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andrew54 · Post by **andrew54** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 5:13 pm

I am looking to get into riding dirtbikes. Currently I race a yamaha r6 but I am thinking of getting a dirt bike to play around with. Some of my road racing friends have said that riding off road improved their lap times at the track.
I was wondering what kind of bike should I be looking for. I will only be doing trail riding. I live in Millarville, so it is not very far to Maclean Creek. I assume that for example a yamaha wr would be more suited to what I need then a yz. Also how much of a difference is there between a 250f and a 450f.
Thanks for your answers.

Post by **dirtyboy** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:35 pm

Welcome Andrew,

A WR, XCW, EC, KLX or one like that would be best. I'm a small guy and like the 250 but the 450 will be much better at hills and such. If you think you can handle the horsepower, the 450 will work well.

Cheers..

Hammer · Post by **Hammer** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:03 am

Welcome Andrew,
I started back last year on a WR450 and had a blast in McLean and other areas. The power of the 450 allowed me to catch up quick in the off-road skills department. Reliable too! The tech support from RMDRA members was invaluable when it came to specifying and installing the after-market mods needed for riding this part of the world. You'll also find lots of riding partners through this forum!

Gord

srpiasta · Post by **srpiasta** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:53 am

Hey, personally go with whatyou feel motocross bikes are set differnt and there are no power restrictions unlike the klx, wr ect... It just depends on your style of riding. If it were me buying a new bike probally a yz450 or a yz 250 2 stroke like dirt boy said, the 450 will help on the hills

Rob

tkring · Post by **tkring** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 1:59 pm

I have a 1995 WR250 for sale. It is a great bike. If you are interested drop me a line. You can see a pic of it at: www.bikepics.com/pictures/775472/

It is reliable and reasonably priced.

tkring@telusplanet.net

Travis

cedric · Post by **cedric** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:53 pm

Ok, so I'm not a moderator (yet), and apologies in advance if I sound like an a-hole, but a quick look shows that you have mentioned your bike for sale in at least 6 different places on this forum. I think everybody here knows that you have a WR250 for sale. Can we move on?

[Hijack Mode off]

Welcome Andrew and good luck with finding a new bike. The people on this forum can answer any questions you may have about just about any bike.

tkring · Post by **tkring** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 5:12 pm

cedric wrote:Ok, so I'm not a moderator (yet), and apologies in advance if I sound like an a-hole, but a quick look shows that you have mentioned your bike for sale in at least 6 different places on this forum. I think everybody here knows that you have a WR250 for sale. Can we move on?

[Hijack Mode off]

Welcome Andrew and good luck with finding a new bike. The people on this forum can answer any questions you may have about just about any bike.

Apologies

cedric · Post by **cedric** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:15 pm

No worries, sorry I had to be the a-hole. The bike looks pretty good, and hey, free bumps.

Post by **dirtyboy** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:56 pm

cedric wrote:Ok, so I'm not a moderator (yet)

Is that a job application? By the looks of your new avatar I'm not sure whether you are hard working or obsessive and compulsive.

My girls were ROTFL at your Avatar since I hid it with my hand until the beginning started up.

cedric · Post by **cedric** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:02 am

dirtyboy wrote:Is that a job application?

I'm not sure I need any more (any) responsibilities, but I do seem to spend an inordinate amount of time on this site anyway. My new avatar cracks me up every time I see it. Just another day at the office...