New and Clueless

NightMayor · 08-06-2007, 07:31 PM

Hey everyone. I just got back from spending the long weekend at my girlfriend's cabin, where I used a quad for the first time, and I fell in love with trail riding. However, I think that I would much prefer a dirt bike, for space issues and some of the places they can go.

The problem is that I know NOTHING about dirt bikes whatsoever, and I don't even know what kind of models I should be pricing. I like to get prices over the phone/online for things to shorten the list of shops to visit.

What I'm looking for in a bike is casual trail riding, but it would be a plus if I could ride it on the street as well, since I recently bought an SUV so I'd need to get to a friend's place with a pick-up to go anywhere. I'm 5'11" and about 220lbs. I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible because I'm a musician at heart, which translates into poor.

Thanks in advance for any help I get!

Oh, one thing I forgot to add: I never learned how to ride a bicycle, is that going to completely screw me up?

tigmaster · 08-06-2007, 08:03 PM

well, if u say that u want a street legal dirt bike then i would go for the enduro series of bikes. check out the wr***f line of bikes by yamaha or the dr-z*** series from suzuki. u should be looking for something more than 250cc's. ebay is your best bet for a cheap deal. and as far as the bicycle thing goes, you will be fine.

TDB303 · 08-06-2007, 08:06 PM

actually its wayy easier to ride dirtbikes than bicycles by far.

wr250f95 · 08-06-2007, 08:15 PM

for dual sport the zuki drz400 is the best. the wr is more of a pure performance for the dirt thing. plus the zuki is a bit cheaper to run.(dosnt need service such as oil change and stuff as often). welcome to the site and enjoy.

NightMayor · 08-06-2007, 08:24 PM

I just did a quick search on ebay.ca for a Suzuki DR-Z 400 and the lowest price I came up with is around $1800 Canadian. Is that about what I'm looking at, or should I be able to get a better deal locally if I can find a used one?

TDB303 · 08-06-2007, 08:25 PM

thats cheap for canadian, if im not mistaken whck i could be arent bikes up there more expensive and what year is it?

NightMayor · 08-06-2007, 08:31 PM

It's a 2001.

wr250f95 · 08-06-2007, 08:34 PM

go for it,thats cheap,
dont worry drz's are pretty much invincible.

TDB303 · 08-06-2007, 08:48 PM

yea thats a great deal i agree

tigmaster · 08-06-2007, 09:01 PM

ya thats a good deal for a dr-z. oh and wr250f95, i like how u admitted that the dr-z was a better bike than yours but then couldnt face posting it and deleted it. lol jk, random moderator powers

08-06-2007, 07:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
NightMayor C Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	New and Clueless Hey everyone. I just got back from spending the long weekend at my girlfriend's cabin, where I used a quad for the first time, and I fell in love with trail riding. However, I think that I would much prefer a dirt bike, for space issues and some of the places they can go. The problem is that I know NOTHING about dirt bikes whatsoever, and I don't even know what kind of models I should be pricing. I like to get prices over the phone/online for things to shorten the list of shops to visit. What I'm looking for in a bike is casual trail riding, but it would be a plus if I could ride it on the street as well, since I recently bought an SUV so I'd need to get to a friend's place with a pick-up to go anywhere. I'm 5'11" and about 220lbs. I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible because I'm a musician at heart, which translates into poor. Thanks in advance for any help I get! Oh, one thing I forgot to add: I never learned how to ride a bicycle, is that going to completely screw me up? Last edited by NightMayor; 08-06-2007 at 07:33 PM.

08-06-2007, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	well, if u say that u want a street legal dirt bike then i would go for the enduro series of bikes. check out the wr*f line of bikes by yamaha or the dr-z* series from suzuki. u should be looking for something more than 250cc's. ebay is your best bet for a cheap deal. and as far as the bicycle thing goes, you will be fine. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

08-06-2007, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,463 iTrader: (1)	for dual sport the zuki drz400 is the best. the wr is more of a pure performance for the dirt thing. plus the zuki is a bit cheaper to run.(dosnt need service such as oil change and stuff as often). welcome to the site and enjoy. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

08-06-2007, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,463 iTrader: (1)	go for it,thats cheap, dont worry drz's are pretty much invincible. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

08-06-2007, 09:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	ya thats a good deal for a dr-z. oh and wr250f95, i like how u admitted that the dr-z was a better bike than yours but then couldnt face posting it and deleted it. lol jk, random moderator powers __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

08-06-2007, 08:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
TDB303 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Valley, Ohio Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (0)	actually its wayy easier to ride dirtbikes than bicycles by far.

08-06-2007, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
NightMayor C Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	I just did a quick search on ebay.ca for a Suzuki DR-Z 400 and the lowest price I came up with is around $1800 Canadian. Is that about what I'm looking at, or should I be able to get a better deal locally if I can find a used one?

08-06-2007, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
TDB303 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Valley, Ohio Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (0)	thats cheap for canadian, if im not mistaken whck i could be arent bikes up there more expensive and what year is it?

08-06-2007, 08:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
NightMayor C Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	It's a 2001.

08-06-2007, 08:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
TDB303 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Valley, Ohio Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (0)	yea thats a great deal i agree

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