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Discussion in 'All Terrain Vehicles' started by Lentsnh, Apr 7, 2009.

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  1. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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    Im starting to get into dirtbiking. Whats a good brand? Im looking at used for the time being
     
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  2. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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    well whats your height, weight, age, expereince on motorcycles? as far as brands go, honda is usually the most reliable, but yamaha, kawasaki, suzuki, and ktm are also gret brands. whatever you choose, make sure its one of these
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:49 PM
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    Do you want a 2 stroke or 4? I'd personally go suzuki. All the name brands are good though, and Bap is right about honda being reliable. Hondas build the best bikes, and quads they just don't have the power as the other competition.
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:51 PM
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    height: 6'5"
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    age: 16 in 20 more days
    Experience: a few zooms on a 85R. But I know I can do alot better than that. I can feel it.

    I was looking at Kawasaki but My next door neighbor has a Kawasaki wave runner and its in the shop CONSTANTLY and a few people have Kawasaki's and arent very happy with them
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:53 PM
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    2 stroke. It depends on which is cheaper
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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    get a cheapy on craigslist..say a 250..learn on it, then grow from there. It wont be a speed deamon
     
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  7. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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    What are easier to work on?
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:57 PM
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    what do you mean?

    Is say start with a kawaski. VERY popular bikes and plenty of dealers around
     
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  9. Apr 7, 2009 at 4:57 PM
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    wow, ur a pretty tall guy. i say go with a 125 2 stroke. your not ready for a 250 2 stroke yet. you'll find yourself gettin in way too much trouble with all that power under you. a 125 is all the power you'll ever need if u learn to ride it to its fullest potential. if you can try, get a 05+ Yamaha YZ 125. yamaha and ktm make the best 2-strokes. ktms are a little more pricey though
     
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  10. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:00 PM
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    Alright. Thanks man. Ill keep this thread open with dirtbikes ive found on craigslist and places like that.

    Dont the 2 strokes spark plugs go out fast?
     
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  11. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:20 PM
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    as long as you dont just putt around and go slow all the time, you should bbe fine with spark plugs. just be in the meat of the powerband and your 2 stroke will treat u just fine!
     
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    If you want a 2-stroke, the only 2 brands I would even consider are Yamaha and KTM. They have by far the best 2-strokes.
    Honda's 2-strokes were OK, but VERY underpowered and Kawi and Suzuki's 2-strokes had a reputation for being very unreliable.
    Im personally partial to Yamaha.
     
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  13. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:26 PM
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    Oh no I'll riding on trails and jumps and such
     
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  14. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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    I been ridin for around ten years, if i was you id go for a 250 4 stroke. kxf250 crf250 yzf250 ect... Same performance as a 125 2 stroke but with the 4 stroke youll always have less maintenence, there way easier to ride for a beginner than a 2 stroke, like you said not having to worry about fouling a plug out in the middle of nowhere, dont have to worry about mixing gas im sure i could go on and on but this is just my opinion. Ive always been a kawasaki fan but look around at what you like best.
     
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  15. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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    so you would prefer the 4 stroke to the 2 stroke? I totally forgot about the gas mixture
     
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  16. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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    personally i would, right now i have a kx125 and a kxf250, whenever i ride its always the 250. Like was mentioned before putting around on a 2 stoke your asking for a fouled plug. 4 stoke would be a better beginner bike, not saying you will all the time but when you want to putt around you can, and when you want the performance its def there.
     
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  17. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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    Ive always heard opposite about what tacoma08mz said about the 4-st maintenance. the modern 250fs hes taklin about are made to race and require more maintenance thans the 2 strokes. and if you have an engine problem or a simple top end replacement, it will cost you thousands to fix, but on a 2 st it will only be about $200. maintenance on a 2 st: clean air filter & change oil often and you'll be fine. on a 4 st, you have to do all that, plus check valves(which i hear are a pain to do) . i say 2 st all the way. way easier to work on!!
     
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  18. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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    Yeah thats true. Its the better of both worlds. If you were me what would you get. 150R or a 250
     
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  19. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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    150r is way too small for you. get a 125 2-stroke man!!
     
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  20. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:41 PM
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    Ill just check and see. Ive been doing alot of researching within the last week and this week. So I know alot more than I thought I would. :)

    Thanks Everyone
     
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