Getting a dirtbike?

[Golden Joker]

I think I am going to be getting a dirtbike, because I am getting bored with quads. But I have a few questions.

1. I had a few problems with dirtbikes in the past. I rode my little brothers kx65, and I could hardly balance; is it becuase I'am too big for it?

2. Another problem I have had is the twist throttle, Is ithard to get used to one?

3. What dirtbike should I get? I am thinking one of the 250f's becuase I couldn't handle a 450 or 250 2 stroke. What 250f should I get?

Plz help :)

[honduh440]

PEACE!!!!!

[300ex-boy]

Hey, I have owned many dirtbikes, ranging from a xr100 all the way up to the yz400f. I personally love dirtbikes. your problem with balance, could very easily be size. also the faster you go, the easier it is to balance. Twist throttle is a life saver. I run it even on my quads due to the fact that it doesnt put any strain on any part of your hand after long use. I wish they would put it on all the quads STOCK! I cant personally answer your final question unless you tell me what your going to be riding, and your experience with dirtbikes. after you give me the last bit of information, i will give you some more advice.

[acold7dusta]

main question is: are u gonna be trail riding or racing/jumping?

[muddy400EX]

could the reason that your getting bored with quads is that you ride a blaster? you should get a yfz or R. but if your gonna get a dirtbike then i would yz250f or crf250r. from what ive heard the crf's are pretty much the best bikes you can get

[I-7]

I love my crf but I dont know if it is a good first bike for someone who doesn't even have any experience on a twist throttle...

[shellz4sand]

First of all I agree to have more fun on a quad get a bigger one!My boys both race dirt bikes and rides quads.Twist throttle is the best thing ever made once you learn to ride with it.I would say if you ride a 2 stroke now try a YZ125.It is a good bike with alot of power.Good luck!

[Disaster]

Originally posted by I-7
I love my crf but I dont know if it is a good first bike for someone who doesn't even have any experience on a twist throttle...

How do u like it i was gonna get A CRF 250, CR 80 Expert or a 125...I heard the CRF are kinda heavy what do u think of them compared to the CR 80 or 125...eek2:

[Scott-300ex]

i like twist, just ride it for a month and you'll love it, unless your like my cousin and fly off the back of it and keep holdin on and floorin it:rolleyes:

i had a kx60 and everyone was like, "oh you'll hate the twist throttle" im like " hell no, the twist throttle owns" twist throttle is a lot of fun

i went to the races last night and everyone has 4 strokes, i was dissapointed it used to be 2 and only 2, 4's are easier to ride, but man 2's are fun *** hell

don't worry about the throttle, you'll love the twist, if not, just give it time

[Mxjunkie]

Dont put a thumb on a dirtbike, a twist you have MUCH more control and you can acutally take a corner while leaning instead of trying to push a thumb lever while leaning.

I'm about 6'1 or so and I was to big for my cr80expert so I would recomend atleast a crf250x or a crf250r, the X is a more trail friendly bike with a spark arressted pipe and lights. The R is a race bike no lights etc etc.

As you can see if your over I'd say 5'6 or so I'd go with a bigger bike :o

[brian-250]

ive been wanting an XR80 to mess around on/get the hang of a bike, im about 6 foot think i would be to tall for it? keep in mind im just messing around with it.

[300ex-boy]

6' on a xr100, WAY TOO BIG!!! even for messing around with!

Originally posted by 300ex-boy
6' on a xr100, WAY TOO BIG!!! even for messing around with!

plus hes 500 lbs so that doesnt help

[Plante400]

Originally posted by I-7
I love my crf but I dont know if it is a good first bike for someone who doesn't even have any experience on a twist throttle...

omg that is like the loosest chain ive ever seen

i use to have a kx250 and i know dirtbikes dont need That much slack

just pointing that out haha

[brian-250]

Originally posted by sEX
plus hes 500 lbs so that doesnt help


STFU!


so im to tall for an XR100 to? damn i need to shrink.:p what do you think the smallest bike i could get and not be cramped up on it?

[blaster_rider68]

to tell you thecv truth i have four dirtbikes just to fool aroud on when im bored

1982 suzuki PE175-runs

1999 yamaha PW80-runs

1992 yamaha yz250-being rebuilt(started 2 years ago and never finished)

1972 kawasaki KZ200-got problems of some sort


NOTE-i know they are old but are just projects

all i ride is my blaster! (even though all of you hate blasters)

[derekhonda]

For Sale ;) ;)

[I-7]

Originally posted by Plante400
omg that is like the loosest chain ive ever seen

i use to have a kx250 and i know dirtbikes dont need That much slack

just pointing that out haha


That is because its on the stand.

[derekhonda]

Originally posted by Plante400
omg that is like the loosest chain ive ever seen

i use to have a kx250 and i know dirtbikes dont need That much slack

just pointing that out haha

his chains not even that loose.