orange, green, red or yellow... which color bike to buy???
  • soonercrew
    Posts: 16
    im 36, 6'2, 185#'s...  im an average fit guy for my size.  im a beginner that knows the basics of riding, but no real experience other than running around in a field a few times.  i owned a few harleys in the past, that hardly ever got ridden, and have been on a few dirt bikes, but nothing extensive at all!!!  unfortunately i have been thrown in every direction by the dealers.  to be 100% honest im at the point where i believe the only real difference in these bikes are the colors!  i have looked at all these: kawasaki kx250f, suzuki 250f, honda crf250, ktm 250 sxf & xcf and have thrown my arms up in research exhaustion, lol...  my son has started riding and seems extremely interested in continuing to ride.  my wife was a rider her entire life, and now that my son has started riding she wants to ride again (she is barely 5' tall and we already bought her a '13 KLX 140L).  we plan to do all types of riding inclusive of trail, open pasture, motocross tracks and more...  i am not afraid to say that i can be intimidated and scared on this future bike!!!  but, im also a little risky too  :)  i do want to learn to ride a wheelie, to go the mx track and jump a bike, and just learn to overall enjoy it!  i fully understand that at my level that will take time, but im more than willing to be patient and get there.  what i dont want to do is buy a new bike and find out 1-2yrs later that i need to re-invest in something bigger.  im pretty set on a 4stroke 250...  just looking for some true riders suggestions on my search, considering my extremely limited riding ability, age, size and future desires.  something i can control now, but let loose on the throttle when my experience allows...  i will be buying a brand new bike....
    thanks for any suggestions!!!
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    personal preference, I don't think you can go wrong with a Yamaha Honda for KTM,I like honda.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    The only thing bigger then the 250 is the 450 in power not body,I think a 250 will do it for you.on what bike to get thats your call, personally I prefer Honda, but cannot go wrong with the Yamaha
  • hairscrambledhairscrambled
    Posts: 1,753

    Sorry, but satisfying your needs and wants ended the day your son was born, so not wanting to re-invest in another bike in 1-2 years doesn't come up on the radar. Start small and trade up. It's better than getting hurt. (JMO).


    I think you'd be fine on a 450, but why not look for a good used 250f and take it from there?


    All the bikes you listed are MX bikes except the XCF, and they are all great bikes. The MX bikes are going to be tougher to ride on the trails especially with your wife being on the KLX. There is no one perfect bike so you need to make some decisions about what your main objective is. 

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    Hudson Valley NY
    2006 KX 100

    "If you don't have a dream, how can it come true?"
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Ain't that the truth
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Used is a good idea as long as you buy a nice bike and not a money pit,hair is right a mx bike is horrible on the trails,look up crf250x
  • sean
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    With honda the X models are trail bikes, you can still Ride your wheelies and go to tracks,get the crf250x or crf450x this way you can have the best of both worlds,
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Each bike has its own characteristics,its not just colors,not at all like a car Chevy, Ford, Chrysler they all serve the same purpose but different, get a honda
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    The 4 stroke definitely nice for being able to putz on trails if need be I have yz250f and all I do is ride trails so any color u choose you wont go wrong. The 450s can be a handful, if u whiskey throttle ur just gona be looking at the sky, then you'll have a close up view of the dirt.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Markypoo I can't believe you said that, all 4 strokes are not good for trails not the MX bikes,dont get the R for trails get the f or the x
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    Not really normal for a bike to be over heating like that man, I'd get a lower temp thermostat. What other reason are they bad for trails again?
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    GearIng,
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    I think the difference in the x model is gearing, electric start, headlight, I'm not sure if it has a radiator fan, flywheel,that's all I can think of rate now
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Rate = right???
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • soonercrew
    Posts: 16
    i think ive been convinced to go with a ktm 350 xcf...  hope it works out...  any opinon on a rekluse?
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    I've heard recluse clutch great if u got $ to blow. Gearing is over rated.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    I seen one on ebay for 250
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    250 alot of money to some people.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    250 is 250 more than 0
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    They cost 800 new so its a steal
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Never owned a ktm but I like em,,
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    Ur pretty good at math maple lol :)
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    U arent :/
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • Kyle-71Kyle-71
    Posts: 381
    If yall can't ride an MX bike in the trails, Then you need to ride more.

    PRACTICE is what makes the rider.

    It may be true that the bikes aimed at trail riding only are better for trails only. I have been riding MX bikes for all around riding for upwards of 17 years and have never experienced problems in the trails that I could blame on the bike.

    Ride that thing!!!
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    I'm not good at math.... I'm damn near a certified genius at math.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    genius, let's go to the casino


  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    Wells here's an equation that is true and proven in regards to the casino. If I have x amount in my pocket and I don't gamble it. 100% of the time I will still have x.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    I won 350 and my wife won 700 the first time we ever when they just got casinos in Maryland not to long ago, second time we went we lost 250 third time we went we lost 200 Plus price of drinks then we took my grandmother because my grandfather is in the hospital to get her mind off things,just go to get out sometimes.but if your a genius with numbers you can count cards
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    There's casinos all around here now. There actually one prolly 15 min from my house. I just refuse to go. My family live comfortably, were happy with what we got. I could have 5grand in the bank an I never feel like I got $ to burn.
    but forget all that is will tell u true story tho.
    When I went to college you have to take tests before freshman year even starts to see where you stand with core classes. I aced the math test and wasn't required to take a math course throughout college.
  • daggitdaggit
    Posts: 9,484
    You need a 450for the suspension at 185.  Read the shootouts to see which bike is for you.  The KTM has the best handling, power, brakes and clutch.  The power is right for begginer to expert.  It also holds it's resale value best.

    Never Too Old
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    I think them shootouts are payoffs ktm, Yamaha and Honda cant go wrong
  • soonercrew
    Posts: 16
    finally settled on a decision... before i almost spent an extra $3k i didnt need to, i found this one used. i really wanted new, but just in-case i decide to go with something different in the future, im pretty sure this is the more intelligent way to go. the bike is virtually flawless, and the price was a little negotiable as well... let me know your opinions before i pick this up tomorrow evening.
    thanks!!!

    http://tulsa.craigsl...3603804855.html
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Yours pic is not working
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    What year make and model,n how much
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    Yes link is broken.
  • soonercrew
    Posts: 16
    I posted in the newbie section (where I belon anyways) and it worked there...
    Lets try again...
    http://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcy/3603804855.html
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    The size of the tank on that thing,sweet bike but im confused are u buying or selling
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Im loving this bike,
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    Looks like a scam
  • hairscrambledhairscrambled
    Posts: 1,753

    Well, I'm glad you went with a 250 to start. :).


    I'm not a huge fan of CL marky, but why do you think it's a scam? That's a great deal at $6k and as long as the seller has the paperwork (he should if he bought it new in July of 2012), the buyer should be fine.


    I admit - why do all those mods and only ride it for 10 hours does warrant a question or two, but as long as the seller has an explanation, it looks like a good deal. Okay, so almost too good. Okay, so maybe the buyer needs to ask quite a few questions, but there are deals out there.

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    Hudson Valley NY
    2006 KX 100

    "If you don't have a dream, how can it come true?"
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    That's why I say I'm skeptical BC who buys a bike for 8500$, drops a few grand in it then sells it a few months later for a 4500$ loss..... unless it just scared the pants off of him but still.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Does sound crazy now you say it that way,but I orderd alot of Pro Circuit parts for my bike just because,some people like to modify things to there likings,in going with all red accessories,and carbon not need them just want a bjke that stands apart
  • CRWOODS
    Posts: 450
    Started at the bottom now Im here
  • soonercrew
    Posts: 16
    He bought it new from our local ktm dealer... But, it was a leftover 2011, so that may explain a little... I'm getting it for 5500
    And feel its a fair deal... Besides, it looks sick! Jmo
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    Just don't western union him any money. O and if he starts saying stuff like I lost title yada yada. Then most likely he still owe on it. If he don't have title in hand I wouldn't mess with it. BC if he stop paying on it after he sell it bank may come looking for you.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Hehaw
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Use paypal
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,282
    So did u end up buying this bike or was I right? The anticipation killing me.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    I would never send no money no where for nothing , that's just me something like that I would have to be there to buy it,inless it was from somebody I knew or a store,
  • Number81
    Posts: 19
    GREEN
  • sean
    Posts: 3,670
    Yep
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