need some help im new

[fathead0218]

need help on what i should get please

i have been wanting to get into dirt bikes for a while and i might get one but i need some help on pricing
some guy is selling a 2004 Honda CRF150-F for $1600 but i dont know if thats good so any advice will help and i want to know if its a good bike
:whoa:


1) i am 5ft 8 and i weigh 145
2) im very physical plan to get more aggressive as i get more experience
3) i plan to ride tracks or fields and woods with friends and family
4) little experience with my friends 50cc
5) i will try to race
6) i will be doing bike work with my father
7) i would like to get a 4 stroke honda or yamaha
8) i have plenty of yamaha and honda dealers by my home
9) i will save up to $2500
10) i live in houston texas
11) i am 15
12) i have experience in mini bikes and 4 wheelers

 

[IndyMX]

i have been wanting to get into dirt bikes for a while and i might get one but i need some help on pricing
some guy is selling a 2004 Honda CRF150-F for $1600 but i dont know if thats good so any advice will help and i want to know if its a good bike :fft:

Depends on the condition of the bike.

Also, depends on what you intend to do with the bike.

Personally, I wouldn't spend that much for a trail bike of that vintage.

You should really answer the questions in this sticky, http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=108916

It will help us understand more about you and what kind of bike would best suit you.

 

[2strokesrock]

This has nothing to do with the thread ..just thought I'd say that I like your new avatar Indy :cool:

 

[IndyMX]

I'm guessing that you wouldn't be happy with the CRF150F for very long.

They're slow, heavy and not very powerful. A good beginner trailbike, no doubt. But if you plan on racing, no.. not a good choice.

What kind of racing do you want to do?

With your budget of $2500, I'd suggest you think about a 2 stroke. Say a newer (2004 -2006) CR125. You might even have a few bucks left over to get some proper gear.

With $2500, you just aren't going to find many good newer 4 strokes, that aren't hammered.

Plus, I'd suggest against a modern 4 stroke race bike for a real beginner.

Learn to ride a 2 stroke, and you will be able to transition to a 4 stroke much easier, and can learn about motorcycle maintenance without having to worry about the crap you MUST deal with on a used 4 stroke. (guess how I know this)

This has nothing to do with the thread ..just thought I'd say that I like your new avatar Indy :cool:

Thanks.. It was time for a change.