.. Ok, any thoughts or heads up as to which bike is a winner ?
They're speaking to you.
I need to save that quote ) Even if you get the fastest 250f out there I'm willing to bet that I could find a kid on an 85 that could stomp you (and me 
). Going fast in motocross is what 95% rider and 5% bike? Just go pick your favorite color/brand and start riding/practicing. 
As strange as it may sound, a fast bike does not make you a fast rider. (
). You have to be pretty good to even feel a 2 pound diffrence, let alone a few ounces. Most expensive aftermarket parts are a rip too (If your bike is too loud, put a quieter exaust on it or if you break alot of levers go with ASV or something, but thats not the "aftermarket" I'm talking about) as in ported valve seats, big bore kits, ect.. To be a sucessful rider consists of these 4 things 
I hope this helped, I'd like to see you on a bike soon, and putting up awesome RRs and pics
) etc.).I have a post around here somewhere in where I went into greater detail on what yamadogyz said above.
Basically graphics, big-bores, hot cams, engine work, aluminum sprockets, "trick" parts, etc.; don't do anything for the average guy except drain his pockets. Instead spend that money on your non-durable items (air/oil filters, oil, gas, tires, sprockets/chains, exhaust packing (
Since you're planing on doing MX here's what I'd do.
Figure out what your budget for a new bike is (lets just say $5,000).
Take off $500-1000 for suspension work.
Also another $500 to replace any broken parts and for a little cushion.
So that would mean you have $3,500-4,000 for the actual bike.
Now pick your favorite color and buy a bike.
Send your suspension out to get re-valved to your weight and skill level.
Find the nearest track and go ride.
Oh and take pictures/video for us.
Its a wise investment if your extra change is burning a hole through your pocket 
), I'll have my suspention worked for my weight, I'll make the investment in proper gear (already got my gloves 'yaay'), I'll stop asking dumb questions like "Which bike has a better bottom end??", yup I agree like with most things it's more the user than the tool, I will upload pics and vids when I can, I'l also watch out for that fast 85 kid when I get to my local track . I'll probably be getting my bike late this year so when I do, I'll let you guys know. Thanks for all the input people !Ok guys, I've taken everything you've said into consideration, I will go out and buy a bike, I will pick my favorite color (team green
I wouldn't nessassarly say the questions you asked are dumb, but just pick up a copy MXAs Bike shootout and all quesstions about all the bikes will be answered Also, just this one last thing, I reccomend you stop by boarders and buy this book, it's helped me a ton, I vowed to reccomend it 
