Im new and need some help!!

[danielhrnr]

Hi guys im new to dirt bikes and was wondering your opinion on choosing a bike. Thanks in advance for the help.



1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
6'0" 160lbs.

2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
on my quad very, on a bike not so much

3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
all

4) Do you have any riding experience?
about 10 mins. on a cr125 but i have rode quads for the last 18years. I curantly own a yfz450 quad.

5) Do you think you will race ?
Maby once i get comfotable on a bike.

6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
Yes i will do my own work

7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
I would prefer a 2 stroke but im not aginst a 4 stroke

8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
Yes they carry all major brands.

9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
Around the $2500 range.

10) Do you live in California?
No, Arizona

11) Your age?
23

12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
Not really just that i have no experiance with dirt bikes. The only time i rode one i went to turn and the bike fell over on my leg :| ...lol now i just want a change from rideing quads. Again thanks in advance for the help.

 

[allUseeisRoost]

find a nice yz250 or cr250 you should be able to get an 03 and older wit that cash youll appreciate the two stroke after you see how easy it is to work on them

 

[Okiewan]

Not really just that i have no experiance with dirt bikes.

Good advice above, start out with a 2000-2003 2 stroke of any color.

 

[danielhrnr]

ok thanks for the help ill start looking for a 250.

So you guys think a 125 is to small.

 

[RM85rider123]

a 125 is not to small, it may just lack power when you get used to it.

 

[02stampede]

I probably have a bit more experience but im still pretty new skill wise. I can ride my 125 like I stole it but my 250 is my pride and joy and has a wow factor I just love. I think you could learn at a quicker rate with a 125 just because its more forgiving. A good 125 rider can whoop up on an average 250 guy any day. I still like to ride mine when trying new things out and what not. I am in your similar position and have both types of bikes, Hope this helps

 

[02stampede]

BTW, for $2500 you can get a sick 125 and have money to spare or a pretty decent 250 for that much.

 

[danielhrnr]

Ok thanks guys. so i decided to go with a yz250. I've serached around and found two that i really like and am going to look at them on tuesday of next week.:yeehaw:

One of them is a 2001 yz250 the guy said that it was his race bike and has a new top end 0 hours on it, boysen reeds, new chain and sprockets, but needs new tires. And he is asking $1900 for it.

The other is a 2003 yz250 all stock with about 30 hours on the motor and it was owned by a old man who just rode around his ranch. He is asking $1500.

I know its not alot of info about the bikes and i still need to ride them. But would you guys rathere buy one that is stock and a little newer or one that has been raced but has a new top end.

 

[Comix]

Personally id got with the non raced bike, i've had bad experience with raced bikes. And that extra $400 would help

 

[jb_dallas]

A 2 stroke 250 is alot of beef for a guy with 10 minutes riding experience. 2 wheels is a whole new world from 4.

 

[danielhrnr]

so after a week or two of searching, looking and test riding dikes. I found this one. Its an 03 yz250. i bought it with a bad top end for $700. So after a $400 top end rebuild And a set of new tires I love this bike it is super fast and flyes straight as an arrow. I recked it a few times already (thank god for saftey gear) But hey im still learning :). So anyways thanks you guys for the help.

 

[allUseeisRoost]

sweet deal, sweet ride too ... RIDE THAT TWO STROKE WITH PRIDE and keep it for along time or youll be sorry when its gone...