Is this a good idea?

[Proudmitch]

Hi I've been riding quads my whole life like sportsmans grizzlies 3 wheelers and I have a 400ex my friend just got a rm 250 and I want to get a bike I'm 5,10 and I weigh 180 lbs I've found a 2000 yz 250 but I don't want to get hurt in it but I want a bike bad what do you guys think btw I'm 15 I know how snappy they are because everyone says that but I've only ridden mini bike I know how to use a clutch and all that and I've just been really ding my quad with my friend but for spring and summer I want to get a bike what do you guys think, thanks

[563ripper]

Ride the rm and see if it's too powerful for you

[Proudmitch]

I would but his is decked out with performance parts and the yz is bone stock

[Skye120]

It sounds like you don't have a ton of experience on a bike and that's ok everybody has had a point where it was new to them. I would do what 563ripper said and ride your buddy's even though his is decked out. If that's the case and you can ride his then you shouldn't have a problem on a bike that might not be as powerful. From what it sounds like to me is you might want to go with a bike with a little less power to start out maybe a 250f or something of that nature. Just my opinion though doesn't mean it's right. Good luck and congrats on moving from 4 wheelers to bike

[Kalamazoo]

It's all in your head. Physically you can manhandle any 250, every time you ride a 250 2-stroke it’s not going to pull a wheelie and run 60+ mph. Buy one and ease into it around the yard and slowly move on to your regular riding area.

[fith wheel]

Shift early and be smart with your throttle hand. Keep two fingers on the clutch especially in technical situations. Think of your clutch as an extension of your throttle or a traction control device. Partially engaged clutch will help control wheel spin in poor traction situations. I'd suggest a fly wheel weight for the yz at least an 11oz. It'll smooth out the hit a little. It will also help prevent it from stalling at low rpms and you can take it off later when your confidence improves.

[Dirtrider 88]

Just take it easy. You can hurt yourself riding anything so its just respecting your right hand!

[SilvFx]

make sure you post a video of your first ride on the RM250!

[Proudmitch]

Thanks guys you really helped me out but my friends probably won't let me ride it because he'll say I'll wreck it but I've been thinking about buying a 125 two stroke but i dont know if In a few months of riding I'll want something bigger but thanks for the responses

[yz250_TX]

You should be able to ride the 125 for years and have fun with it.