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I have been looking at getting a dirt bike recently.  I don't have much experience as I have only ridden a few times.  I see a lot of 250 2 strokes for around 1000-1500. They are all in the year range of 95-02.  Is there anything wrong with getting an older 2 stroke?   Also, would this be too much power for a newer rider like myself?  I am 6'1" 185lbs. Thanks.  

hey man i was in the same place u are a few weeks ago im 6 ft 190lbs and i was thinkin bout gettin a bike i did alot of research and i was stuck on a 4 stroke for a while but they cost alot if they blow maitenece is a pain, so i decided to go with a 06 yamaha yz 250 i paid 4400 but i live in canada more expensive here u might finda better deal but ya im a begginer man very little riding experince i know this bikr has alot alot of power but i will get used to it just take it ez on the throttle so it just takes a bit of practice ive only ridden the bike up and down my street waitng to change all teh oils but ya peopel buy 125 cc and they outgrow them quick ur a big boy u should be able to learn on the 250  
06 Yamaha YZ 250

4 strokes aint nothin but problems

absolutely nothing wrong with getting an older 2-stroke. i have a 2002 yz 125 and i love it so much. i'd suggest getting a newer year though, like the 02's.. i'm sure you can find a 2002 250 pretty cheap.  

kzak
people dont outgrow 125's. you are a beginner so just watch everything you say. your presence on this site is apreciated but all im saying is hang around and watch some threads and then when you learn more then start giving advice. you cant just go tell everyone to not get a four stroke and to get a 250.

a 250 is a very powerful bike. i normally suggest people to start on a 125, they are very powerful also but you wont go mach 3. if you think you can handle then go ahead and get one.

i would try and find the newest but still best condition bike. if there is a 95 model and there isnt a spot of dirt on it then go ahead and get it. so all i am saying is that it doesnt matter about the year that much but i would at least try and make it a 98 or newer model.  
1998 cr125
2002 cr80

sorry man but i am going on this from a previous thread alto of people told me the info im giving him hes my size and alot of people told me that a 250 would prob be better but ya its all wat u feel comftrable with im just sayin i was told that after a while a yaear or 2 of riding a 125 he might want somthin with more power hes a big boy as well not a small guy

but ya elko my bad man dont want to give misinformation sorry dude  
06 Yamaha YZ 250

4 strokes aint nothin but problems

Thank you very much for the advice.  I think I might try to find a 125 as I can always sell it and find a 250 if I feel like going mach 3.  Something like this maybe. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/748825044.html   What do ya think?  

its cool the thing is though you cant just say man get a 250. this person could be 13 years old. now wat if you would have told a 13 year old to get a 250 and they got hurt. then ow would you feel.

it would be much better for a begginner to ride a 125 and yeah he is a little big for a 125 but if he feels that he could use more power after a year of riding then he could always sell it and get a 250  
1998 cr125
2002 cr80

looks good call them up and ask them the last time they did a top end on it.  
1998 cr125
2002 cr80

Thanks Elko, will do tomorrow.  

ya the age will be the big thing sorry man it really was my bad im 22 thats why i felt i could handle a 250 it all really dpends on u and ya a 125 is great for a begginer  
06 Yamaha YZ 250

4 strokes aint nothin but problems

its an 03 so it is fairly new. not everyone can afford a newer bike like you (kzak) and 1500 is really extremely good. my bike is an 98 and i have it going for 1300.  
1998 cr125
2002 cr80

yea i know this i actualy got a really good deal on my bike i was lookin to buy older as well just got lucky lookin around, took my time. but take a look around that bike does seem like a great deal though good luck  
06 Yamaha YZ 250

4 strokes aint nothin but problems

my friend has an 03 yz125 and he has that going for 3000  
1998 cr125
2002 cr80

wow double price god damn thats a big differnce  
06 Yamaha YZ 250

4 strokes aint nothin but problems

well he bought it for 2400 off a pro racer last year then he blew it up the first week he had it and put a full wiseco engine on his bike which cost him like 1200 to 1700 somewhere around there so he is trying to get the money to get a brand new bike  
1998 cr125
2002 cr80