Dirt Bike FAQ

Depends on what you want to do with the bike.
I have a Honda XR100 and love it (I am 5'10" and weigh 220!), but you will out grow it quick at your age.

I have a Yamaha YZ 125 and it may be too much for you as a beginner, plus it is a two stroke with little power at the low rev range.

I have a Suzuki DRZ 400 and it is really a great all around dirt bike. Will not motocross, but again it depends on what you want to do.

With all the above done for reference, I would suggest any four stroke in the 125 range if you are short or if you don't think you need an aggresive race/trails bike. Plus they are light and easy to ride. If you think you will progress to need a faster more capable machine buy a four stroke 250.
Any manufacturer will be a good choice.
I prefer the Suzuki though.

Hope this helps.

Start showing an interest in local riding tracks or motocross clubs and ask you parents to take you along so you can watch. If you keep the interest up and have the money for the bike yourself then your parents may be more inclined to let you have one yourself. See if any of your friends race and if they do try to go along as act as pit crew as this will help you get a feel for bikes and what may be a good bike for you and will also let your parents know how keen you are.
You are a bit big for a 85cc or kx100 and the same would be the ttr125 so you may have to get yourself a yz or cr or even kx125 but if you do just be careful as they do have a bit of power for a beginner. Sounds like you are going to be a very tall person when that tall at 13.

Definitely buy the chest protector and boots at very minimum! And start wearing them now! I used to ride with sturdy work boots, and ended up limping for two weeks. A simple tip-over crash resulted in a footpeg nearly going through my leg.

Look on websites like www.denniskirk.com in the closeout section. I once found boots for 27 dollars. Normally they will cost you about 150 dollars. A chest protector will normally cost about 80-120 dollars.

This is only a fraction of the cost it would take to repair broken ankles. Or the funeral cost from having a stick go through your chest. These sorts of accidents happen very quickly!

Even with full gear, you can still get hurt, but the chances are FAR lower.

Last week, I was racing, and wearing full gear: chest protector, helmet, goggles, good motocross boots, gloves, racing pants, and jersey. I ended up with a very bad concussion, and broken collarbone. If I had been wearing one more piece of equipment (a "neck roll") I wouldn't have broken my collar bone.

If there are races around your area. Take a walk through the pit section. Many times, racers will be selling their used gear for very cheap prices!

Well if your a yamaha man i would suggest u upgrade to a yz125 or 250

WD-40 is an excellent degreaser too…Not really a good idea for your drive chain. It is intented as a light lubrication, rust removal and to free frozen parts. Not for protecting high pressure and power/wear points. If you don't really ride that much… one small can of some chain lubricant or as i prefer chain wax (in a spray can) will last you a long time and preserve the integrity of your chain and sprockets.

I am the same height as you and was just learning a year ago. I bought a Honda CRF230F and with some help form my boyfriend, was riding in no time.
The 230F is very sturdy. I ran it into a few trees and it even ran off an embankment and flipped over backwards (i bailed beforehand) and it's still in one piece… minus a few scratches! It has a lot of top-end speed, so it's lacking in quickness… meaning its a fast bike when you get it up to 5th-6th gear, but it takes a while to build up that speed. This makes for a very unitimidating engine thats perfect for a beginner and great for just putting around the backyard or through the woods. Believe me, it's still a fun bike to learn on!
The seat height is just right. The only problem may be weight, it is a bit on the heavy side due to the indestructible steel frame. You may want to opt for the 150F if you don't have much upperbody strength, especially if you'll be out w/o anyone to help you get the bike back up if you do fall.
Either way, Honda is a great brand and keeps a good resale value if you change your mind about riding. Whatever brand you end up with, you will definitely want to get a 4-stroke off-road bike (not a motocross racer)

If you have the height and strength, try this.
–Stand on the left side of the bike.
–Bucket on the floor on the left side of the bike, right in front of your feet.
–Left hand on the left hand grip.
–Right arm over the seat.
–Right hand under the rear of the seat.
–Lift up the rear of the bike.
–Use your body as a brace as you're lifting the rear up.
–If you have the strength, pull the rear of the bike towards you and place on Bucket.
–If the bike's a little heavy to move while the rear wheel is up, push the bucket under the bike with your foot.

I'm not sure that the Chinese are quite as good at making engines as the Japanese just yet. I would stick to Japanese for piece of mind about spares and servicing. Though the bike does get some good ratings on the Internet about it being a good little racer.
I cant believe I just typed that. But Racing is Racing. even if its with small bikes.
its Quality of build will be answered over time, as with other Chinese imports

Ppl agrivate me. the reason he and i asked these kinds of questions in this section is cause it is about motorcycle racing. we want people's opinion that motorcycle race and we figured that ppl who mx race would be most likely looking in this section. anyway answer to your question…. i would go with honda cuz honda rox!!! size is your decision tho!!!!

Ebay there is always someone parting out a bike. Or a cycle salvage yard. Most Go cart racers buy the carts with the engines or buy a new bike and sell the chassis and parts. They make carting engines Ive seen many on ebay and at carting shops.