YZ 80 am i too big?

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import_eater

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• Feb 2, 2006

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alright so neways i been lookin at several bike the pats couple of months and havent gotten one yet..so my friend said to me today bout sellin me his yz 80 for $1,200 :) . and im not sure if ima be to big for the machine or not.. im 15 going on 16 and im 5'6 and bout 145 pounds now. :think:

 

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TimberPig

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• Feb 2, 2006

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You would be on the large size for that bike. You are big enough to ride a 125. The 80 will be cramped, and will not be particualrly friendly if you try to jump it high and hard, as it is set up for a lighter, smaller rider.

 

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CamDayKX125(4)

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Jan 20, 2006

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youre definetly to big for an 80. i rode an 80 at 12 y/o and 92lbs. timberpig is right, you need a 125. im 5'4'' 100lbs. and 13 y/o and im on a kx 125.(im a little smaller than most who ride 125s)

 

nikki

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Yep, you're right on the limit of being too big for the 80. If you got an 80, you would probably like it the first month or two, but "outgrow" it quick, and want a bigger bike like a 125 or 250F.

 

robwbright

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5'4, 140. A 125 is a bit on the big side, but I manage. I can get 1 foot down. It's only really a problem on starts in MX and off camber corners in the woods.

 

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4unner4life

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I am 15 about 5'6'' and 125 and i just bought a cr80. Yes i could have gotten a 125 but an 80 was in my price range and have more confidence on it in the woods. If you are serious about riding definalty get a 125, but if you are just playing around like me an 80 will work fine.