Advice on dirtbikes

[joshy28]

Originally posted in the Trial ride section

Im wanting to buy 2 dirt bikes for the misus and I just for having some fun in the bush. My parents live in Kaingaroa Forest and after recently going back to visit, realised that there are awesome looking tracks to ride on.

I love riding and like a bitta speed, im 6" 110kg. As for the misus, well she is petite and just learning to ride my bandit250. So that in mind, im wanting some advice on cheap good bikes, brand, cc, 2 stroke or 4 stroke etc Trademe looks promising, but not sure on what would suit me or the misus. Any advice will be muchly appreciated

cheers
Josh

[Sammikins]

Am selling my DRZ125L that i have outgrown, good learners bike for ladies.

[mfordy]

Can't go past the good old KDX200 - wait for it!...

[joshy28]

Am selling my DRZ125L that i have outgrown, good learners bike for ladies.

how much?

I like the idea a kx250 for me and she a kx125..

[joshy28]

Can't go past the good old KDX200 - wait for it!...

bit expensive.. budget is 2K max for 2 bikes

[Sammikins]

bit expensive.. budget is 2K max for 2 bikes

Maybe a bit more than you're willing to spend... selling a 96 kx125 for $1500-$2000 though, seat been shaved too so it's a wee bit lower.

[joshy28]

Maybe a bit more than you're willing to spend... selling a 96 kx125 for $1500-$2000 though, seat been shaved too so it's a wee bit lower.

theres one on trademe for 900ono but needs some work. really on a strict budget.

Thanks mate

[joshy28]

hummer bikes any good?

[courts]

nup.stay away from chinese shit.

[camchain]

Can't go past the good old KDX200 - wait for it!...

You can go past KDX200s quite easily on an EXC200. Wham!

[Sammikins]

nup.stay away from chinese shit.

Definately stay away from chinese bikes. They're far cheaper for a reason...

[oldskool]

hummer bikes any good?

If you are looking at Hummers, have a look at the Lifan as well.

[Sammikins]

If you are looking at Hummers, have a look at the Lifan as well.

Hahahaha yeah bro lifan for life!!!

[random rider]

You say she is petite - how tall is she and if she has a heavy bike will she be able to pick it up? I am a shorty - and find that my brothers KX125 is tall for me.
Get her to try a couple of bikes. I have a RM80 and it was a little short in the frame for me but the CR80 I have is great. Is the one rule - try and ride a few and get a feel for them.
Also don't start the 2t vs 4t as everyone has good and bad with each. Comes down to preference. I'm learning on a 2t and it hasn't killed me yet - and is easy to lift up when I spill
If you are in AKL you can always try either of mine for height etc

[joshy28]

You say she is petite - how tall is she and if she has a heavy bike will she be able to pick it up? I am a shorty - and find that my brothers KX125 is tall for me.
Get her to try a couple of bikes. I have a RM80 and it was a little short in the frame for me but the CR80 I have is great. Is the one rule - try and ride a few and get a feel for them.
Also don't start the 2t vs 4t as everyone has good and bad with each. Comes down to preference. I'm learning on a 2t and it hasn't killed me yet - and is easy to lift up when I spill
If you are in AKL you can always try either of mine for height etc

she isnt that short um 5 something lol i need to ask...she is comfortable sitting on my bike

Yeah mite hav to go 2 stroke, also for the sound.love it!!!