Dirt Bike!
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Way2Slow
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My buddy andy has two for sale one is a kx 85 is a 05 and a kx 65 is a 02 both are in great shape and always maintained and washed thats how he keeps his stuff ! Hes asking $1350 for the 05 and $1000 for the 02 I dont know what bikes go for, so if you are interested I can get his number for you !
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t-typex1
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AutoRoc
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Starting myself off actually(on 2 wheels)!!
I *THINK* I have enough composure and self control to play it safe on a land rocket with too much power.
Looking around... The price for a used 80, 125, 250, 500 are all the same. By the looks of things, the 125's are listed higher than anything it seems. So I'm keeping an eye out for anything clean and cheap. Mid 90's to 05 vintage.
I *THINK* I have enough composure and self control to play it safe on a land rocket with too much power.
Looking around... The price for a used 80, 125, 250, 500 are all the same. By the looks of things, the 125's are listed higher than anything it seems. So I'm keeping an eye out for anything clean and cheap. Mid 90's to 05 vintage.
hangemhigh
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don't believe the hype about 450's much less a 500cc 2-stoke being easy to ride. a momentary loss of throttle control will put you on the ground and or in the hospital quick. trust me...been there. i'd suggest a 250cc 2 stroke at most, probably even a 250 four stroke or a 125 2 stroke for a starter. you can make a mistake a on smaller bike and still gather it in. mannish pride will always win in the end. that being said, i suggest a yz250, or a cr250.
enjoy..............i always did....
camaromann
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yz250's are a LOT of bike....even if you have a little riding time. Pastrana makes that shit look too easy!
GrandmaLS
Club Member
x2...
An 80/85 is way too small. Both engine size and bike size. A 125 2-stroke or 250 4-stroke would be a great "starter bike" if you plan on track and trails. If you want to hit the dunes though its really going to put a toll on the bike. Not to sure about a 250 4-stroke but a 125 2-stroke at the dunes is pretty much a guaranteed blown up engine. A 250 2-stroke or 450 4-stroke are great bikes as long as you take it easy at first. I've been racing for years and even I take it easy on a 500 2-stroke. I REALLY wouldn't recommend one for a first time rider.
hangemhigh
Club Member
good point on the 125 at the dunes. that'd be sudden death for sure. the sand robs tons of power. even a 250f isn't probably enough. i used to have a yz490, and let me tell you, that'd scare the shit out of anyone. it def. teaches you throttle control.
damn, all this bike talk really has me missing having one....
damn, all this bike talk really has me missing having one....
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AutoRoc
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Thanks for the advice fellas. That's probably the reason I can find GREAT prices on 500cc bikes. They are a BIT much for 99% of the people out there... I've seen some dune videos of 2 stroke 80/125's in action and they actually seem to fair well enough. I don't think anything under a 250 4 stroke would be able to climb test hill though.
Leads appreciated! I've been through about 30 cities on craigslist.. haha
Leads appreciated! I've been through about 30 cities on craigslist.. haha
GrandmaLS
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A 125 2stroke would be below a 250 4stroke though. The torque of the 4stroke is way better than a 2stroke. I can tell you it isn't something you want to try out though. If you plan on going to the dunes look for a 250 2stroke. It will be great for trails, track, and dunes. Just take it easy until you get used to the power and you'll be fine.
