Matt C.
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
I'm looking to get into dirtbike riding. My younger brother rides a kx85 2 stroke and has a blast ripping around. We went to the Supercross event last night and now I have the itch to ride dirt.
I am 6'1 and weigh about 180. I would be riding trails and the occasional track day after a good bit of seat time. There are tracks where I live now and where my brother and mom live about 40 minutes from here. There are also miles and miles of trails to ride close by. I wont be doing huge jumps. Im 25 and have to be at work on Monday. It'll be a way to spend time with my brother doing something we both like and giving my mom a break from a 12 year old.
Can you guys throw out some suggestions for bikes. Im working with a budget of $2k-2500 including some gear. I have boots and helmet already.
I have looked at used Yamaha YZ250 2 strokes due to ease of maintenance and inital cost. They are all over Craigslist. I've read that adding a heavier flywheel will help with the low end and not make the powerband hit quite as hard.
I am open to any and all suggestions. Thanks
Matt
I'm looking to get into dirtbike riding. My younger brother rides a kx85 2 stroke and has a blast ripping around. We went to the Supercross event last night and now I have the itch to ride dirt.
I am 6'1 and weigh about 180. I would be riding trails and the occasional track day after a good bit of seat time. There are tracks where I live now and where my brother and mom live about 40 minutes from here. There are also miles and miles of trails to ride close by. I wont be doing huge jumps. Im 25 and have to be at work on Monday. It'll be a way to spend time with my brother doing something we both like and giving my mom a break from a 12 year old.
Can you guys throw out some suggestions for bikes. Im working with a budget of $2k-2500 including some gear. I have boots and helmet already.
I have looked at used Yamaha YZ250 2 strokes due to ease of maintenance and inital cost. They are all over Craigslist. I've read that adding a heavier flywheel will help with the low end and not make the powerband hit quite as hard.
I am open to any and all suggestions. Thanks
Matt
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