yz125, 150sx, or yz250

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What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt ridden since. Im 15 years old 6'3 and 190lbs
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Chris_ONeal 5/23/2010 4:50pm
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The 150 is sweet but with your weight might need a 250
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Mikemad 5/23/2010 4:50pm
5/23/2010 4:50pm Edited Date/Time 5/23/2010 4:52pm
YZ250 or KTM 250 - sounds like your still growing. With the KTM you could upgrade to a 300 for not much money in few years as you finish growing.
Harbison Racing 5/23/2010 4:51pm
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you're 15 and you're 6'3" 190? uhh if thats true lean towards a 150 or 250. - or wait and get a 350sx with a Recluse clutch
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RACEGUY 5/23/2010 4:54pm
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Maico 700 cc - or a top-fuel dragster.

You're a little large for mainstream stuff.

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JW381 5/23/2010 5:51pm
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If you haven't been riding for the past 2 years, I wouldn't reccommend the 250 2-banger. It will dominate you to no end.
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mcopsey 5/23/2010 5:54pm
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Play football.
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mjdirtbiker 5/23/2010 6:44pm
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thanks guys. would the 125 or the 150 really be too slow even if i added a tooth to the rear end? Im just looking to have fun not be the fastest guy out there
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crf250pilot 5/23/2010 7:06pm
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mjdirtbiker wrote:
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt...
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt ridden since. Im 15 years old 6'3 and 190lbs
Sounds like your too big for motocross
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BAD10 5/23/2010 7:41pm
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mjdirtbiker wrote:
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt...
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt ridden since. Im 15 years old 6'3 and 190lbs
crf250pilot wrote:
Sounds like your too big for motocross
Get the 250. And you're not too big for MX. Bigger than most, but not too big. Just set the bike up for your height. I'm 6'5 220 and have no trouble......
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nytsmaC 5/23/2010 8:29pm
5/23/2010 8:29pm Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 11:03pm
Get the 125 or 150. You're not too big for a 125, unless maybe if you're a pro. I was 6'3 and 225 at 15, I skipped the 125 and went straight to a KX500, it was a big mistake. When I was 6'5 and 265, I couldn't believe how much fun it was to ride a 125 when given the chance. I turned faster laps at Washougal on my buddy's RM125 than on my own KX500. Given your size you can muscle it around like a BMX, you can't be that aggressive on a big bore and you're going to miss out on that. You'll become a way better rider if you take it 1 step at a time. I'm almost 30 now, 6'7 and fat, and my biggest regret is never owning a 125. Hell, my next bike might be one even though I'll look rediculous on it. They're so much fun to ride.

Take it from someone who's been there, don't make the same mistake I did. Don't miss out on getting some valuable 125 experience.
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sesker15 5/23/2010 8:38pm
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mcopsey wrote:
Play football.
no BS...i was thinking the same thing.lol
But a yz250 will be good!! Have fun
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mjdirtbiker wrote:
thanks guys. would the 125 or the 150 really be too slow even if i added a tooth to the rear end? Im just looking to...
thanks guys. would the 125 or the 150 really be too slow even if i added a tooth to the rear end? Im just looking to have fun not be the fastest guy out there
Get the 125. You'll have a blast on it. Re spring/revalve it and go to town.

Nothing more fun, I tell ya....
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Team Euro 5/23/2010 11:18pm
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RACEGUY wrote:
Maico 700 cc - or a top-fuel dragster.

You're a little large for mainstream stuff.
I like your style, You`re one sick puppy... but honest!
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rmpilot 5/23/2010 11:23pm
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mjdirtbiker wrote:
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt...
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt ridden since. Im 15 years old 6'3 and 190lbs
crf250pilot wrote:
Sounds like your too big for motocross
oh boy im 5'8 and 275.....
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eGO 5/23/2010 11:26pm
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mjdirtbiker wrote:
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt...
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt ridden since. Im 15 years old 6'3 and 190lbs
KTM 350 just like mike alessi trust me man u will be tearin it up on the track with a bike like that.
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Jake-247 5/23/2010 11:32pm
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mjdirtbiker wrote:
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt...
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt ridden since. Im 15 years old 6'3 and 190lbs
eGO wrote:
KTM 350 just like mike alessi trust me man u will be tearin it up on the track with a bike like that.
Shit! I gots to get me one of them so I can tear up the track tooWink
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Lightning78 5/24/2010 1:25am
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mjdirtbiker wrote:
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt...
What do you guys think would be the best bike for me. I used to race 85s but i outgrew mine 2 years ago and havnt ridden since. Im 15 years old 6'3 and 190lbs
crf250pilot wrote:
Sounds like your too big for motocross
Im 6'3 205lbs

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