Wanting to get into MotoX

[nzrocketman]

hi guys, i just broken up with my girl friend of a year, and my mate want me to get into riding with him. at first i was going to get a pit bike to muck around on....but, in the weekend my mate let me ride his yz250y. and now i am hooked and dont want a tiny pit bike.

I want something to learn on but still enough to give me the rush, looking at around 5-6k. anyone know anyone who has anything for sale in Auckland or some ideas on waht to get.. my mate said either a 2-stroke 125 or a 4-stoke 250.

Cheers

[Taz]

Was your girl friend Hot? :)

Better off without them. Leaves more time for riding.

RM125 or YZ125 would be a good bike for MX. Gotta rev them though.

[cheese]

How big are you? a 125 is a great bike to ride and you learn to ride faster on them, but a 250 is more fun. a 250 4stroke is also a good bike, and you will probably enjoy it a lot more being a new rider! The 4 stroke has much more usable power.

Go down to a couple of dealers and try one.

[nzrocketman]

how much do 2nd hand ones go, and do the dealer to good deals on finance etc

[B0000M]

5-6k should get you a 05-07 4 stroke 250 in good nick in a private sale at least.

[t595]

be careful buying 2nd hand 4strokes if you dont know the bikes history,they can be real expensive to rebuild if they havnt been maintained properly

[vazza]

For 5/6k you can get a mint bike mate. Suzuki RM125 I would say.

Remember you have to get all the gear as well yeh? Id save about $1000 for gear alone.

[cheese]

I think that Rupe for his 07 KXF250 for about 5. that leaves enough for a rebuild.

So yeah, but a bike and budget in a fresh top end what ever you get and don't believe most sellers with their claims of only 5 hours on the top end. A new piston and a visit to Barty5 is cheap insurance.

[chop]

I know of an 07 KXF250 for about that money or less... Aftermarket exhaust and graphics kit.. It seems to be in very good condition.. PM me if you want to know more

[nzrocketman]

it doesnt let me pm let... but if can can give me more information email me at Brendon@gunac.co.nz

some picture and maintenance history etc

[nzrocketman]

http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/ look like they have some good/cheap bikes there. I mite have to go have a look and see if they do finance

[B0000M]

scott411 on who frequents this forum is from there.

[scott411]

cheers Booom, give me a PM, or a phone call and i will help you out,

cheers

Scott

[nzrocketman]

i left a message on your Visitor Messages, i am unable to send PM atm.

[jagerboynz]

Hey man, if your still looking for a bike I have a 2003 RM 125 that I want to sell. I moved up to aucks at the start of the year and have been to busy with work to ride anymore. Let me know if you want to have a look. That's the bike in the picture from a ride I did in Waiouru

[Reckless]

What sort of riding do you an your mate wanna do? tooling around in the forest, Mr moto rides or MX and FMX. Whats he into as he will lead you in that direction.

A 250 4 stroke will do most things leaning towards MX ( ie Harrisville or Ardmore)
A Ktm200exc will do most things leaning towards enduro and woods riding
A yz or Cr 125 will be best at MX not so good at Sandpit or enduro/woods riding
A YZ or Cr250 will be best at MX but can be smoothed out for enduro or woods riding (Different gearing and/or fly wheel weight).
My pick for a bit of every type of riding after owning a Cr125, Cr250 and 3 x Ktm200's would be the 4 stroke 250 or Ktm200exc.
The 4 stroke would be good but my choice would be the 2 stroke everytime for maintenance and enjoyment. But each to their own.

But narrow the choices down after answering the first question.
Just my 2c