Hi. I 've been wanting to get a bike for quite a while, but until now finances would never allow me.
1) your physical size
19yo, 6' 140lb
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
moderately
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
mostly dirt trail riding with friends on quads
4) Do you have any riding experience?
no. have ridden quads & go mountain biking pretty often though
5) Do you think you will race ?
no
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
yes. I can do most everything except for major repairs/overhauls.
7) Do YOU have a preference to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)? 4 stroke. leaning towards a yamaha, maybe a honda
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
Honda, Yamaha
9) How much do you plan to spend on a bike?
~$4000 will be buying used. 2003-2005 preferably
10) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
My main concern is power and weight of the bike. I'm leaning toward a 250/450 four stroke. I'd rather have the extra grunt of the 450, but I'm just wondering if the extra weight would make it unmanageable for me.
I'd appreciate any help.
1) your physical size
19yo, 6' 140lb
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
moderately
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
mostly dirt trail riding with friends on quads
4) Do you have any riding experience?
no. have ridden quads & go mountain biking pretty often though
5) Do you think you will race ?
no
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
yes. I can do most everything except for major repairs/overhauls.
7) Do YOU have a preference to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)? 4 stroke. leaning towards a yamaha, maybe a honda
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
Honda, Yamaha
9) How much do you plan to spend on a bike?
~$4000 will be buying used. 2003-2005 preferably
10) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
My main concern is power and weight of the bike. I'm leaning toward a 250/450 four stroke. I'd rather have the extra grunt of the 450, but I'm just wondering if the extra weight would make it unmanageable for me.
I'd appreciate any help.