what size dirt bike
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    hi im 16 and i really want a dirt bike but i have a limited budget. Ive been looking on craigslist and i found some xr100s and i was wondering if that would be an ok size for me. Once again im 16 and im about 6 feet tall 190 or so pounds. im not looking to do any track riding and this is just something to have fun on and do a little trail riding. Im also looking to spend less than 800 bucks and even that might be a little too much. it would have to be in very good condition and almost exactly what im looking for for me to spend that much. Thanks in advance!
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,286
    Well that budget and "good condition " really not gona have both. Either ur gona get one or the other unless u buy a pitbike but ur way to big for that. At ur size an weight u want at least a 125 2 stroke, most would prolly say bigger. And at that budget you'd prolly be lucky to find 1980's sumthin 125. And it will most likely need every wear an tare part replaced.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    Yeah marky is right 800 bucks will not get you a decent bike of the size you need.a fixer upper yeah,but you dont know what your buying and how much it will cost to fix it,buy a 2 stroke I would say a 125cc. but I would personally recommend save another 800 then go look for a bike
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    buy a pitster 125 or something google pitbike like Marky said, it's a deal sounds too good to be true, 99 percent of the time it is. I would say be patient keep saving your money at least another 8 for a 125. keep in mind the cost of maintenance
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    at your size, you will not be happy with nothing smaller than 125,save your money bud at least 1500
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    thank you for all your comments. the one i found on craigslist is a 2000 and in near perfect condition and is 750. for what i want it for would it really be that bad? my friend has an xr80 and though he weighs less than me he still has fun
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    2000 meaning the year and $750
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    i just found an 88 xr200 for $800
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    my daughter is 10 years old,that's what she rides,Crf80 but close to the same, if you feel you will be happy on that bike and that's what you wanna do you're not going to listen to us.but I would recommend you to save more money up and buy a suitable bike, at least the 125 you're 6 foot tall and weigh 200 pounds,the crf450r is factory set for that weight,a 100 or a 80 is going to be a disappointment,too small it will ride you,but so will a 50 cc this is your decision your money,we told you what we think. if that's what your heart set on then go get it
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    the suspension, probably will not work out for you
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    it will ride too small meaning what (besides the suspension); too slow or low to the ground?
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    and i could get a larger/more tense spring for the rear suspension right?
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    yeah you can modify it,but it cost and I feel for all that just buy more suitable bike from the beginning.200cc will be a lot better. you got some size to you, you're young you're going to grow fast, I just thinking the near future you will be unhappy with that bike. but it's up to you, it's your money it's your decision, be patient save more money,buy a better bike
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    Is there a significant noise difference between the 100 and 200
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    is it bad if the front suspension doesnt have the squishy rubber protector things on it. and is it ok if the engine was rebored. this wouldnt have any bad effects would it?
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    imagesee no rubber protectors on the front suspension

  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
    Posts: 3,635
    The fork protectors aren't a big issue, just buy some for it if you buy the bike.    Or just ride with out them, plenty of people do.  They're only there to protect the tubes from stones and other trail debri.
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  • CRWOODS
    Posts: 450
    I tore the boots off of our crf150 after one cracked.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Haf
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

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  • suzukidirtrider
    Posts: 4
    You could probably pick up an older kdx 250 or 200 for around 800. An xr 100 would be way to small.
    2003 RM 100
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    Thanks everyone! And Suzuki the picture is an xr200 but my dad probably isn't going to let me get one :(
  • CRWOODS
    Posts: 450
    Blue seats ftw
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    What's wrong with them
  • CRWOODS
    Posts: 450
    Blue seats ftw means I like them. Blue seats gold rims ftmfw
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Ffa could u gtfo and syfm!
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    Just buy it n have fun with it,an old bike will be just as good az a,new bike for what your doing
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    Look at the tank you can ride all day on that, it's a classic I like it,,,get it just do a thorough inspection
  • agmitchell
    Posts: 15
    I wish I could I love it so much but my parents vetoed it. That bike looked so fun! Perfect to me and for me I think. Damn
  • JHill44
    Posts: 56
    id get a kdx 220 my dad has a kx 250 and kdx 220 both run great so the kawasaki brand is reliable. He got his 2003 kdx for 1000 but that was from a family friend so he got a steal. You could probably get a 90's kdx for bout 800-900
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    anything is reliable when you take care of it.
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    anything is reliable when you take care of it.
  • Stoff777
    Posts: 4
    Hate to barge in on this, but would someone tell me how to ask my own question , all i can figure out how to do is just comment on other peoples things? Sorry for commenting here it's just an active post

  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    top right hand corner to start your own discussion
  • Stoff777
    Posts: 4
    Well, I don't feel too bright now. But thanks a ton!
  • sean
    Posts: 3,679
    no problem
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