needing some help decide

[yamahammer01]

i am looking for a newer bike like an '05 or an '06. i cant decide between 4 stroke or a pinger. the bikes im interested in is a yz250, crf450, rmz 450, kxf 450. i just kinda worried about buying a used 4 stroke, dont want to buy a shiny turd. any info is appreciated and thanks in advance.

[DUDEONAYZ125]

if you have the money it would cost to repair one of those 450's then buy one but if not just go with the 2 smoke i would personally go with the two smoke

[KKXR400R]

This bike sings to me in my dreams.....too purty!!




But on a serious note. Depends on what type of riding your doing. I have ridden most of them (besides the Suzuki) and the 450's are nice but since I ride a 2T I almost get bored cause of the way the power comes on. The 450's have alot of power but they also have engine breaking...which I'm not used to. Both bikes take a different riding styles and has their advantages and disadvantages. I think it's all personal choice. As far as maintenance, you will have to keep up on it or trouble will brew. Plan on purchasing a few extra air filters, lots of oil/filters and learn how to to use feeler gauges. Can't you tell I'm a little partial to premix??

-Kevin-

[DUDEONAYZ125]

dont start the conversation where everyone talks about how much the want a cr500af

[199q_cr]

what kind of riding do you usually do? and what is your bike repair budget??

that i would think is a main factor between 2t and 4t

[KKXR400R]

Originally Posted by DUDEONAYZ125

dont start the conversation where everyone talks about how much the want a cr500af

I don't know what your talking about....

[Freak]

Originally Posted by DUDEONAYZ125

dont start the conversation where everyone talks about how much the want a cr500af

bah, it don't have to be an AF, just a plain jane steelie 500 will do.

[Freak]

What do you ride now, and what kind of riding do you do?. That would help the rest of the gang with a good choice for you.

[DUDEONAYZ125]

Originally Posted by KKXR400R

I don't know what your talking about....

oh really so you dont want one

[yamahammer01]

i have a yz 125 right now, but its boreing to ride now. i ride pretty much everything cept for dunes. maintence is not a problem for me, i have no problem tearing down a 4t or a 2t. it was exciting to ride my buddys 450f but it didnt have the snap that i was looking for. i have actually lost sleep deciding between the 2. grrrr

[Freak]

If you want snap in a 450, your gonna half to go RED bro. Yamaha did too much taming on their 450. On the other hand, the yz250 would be a good choice as well.

[yamahammer01]

i think i gonna go with the 4t. kinda wrong forum, but whats some of the things i shoud ask the guy im gonna buy one off of. and whats some of the things i should look for and feel for when i test it out. i know what to look and feel for in a 2t, but i havent had much experience with the 4ts.

[jc6711]

I would get a 250 two stroke and get a big bore kit to help you keep up wiht the 450's on the straights.

[yamahammer01]

thats a good option also. but whats gonna happen when the greenies get their way and wipe the two stroke out of america. i have allready seen four stroke weedeaters...whats up with that? i dont know what the heck to do. i would much rather have a 2 stroke anyways.

[jc6711]

You dont need to buy new, it think in 07 everyone still had a line of twostrokes. Plus if you racing, ITS A RACE BIKE! I wish they would understand that because we arnt like riding on the road everyday to get from home to work. We have a purpose built machine we use for compatition that only is run for a short time.

[199q_cr]

if you would rather have the 2 smoke go for it! get a CR or YZ both great bikes i have had both and been very very happy with them