Lurch
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need some infoi went to mapleshade on the 27th which is my bday..me and a couple friends went and check it out they ride quads and what not and are going to start racing...i wanna get into dirtbikes and see how races goes...my first couple of questions are 1. im about 6'3 would a 250f be to small? and also im 24 is that to old to start ridding and racing?
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kyleo
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You are never too old to start racing. I think a 250f should be fine to start on. A 250 2 stroke may be better, but it is up to you.
It is about having fun. Good luck and see you at the track.
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Lurch
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thanks..ill prb end up buying a bike from the race track...ill have to look next time im up there..
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Lurch
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is there a good time to buy a bike from up there?
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jmurray55
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I had never even been on a motorcycle when I was 24! There is a learning curve that seems to favor the youth, but I have had nothing but fun since I started racing (age 26). Go for it! There are plenty of used bikes out there... try the local classifieds or come to a race and there will be some for sale no doubt!
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Lurch
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anyone have an idea on how much i should be expeting to pay?
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Lurch
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so i was going to get a 250f. my question is.will that be ok so start on the reason i ask is becase i hear there alot of work to keep running..ill only prb ride on the weekends and maybe go to a practice day here or there..what do you think?
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jmurray55
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A used 250F for a first time owner of a four stroke MX bike may cause some problems - not guaranteed, but I would bet on it... a new one less so, and a new or used 250 two stroke FAR less.
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willierides
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| jmurray55 wrote: | | A used 250F for a first time owner of a four stroke MX bike may cause some problems - not guaranteed, but I would bet on it... a new one less so, and a new or used 250 two stroke FAR less. |
Agreed. Either way, if you buy used, plan on doing some maintenance before you even ride it. With the four strokes, that means checking and adjusting the valves at a minimum. Could mean new valves and head work. It can be daunting for someone new to the sport. With a two stroke, plan on doing a top end. Unless the previous owner can provide written proof of recent rebuild.
The plus side of the two strokes is that the top end is both easier and less expensive to do than a four stroke. Plus, you can't be sure if the seller of the four stroke just shimmed the valves so they'd stay in spec juuuust long enough to dump the bike.
I have and work on both and I would lean towards a two stroke if buying used. Plus, the fun factor of a two stroke is hard to deny! If buying a new four stroke, think BLUE! 
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Steve4758
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No, think orange!!!
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willierides
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| Steve4758 wrote: | | No, think orange!!! |
Yeah....you aren't biased are you mister KATOOM?
I don't have any first hand experience, but the orange bikes are supposed to be awesome, too.
Good luck to you guys this weekend!
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