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getting into dirt bike, need some help.
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[QUOTE="rmc_olderthandirt, post: 1184885, member: 68872"] Hmmmm....... I ride a '86 YZ-125 They are good bikes. Most of the common repair parts you can still order from Yamaha so the basic maintenance is not much of an issue. What you don't find are aftermarket parts that will fit a bike that old. If you want a bike that there are after market parts for then you need to go about ten years newer, so '96 or newer. You might have a hard time finding a decent bike in your price range, however. A properly cared for bike will last a long time, so that '86 could be in great shape. I think $1000 is top dollar for it, however. A poorly cared for bike could be a nightmare, so a '96 model might not be a good deal just because it is newer. $1000 for a '96 will be a bit on the low side so you might have trouble finding a really nice bike for that price. If you can go up another $500 you shouldn't have any problem for a 125 and you might even find a 250 for just a little bit more. When you buy a bike find out from the seller what oil and mix ratio that he used and use that as your starting point. Chaning the oil to gas ratio can have a small effect on the carburetor jetting so I would suggest getting a little bit of experience/background with the bike before any changes are made. If you are just starting out you will also need all the riding gear: Helmet and goggles as a bare minimum, but I highly recommend boots, gloves, chest protector and knee pads. People who have been in the sport for a while tend to accumulate this stuff and have it laying around so you might want to try to get the seller to throw some gear in if he has any in your size. Rod [/QUOTE]
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