grpark20 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Here's the story. Currently I'm making my 05 shee dune only. All that's left is motor back from Jeff which is 2-3 weeks out. I will be getting a dirtbike to ride locally in the trails. I'm not a big fan of 2 wheels but I love my street bike...01 GSXR 750 with a few goodies. I can get 2 stroke 125's where I am all day long for $800-$1400. Or I can get a 04 YFZ 250 from my old supervisor. Yes, that is a 4 stroke, but rumor is it's equivalent to a 2 stroke 125. His son pissed him off so he'll let me get it for $1000. Even though I am just going to be in the local trails and not the biggest fan of 2 wheels, I want something that I can man handle but not suck @$$ and lug around. I'm not a prorider, but when my shee had all the possible bolt ons I man handled it...hope that helps with my experience level. I weigh in at 225 if thats a factor for the dirtbike. All my dirtbike friends say the 04 YFZ 250 is a screamn' deal. It's not ragged out, but his son rode the piss out of it..few scratches, needs grips, right peg, rear brake lever. Just serviced and it has a full FMF exhaust with some sort of $500 heavy duty rims and a few other items. All the work and mods are legit being I know this guy and know him personally. Need opinions, help, and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 The 250 sound like a good deal. I'm about the same size and I would buy nothing less than a 250. I ride a CR500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tithead Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 honda cr250f twin pipe. rode one for quite a while last year at my track as part of an exchange (quad for solo with the guy i built the track with) and i loved it. cant go wrong IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlocal22 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Here's the story. Currently I'm making my 05 shee dune only. All that's left is motor back from Jeff which is 2-3 weeks out. I will be getting a dirtbike to ride locally in the trails. I'm not a big fan of 2 wheels but I love my street bike...01 GSXR 750 with a few goodies. I can get 2 stroke 125's where I am all day long for $800-$1400. Or I can get a 04 YFZ 250 from my old supervisor. Yes, that is a 4 stroke, but rumor is it's equivalent to a 2 stroke 125. His son pissed him off so he'll let me get it for $1000. Even though I am just going to be in the local trails and not the biggest fan of 2 wheels, I want something that I can man handle but not suck @$$ and lug around. I'm not a prorider, but when my shee had all the possible bolt ons I man handled it...hope that helps with my experience level. I weigh in at 225 if thats a factor for the dirtbike. All my dirtbike friends say the 04 YFZ 250 is a screamn' deal. It's not ragged out, but his son rode the piss out of it..few scratches, needs grips, right peg, rear brake lever. Just serviced and it has a full FMF exhaust with some sort of $500 heavy duty rims and a few other items. All the work and mods are legit being I know this guy and know him personally. Need opinions, help, and advice. 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlocal22 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 250 and if u dont like it sell it make a profit and buy the two stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sled Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I would get the 250, better deal and less maintenance. you can lung it more since your a bigger rider. I grew up on a 125 seem to like them better for racing and tight tracks, but you gotta beat the shit outta them to be fast! I LOVE my 450 though, best dirt bike ever IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klemet banshee Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 YEA CR 500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sled Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 YEA CR 500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh, please. those things are out dated rattle traps that aren't even that fast for 500cc 2 stroke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 oh, please. those things are out dated rattle traps that aren't even that fast for 500cc 2 stroke! please.. cr500 will flat out dust that crf450 you got.. i would stay away from the 125. they are a chore to ride. youd be better off with a 250 2 stroke if you wanna stick with 2 stroke. i would go for the 4 stroke 250. they make good power and are easy to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider1026 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 i had a kx500 once... your 4 stroke bikes will not hang.. trust me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grpark20 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks for all the advice and opinions guys. Like I said....this bike will be for local just to give me my fix until the weather gets better and I can get in the sand. I'm leaning towards the 04 YZ 250F 4 stroke. There is less maintenance so thats a plus. Keep the comments coming though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
278 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks for all the advice and opinions guys. Like I said....this bike will be for local just to give me my fix until the weather gets better and I can get in the sand. I'm leaning towards the 04 YZ 250F 4 stroke. There is less maintenance so thats a plus. Keep the comments coming though. yeah 250 for sure... You like it alot more than the 125 especially for your size, Im only 205 and I liked a 250 4-stroke alot better than the 125. That was stock though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2slow350 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Ok I guess I'm the odd ball. I like the 125 2stroke hands down even tho they may not have the better resale value... I might be bias but if you stroke it more the twice your playing with it :biggrin: Edited January 18, 2009 by 2slow350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercalmighty Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I like my 125 also. The 250 4strokers are nice but Im a 2stroke guy. Most of these guys are right about ridding a 125. They are more of a pin it and clutch it. The 250 you can ride more with the throttle. I have a YZ125 and love the power it has. I think its alot more linear and usable then the other 125's out there. The 250 is a smoking deal though. Also if you get the 250 get a slipper clutch for it. Especially if your use to 2strokes you are going to want the slipper clutch. I guess my thing is half the fun of owning dirt bikes and quads is working on them and moding them so I like my 2strokes more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollinRhino Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 The 250 smoker is the best choice you have. If I was going to stay riding on two wheels I would sell off my 125s and buy a 250, but those days are coming to an end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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