http://www.bikeland.org/story.php?storyID=30899
but you would get a better response in the Cars & Transportation > Motorcycles section.
this is Motorcycle Racing
Now I want a dirt bike to ride around a forrest preserve next to my house and just to ride around, not racing or to do jumps / tricks with.
The sales man recommended the CRF150F to me and said for my body it will fit me like a glove. I sat on it, felt pretty good. Do you guys recommend that bike for me?
The dealer said they are reliable and it would cost me about $4,000 with tax. Now as a first bike should I buy it new, or used. Should I asked for used bikes and would other stores sell used or purely new.
woops, wrong topic sorry. Please still answer if you can help though!
I ride a lot at the track, but a lot of my riding is also done in the mountains, in the woods, and on trails. Right now im leaning more towards the Honda, but its up in the air.
Thanks.
KTM has the best suspension, lightest weight, most options and the most power. It is the most expensive and parts can be hard to get. The suspension is great but fussy to adjust.
The Yamaha is great for both racing and trail riding. YZF is better for racing and the WR for trails.
The Suzuki and Kawasaki are about the same and are good for both and they have very tough motors.
The Honda has great suspension and is easy to ride fast but the motors wont last the longest.
BTW, Cycle News sucks and I wouldn't put much trust in what they say. They mostly do street bikes anyway.
which bike would you choose for me, and i want to get a later model like 2003. thanks alot.
i meant i have been on a motocross track once, but ive ridden for 2 years.
There is nothing wrong with the bike, its not dirty or anything like that, it has been added on the bike to be like that, just letting you know.
There were a couple of motocross bikes with no idle adjustment screw.
Now-a-days, they all should be able to idle on their own.
Go onto www.dirtwerkz.com and find tracks close to you and go along to a race day to ask a few questions and get to meet a few people. Speak to the race secretary to find out about joining the club. They will tell you what things you need to do. you will also need to join the governing body of motocross in the country you are in. In America that is the AMA and where I am it is Motorcycling Australia.
Make sure you have all the relevant gear helmet, boots, gloves, jersey, pants, shin guards, elbow guards,goggles, chest protection,kidney belt and if you can afford it a neck brace.
Go along to the track for practise days and get used to mixing it with the other bikes and find out any club rules and what all the flags means so you know what to do when one is waved you. It is important to know how to react when you have faster bikes coming up from behind. Never alter your line into the path of another bike.
When you have had time to get used to the bike you can then think about racing.