Getting my first bike! Help please!

[preacherman92]

what kinda 2t are good for trails?

[preacherman92]

if you don't like mixing gas your definitely not going to like the maintenance of a 250f.

finding a reliable 250 for under $3000 is almost impossible in my experiences. i would look at 2 strokes with your budget.

I'm totally open to 2t! just want a good trail bike. I don't mind mixing gas as long as the bike is reliable and won't foul up plugs. Any good 2t recommendations?

[HondaPowered]

everyone seems to love the kdx200 seem to be a good trial bike in your price range. the ktms i think are the best but they are costly. i have only rode a 2 stroke a couple of times so I'm not very knowledgeable about them but i hear good things about the kdx line

[moto_rider7755]

2t recommendations? The KDX, as I suggested earlier. I owned a 2002 KDX220 until I recently sold it to a friend. It was/is a good trail bike...very reliable and decent power. The KDXs have plenty of low end power, so you will be able to lug them around in first gear easier than a high strung 250F. They are excellent beginner trail bikes. As mentioned, the KTMs are better, but you will pay way over your budget for a KTM.

[preacherman92]

well I've heard the KDX200's are heavy and kinda unreliable. Thoughts? Other good 2t trail bikes?

How are Honda CR125's?

[moto_rider7755]

KDXs are 223 lbs and one of the most reliable trail bikes you can buy. Your source doesnt know what the hell they are talking about. A CR125 is a piss poor beginner trail bike.

[moto_rider7755]

We, the educated riders in this forum, have told you what to buy...the ball is now in your court.

[Doug the head]

i know of a fresh motored 96 cr125 in st marys also has a dr 350. both pretty well priced if interested

[dillonater]

Just snag a cr500, youll never grow out of it jk but ive heard all positive about the kdx's from people on this site. I honestly dont think ive read anywhere about the downfalls of the kdx's. ? Never owned or ridden one, just thought i would put my thoughts in.Also id stay away from a 125 for woods if your a begginer, it would be quite a struggle at times seems they really dont have any low end power at all really.

[Greenisbest]

I'm telling you, go witha kdx 200/220. If it's jetted right and everything checks out it shouldn't foul plugs. The only real maintinence you need to do to a 2t is replace the top end either a VERY debateable amount of time(I just do it every winter) and replace transmission oil. You should do topend jobs on a 4t also but not as often. With a 4t you need to adjust/shim/replace the valves every now and then. and theres so many more parts it's got a rendency to "Grenade" (more prelevent in the racing models) which isn't an every day thing but if does grenade you need to replace pretty much every part in that area. I had a teacher tha thad one grenade andhe had to replace every sinle part, in other words he would have had to bought a new cylinder and cases and everything in between. He just bought a new motor obviuosly.

[preacherman92]

Well guys, I certainly appreciate all the advice and help!

at this point I'll keep my eyes open for a good KDX, or maybe a 125 (if budget restricts).

Thanks for the help and I'll keep y'all posted.

[moto_rider7755]

If I were in your shoes, a 125 MX bike would be at the bottom of my list. An old XR250 or TTR250 or an old enduro of any color would serve you much better for the terrain you are riding.

[Theeebalz]

Well guys, I certainly appreciate all the advice and help!

at this point I'll keep my eyes open for a good KDX, or maybe a 125 (if budget restricts).

Thanks for the help and I'll keep y'all posted.

or save up an extra 300-400 bucks, that will even open your door up quite a bit.

[preacherman92]

Well I'm selling some old camera equipment so my budget may grow. So Im thinking I'll look for a used KDX200/220, XR250 or an enduro bike?

What exactly are enduro bikes?