dirtbike?

[acold7dusta]

hey guys im thinkin about getting in the dirtbike world....i love the styling of the ktm's esp. the 200sx. i dk if its too much. do u think a crf230 would be a good starter bike? my dads friends good with dirtbikes he said itd be perfect for me and since his friend could sell me his in the $2000s, should i shoot for that one? i dont know the year yet. i want to be able to put both feet on the ground, 4 stroke, not overly powerful and good handling. let me know guys....also if u know anyone selling theres in THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA ONLY PLEASE:blah: could u write the details:p

[Cole Trane]

You'll want something you can grow into a little bit. Don't forget that, because you'll regret it if you don't get something like that. I'd get a crf250 if you can afford it. Great power and something anyone can grow into.

[4TraxRider]

If your looking at something a little cheaper, get an XR250, you'll love it.

[acold7dusta]

ic...lol

[SSracingNY]

wnyma.com forsale section. thats where i bought my KX. its district 4's site. obviously:p

[K_Banger125]

Originally posted by 400exrider2002
You'll want something you can grow into a little bit. Don't forget that, because you'll regret it if you don't get something like that. I'd get a crf250 if you can afford it. Great power and something anyone can grow into.

yah...go with the 250f

[Mxjunkie]

a crf230 is an ok bike, i didnt like the one i rode at all, its very heavy etc, try and get a xr250 or something cheap and easy to ride

[1badex]

i would go with the crf250 its fast, but not too fast. my dad has the crf450r,it is insane. you know they are good bikes when both of them were named bike of the year............plus their honda.

[TheJeSter1340]

There are a few factors to take into consideration here. What do you ride? Woods or MX? If it is woods the XR250 will be all you need. If you ride MX the suspension on the XR will not hold up get a 250f. I have ridden a YFZ250 and they are sweet, ergo's where good and hight was good. IT all boils down to what you are gonna do with it. No matter which you decide, honda or yammie, they are gonna be pretty close in power, ergo's might be diff though. Go to a dealer and sit on each.

Weight is another factor, how much do you weigh, and are you still growing much? if so the 230 might not be a good investment because instead fo growing into it, you might just grow out fo it.

[trick450r]

go buy yourself a crf250x you'll never regret it!!

[MXER017]

Get a RMZ 250,you'll like it.

[acold7dusta]

Originally posted by TheJeSter1340
There are a few factors to take into consideration here. What do you ride? Woods or MX? If it is woods the XR250 will be all you need. If you ride MX the suspension on the XR will not hold up get a 250f. I have ridden a YFZ250 and they are sweet, ergo's where good and hight was good. IT all boils down to what you are gonna do with it. No matter which you decide, honda or yammie, they are gonna be pretty close in power, ergo's might be diff though. Go to a dealer and sit on each.

Weight is another factor, how much do you weigh, and are you still growing much? if so the 230 might not be a good investment because instead fo growing into it, you might just grow out fo it.

im 5'10", 165 pounds id rarely do woods riding, mainly open trail, real bumpy trails that arent groomed, so i need something strong thatll hold still goin through bumps and not buck me off or anything

[Honda4trax250x]

go with a 250;)

[I-7]

The crf250x or the xr250.

[Jingle 11]

How are 125's in the woods? im about 6'1" 210 so i can defenitly handle it but im looking to start riding a bike and i dont know if i want a 125. im only wanting to spend around 2300. i was looking at like a 2001 yz125.

[Allen]

I have a 2000 yz426f and that bike is awesome. I am 6' 1 and 230 and that bike has a lot of motor that just keeps tickin. I am very guilty of beatin the Sh$t out of bikes and that one has never given me any trouble.

[MXER017]

At 6 1, 210 lbs. you better get a 250 2 stroke or 450 4 stroke the 125 is gonna be a tad bittle to small.

[Jingle 11]

well man its my first bike let alone my first two stroke. Im only gonna be practicing mx and alot of woods.

[FTR250Rnif]

yeah a 230 would be a perfect starter bike;)

[Jingle 11]

what is a 230? never heard of it. i wana bike i can go to the track with and pracitce not some enduro bike.

[TheJeSter1340]

Jingle you should get a yfz 250 of a yzf400. Stay away from the 2 smokers. a 125 will be too small and if you have never ridden a s smoker you will not like a 250 2 smoke. I wouldn't get an XR because the suspension is old technology, no offense to it, but it is old and fat compared to a new 250 4 strokes.

[Mxjunkie]

Originally posted by MXER017
Get a RMZ 250,you'll like it.

from what ive herd that and the kfx250 over heat etc

[MXER017]

Haven't we talked about this before,And i said something like well if people would just ride there bikes instead of sitting around talking about how fast they really are they would not overheat,O and also lets see ummm USE ENGINE ICE coolant.

[Jingle 11]

Originally posted by MXER017
Haven't we talked about this before,And i said something like well if people would just ride there bikes instead of sitting around talking about how fast they really are they would not overheat,O and also lets see ummm USE ENGINE ICE coolant.

sorry dude im new to bikes and i dont know everything like u do. And im not talkin about how fast it is were talkin about what would be a good beginner bike. so y dont u go somewhere else and *****.

[MXER017]

Ok first I wasnt talking to you so settle down and I could only wish to know everything dont get upset before you read everything and we wouldnt have a problem read the post above mine then mine ok ........Thanks

[Mxjunkie]

Originally posted by MXER017
Haven't we talked about this before,And i said something like well if people would just ride there bikes instead of sitting around talking about how fast they really are they would not overheat,O and also lets see ummm USE ENGINE ICE coolant.

ok first off we havent talked about that before and 2nd off they do over heat while riding etc

[MXER017]

Do a search for dirtbike topics we have trust me you said your friend or a friend of a friend had or has one, if they all overheated do you really think they would still be selling,people also say the same thing about the 450 honda but its all in how you take care of your bike.I could say that all KTM's are junk just because the one I had broke down alot but that wouldn't be all true I know plenty of people that have them and love it,same goes with the RMZ and KFX.