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Should I have not gotten a dirt bike as my first bike.?
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Picked up a 1980 Yamaha XT250 a few days ago for 1k. I’m short and wanted something easy enough without too much power so I can learn, and will get me to the grocery store and back a few times a week. Not planning on taking it across the country or anything.
I start the MSF course in September to learn and get my license, so I’ve been excited to tell my friends about my new motorcycle adventure - however everyone is being very clear that it is a DIRT BIKE and not a motorcycle and in a way that’s feels like “oh...a... dirt bike..”. Is there a dirt bike stigma I’m unaware of? Have I committed a terrible sin by purchasing a street legal dirt bike? Should I be ashamed? I know it doesn’t matter if it works for me that should be enough, but if I’m missing some dirt bike/motorcycle etiquette I’d love to know. Thanks!
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Who cares what anyone thinks. Enjoy the ride, the bike, the feeling.
Haters gonna hate.
Recommended dirt bike for first timer? (Adult)
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Hey guys, a buddy and I are planning on getting our first dirt bikes next spring to do trail riding in Utah. I’m a complete beginner, 32 year old male, and I’m wondering what I should get?
I don’t want to kill myself lol. I’m guessing I should go enduro? Won’t be doing any street riding, but won’t be doing any jumping/racing. Eventually I’ll be doing hill climbing, at some point. Based on the research I’ve done so far, 125 or 250 is probably too much
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CRF250F is a good starter bike. Enough power to take care of most situations without getting you into trouble. Really good resale value so if you decide to upgrade you won’t lose much if anything.
Pros and Cons of owning a Dirt bike?
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Also where would I be able to buy one? Would someone give Me a good website?
Top Comment: Also where would I be able to buy one? Would someone give Me a good website?
I want to learn to ride a dirt bike; what are my options?
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I've been riding for a few months now, have been to a track day and have fallen helplessly in love with motorcycles. So, the next obvious step is to learn to ride on the dirt! ...but I have no idea where to start. Dirt bike riders, what do you recommend?
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Honestly?
- Buy/borrow a dirt bike
- Ride in the dirt
Which dirt bike for a beginner
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Top Comment: Prolly gonna want to bump up to a 450 to be safe.
New to dirt bikes, looking for some advice
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So I’m looking to buy my first dirt bike (25M) and was hoping to get some suggestions. After some research, I think the Yamaha Yz (125 or 250) seems right for me, was wondering if any of these in particular seem like good or bad deals. (Budget is 4k absolute max) Feel free to drop any other knowledge a newbie could use!
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yz 250, easier and cheaper to maintain, and boy do them 2smokes sound and run nice!