Walking stick looking for a low cost bike.

[Motomutt]

Hey guys, I figured the easiest thing to do would be to use the template provided.

Transport is no problem since my brother has a trailer already.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have no idea where to start.

1) Height/Weight

5'10" 112 Pounds

2) How physical / aggressive are you?

I'm built like a stick. I don't know what "aggressive" means in this context.

3) What do you plan to ride-- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends?

Tracks

4) Do you have any riding experience?

When I was a kid I rode a bit but that was quite a long time ago. I don't remember anything about riding, so consider me an absolute beginner.

5) Do you think you will race?

I really don't know, but most likely I will not.

6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?

I'm willing to learn to save money!!

7) Do you have a preference to a brand/motor choice (2 OR 4 stroke)?

I don't know enough to have a motor preference. No brand preference.

8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?

There are several dealers. I don't know what they all carry but at least one carries Kawasaki.

9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?

As little as possible. I don't know what to realistically expect but less than or equal to $1000 would be the best.

10) Do you live in California?

Nope.

11) Your age?

19 going on 20

12) Anything else that you think would help form an opinion.

 

[_JOE_]

You can try a 125 2 stroke but it might feel a bit big. A big wheel 85 or 100 might be a better beginner track bike for you depending on how long your legs are. Go sit on a few bikes so you know what to look for. Be aware of the potential for needed repairs on a 1000 dollar mx bike.

 

[Chili]

With your budget and the fact you want to ride tracks I'd look for the newest 125 in decent shape you can afford.