What Bike should i GET

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Whats up people?

Iam 6'2 about 195 maybe 200 with gear on. I have been riding for FUN(Not RACING) for about 6 years. I have not been riding for the past 4 years( COLLEGE), But when i was riding i was on a 2001 yz125.

So what bike do you guys think i should get. Iam not going to be racing, but i will be at the local MX tracks,some trail and play riding. Also what would be the best suspension setup for my height and weight?
And oh yea i love 2 strokes but wont mind the 4strokes

Thanks a lot
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Matt Fisher 9/22/2008 9:55pm
9/22/2008 9:55pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 8:32pm
KTM300XC.
Do it all bike, and do it all well. Get it valved/sprung by someone that knows the pumpkins, and have fun.
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armpump114 9/22/2008 10:01pm
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450 nuff said
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davis224 9/23/2008 4:39am
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Matt Fisher wrote:
KTM300XC.
Do it all bike, and do it all well. Get it valved/sprung by someone that knows the pumpkins, and have fun.
bingo.
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FIFIFO 9/23/2008 5:02am
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I'd try to find a good used 07-08 250F, beef up the suspension a bit & learn to ride a scooter again. I'm a huge fan of 450s but they don't make you a better rider...maybe a faster one but not a better one. Spend a year on it then go buy yourself a new bike the following year if your loving riding again.

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Moto East Mag 9/23/2008 7:56am
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If you just graduated college you are probably not rolling in $$$, but I could be wrong.

Try a used two-stroke and use the leftover money to buy an old truck to haul it to the track!
RM250.
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Devil1nNj 9/23/2008 8:06am
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Grab an 04 - 06 yzf 250. You will like it on the track, and love it in the trails and play riding. Should be right in the "college grad" price range, with money left for all required safety equiptment.

Im 6'0", 190lbs.
I had an 04 I learned Mx on , and kept it set up for woods, and trail, when I moved up to a 450.
It was a great, low maintenance bike. I sold it for 2400.00, and the fun I was having on that bike was worth much, much, more. Big mistake....
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sesker15 9/23/2008 9:49am
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Moto East Mag wrote:
If you just graduated college you are probably not rolling in $$$, but I could be wrong. Try a used two-stroke and use the leftover money...
If you just graduated college you are probably not rolling in $$$, but I could be wrong.

Try a used two-stroke and use the leftover money to buy an old truck to haul it to the track!
RM250.
MAn you hit it rit on the head. Thats what i was thinkin about doing. Thanks
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Drfletcherdc 9/23/2008 10:08am
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You will want a reliable 450. I would look for an 06 Yamaha.
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SCYRacing 9/23/2008 10:17am
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I went from a 125 to an '04 WR250. Great bike, plus it has the buttonWink
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flynbrian 9/23/2008 10:25am
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I would go with the YZ 250 2 stroker. Enough power plus you should be used to the yz 2 stroke since you had one, plus it is way cheeper to maintain.
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Deetsmx 9/23/2008 10:37am
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I would say that the easiest bike to ride would be a 250f. Enough power to get the job done but not so much that it can easily get you in trouble. Just make sure you get one that's been taken care of. Better to spend a little more up front than a lot down the road.
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Phlapjax 9/23/2008 11:55am
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I love questions like this on a message board.

With that being said, buy a used PW50 cause you will want to ease into it slowly and not get hurt. Don't thank me just send the extra cash you save.

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