new bike

[cover3]

1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
5'10" 200pounds
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
Very agressive
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
woods, fields, friends, some freestyle
4) Do you have any riding experience?
Yes
5) Do you think you will race ?
Possibly
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
Yes
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
2 stroke
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
Yes, yamaha, honda, kawasaki, ktm
9) How much do you plan to spend on a bike?
Up to 10000
10) Do you live in California?
NO
11) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
I want a Yamaha, I am looking at the yz125 and the yz250. I dont really want anything else other than the YZ.

 

[2 strokes for life]

The YZ250 would treat you alot better then the 125 would because of the bottom end the 125 lacks.

 

[cover3]

Yea I actually read that here somewere.

 

[cover3]

The thing is going from a little 100cc trail bike to a yz250 seems like a too big of a jump.

 

[2 strokes for life]

Thats what i thought when i went from my IT175 to my buddies CR500 for the summer.

 

[Moparman1539]

The YZ250 would treat you alot better then the 125 would because of the bottom end the 125 lacks.

But with some somple mods you could get more bottom end in a 125.

So it woulden't be so much of a jump.

 

[cover3]

What mods would I need to do?

 

[2 strokes for life]

But with some somple mods you could get more bottom end in a 125.

So it woulden't be so much of a jump.

Creating that much bottom end in a 125 would cost quite a bit. But it might be a better bike if you are aggresive.

 

[Moparman1539]

Well, i wouldent expect as much bottom end in a 125 as a 250. Its only twice the displacement...

And just a new pipe, reeds, Flywheel weights? and some other "Bolt on" mods could work to give it more boddom end. (And im sure there are more, but i cant think of them)

 

[snb73]

For your weight, YZ250.

 

[cover3]

I weigh 188pounds to be exact. I just estimated when i made this thread.

 

[snb73]

I weigh 188pounds to be exact. I just estimated when i made this thread.

Still the YZ250. It will have enough power to keep you happy as your skill grows. My only suggestion is to do alot of reading. Don't be one of those guys who puts so much aftermarket stuff into their bike that it becomes unridable.

A good engine maintenence plan, solid jetting skills and an understanding of the suspension will take you a long way and keep you happy for years to come.

There are little things you can do to tailor the bike to your needs and individual riding style.

A must are; quality helmet, good boots, eye protection and gloves. These are the basics mind you. Closeout items can be had for a fraction of the original cost.

Good luck, Steve.

P.S.

I see your budget is $10,000. So I assume it will be a new bike? Thats $6,000 for a bike, 3,500 for an enclosed trailer and $500 for gear. I wouldn't mind that budget.

 

[cover3]

Oh thats Canadian. I think i am going to get the yz125, it is perfect for where i live and where i ride.

 

[snb73]

Oops, sometimes I miss the obvious.

Steve

 

[cover3]

I dont take my bike to a different place, I just start it up, take the road for about 20meters then im set for thousands and thousands of paths and fields in the woods.

 

[snb73]

That sounds great.