Getting a new bike, but what kind? Help

[mx_scottj]

I am in the market to buy a new dirt bike. I am a novice rider that rides a lot of Mx and Tight Trails. I am currently 6'4" and about 300 lbs. I know that is a lot of weight but it is slowly coming down. I was thinking real hard about getting a 2002 yz 426 or a 2002 crf 450. What would be some good set up tips for my size? Any feedback would be very helpful.

 

[tigerowner]

Scott,

Do you compete in motocross or just ride the tracks? There are more bikes than just pure motocrossers that may fit your needs.

 

[OrangeCrush]

6'4 and 300 ellll beees

I like your thoughts of the honda 450, your size I believe is going to demand a big bore motor to have an all around single bike. I am 230 pounds so I'm not small by any means and I like too much power instead of not enough. I do like the crf450, but the fuel tank is so small and if your woods riding it doesn't come with a kickstand or lights. Do you want a long range bike? Have you considered the KTM 520?? I myself won't go near a yamaha 250F or 426F until they "magic button" that blue leg breaker. As far as set up plan on respringing the front and rear if you ride aggressive. Mainly over all when you get the bike you want just have fun on it and learn what mods it needs from riding it in certain situations................keep us updated on your final choices as they come along..........:aj:

 

[mx_scottj]

Rob

I've never raced on a Motocross track, just ride on them. I don't like that fact you sit around all day and only get to ride for 20 minutes or so twice in one day. I don't need a bike for long distance though. I going to try to stay away from the 520, just because of the higher price. I have a friend with a 2001 426, and starting it is just a rounting and is not very hard once your used to it. If I was do get a 450 I personally would wait another year to find out all the little bugs of a new bike. My friends 2001 426 suspensions is almost just right for me and he only has bigger springs in the front forks. Overall I think for price and power the 426 would be better thing for me to buy. What do you think? Thanks for replying to my thread.

 

[Boricua]

Husky

You can also look into the Husky 360 if you dont mind getting a two stroker. I'm around 6'.1"-6'.2" feet tall and I use to weigth around 255 pounds (now down 30 pounds since started riding) and the bike performed great. For your size you will need to change the suspension but, for wath I can see, in the States its less expensive to get replacements for european bikes than where I live. Good Lock
Boricua

 

[jschner]

Check out the 2002 Cannondales. The suspension is awesome right off the floor, power is super smooth, electric start, and my "E440 " weights about 265 lbs with 2 gallons of fuel. Plus you get a lot of good stuff for the money. hand guards, skid plate, liquid clutch, DID wheels, O-Ring chain, no-tool air filter, Magura bars, Nissin brakes, Fuel Injection so it won't flood when dumped, optional engine mapping and the list goes on.

Anyways, it's something to consider.

Check out some reviews at my site. CANNONDALER.CJB.NET

Good Luck!