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Message: [QUOTE="Todd273, post: 1430563, member: 124248"] Hey all, I have decided to get a bike after over a 20 yr hiatus from riding dirt. So, I'm looking for a liitle advise. The last dirt bike I owend was a 1981 Suzuki 125. This was back in 84-88 and I was living in California (So Cal) I realize that there has been a ton of changes in the dirt bike world so heres a little info on me. I currently resside in MI. I am looking to trail ride and am considering a WR250F (the yr modle is a 07 with 177 mi on it) I snowmobile, and at this point have become Moderate to very agressive. (I understand they are two different sports) But, I assume that my riding style will be the same once I get my chops back, if I can. On my sled I tend to blow through the woops and I take a pounding for it. my back shoulders and thighs hate me for it. I am 5'5" 170 and am a little intimidated at the hieght of the new bike. I have been advised to get a 250 by some, and a 450 by others. Wieght and pwr is a concern for me. I know I'm the one in control of the throtle, But I am thinking I should approach a new to me bike as a beginner to be on the safe side. I'm sure trees have not gotten any softer since the 80's. I'm leaning to the WR250/450F Yami due to reliabilty reviews and a couple of suggestions that I have recieved friends. I don't plan on racing just riding with friends. I would like a suspention that is on the soft side (at least I think so) And dont want to be constantly clutching to get out of the thurns or make it up hills. I have never ridden a 4 stroke and have been told by a couple of friends to not worry about it on the 250. Any suggestion ya'll have would be great. I doesnt have to be about the yami wr. Any bike that you think might be exceptible for a "beginner" One more thing I'd rather ride than wrench, I already owen a snowmobile. I wrench enough :bang: Thanks for your input. Todd. [/QUOTE]

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