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.
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.
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
Whatcha want to do with it?
Trails?
Tracks?
Dunes?
'02 RC-51 - Street
'05 Pitster Pro 125 - Pitbike madness
Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet.
"Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride."
~Dave Karlotski
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.
Last edited by Zach929rr; Tue Jun 16th, 2009 at 12:03 PM.
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
I'm your size and I did just fine about 10 years ago on a 125 or 250 two stroke dirt bike.
'02 RC-51 - Street
'05 Pitster Pro 125 - Pitbike madness
Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet.
"Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride."
~Dave Karlotski
Cool. Thanks Brian!
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
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...Originally Posted by McVaaahhh
Weren't you just bitching about being broke?
I would think you would want at least a 250 to hit the trails?
I took the prize money after whoopin your ass at Madison Square, son.Weren't you just bitching about being broke?
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.
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
I'm considering parting with my KLX300... if you're interested, pm me and we can talk.
Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change...
Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting!
Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.
PM'd
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
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
I know... that open space back there looks tempting, doesn't it?
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
This is what I'm think......call the city, get the permit.
I might be interested, too. PM me if the deal doesn't work out.
You must be fast, 'cuz I was haulin' ass when I passed you.
Wade
'01 TL1000S
Another version for TL is "sounds like Thunder - fast like Lightning"
Imagine it was said by a Hardley rider!!!
If it's in his price range, it's in mine too.
'02 RC-51 - Street
'05 Pitster Pro 125 - Pitbike madness
Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet.
"Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride."
~Dave Karlotski
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.
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
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.
Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change...
Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting!
Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.
No worries mang. Just lemme know. Maybe one of these cats will snatch it up for some cashola
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
'02 RC-51 - Street
'05 Pitster Pro 125 - Pitbike madness
Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet.
"Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride."
~Dave Karlotski
'02 RC-51 - Street
'05 Pitster Pro 125 - Pitbike madness
Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet.
"Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride."
~Dave Karlotski
Wow thanks Brian! Definitely didn't have to scout for me like that. Appreciate it
KX65
Dizzer
929 - Yard Sale'd
I wouldn't own a 125 for trail riding.
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
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
