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.