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[QUOTE="bbbom, post: 693670, member: 16301"] Nope! ;) Just kidding, just kidding. I started out on a KLX300. Had I started out on my CR500 I'm not sure what would have happened. I know I would have more battle wounds and if I did survive I'm not sure how well it would have helped my confidence level. The KLX had issues like being difficult to start and being front end heavy BUT it also had benefits. The engine braking was helpful for learning confidence on downhills. The tractability was helpful for learning how to ride more technical areas where slow was more comfortable. The power was smoother and easier to control than my CR and I just felt comfortable on it. The fourstrokes are heavy BUT they offer some qualities for beginners that offset the weight. Most fullsize bikes are heavy anyways - the easier it is to ride the better for a beginner. Two strokes are lighter but not nearly as forgiving if you don't have clutch control & throttle control down pretty well. Not a big deal on a track or open riding BUT in tight woods it can be painful. As long as she is comfortable on the bike and can touch the ground fairly easily she should be fine. [/QUOTE]
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