# Opinions on a bike for me **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 5, 2005, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743 "2005-03-05T09:17:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/1 "2005-03-05T09:17:22Z")
I have a bit of trouble deciding on which bike I would like to get. I have been a Yamaha rider since i started riding 10yrs ago. Since I made the mistake of riding Kurts 125 Ive been itchin to pick up a bike again. I can get a deal on any YZ I want but Ive been looking into Hondas and really like what I see. ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/2 "2005-03-05T09:26:09Z")
riding 10 years and dumped my bike in the first 5min you rode it? :ugh2: ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/3 "2005-03-05T09:35:32Z")
I vote 450 - you can’t go wrong with a bigger motor ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/4 "2005-03-05T09:36:29Z")
too much for anythign around here ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/5 "2005-03-05T09:36:47Z")
I like this one [http://www.wrm-motorcycles.com/ing/index.asp?pag=moto](http://www.wrm-motorcycles.com/ing/index.asp?pag=moto) ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/6 "2005-03-05T09:38:32Z")
> [@BlueMeanieTSi](#): > > too much for anythign around here so is any car that can go faster than 65mph, but that never stopped us. I hear from riders that 250 is better than 125 because of torque, so a 450 must be even better. :dunno: ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/7 "2005-03-05T09:42:04Z")
well add the YZ 250F 4 Stroke to the list ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/8 "2005-03-05T09:43:47Z")
i would take the 450f off and add the 250f ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/9 "2005-03-05T09:44:49Z")
i cant edit the poll? :dunno: ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/10 "2005-03-05T10:32:18Z")
are you buying new or used? thahelps determine the make and model. yamahas seem to be good every year and hondas have their good years and bad. i would say get a 250f or 250 2stroke. ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/11 "2005-03-05T10:41:12Z")
brand spankin new ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/12 "2005-03-05T10:41:48Z")
now that i talked to some people about the 250f im almost dead set on it ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/13 "2005-03-05T11:10:41Z")
go get it ---
**Author:** ![customandsound](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f08c70/32.png) [@customandsound](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/customandsound)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/14 "2005-03-05T12:18:11Z")
get it ride it and have fun with it !!! ---
**Author:** ![taco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@taco](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/taco)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/15 "2005-03-05T13:02:19Z")
the 250f is real nice to ride. I just would have some concerns about reliabilty and rebuild costs. I would probably get the aluminum frame yz250 2 stroke. ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/16 "2005-03-05T16:04:53Z")
i think u should know already which suits your style…a 2stroke or a 4stroke. if u r super agressive, then u want a 2stroke. if u dont like to rev the bike alot, then a 4stroke. do u do alot of trail riding? if so 4stroke has the advantage. a 4stroke will cost more as far as parts, but you dont need to maintenence them as often, so i say the cost of up-keep equals out. after u decide what you want, 2 or 4stroke…then what size? u had a yz250 before, did u feel it was too much of a handful at times, or the right amount? also, if u do trail ride sometimes and go w/ a stroke, a 125 can be a bitch at times. i say if u want a good all-around do it all bike, then look at the yz250f or crf250r. if u get a 125, then go w/ a rm, yz or ktm. a 2stroke 250, then yz, rm or kx. 450f, i’d say rm crf or yzf. ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/17 "2005-03-05T19:00:17Z")
> [@BlueMeanieTSi](#): > > riding 10 years and dumped my bike in the first 5min you rode it? :ugh2: not trying to start that arguement all over, but Redline was the kx really all that fast as it is said to be?..also, kurt can u post a pic of the other side of the bike (right side) just sitting by itself if u get a chance. ---
**Author:** ![22PSI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/4af34b/32.png) [@22PSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/22PSI)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/18 "2005-03-05T21:59:25Z")
i say 4 stroke 450F . i rode 2 stroke 250 for 5 years, then i picked up a 600 MX 4 stroke. After having this i wouldn’t go back to a 2 stroke. the thing that is a pain is kick starting a 4 stroke is harder than a 2. My bike is alot of bike to handle, lots of power, climb hills in 3rd or 4th. I usually win holeshots against my friend and he has an 04 yz250 with a bunch o crap. just my .02 ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/19 "2005-03-05T23:14:10Z")
> [@smokeyburnouts](#): > > not trying to start that arguement all over, but Redline was the kx really all that fast as it is said to be?..also, kurt can u post a pic of the other side of the bike (right side) just sitting by itself if u get a chance. it wasnt a matter of to much power, i came up through his yard a bit throttle happy and hit a sheet of ice called his driveway, i didnt have a chance ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743/20 "2005-03-05T23:36:17Z")
> [@smokeyburnouts](#): > > not trying to start that arguement all over, but Redline was the kx really all that fast as it is said to be?..also, kurt can u post a pic of the other side of the bike (right side) just sitting by itself if u get a chance. i dunno i’m not much of a rider but it was comin up on me in 4th and i was tryin to keep it down (leaning forward) but what the hell do i know about bikes. ignore the mess i have to clean it but my hose was frozen and i havne’t gotten the pressure washer yet word on the street is it’s not the stock compression anymore either [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-on-a-bike-for-me/172743.md?page=2)