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Message: [QUOTE="olderndirtmom, post: 1190572, member: 77254"] In your thirties and late to the game? That is so funny. You're not late unless the game's over. Simple as that. I'm 5'8", with long enough legs and I drive a 125ttr (on the dirt) and a 200 enduro (dual sport) on the road. The only advantage to a bigger bike is that on the road the wind really grabs you above 50 mph... The extra weight in that case would be welcome. I find my 200 too light on the road, but it would probably be too heavy for me and my inexperienced ways on the dirt, at present. One salesman tried to talk me into a Very Tall Green Machine. I was fortunate enough to have someone answer my very tedious questions... and.. that person was NOT a salesperson. That person highly highly highly recommended a lighter (smaller) bike for off-road in the event you need to push it back to civilization or up a hill. That advice was invaluable to me. Mine has plenty of power for trail riding and hills. As to 2 versus 4 stroke, I have an opinion, but the masses here are infinitely knowledgeable and filled with really good expertise. (4 unless you have someone to adjust the valves regularly. I'd strongly recommend you take your time, get the knowledge you need. Have you taken any motorcycle training courses (off-road or on)? I'd recommend both. Perhaps you could fill out the questionnaire that is available and repost your request under the "what bike to get" section? The questionnaire will help guide you thru things to think about. (Can someone (moderator) direct her to that tidy little questionnaire??) Look for the sticky under "what bike do I get" forum. My personal feeling is "don't grow into" the bike with "experience". Buy something you can handle and feel comfortable controlling. Trade up when you are [B]ready[/B] for something you need to "jump off of" or when you want the power of the devil in your engine. Just an opinion. [/QUOTE]

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