Looking to buy a dirt bike...

[Zach929rr]

Never really rode a dirt bike before and have been looking on Craigs for reasonable priced (~$500) bikes. Any recommendations/words of wisdom? I don't mind buying something beat up and wrenching on it.

Thanks ahead of time.

[McVaaahhh]

Whatcha want to do with it?

Trails?
Tracks?
Dunes?

[Zach929rr]

I would say trails and eventually track when I get comfortable hoppin it. I just feel like it would be fun to hit up some local trails a la Rampart. Thats kinda why I was sticking to something 20-30 years old, besides the fact they are cheap. Don't know if I can drop $2000 on a newer dirt bike at the current juncture.

What kind of power should I be looking for? I'm ~250 lbs.

[McVaaahhh]

I'm your size and I did just fine about 10 years ago on a 125 or 250 two stroke dirt bike.

[Zach929rr]

Cool. Thanks Brian! :)

[Horsman]

I'm your size and I did just fine about 10 years ago on a 125 or 250 two stroke dirt bike.

I am bigger than both of you put together... I just bought an 03 yz250, Plenty-o-powa!!!! I am looking to do more trails. Go get one!!!! Not sure about the price range but keep looking... I think it would be fun if a bunch of us get dirt bikes so we can get our off-road fixes in too...

[Sean]

Weren't you just bitching about being broke? :dunno:


I would think you would want at least a 250 to hit the trails?

[Zach929rr]

Weren't you just bitching about being broke? :dunno:

I took the prize money after whoopin your ass at Madison Square, son. :D :D

No, I'm pretty good about saving up a good amount of cash in the short term if I want/need to. Also, that why my price range was so low... I know how to wrench and don't mind doing major work myself.

[Sean]

http://boulder.craigslist.org/mcy/1224370674.html

[salsashark]

I'm considering parting with my KLX300... if you're interested, pm me and we can talk.

[Zach929rr]

PM'd

[sugarrey]

I have been thinking about getting a dirt bike too. Only rode trails for the most part when I was younger on GT80 and a 79 YZ80 back in the day. Looks like fun and I want to get some air.

With my luck I'll end up stuck in a damn tree....But once I get back into some dough I want to get something...I can come into your back yard there and rip it up Zach

[Zach929rr]

I can come into your back yard there and rip it up Zach

I know... that open space back there looks tempting, doesn't it?

:rock:

[sugarrey]

This is what I'm think......call the city, get the permit.

[swademaster]

I'm considering parting with my KLX300... if you're interested, pm me and we can talk.

I might be interested, too. PM me if the deal doesn't work out.

[McVaaahhh]

I'm considering parting with my KLX300... if you're interested, pm me and we can talk.

If it's in his price range, it's in mine too. :D

[Zach929rr]

Look's like he's asking about 4x what I'm looking for, however I inquired about him taking payments on it. Haven't heard back.

[salsashark]

Yeah... my bad. I misread Zach's post, not looking to get rid of it that bad...

If I can't find a renter for my townhouse, I may talk payments to you, but that's a ways off.

[Zach929rr]

No worries mang. Just lemme know. Maybe one of these cats will snatch it up for some cashola :D

[McVaaahhh]

They're out there..

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1221794067.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1220998981.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1217002401.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1180313972.html

[McVaaahhh]

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1209767688.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1210254646.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1192047570.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1174866236.html

[Zach929rr]

Wow thanks Brian! Definitely didn't have to scout for me like that. Appreciate it :)

[Bueller]

I wouldn't own a 125 for trail riding.

[FA-Q]

get atleast a 250 2 smoker stay away from 125's if you want a smaller engine ya can go with the 250 thumpers they have alot better torque