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RM85 good starter bike?
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Posted by: loge88---------------------

Hey guys I was just wondering if an RM85 would be a good starter bike?

Posted by: IndyMX---------------------

Yeah, for the right rider.

For a 7 year old with no experience, no. A 13 year old with some experience, sure.

Posted by: Aryain---------------------

http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=50636

Fill that out about the rider. It will help us better form an opinion.

Posted by: Flygirl---------------------

Wow...a 7 or 13 yr old....I'm 40 and ride an RM85L :-) Also have a CRF230 that I learned to ride on but wish I would have learned on a 2-stroke first. I'm just out riding for fun so it's not like I need a big bike to compete with anybody. I ride my husband's 450 once in awhile but need a stopping block somewhere because my feet are too far from the ground :-)

Posted by: loge88---------------------

1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
Height = 5'4
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
pretty physical and agressive

3) what do you plan to ride- tracks and some trails

4) Do you have any riding experience? None

5) Do you think you will race? Maybe
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work? My friend will teah me and help me.

7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
2 stroke
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry? They carry everything.

9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
$1200
10) Do you live in California?
No
11) Your age? 14

Posted by: Aryain---------------------

Depending on your weight I would look for an RM/KX 85 or RM/KX 100.

Posted by: Jasle---------------------

of the 85cc bikes the RM is probably the most beginner oriented. it has better bottom end power and not quite the "hit" of the CR and YZ but fast enough to get the job done. a decent suspension. If you find a clean one go for it.
Sounds like your going for a used one with your price range. If its been raced look at the frame right where the pipe mount bolts to the frame. The have a tendency to crack right there. not a big deal if you have it repaired but a good bargaining tool. a new frame is $500+ $200ish on e-bay. Or $50ish to weld it.

Posted by: LEllis7motox---------------------

If you plan on riding for awile i'd go with the kx100, its a little bigger so it would fit you longer. Also power wise it should last awile, but for the price range there usually 1300-1500 used unless you get an older model like a 1999-2000 there around 1000-1200.

Posted by: loge88---------------------

Ok thanks guys. The bike actually not for me I have a yz125 and my friend wants to get into the wonderfulworld of motorcross. Im ust tryin to help him out.

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

At 5'4" he'd be on the verge of being big enough for a 125, I'd look at least at a KX100 or KTM 105 or the Big Wheel 85's like the RM85L

Posted by: Reesknight---------------------

Quote:

Originally Posted by loge88

Ok thanks guys. The bike actually not for me I have a yz125 and my friend wants to get into the wonderfulworld of motorcross. Im ust tryin to help him out.

Have you let him try your's? Seems he'd outgrow an 85 pretty quick.

Posted by: emokid---------------------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasle

If its been raced look at the frame right where the pipe mount bolts to the frame. The have a tendency to crack right there.

I never knew that i guess i learn something new on this site everyday,Where exactly does it crack the.Like the mounting bolt right off the exhaust ?

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