New rider, need all the help I can get.
  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Hey guys, I've recently decided to get into this sport since I miss being on two wheels. Having said that, yesterday I picked up a 2004 CRF250x for 2,000 with a white bros muffler. Was this a good or bad deal? Also, what exacctly do I need to do in order to maintain it properly? I'm looking for a cheap service manual to get, any suggestions on which one is best would also be appreciated. Basically, the reason I'm posting is to see what you guys have to say about me starting. I pretty much have a bike and that's it, so any suggestions on what to get gear/trailer wise as well as where to get it and how to maintain my bike in the long run to keep it running strong for a while would be great. Thanks a lot in advance to all the ladies and gentlemen who give me advice.
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • Stauny75
    Posts: 502
    first of all yes you got a decent deal your crf Kelly blue booked at $2,460. and for maintenance..... here a chart to a dirtrider peridoc maintenance chart! 
    http://www.dirtrider.com/misc/141_0408_basic_dirtbike_maintenance/  

    And here ya go a $7.00 download of a service man. for your bike!! hope this helps
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  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Thanks a lot man, appreciate it!
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • Stauny75
    Posts: 502
    no problem
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  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    What's a good place to buy gear?
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • Stauny75
    Posts: 502
    depends on where u live but.......online fox and one industries and factory effects are good
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  • lambobike20
    Posts: 73
    bikebandit is good for parts and gear, thats where i go
    every day is raceday
    my ride: 95' honda xr200
  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Alright cool, thanks guys
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • GuitarShredsGuitarShreds
    Posts: 745
    Bikebandit has slow shipping.  I use Motosport.com and their stuff usually gets here a day early.  Like if I order it wednesday then it will get here Friday most of the time.  Infact, I don't think faster shipping would actually make it arrive earlier lol.
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  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Hahaha okay cool, I'll check that out too. Thanks!
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • Cslap
    Posts: 11
    Hi everyone I'm 13 5'6 140 pounds and I used to ride a 250 2 stroke but I wrecked it an I haven't ridin a dirt bike in about 2 years and I don't want to ride a 250 again what size bike do you think I should get plus I also want to take it to the track and race so it has to have a little power. Can someone awnser this for me please and thank you
  • Stauny75
    Posts: 502
    good advice shreds im ordering a new clutch cable and shroud and air box graphics from them right now and there prices are good
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  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Yeah they definitely have solid prices, and CSLAP way to try to jack my tread >:( Are you looking for a bike smaller than a 250?
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • Stauny75
    Posts: 502
    lol
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  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Just order the One Industries Atom helmet and the Fox Main Goggles, was this a smart move?
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • Cslap
    Posts: 11
    Hi everyone I'm 13 5'6 140 pounds and I used to ride a 250 2 stroke but I wrecked it an I haven't ridin a dirt bike in about 2 years and I don't want to ride a 250 again what size bike do you think I should get plus I also want to take it to the track and race so it has to have a little power. Can someone awnser this for me please and thank you
  • Stauny75
    Posts: 502
    yeah i think so im a "spy" optics man myself but fox doesn't make bad stuff.
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  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Okay cool, hopefully the helmet fits me! lol
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • jmoney43
    Posts: 41

    Motosport.com


     


    If there something you need to try on, go to the local bike shop and try one on, then go order it online.

  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Yeah that sounds like a good plan, kinda too late cuz I feel like the only thing I should've tried on was the helmet since there's boot sizing charts :/
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • jmoney43
    Posts: 41
    Well, I actually bought my first helmet online. Took kind of a gamble. I wear those "flexfit" hats and I bought the same size as the hats I wear and it worked. Lucky I guess!
  • Ktmguy247
    Posts: 10
    Cycle Gear has good gear/parts
    (If you have one in your area)
  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    hahaha yeah I got a Medium thinking I'd need a large in the end but it worked out perfectly! It's a nice snug fit :) And yeah i'll keep an eye out for a cyclegear in the area, thanks man
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • shelley_belliecrf250
    Posts: 1
    Hi I just bought a crf250 my old bike was a drz125. im only 160cm tall and I can touch the ground with my feet when on the bike and am finding it a bit sceary to ride. would anybody know if lowering the bike might be a good option for me?

  • NZriderNZrider
    Posts: 5,086
    i dont think so. if you can touch the ground now then making it lower will only make it cramped. you should be riding with your feet up on the pegs nearly ALL the time. work on that and throttle control and you'll learn to love the bike quickly
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    Winning is 90% rider and only 5% bike, the rest is luck
  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    One of my footpegs bent -__- Is it neccessary to replace this asap or should I get boots/gloves first since I don't have those yet lol
    2004 CRF 250 X
  • CRocky125CRocky125
    Posts: 1,490
    Get the boots and gloves and whatever else first. Depending on how bad it's bent it should be okay for a bit till you get other stuff. How bad is it bent? Just bent back a little or is it like twisted up and down and every other direction?
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    Ride Red
    2009 Rmz250
  • Braaaaap
    Posts: 13
    Just bent back a bit and twisted the TINIEST amount.
    2004 CRF 250 X
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