Newer Bike for the Boy
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the first time I rode my friends 450 I had to buy a rear fender, subframe, and side pannels 
be careful, first 10 rides or so should be easy flowing terrain
imo for the average rider the 450 is too much bike for anything except desert riding, I do a mixture of riding and feel that a 250f is a good all around bike, the 250 2t is for those who are a bit faster in nature
be careful, first 10 rides or so should be easy flowing terrain
imo for the average rider the 450 is too much bike for anything except desert riding, I do a mixture of riding and feel that a 250f is a good all around bike, the 250 2t is for those who are a bit faster in nature
jmachs bikes, crf 50, crf70, crf80, klx 140L, cr250
give him a few days on a 250 2 stroke and a 450 its not hard to get used to the power
give him a few days on a 250 2 stroke and a 450 its not hard to get used to the power
Thanks for all the input. He does not race or ride a track other than once a year when I take him to a local track. He likes to ride one just for shits and giggles but he really does not belong on one. 
I think a 250 would be the better choice for him as he is not a real aggressive rider which makes me feel better. I have been thinking about going with the YZ250 all along even though he is hesitant about a smoker but I tell him he needs to try it before putting it down. Who knows, I may even like to hop on and give it a go again like the good old days. 
I think a 250 would be the better choice for him as he is not a real aggressive rider which makes me feel better. I have been thinking about going with the YZ250 all along even though he is hesitant about a smoker but I tell him he needs to try it before putting it down. Who knows, I may even like to hop on and give it a go again like the good old days. one more stallion I need to add to the stable, where am I going to put all these bikes........Thanks for all the input. He does not race or ride a track other than once a year when I take him to a local track. He likes to ride one just for shits and giggles but he really does not belong on one.
Well here is the update to this thread. The boy now has a 2008 YZ250F as I found this about 45 miles from my home. When I went to look at it I was impressed at the clean condition this was in so I snatched it up. Now I need to sell the small 150R. Here are a couple pics of the new machine. This thing is pretty spunky and I think I may have to take it out and give it a try. Very light weight and snappy compared to the bike I have been riding. 
looks good. He should get plenty of ride time out of that bike 
Nice choice Davey. I just saw this thread for the first time. My son went from a 125 to 4T 250 to a 450. The only thing is as they get bigger and stronger they tend to grow out of the 250 quicker, especially with climbing and technical riding.
I know I love mine!
Beautiful Bike 530 That looks clean. Great find.
That looks clean. Great find.
:tittiesandbeer: Nice bike, he'll love it.
Nice bike, he'll love it.
I must have never grown bigger or stronger...
