Yz250?

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Cutlass372

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• Feb 18, 2005

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Hey guys, I am looking for a new bike and was thinking the YZ250 is my favorite. but im not sure if i can fit on it... it has a seat height of like 39 inches while my current bike has 35 inches and i cant put my whole foot on the ground. I am 5'9" and 150 lbs. would the suspension on the YZ sag enough so i could put my feet down when riding of would i have 2 buy and smaller bike? what would be best (MX bikes KX, CR etc.)?
Thanks

 

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va_yzrider

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• Feb 18, 2005

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The seat height on the 125s and 250s is almost identical (within each brand). They lower the frame a little to fit the motor in. I'm 5'10" and have no problem whatsoever riding a YZ 250. The YZ does seem to be the "tallest" bike out there.

 

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Cutlass372

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• Feb 18, 2005

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Thanks for the really fast reply i know i will be ok on the YZ now thanks man.

 

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jp2396

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• Feb 18, 2005

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For what it's worth, I'm 5'8" 160 lbs., with the bike sag at 100mm (4 inches) I can tiptoe both feet at the same time and hold the bike up. Hope this helps.

 

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91-YZ250-Chris

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• Feb 18, 2005

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my friend who is about your same hight has no problem riding my yz250

 

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oldgoat

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• Feb 19, 2005

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You could shave about and inch of foam from the seat.

 

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sodflyer

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• Feb 19, 2005

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1"? that's about all the padding I have on my 04 YZ250 :) I am 5'9" and about 150 lbs as well and there is no problem keeping the bike up ( while sitting still that is) :) Jeff.

 

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biglou

• Feb 19, 2005

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Yeah, the newer YZ's don't have much at all for seat thickness.

 

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Kyleb15

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• Feb 19, 2005

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Dude, I am 5'7" 140lbs. and I can ride my 200o Yz 125 with no problems. I have the sag set at about 4in. You will no problem riding it. Maybe holding on though!!!