buying a bike need help

jackyami576
I'm looking at buying a new bike and lost in what to get been riding since I was 5 and I'm pretty decent at riding I've been on 250fs for 2 and a half years I've been on a 2003 yz250f, a 2014 crf250r and now a 2018 crf250r which I don't like at all as its not exciting to ride I feel like I need to upgrade but I'm clueless I am 16 this year in a couple of months and I'm 6ft tall and I weigh about 84-90 Kgs 187- 198 lbs I've tried to get advice but nothing has been helpful please help if you can thanks
I also have ridden biggerbikes than a 250 theses being a 300 2 stroke and a 350f also where I’m from there’s isn’t different grades for 450 classes there’s only one 450 class and a 125/250 and I’m no sure about a 450 as it’s all older guys who have a heaps of expercicnce and I would get smoked
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jackyami576 4/9/2019 3:03am
4/9/2019 3:03am
I also have ridden bigger bikes than a 250 year being a 300 2stroke and a 350f
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RONJ OSE 4/9/2019 6:06am
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you could mod he crf or get a 250 2 stroke
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soggy 4/9/2019 8:09pm
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ktm/husky350
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jackyami576 4/9/2019 9:30pm
4/9/2019 9:30pm
RONJ OSE wrote:
you could mod he crf or get a 250 2 stroke
I’ve been on 4 strokes my whol like and only ridden my mates 2 strokes and I’m no good at riding them since I’m used to the 4 strokes and I don’t wanna through heaps of money at my bike as people have said there’s no piont

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jackyami576 4/9/2019 9:31pm
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soggy wrote:
ktm/husky350
I’ve ridden a husky 350 which are pretty good but not a great fan of husky or ktm
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jackyami576 wrote:
I'm looking at buying a new bike and lost in what to get been riding since I was 5 and I'm pretty decent at riding I've...
I'm looking at buying a new bike and lost in what to get been riding since I was 5 and I'm pretty decent at riding I've been on 250fs for 2 and a half years I've been on a 2003 yz250f, a 2014 crf250r and now a 2018 crf250r which I don't like at all as its not exciting to ride I feel like I need to upgrade but I'm clueless I am 16 this year in a couple of months and I'm 6ft tall and I weigh about 84-90 Kgs 187- 198 lbs I've tried to get advice but nothing has been helpful please help if you can thanks
I also have ridden biggerbikes than a 250 theses being a 300 2 stroke and a 350f also where I’m from there’s isn’t different grades for 450 classes there’s only one 450 class and a 125/250 and I’m no sure about a 450 as it’s all older guys who have a heaps of expercicnce and I would get smoked
get the 450 if you been riding since your 5 you should have skills to ride 450 i dont know what kind riding your doing but most old guys you should smoke with your 11 years ridding under you and your a lot younger then old vets but some old pros are still very fast if that who you riding with
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Alec138 4/10/2019 6:52pm
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soggy wrote:
ktm/husky350
jackyami576 wrote:
I’ve ridden a husky 350 which are pretty good but not a great fan of husky or ktm
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both for a lot of racers who want light but powerful. Next best would be a YZ250/450F as they are amazing bikes as well but dont really hold value well in the long run.
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jackyami576 wrote:
I'm looking at buying a new bike and lost in what to get been riding since I was 5 and I'm pretty decent at riding I've...
I'm looking at buying a new bike and lost in what to get been riding since I was 5 and I'm pretty decent at riding I've been on 250fs for 2 and a half years I've been on a 2003 yz250f, a 2014 crf250r and now a 2018 crf250r which I don't like at all as its not exciting to ride I feel like I need to upgrade but I'm clueless I am 16 this year in a couple of months and I'm 6ft tall and I weigh about 84-90 Kgs 187- 198 lbs I've tried to get advice but nothing has been helpful please help if you can thanks
I also have ridden biggerbikes than a 250 theses being a 300 2 stroke and a 350f also where I’m from there’s isn’t different grades for 450 classes there’s only one 450 class and a 125/250 and I’m no sure about a 450 as it’s all older guys who have a heaps of expercicnce and I would get smoked
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get the 450 if you been riding since your 5 you should have skills to ride 450 i dont know what kind riding your doing but...
get the 450 if you been riding since your 5 you should have skills to ride 450 i dont know what kind riding your doing but most old guys you should smoke with your 11 years ridding under you and your a lot younger then old vets but some old pros are still very fast if that who you riding with
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john CHURILLA 4/11/2019 4:58am
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soggy wrote:
ktm/husky350
jackyami576 wrote:
I’ve ridden a husky 350 which are pretty good but not a great fan of husky or ktm
Alec138 wrote:
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both...
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both for a lot of racers who want light but powerful. Next best would be a YZ250/450F as they are amazing bikes as well but dont really hold value well in the long run.
its your maintenance habits how hard you ride , what kind of conditions you mostly ride in or do you ride in sand hard pack all those factors have tremendous effects on how long before bike clapped out ...if your a rider who is pro level you can expect a bike to really last about 3 months before it needs overhaul ...if you a rider who trying to save your motor and bike you ride smart not over clutch it or over rev the motor in the air 250 F not going to last as long as a 450 bottom line is motocross bikes need a lot maintenance its almost for every hr you ride you have about that in maintenance and repairs part change tires ect ...i been doing this sport for over 30 yrs. they are money pits bikes all the bikes are pretty good now well made
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soggy 4/11/2019 6:50am
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soggy wrote:
ktm/husky350
jackyami576 wrote:
I’ve ridden a husky 350 which are pretty good but not a great fan of husky or ktm
you just need to makeup your mind no one can do it for you. decide if you want 250/350/450 then pick a color.
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fourfourone 4/11/2019 7:05am
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soggy wrote:
ktm/husky350
jackyami576 wrote:
I’ve ridden a husky 350 which are pretty good but not a great fan of husky or ktm
Alec138 wrote:
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both...
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both for a lot of racers who want light but powerful. Next best would be a YZ250/450F as they are amazing bikes as well but dont really hold value well in the long run.
have you owned a modern yz 4 stroke?
jackyami576 4/12/2019 6:44pm
4/12/2019 6:44pm
jackyami576 wrote:
I’ve ridden a husky 350 which are pretty good but not a great fan of husky or ktm
Alec138 wrote:
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both...
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both for a lot of racers who want light but powerful. Next best would be a YZ250/450F as they are amazing bikes as well but dont really hold value well in the long run.
fourfourone wrote:
have you owned a modern yz 4 stroke?
yes i have ive had a yz250f
jackyami576 4/12/2019 6:46pm
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soggy wrote:
ktm/husky350
jackyami576 wrote:
I’ve ridden a husky 350 which are pretty good but not a great fan of husky or ktm
Alec138 wrote:
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both...
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both for a lot of racers who want light but powerful. Next best would be a YZ250/450F as they are amazing bikes as well but dont really hold value well in the long run.
not so worried about keeping value just wanted to get some advice from people as in my town they arent very good and i just want to find a bike that suits me
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walent215 4/13/2019 8:17am
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At your age and stature a 250 2 stroke would be a good choice. You havent rode enough to develop any bad habits that you couldnt reverse at this point and you can gain some very valuable riding techniques by owning a 2t. Like carrying momentum, rear wheel steering etc. 450 is too much imo and even though i like the 350 it can wait till you gain some more skills etc. Plus a used 250 2t can be had for a decent price as well. Good luck on your search bud!
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jackyami576 wrote:
I’ve ridden a husky 350 which are pretty good but not a great fan of husky or ktm
Alec138 wrote:
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both...
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both for a lot of racers who want light but powerful. Next best would be a YZ250/450F as they are amazing bikes as well but dont really hold value well in the long run.
jackyami576 wrote:
not so worried about keeping value just wanted to get some advice from people as in my town they arent very good and i just want...
not so worried about keeping value just wanted to get some advice from people as in my town they arent very good and i just want to find a bike that suits me
you havent really given us any info in how you ride, terrain you ride, what your looking for etc..
jackyami576 4/14/2019 9:11pm
4/14/2019 9:11pm
Alec138 wrote:
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both...
KTM/Husky’s are expensive but they last and hold their vslue if well taken care of. 350 especially do because they are literally the best of both for a lot of racers who want light but powerful. Next best would be a YZ250/450F as they are amazing bikes as well but dont really hold value well in the long run.
jackyami576 wrote:
not so worried about keeping value just wanted to get some advice from people as in my town they arent very good and i just want...
not so worried about keeping value just wanted to get some advice from people as in my town they arent very good and i just want to find a bike that suits me
soggy wrote:
you havent really given us any info in how you ride, terrain you ride, what your looking for etc..
i do mainly just riding on farms trail riding and motocross and go ride at beaches im mainly focussing on my motocross
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duckdog77 4/17/2019 7:34am
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Motocross I can’t imagine being on a 450f at 16. I think a 250f will do just fine. I ride green but I think they all make a good bike anymore.

31 years old 165lbs used to be decent but am slow now due to being out of the sport to long and just getting back into it. I’m riding Grand Prix (mix of moto and trail) have a Kx250f but wishing I would have went 350xcf-w and electric start ?

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