Dirt Bike FAQ

- Shop around. Go to the cycle shops and check out what the latest models and last year's models are going for. Compare.

- Pick up Dirt Rider magazine. They always have a classifieds section and reviews of products and bikes, check out what they say are some good deals.

- Peruse your Sunday paper. People often sell second-hand dirtbikes in the paper, check that out. Make some calls and see what people have to offer.

- Hang out at your local track. People are ALWAYS bringing excess bikes to the track and setting them up with For Sale signs. Those guys know their stuff too so they will usually ask a fair price.

- Make sure you do your research. Talk to the gys at your local dealers and have them make suggestions for you. They can recommend bikes for the way you ride or tell you about features you might look for. That way when you DO find somehting for sale, you know what you're looking for and what to ask.

- Lastly, check out this website for tips, tricks and an online marketplace.

http://dirtbike.off-road.com/dirtbike/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=264387

Good luck!

It's a 1986 RM250.A basket case is a bike that needs to be put back together.It says it's in good shape but it needs a new crankshaft.In other words the engine needs to be re built.They want 300 dollars or best offer.Unless you know how to re build engines and assemble bikes it wouldn't be a good choice for you.

LOL i loved the it has a basket case answers Too funny!

There has never been a better time for someone with little funds to buy a dirt bike. With all the Chinese replica bikes the cost has come down to the prices the Japanese bike were in the late 70's early 80's. Look in craigslist and your local paper and the recycler and spread the word you are looking. You never know when someone knows of a cheap bike.
Do not get discouraged, a good deal is not found every day, but you have to look every day and be ready to strike when you find one. Remember you may see hundreds for sale, but you only need to find one.
If you live in the Long beach Ca. area email me and I will give you one that needs repair.
look at:
www.craigslist.org
www.recycler.com
good luck, be safe when you do get one.
remember following the laws is part of it your dad will appreciate, and bumps, scrapes, are part of it so your mom will be on you to be safe.

You should go to a bike dealership and try sitting on some of them. people are recommending 80's and 100's but i think they may be too small for you, not enough power. you should look into getting a 125, hondas are great bikes, ktm also makes a great bike. also keep in mind that you can lower the suspensions on some of them to fit your height, just ask the salesperson about it and they should be able to help you with it. is this the first time you will be dirtbiking?? you will LOVE IT!! i just started riding in dirt recently and it is so much fun! way better than riding on the road. good luck, be safe and have fun!

You were foolish to buy a vehicle without being able to immediately see the title to insure it was free and clear. This whole thing sounds bad because you still owe them. There is nothing to for you to sue them over. Either you pay them the remainder and hope they will provide the title or they can repo the bike from you if you don't pay.

Look on cycletrader.com

13 almost 14…..

It depends a little bit on how tall you are but Yamaha makes a bike called a TTR 125 and Honda makes a bike called a CRF 125R.

Both of these are fun bikes and not too difficult to handle, if you are a little taller for your age or you get some more experience you can always move up in size to a 230cc bike.

If you are a little shorter they make a 70cc bike. Go to your dealer and ask a salesman if you can sit on one. They will let you but you might have to bring an adult with you.

Then when you find the right one go and look for a used one. You will probably outgrow it so I wouldn't buy a new one. Then you can sell it when you get better and move on up to a big fast racer and stuff…

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Have fun….

U need to register it for on road use, but for off road, not really

Check out craigslist.org for your area.

Depends if you want fast or slow:

If you are looking for POWER and JUMPING, get a CRF150R or a KX100 (or YZ85 or CR85 for tight, small trails)
Pro's: They are the perfect size; not to small like the 85's, but not too big like the 125's. VERY light and quick
Cons: A bit rare, more noisy than trailbikes.

If you are looking to PUTT AROUND in local TRAILS with no intention of going fast or jumping (sort of boring if you ask me), get a TTR125L or a CRF150 trailbike.
Pro's: Quiet, more common, less gas consumption
Con's: Very Heavy, Sluggish, Poor suspension at best

Its up to you man, but I had both, and the trailbike is nowhere near as thrilling as the fast, light bike. Just don't let a sales person force you into buying a big bike you are not comfortable sitting on, or can't pick up when tipped over.