can the honda crf150 jump good? or does it bottom out...

[a_gunslinger]

In the wrong forum for starters - get over to the 15/230 group. You CAN jump any bike. But that suspension was not made for MX or jumping. Look at how small the diameter of those front forks are on the 150 (or 230) compared to an MX bike (like a 250). 150 is a starter/learner trail bike, not meant for jumping really. If you psuh it you are either going to hurt yourself or blow the forks.

[lgfuad269]

so gunslinger your sayin that maybe i shoudlg et an MX bike if i want to be jumping and stuff? if so a 2 or 4? and how big? cuz i'm not sure whats too big or not...

[lost coyote]

The crf150 is a heavy bike for its size. Nobody makes a short stroke big bore thumper in that small of a cc. Look into a two stroke if your jumping, The equivelant of a crf150 4stroke would be a cr85 two stroke.

[lgfuad269]

yeah i know it is that sucks

[a_gunslinger]

so gunslinger your sayin that maybe i shoudlg et an MX bike if i want to be jumping and stuff? if so a 2 or 4? and how big? cuz i'm not sure whats too big or not...

It really depends on your size. The first level of real MX bikes are pretty much the 250s (pick a color - but I would go red or blue). Especially if you are of average to larger size. A great majority of mx (and even trial) riders settle out at a 250. And a lot more tend to buy a little small/cheaper then grow out of the starter bike way to fast and want something more. A good 250 will keep and average kid/adult happy for a lifetime. ?

What is your height, weight, age, wallet size?

[lgfuad269]

weight: 190

Height: 5'11'-6'

age: 15

Wallet size haha: like 1,500-2,000 i know it's really hard ot ifnd a bike for that price but it's all i can go for

[dirtrida010]

yes I jump mine all the time and as long as it has some transition to it you should be fine. And if you find you bottom out alot there alot of other options..

[matt113]

weight: 190

Height: 5'11'-6'

age: 15

Wallet size haha: like 1,500-2,000 i know it's really hard ot ifnd a bike for that price but it's all i can go for

maybe just find a 125 two stroke then..

[crf150er]

haha u can jump ur 150 I did thats how I blew my rear shock, hittin a big jump. the 150 wasn't meant to fly

[gunner150]

so the 150f is fine for jumpin then?

NO it is not!

[gunner150]

maybe just find a 125 two stroke then..

Yes definatly a better choice

[crf150er]

yea a yz 125 has a lot better suspension

[lgfuad269]

bu ti hear if u dno't go like full out on 2 strokes then they iwll blow the top end or foul plugs and i dont' want to replace those haha

[lgfuad269]

bu ti hear if u dno't go like full out on 2 strokes then they iwll blow the top end or foul plugs and i dont' want to replace those haha oh and i'ma beginner

[a_gunslinger]

weight: 190

Height: 5'11'-6'

age: 15

Wallet size haha: like 1,500-2,000 i know it's really hard ot ifnd a bike for that price but it's all i can go for

At that size, you are too big for the 150. Larger 2 stroke might be a great option. Can you hit the parents or granparents up for some?

[lgfuad269]

nope my dad said that i have to pay for liek all of it because he thinks it's a waste but i don't haha (mostly because they're not that many places to ride)

[AR15 guy]

Yeah your bigger than me and I almost feel to big for a 230. Your to big for a 150 for sure.

[matt113]

as long as u keep it in da revs then u shouldnt foul plugs but you'll probably foul a few newaze over time.. and if u dont keep it in the revs then im pretty sure you'll be less likely to have to rebuild the top-end very often.. dont quote me on that one though.. just seems logical

[gunner150]

No you won't foul plugs or none of that!

[lgfuad269]

well woudl a ktm 105sx be a good size if i raise the seat or sumthing? because i feel the 125 is to powerful for a beginner like me