Hi All. Just found this site. It rocks! I'm trying to determine what dirt bike(s) to buy my 4 and 6 year old boys. Maybe you all can help me with some informed advice?
My decision seems to center around the following... Do I need to spend the $$$ to buy a top brand such as Yamaha/Honda/Suzuki? Or can I buy a cheaper (probably Chinese) one that will last for 2 or 3 years? Does anyone know of a good "cheap" brand? I've seen Baja Motorsports - any comments?
1) physical size (both height and weight are important)
both have height and weight in the 40s. but growing fast.
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
not aggressive.
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
will ride in the yard and at our cabin. lots of room at the cabin, but also lots of hills. big hills. Will a 50 climb steep hills?
4) Do you have any riding experience?
No. will be their first time on anything beyond a Powerwheels Jeep. And a bicycle.
5) Do you think you will race ?
no. at least, certainly not with this first bike
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
yes. used to race motocross when i was a kid.
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
4 stroke. I like Yamaha the best.
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
Yes. Plenty close by.
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
less than $750.
10) Do you live in California?
no.
11) Your age?
4 and 6.
12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
see above.
Thanks in advance!
My decision seems to center around the following... Do I need to spend the $$$ to buy a top brand such as Yamaha/Honda/Suzuki? Or can I buy a cheaper (probably Chinese) one that will last for 2 or 3 years? Does anyone know of a good "cheap" brand? I've seen Baja Motorsports - any comments?
1) physical size (both height and weight are important)
both have height and weight in the 40s. but growing fast.
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
not aggressive.
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
will ride in the yard and at our cabin. lots of room at the cabin, but also lots of hills. big hills. Will a 50 climb steep hills?
4) Do you have any riding experience?
No. will be their first time on anything beyond a Powerwheels Jeep. And a bicycle.
5) Do you think you will race ?
no. at least, certainly not with this first bike
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
yes. used to race motocross when i was a kid.
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
4 stroke. I like Yamaha the best.
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
Yes. Plenty close by.
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
less than $750.
10) Do you live in California?
no.
11) Your age?
4 and 6.
12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
see above.
Thanks in advance!