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IanAl
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PostPosted: 21:16 - 20 Dec 2011    Post subject: Recommend me a dirt bike Reply with quote

I am looking to get into motocross and need to gain experience but at the same time want a bike that, if I hang onto it, will be competitive when I have honed my riding skills. I was thinking Kawasaki KX250 but being a novice I would really appreciate input from more experienced riders

Thanks in advance
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PostPosted: 21:37 - 20 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

kx250 would be a good starter bike becuase you wont get bored of it too quick i have my ktm 125 exc wich is my road bike aswell as my track day fun and its sweet ! or you could go for the 4 stroke option and get somthing like a kx250f if you like 4 strokers.
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IanAl
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PostPosted: 21:45 - 20 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that, my Brother in law had a KTM a few years ago and loved it. I don't know what it is about the kwacker that appeals to me but from what you've said, I can't go far wrong with one, Cheers

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PostPosted: 08:19 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think unless you a Good size guy the 250 2 Stroke will be abit to much for you Confused
I started off with a CR250 But i was Nr 18stone Wink
If i was you go with the KXF250 2006ish as it has the Ally frame and goes Very well My Bro has one Very Happy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH32APgfnFI
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IanAl
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PostPosted: 09:22 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will bear that in mind mate, I may be 6ft 2" tall but i'm only 16 stone so may look out for a 125
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PostPosted: 09:47 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shit your roughly the same size as me im 6,3 and about 14 to 15 stone as i recall well if your that size id get a 250cc bike Laughing Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:09 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Minds made up then, KX250 it is. Thanks guys Smile
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PostPosted: 18:53 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

The kx250 is sweet, watch it though - it will easily lift the front with 15 stone when on the pipe! Laughing
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Bull
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PostPosted: 19:49 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

drzsta wrote:
The kx250 is sweet, watch it though - it will easily lift the front with 15 stone when on the pipe! Laughing


Oyes you can always play with the Sprokets Wink
My on CR250 i had a Standard Frnt and 2 Bigger on the Rear and it rear made it WILD lol Razz

125 would be fine or tho your get bored after a while lol Wink

I just Brought a CRF450 i put a Post up have a Look Waiting on some nice bits to arrive Hopefully before Xmas Eve Wink

Where are you in the UK If your not to far from Oxfordshire/Berkshire Come check out ASHDOWNs MX track im a Marshall on the Hills Laughing
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IanAl
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that Bull, sadly I'm in Shropshire. I'd love to me a MX marshall
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Bull
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PostPosted: 09:22 - 22 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

IanAl wrote:
Thanks for that Bull, sadly I'm in Shropshire. I'd love to me a MX marshall


Be abit of a Drive for you then lol Laughing

I basicaly Got asked if i would like to Help Marshall, I use to take my Son up to the track to Watch when i was'nt riding, I would Offer to help if someone came off Wink

Means i can now ride for Free and my Boy and get Food and Drink when every im up there Working or not Mr. Green
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