hey everyone , im new to the forum hopefully this good community unlike the other groups who can be jerks . im located in CT my race exerience in outboard powrd hydroplanes.now in to Moto. so i am looking form help on choosing a first time Dirt Bike. any help and advice is greatly admired and Appreciated
Need help...beginner DR looking for first Dirtbike
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Eriel,
Lets get some sizes of you. You can begin on anything with proper discipline, but if the bikes to tall and/or powerful it can be intimidatin.
Yamaha:
2 stroke
YZ80-85, smaller wheels 19f 17r
YZ125-250, standard 21f 19r
Seat height different
4 stroke
TT125 230
Honda:
2 Stroke
250 etc. about the same and older models. Stopped making 2T around 2006-7
4 stroke
100, 150, 230, 250, etc.
Lets get some sizes of you. You can begin on anything with proper discipline, but if the bikes to tall and/or powerful it can be intimidatin.
Yamaha:
2 stroke
YZ80-85, smaller wheels 19f 17r
YZ125-250, standard 21f 19r
Seat height different
4 stroke
TT125 230
Honda:
2 Stroke
250 etc. about the same and older models. Stopped making 2T around 2006-7
4 stroke
100, 150, 230, 250, etc.
im about 5 foot 9 130lbs_140lbs iwas looking at a suzuki85cc hows that for a start?
Little small for 5'9", 2 stroke power though.
You might try a bigger wheel 21/19 in a 4 stroke.
You might try a bigger wheel 21/19 in a 4 stroke.
Hmmm.....ive been searching so you saying 4 stroke 100-125 cc...im lookin aound as we speak
Hows 2004 CRF 100
OK I'm seriously still stumped on the bikes
4 stroke will be low, slow power.
2 stroke will be high rev, quick power.
If you can handle the high rev, then look to a 2 stroke 125CC yamaha.
If you want to putt around and learn technic and control get a 4 stroke TT230, CRF 230. At your size you should be looking at full size bikes. 21" front wheel, 18-19" rear.
2 stroke will be high rev, quick power.
If you can handle the high rev, then look to a 2 stroke 125CC yamaha.
If you want to putt around and learn technic and control get a 4 stroke TT230, CRF 230. At your size you should be looking at full size bikes. 21" front wheel, 18-19" rear.
Yamaha is a big wheel 21/18, honda is not. It is a 19/17.
Search the bike specs in google when you find one you like. Then you will learn a little.
And of course, welcome to the forum. Keep away from that M33 guy. He was called a wigger today.
Ah ha ic.. now I understand I'm gonna see what I can find thank bro...greatly appreciated
None of those are particularly good learners. I have a good time when I get on one though. Light, quick (surprisingly so) and you can turn them around fast. The suzuki isn't as friendly ergos wise as far as I am concerned to someone over 5'7" as the cr or the yz. the suzuki engine with the powervalve has a friendlier easier to trail ride note to it.
If you have one handy I would say buy some gear and get started.
If you want to look for something in the 4 stroke range that is affordable and reliable the xr200 or crf230, tt225 or 230, or KDX (two stroke that acts like a 4 stroke) are good choices. My feeling is that a 125 4 stroke wont keep you happy as a primary rider for very long, but they are a nice beginning and great keeper should lighter people want to ride with you in the future.
I love bike shopping. (not so much selling them, which may explain why i have quite a few)
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