I'm new! haha

[tanman1990]

Ok, so I'm 18 and haven't been on a bike in probably like 5 years. Recently I decided to get back into the sport, but have like no clue how to start. It would also be a plus if the bike can be riden my my 5'4 girlfriend(115 pounds) and other friends. she rides often. If not, maybe mention a second bike that would be better for her, and I might buy that too


1) 6'1 220 pounds
2) no sure how aggressive yet haha, been 5 years
3) trail riding, and field with friends. maybe small jumps and stuff
4) limited expierience
5) no racing
6) I will do what work I can, I do most of my jeep's work
7) 2 stroke and green sticker
8) buying used, I have a limited budget
9) under $1000
10) Do you live in California? yes
11) Your age? 18
12) reliability is good

 

[Chili]

I'd suggest finding an 02 or older 125 or an older KDX. I believe the green sticker laws for 2 strokes was 02 or older but maybe one of the California guys can confirm.

With your budget and the green sticker/2 stroke requirement your choices are very limited.

 

[tanman1990]

well i heard a kdx200 is a good choice, and its within my price range, but none are for sale. I really don't know the dif between 2 stroke and 4, but it must be greensticker. It can be an older bike if they are reliable

 

[2strokesrock]

I think it is important to know the differance be tween a 4 stroke and a 2 stroke so I will explain.
A 2 stroke fires ever 2 cycles( not sure if that spelled right)IT NEEDS to have two cycle oil mixed into the gas, and creates twice the power of a 4 stroke of the same size/cc
2 strokes are lighter and easyer to work on but, they are harder to ride and they can be really hard to ride slow on.I would describe their power like a light switch, on or off not much inbetween.
4 strokes fire every 4 cycles and DO NOT require oil to be mixed into the gas. 4 strokes are heavier and a little harder to work on, but they are much easyer to ride and produce much smoother power.
If ou can it would be a good idea to ride both and see what you like best.

 

[tanman1990]

was going to, but my cousin just split the engine of his bike in half while he was riding. What 4 stroke would you recommend, and what 2 stroke? is the KDX-200 a good bike?

 

[2strokesrock]

well for four srtoke I would recomend a Honda XR 250 or 400 or a kawasaki KLX 300
yes the KDX is a great bike! its easy to find parts for and its vary reliable. I really like it :)
For a two stroke I think the KDX would be a good bike for you.
but remember all the bikes I listed are NOT mototcross bikes so they wont be good for MX tracks.

be aware that alot the new four strokes (years 99-09) will require lots of regular maintnace(engine rebuilds) so be carfull if you buy one.
I know nothing about green sticker/red sticker so I cant help you there

 

[tanman1990]

ok, thanks, that helps alot. Reliability and low maintainence is a plus since I prefer to do my own work with help from cousins.