Hello all,
I've been interested in buying a motocross bike for a quite a while now. I have previously owned a 1985 Honda XL 100 a 1994 RM 80(which I raced for 2 years). I haven't driven a bike in 10 years. I remember really liking the way the RM 80 motor ran(tons of bottom end) and would like to get something similar in the 125 class.
I see they're has been a huge 4-stroke revolution in racing bikes. Is this the way to go? Do these generally require less maintenance than 2 strokes? I remember having to get new piston/rings every summer in my 2 stroke 80. Is this also frequently required with 4-strokes? Is there a huge weight difference? How do they handle compared to 2-strokes?
Form:
1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
5'9, 175 lbs
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
ill be riding for fun.
3) what do you plan to ride?????
MX/SX tracks, woods
4) Do you have any riding experience?
Raced 80cc motocross for 2 years(12 years ago)
5) Do you think you will race ?
Maybe a couple, nothing serious
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
Not really - but willing to learn
7) Do YOU have a preference to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
Don't mind either
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
All brands would probably be accessible.
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
not really sure, the key is finding a bike I want to spend money on. =-]
10) Do you live in California?
Ontario, Canada
11) Your age?
25
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
I've been interested in buying a motocross bike for a quite a while now. I have previously owned a 1985 Honda XL 100 a 1994 RM 80(which I raced for 2 years). I haven't driven a bike in 10 years. I remember really liking the way the RM 80 motor ran(tons of bottom end) and would like to get something similar in the 125 class.
I see they're has been a huge 4-stroke revolution in racing bikes. Is this the way to go? Do these generally require less maintenance than 2 strokes? I remember having to get new piston/rings every summer in my 2 stroke 80. Is this also frequently required with 4-strokes? Is there a huge weight difference? How do they handle compared to 2-strokes?
Form:
1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
5'9, 175 lbs
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
ill be riding for fun.
3) what do you plan to ride?????
MX/SX tracks, woods
4) Do you have any riding experience?
Raced 80cc motocross for 2 years(12 years ago)
5) Do you think you will race ?
Maybe a couple, nothing serious
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
Not really - but willing to learn
7) Do YOU have a preference to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
Don't mind either
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
All brands would probably be accessible.
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
not really sure, the key is finding a bike I want to spend money on. =-]
10) Do you live in California?
Ontario, Canada
11) Your age?
25
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
