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[QUOTE="XRpredator, post: 1440488, member: 19389"] Most any 250cc 4-stroke MXer would be a good place to start, but that's probably the highest maintenance machine out there. If you don't mind doing a lot of upgrading over the years, and at your size, I'd start with a nice, 96 or newer XR250. Air cooled, ride it and forget it. If you don't think that's enough machine, get an XR400 or a slightly more technologically advanced DRZ400. There's a lot of both out there and a big aftermarket. Then, once you've surpassed their limitations, pick your favorite color regarding the 450cc machines. If after some time on the thumpers you find that you like something a little more like a light switch power wise, you could start with one of the 200cc bikes the previous poster suggested (as their characteristics bridge the gap between the two and four strokes), then look into the 250cc MXers (again, pretty much pick your favorite color). With your skills riding and wrenching on the street machines, I don't think you have anything to fear maintenance wise. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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