Hey guys, Im getting into bikes after giving up drag racing cars for a while... Anyways I the question is do I need a newer bike. I think i am wanting a 125, but I am wanting to enter some mx, ama races eventually with a buddy. HE is telling me not to get anything older than a 1999..... would like some input.
1) your physical size 5-10 155lbs
2) How physical / aggressive are you all or nothing
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX
4) Do you have any riding experience? yes used to ride 4 wheelers, and have owned an older bike, crotch rockets, ect
5) Do you think you will race -yes
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work Yes
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke) whatever is cheapest
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry Yes
9) How much do you plan to spend on a bike 1000-1500
10) Do you live in California-no
11) anything else that you think would help form an opinion- Just deciding on brand, year, ect size.... Would like somthing I can learn on and use all of my abilities
1) your physical size 5-10 155lbs
2) How physical / aggressive are you all or nothing
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX
4) Do you have any riding experience? yes used to ride 4 wheelers, and have owned an older bike, crotch rockets, ect
5) Do you think you will race -yes
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work Yes
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke) whatever is cheapest
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry Yes
9) How much do you plan to spend on a bike 1000-1500
10) Do you live in California-no
11) anything else that you think would help form an opinion- Just deciding on brand, year, ect size.... Would like somthing I can learn on and use all of my abilities