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Returning to MX - advice on what bike for a heavier guy
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[QUOTE="truespode, post: 1478614, member: 29329"] The ability to handle a 350 vs a 450 is negligible. When I raced I preferred a YZ250F for woods and a YZ450F for MX but ended up settling on the YZ450F once I put a Rekluse clutch in it. Made woods riding doable with the 450. In MX there is no replacement for displacement. Both the 350 and 450 have enough power to get you in a lot of trouble. So does a 250 but you will suffer more on long straights and jumps out of a corner than with the 450. As long as you have good throttle control you will be ok. I was never more than a Vet C Harescramble rider and stayed safe for the most part (relative to others). In this sport you will get hurt and you will get hurt quick. Doesn't matter what bike you pick. Expect it and do your best to get as good as you can at staying in control with your body position, braking and throttle control as possible. Invest in quality gear and get the suspension setup for your weight and riding conditions (Big jumps or mostly natural terrain tracks, etc.). This is the best sport in the world. Ivan [/QUOTE]
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