Gentlemen, I need some advice for purchasing a trail bike for a 14 yr old. I know ATVs and Jeeps but I have never done the 2-wheel thing so I figured I'd ask the experts. Here is the info as you request:
1) He's a lightweight of 95 lbs. and 5'2"
2) Pretty physical but not very aggressive, at least not in front of me.
3) Riding will be wooded trails, hills, very few fields with friends.
4) He has ridden for quite some time on friend's bike,(ttr230) but I'd still classify him as a novice.
5) I doubt he will race, just recreation.
6) I have no problem wrenching on anything.
7) I'm most familiar with Yamaha, limited with Honda but that's it. From what I've read so far I'm thinking a 4-stroke.
8-12) We live in western PA with plenty of dealers of all flavors. I'm thinking used just in case it turns into a short "fad" with him, so I'm looking at around 2-2.5K max.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated as well as any recommendations on minimum safety gear. Obviously a helmet, but what else are riders wearing these days?
Thanks,
Lou
1) He's a lightweight of 95 lbs. and 5'2"
2) Pretty physical but not very aggressive, at least not in front of me.
3) Riding will be wooded trails, hills, very few fields with friends.
4) He has ridden for quite some time on friend's bike,(ttr230) but I'd still classify him as a novice.
5) I doubt he will race, just recreation.
6) I have no problem wrenching on anything.
7) I'm most familiar with Yamaha, limited with Honda but that's it. From what I've read so far I'm thinking a 4-stroke.
8-12) We live in western PA with plenty of dealers of all flavors. I'm thinking used just in case it turns into a short "fad" with him, so I'm looking at around 2-2.5K max.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated as well as any recommendations on minimum safety gear. Obviously a helmet, but what else are riders wearing these days?
Thanks,
Lou