I have been lurking on some of the dirt bike forums and thinking about getting my first dirt bike. I am 45 years old, 6'00" tall, 200 pounds, 34" inseam. I am a pretty active guy, I run and lift weights several times a week, mountain bike and skydive.
As for riding experience I have none on dirt bikes. I have a lot of experience on Harley's and choppers. I have graduated from the Police Motor Officer course at work (104 hours on a Police Road King very technical riding) and currently ride and wrench a chopper. Not sure how much that experience will transfer to off road, although I have done a trail ride in sugar sand on a fully dressed Police Road King and ridden up and down curbs and stairs. lol.
I will probably start out trail riding but I think it would really be fun to be able to gain the experience to ride a moto cross track on practice days, doubt I would ever actually race though.
I have no brand preference but I was thinking a used 250 four stroke in around the $2K price range? Thoughts suggestions appreciated.
As for riding experience I have none on dirt bikes. I have a lot of experience on Harley's and choppers. I have graduated from the Police Motor Officer course at work (104 hours on a Police Road King very technical riding) and currently ride and wrench a chopper. Not sure how much that experience will transfer to off road, although I have done a trail ride in sugar sand on a fully dressed Police Road King and ridden up and down curbs and stairs. lol.
I will probably start out trail riding but I think it would really be fun to be able to gain the experience to ride a moto cross track on practice days, doubt I would ever actually race though.
I have no brand preference but I was thinking a used 250 four stroke in around the $2K price range? Thoughts suggestions appreciated.