AtvStunter Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 Well ive finally came to the choice, That I want to get into dirt bikes for trail riding and such. So I have found a 97 rm250 pretty good shape some things done to it. Now my question is how are these bikes, and do you think im to big for a bike im like 6'4 230 ish. But i really want to get into bikes, and any other opions ? Quote
warwgn Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 I'm 6'5" 200lbs, if I was you I would get a real bike, you need a big thumper. I have an old 84 TT600 and so far it has been the only bike that didnt feel like a toy, most of the newer bike are very light and dainty they just feel very small, evan the 450's feel tiny and squirly. JMO Quote
banshee tuner Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 Try riding one, a 250 feels good to me and I'm 6ft 220. But a 450 or 500 would feel even better. A 125 is easier to handle but the 250 has a lot more power. Quote
FasterThanU90 Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 Sorry dont mean to hijack ur post but ive been also looking into getting a quicker moto probly a 250 im a lighter rider in the 140 160 range kinda leanin towards Honda 4 poke just cuz the red any suggestions? Quote
chris642 Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 I had a 97 RM 250, it was a good bike for sure. If you have little experince on a big bike you will not be comfortable at all on it for a week or two, it feels so big. I didnt like mine at first, then i got used to it and loved it. I later got rid of it and bought a 01 KX 125, thats a fun bike. For me, the 125 is alot funner, has a more banshee like powerband, and feels so much lighter. The 250 had so much bottom and mid, but the top end over rev wasnt great, and thats the fun place to ride! On my 125, i can rev it out all day and its a blast. Right now im eventually gonna sell it and get a 02-03 CR 250 or YZ 250 and i will mod it to have more top end over rev, the 125 is getting alittle small for me. Im 6' and 210 Lbs and it pulls me great in dirt( NOT IN SAND!!), and is alot of fun to jump, but im feeling a little cramped even with the high bend pro tapers and SDG tall seat. My RM had 210 PSI and was a BITCH to kick, it was actually 240 but i had the head redomed to lower it a bit. regular 250's arnt hard to kick though, i actually just rode one today! Quote
FasterThanU90 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Nice bike what kind of gas mileage do u get? My CRF230 is just about the right height for me i like bein able to semi rest my feet on the ground. Do u fellow moto riders have probs ridin in the sand once i hit sum sand on my CR it gets kinda squirrely expecially in the really soft stuff might just be that my back tire is extremely bald Quote
chris642 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Nice bike what kind of gas mileage do u get? My CRF230 is just about the right height for me i like bein able to semi rest my feet on the ground. Do u fellow moto riders have probs ridin in the sand once i hit sum sand on my CR it gets kinda squirrely expecially in the really soft stuff might just be that my back tire is extremely bald 485020[/snapback] my RM had horrible mileage, probally about 4-5 hours on a tank, 2.5 gallons. My KX did pretty shitty in the sand, WAY to many close calls. Not only was my rear tired worn, but my rear shock was blown so that made for a very unstable ride. The soft stuff was the worst, felt like i was in snow, which is very hard on a bike! 450's are pretty exoensive to buy, and even more expensive when they break down! Quote
WALLACE84 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 (edited) My roots leading to quads and all that comes from dirt bikes. I still ride them right now too. For you I would suggest get a 250 2 stroke whatever brand you like get a feel for that then when you do you should be able to tell what bike you would be comfortable with next Edited March 11, 2006 by WALLACE84 Quote
woodro77 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 THIS IS MY CR 250, IM 6-2 230 AND IT PULLS ME AROUND REAL GOOD,SELLING IT THOUGH ,BUYING NEW CRF 450 TO KEEP UP WITH THE 4 POKES AT THE RACES, JUST EASIER TO GO FAST ON 4 POKE. Quote
WALLACE84 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 We should start a thread called lets see your dirt bikes Quote
FasterThanU90 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 nice bike click wana trade lol whats ur mileage like Quote
bansheeryder21 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 I think when it comes to dirt bikes, there is only one and one only! That's the new 450's. Yeah 250's are fast, but nothing compares to the 450's. They are fast as hell. Get one of those! Quote
FasterThanU90 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Thanks. Had polished frame and exhaust, traded it in on a trx450r (pipe, cam, filter, jets...) for $3450? And still can't quite beat the shee. The mileage isn't quite as good as the quad but you can go all day long on a tank. 485082[/snapback] Im lovin that moto click mine gets excellent gas mileage 48 mg holds 2.2 and 0.4 reserve i love it Quote
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