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[QUOTE="rmc_olderthandirt, post: 1395831, member: 68872"]
A major determining factor that I use is the frame of mind of the intended rider.

Someone who really wants to start riding and is rearing to go will put up with a lot of frustration to accomplish their goal.  A bike that is hard to start and easy to stall is just a minor bump in the road.

On the other hand, if the bike is for someone that is being coerced into the sport then it is essential to make that road as smooth as possible.  Wives, girlfriends, step dads:  If it really isn't their "thing" then a bad experience can seal your fate.

I learned on an old YZ-125 when I was 49 years old. But I am the type of guy that looks at a hill and says "I'll give it a shot!"  If I wasn't even close to making it I will dust myself off and find an easier way around.  If I made it most of the way up I will go back down and try again.    Sometimes I am at the top of a hill looking down and say "this is going to hurt!" but go for it anyway.

If Step Dad rises to a challenge then get him the 125 two stroke.

Rod
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