height does it matter on a dt125

[Tobyw101]

Ive been offered a very cheap dt125 (as in £300) but im only 5ft 6 will this mean i have problems with such a tall bike?cheers.

[instigator]

Hmmm....

I think so. Infact, I'm 99% sure.

Where's smoto bob....

[mchaggis]

DT125's aren't nearly as tall as some (like the MZ Baggy ) I'm 6' and I can easily get both feet down quite comfortably on one. Your best bet is to get to a dealer with one and try sitting on it. The suspension sags if you've any weight, and they're really quite narrow, so the saddle height itself isn't a true reflection of it's height (if that makes sense).

You do only need one foot down at once in 99% of situations. All you need is a little more planning and foresight about where to park and where to put your foot down (i.e. not in the gravel or in the pothole).
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[Tobyw101]

Thanks guys.....now i only have to start eating and hoping to grow..
Anywhos ill sit on it and see if i can get a foot down ,if i can all is good!

[Rookie]

I know you can lower ride heights on bikes, but could you on a DT? You could do this is it is possible, and you were having trouble. If you can get 1 foot down but not 2, it shouldn't present a huge problem, but you could lose your balance quite easily when stopped, so watch out.

[Type_Mo]

the suspension should take it down to the right height
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[colin1]

I think a dt will be fine for you, just takes a few minutes to get used to. I'm about 5ft8 and the 650 trailie felt a bit big at first but when i was used to it, it was actually easier to ride than my rs125.

A dt is smaller. £300 seems good if everything is working but dont be surprised if you have to spend a bit later on fixing it.
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[Dischord]

the suspension drops ALOT good little bikes.
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[Section59]

Im a short arse, i could ride mine fine. I could only touch the floor with one foot though, if i slided over a bit.

[hazza]

im only like 5 foot 4 and i have ridden dt 125's before with no problems
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[primalcarl]

Just because you're on the shorter side, doesn't mean your legs are particularly short. I know people who are the same height as me but have longer legs and shorter body

[zorgman]

do't forget that you've got to start the thing if its a kickstart that will be the akward bit, good bikes loads of them about just use very good quality oil not washing up liquid 2 stroke oil as sold in supermarkets etc

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If you don't want it, I'll have it!!!

[Tobyw101]

Cheers guys but i quickly discovered that its forks were mangled and it looks dodgy in pretty much everyway imaginable!

[Aikman666]

It really depends on what year it was anyways. Im pretty sure this years model is bigger! I sat on one in the shop (and im 6"2' and i could just put both my feet down. I wouldent REALLY recommend such a tall bike to a person sized like yerself. Just my 2p
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[Rookie]

They are one of the best bikes in the world for all-round goodness, so don't be put off by the dodgy one.

[stevo as b4]

I dont think you can beat a tall as a block of flats trailie. A DT, or better still any taller 125 trailie gives the impression that your riding a bike much bigger than a 125, when your sat up there, abd they are brilliant in traffic, and for finding short cuts etc! Just whatever you do don't buy a trail bike with an electric start, they just arn't cool!