What to get

[TacoFace]

Im 190lbs and 5,9. I want to get a 2stroke 250. I dont have that much to spend. Ive found some killer deals on some 92-96 YZ250s Are the older bikes ok for riding small jumps and all around riding? I guessing the older ones will be heavier and slower? Help the noob! And if you could make a list of some good bikes that you can normally find pretty cheap.

 

[flyingfuzzball]

if you are just riding around and hitting small jumps your probably dont need the power of a 250 2T. fill out the sticky thread at the top of the this forum to help us help you though.

 

[TacoFace]

1) your physical size- 190lbs 5,9
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?-I ride the piss out of everything I own. And fall alot
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????- Pine Barrens (sandy) Everthing off road, many rocks and ruts and deep water. and some MX
4) Do you have any riding experience?-Not much but I pick up on things VERY well/fast
5) Do you think you will race?-If I do race it would be an endro type race
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?-My stepdad is a motorcycle mechanic
7) 2 or 4 stroke?-2 stroke! and something with some balls so I can blow the fenders off of my friends 350 warrior quad :nener:
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home -They carry suzukis but I can order stuff from Tuker Rocky offroad catalog. On my own.
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?-hopefully well under 1500
10) Do you live in California?-nope im on the other side of the country
11) Your age?-15
12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion?- I found affordable bikes from the early 90s. How are the older bikes? easy to get parts? too heavy? Not as fast? not as durable? just gimme some info

 

[TacoFace]

Are the early 90s bikes worth looking into?

 

[TacoFace]

anyone? I need to :ride:

 

[Chili]

Based on your lack of riding experience I would say just pick up an older 125 2 stroke and start ripping it up. Basically get the newest, best cared for bike for your money. I've seen plenty of 01-03 125's for less than $1500.