Sam
i'm 14 and im thinking about getting a dirt bike ive never rode one before but i have a normal bike and i rode a 4 wheeler before. im 5'2 and 94 pounds i was thinking maybe a older version yz125 or cr125 i dont wana spend too much money and im not gona be racing but i dont want a cheap quality bike that will break. i want something in the 1000$ range and if u could give me a website with older bikes (cheaper then newer models like 2013 or 2012 that would be great. thanks
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The 125 2 stroke might be to big for you and your kinda to light for a 125 and all the bike will do is spin the tires. Id look into a 125 4 stroke like a yamaha ttr125 or a suzuki drz125. If u want something 2 stroke look at them 85l or big wheel or expert. Look at a suzuki rm85l or cr85 should be good or u can look into a kx100. Before you ride make sure u understand to shift gears and work the clutch. Good luck
The 125 2 stroke might be to big for you and your kinda to light for a 125 and all the bike will do is spin the tires. Id look into a 125 4 stroke like a yamaha ttr125 or a suzuki drz125. If u want something 2 stroke look at them 85l or big wheel or expert. Look at a suzuki rm85l or cr85 should be good or u can look into a kx100. Before you ride make sure u understand to shift gears and work the clutch. Good luck
Is the Honda VF1000R a good bike?
Timpala
For some reason I have fallen in love with the old mid 1980's Honda VF1000R. Does anyone know about this bike good or bad? I love everything about the look. The Red White & Blue, the tail lights, the head lights etc... Any other suggestions of a similar bike are welcomed. Here is a link to a photo of what I am talking about: http://www.classicsportbikesforsale.com/400/ Also, I just wanted to add that I have been riding for years. Please don't send me "beginner" bike ideas. Thanks!
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In the mag mentioned below, there was a brief write up on VF1000R's. Basically, the writer contacted a previous owner of a VF1000R he was thinking of buying. The bloke had several VF's he worked on himself & wrote back to him mentioning the faults he had encountered;
'Cam lobes can pit/flatten - there is a mod for this. Valves need to be adjusted. Carbs can clog if bike is stood, a pain to clean. Spark boxes can go, also Voltage Regulators - Electrex make a replacement for the VReg. Sometimes a rod bearing can spin'
Similar bikes? Can't think of any V-4's offhand, guess some straight 4's from the era - ZZR1100 or Honda Blackbird - would have similar power & speed, but not torque.
PS the UK mag Practical Sportsbike had a write up/test of them in the Oct 2012 issue. It mentioned a worldwidw owners forum vr1000r.com
In the mag mentioned below, there was a brief write up on VF1000R's. Basically, the writer contacted a previous owner of a VF1000R he was thinking of buying. The bloke had several VF's he worked on himself & wrote back to him mentioning the faults he had encountered;
'Cam lobes can pit/flatten - there is a mod for this. Valves need to be adjusted. Carbs can clog if bike is stood, a pain to clean. Spark boxes can go, also Voltage Regulators - Electrex make a replacement for the VReg. Sometimes a rod bearing can spin'
Similar bikes? Can't think of any V-4's offhand, guess some straight 4's from the era - ZZR1100 or Honda Blackbird - would have similar power & speed, but not torque.
PS the UK mag Practical Sportsbike had a write up/test of them in the Oct 2012 issue. It mentioned a worldwidw owners forum vr1000r.com
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