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Posted by: MrJay22---------------------

Hi Guys Im a Brand New Rider, I have to save my own Money for a Bike and gear. I have never riden before but Im starting research so I know what to get and what not. So Can I get an insite from some people who have been there. What Bike you think is good Gear is comfortable stuff like that. Thank you so much.

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Posted by: MrJay22---------------------

Alright I was looking through and I saw this so I decided to fill it out

1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
Im about 5' 8''

2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
Ah I think Im a Pretty aggressive Person I like to win.

3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
Tracks and Friends for sure

4) Do you have any riding experience?
None at all!!

5) Do you think you will race ?
Ah If I do not with the Bike Im going to get first

6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
Ill do my own Bike work, If Im able to do it I cna ride instuctions and such.

7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
Ah I dont have a preferance really Yam, Honda, Suz you know Im down for wat ever

8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
Ah we have a store near here but Ill be willing to get a used one.

9) How much do you plan to spend on a bike?
Ah Im willing to spend what I need

10) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
Any Suggestions on gear?

Posted by: kmccune---------------------

Yup MRJay22 hit it on the nose, fill us in.

Posted by: Chili---------------------

Welcome aboard. The what bike stuff should be posted in the appropriate forum and you will likely see more responses.

Posted by: Tony Eeds---------------------

Welcome to the site

Be sure and go to your User CP and update information relating to your location, type of riding, etc. After that grab a spot on the couch and tell us a bit about yourself.

Check out the What Bike Do I Get... ? forum for great information on what dirtbikes might suit your needs and desires. There is a great group of folks that hang out in there always willing to help a newbie to the sport.

Again, welcome to the site and shout if you have any questions!

Posted by: robwbright---------------------

Depending on your weight, I'd look for a 125 or 250 2 stroke. You could geet a nice one 3-5 years old for $2000+/-

Posted by: JST122---------------------

Judging by the fact that you want to ride tracks you should focus on a motocross model, and since you dont have any riding experience I would say focus on a 125 two stroke or even a 250 four stroke to get started. They still have plenty of get up and go and are very fun bikes, yet they dont have so much power to get you into too much trouble while you are just learning. Now that being said, depending on your weight that could change and that would depend on which model I would say to focus on once your skills develop. But even if you are 200lbs+ these size bikes would be fine to learn on and since you dont plan to race with your first bike anyway you can move up in size if you decide it is necessary later.

Posted by: Okiewan---------------------

LOL, Rob will never suggest anything BUT a 2-stroke

Posted by: robwbright---------------------

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Originally Posted by Okiewan

LOL, Rob will never suggest anything BUT a 2-stroke

Actually, I would. If the person were an experienced mechanic with a budget for a brand new bike and an unlimited budget for parts and maintenance, a 4 stroke would be perfect for that person - particularly a 450F as opposed to the less reliable 250F. For example, Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart and the kid whose dad is very mechanically inclined and makes $75,000.00/yr or more are perfect candidates for a 4 stroke MX bike.

However, a lot/most of the people posting in the "Which bike for me" forum are not highly experienced mechanics and do not have an unlimited budget for parts and maintenance.

I'm sure I would quite enjoy owning a 4 stroke MX bike - I'm highly interested in technology, and I am fascinated by the technology in those motors. It is indisputable that they are on the cutting edge. Once I actually start making a more significant amount of money, I would certainly look into the 4 stroke side of things - but it would have to be a LOT more money because of my school loan situation and the extra expense of the 4s.

However, on an equal displacement basis, the 2 stroke is still clearly the superior machine. Smokers are less expensive to maintain, lighter, quicker and more fun.

Thus, for the "average" person, it's my opinion that a 2 stroke bike is the best choice.

For example, the guy who posted here has never ridden before. Thus, it's reasonable to assume that he hasn't done any dirt bike maintenance as well. Looks to me like the 2 stroke would be a better starting point - unless he went with an XR or something . . .

Posted by: kmccune---------------------

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Originally Posted by Okiewan

LOL, Rob will never suggest anything BUT a 2-stroke

What else is there

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