition to see how big of a bike he can possibly handle.
:cool: Good for you! I just can't fathom the idea of throwing a kid on a bike that is half way up their chest because they will grow in to it. It is supposed to be about having fun but often seems to end up not about just having fun but bragging rights that you have your 4 year old riding a 85 and they will be able to ride that 125 by then end of the summer.mxracer2000 said:In no way would I even consider for a second getting him a 100. He's obviously not ready for it. My main concern will always be for the boys safety but at the same time allowing them to grow and learn new skills and have fun while they're doing it. I'm not going to get them something that will scare the snot out of them so they'll never ride again. I realize the move from the XR to either a 65 or 80 will be a big one and thats why I'm here looking for input.
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