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Otis Orchards, WA
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So I'm 19 and live in Spokane, WA. Here we have the Airway Height's "Airway X" motocross track. For years and years now I've seen my friends start racing and talking about how much they enjoy it. I started riding when I was 8 and have never stopped since. I've been to the track once when I had my CRF 80 back in the day, but it was just putting around the track during an open ride day. I've always been a dominant trail rider, but have always dreamed of getting into racing. To be honest I have no idea where to even begin, so that's why I'm on here asking the community for some help. Currently I have an 2004 Honda CRF 250X that I saved up for over a course of 6 months which I purchased in late March of 2016. When I was searching for bikes they're were many 250R's available, but for some reason I went straight for another trail bike. So basically my main question is how old of a race bike can I buy to begin racing. Im curious if a 2006-2008 Honda CRF 250R would be good one to start off with.What I would like to do is throw my 250X on craigslist, either sell it or see if someone wants to trade for a 250R. I have basically everything I need except for a bike. Full gear, truck to haul the bike, and a race track not even 30 minutes from my home. I know you can register for racing online through the track by me but have no idea how the class system works. Just would really like some guidance here on truly how to begin in this sport. Any information towards anything would be extremely appreciated!
Thanks!
Braden
Thanks!
Braden
As for breaking into the sport, It looks like your track holds practice days on non race weekends. I would start there. Entry fees for practice days are generally cheaper than race entry fees and you get a LOT more time on the track during a practice day. I would even look into taking your current bike to a practice day and get a feel for it. It looks like they might have some trails to hit too since it says they host hare scrambles. I probably wouldn't advise going all out on the track though on the 250X since your suspension is going to be pretty soft.
As for bikes, I would find a good used 250F. don't be so concerned on the brand. Nobody really makes a truly bad bike. Especially with how much customization you can get out of the aftermarket companies.
One other option is to look at getting your suspension redone through someone like Factory Connection. You can give the a call and tell them that you want to set it up to run beginner motocross class and aggressive trail riding, they may be able to find a setting that works for your current bike. I have a bike that I had revalved for hare scrambles and it does pretty well on a motocross track with a few turns of the clickers. I wouldn't jump any 100ft gaps on it but I'm not at the skill level to mess with stuff that big anyways.
The Shop
If you cant compete on a 125, you were not going to do any better on a 250F.
Just my .02 cents. Endless kids your age are blowing up 250F engines because they don't do the work needed. Its a race bike, not a trail bike. You have to do the maintenance or save up $3,000 for when your motor explodes.
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