Dirtbike or ATV ???????????????
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Dirtbike or ATV ???????????????
Alright im starting to look at another toy and cant really decide what i want. we live on 10 acres and have about 2000 acres of county land that can be rode on right next door. I just basically want to jump on one and do some exploring. No tricks, stunts, mudding or anything. I am looking for used.
I dont want to spend 7k on a new four wheeler. What size bike or atv would i need to get? Im 6foot 275lbs . Also what are easier to maintain atv or dirtbike.
These are a few i have found....
ATV's
1.2004 wolverine 350cc 4wd complete top end rebuilt for $2800.00 (dealer)
2.Honda 250cc Sportrax http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/rvs/2214675190.html
3.Honda 250cc http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/mcy/2267303532.html
Dirt Bikes
2000 cr250 http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/mcy/2281107174.html
2000 Suzuki drz 400 http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/mcy/2271349737.html
2005 Suzuki DR650 http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/mcy/2267363189.html
Out of all these what looks like the best deal?
I dont want to spend 7k on a new four wheeler. What size bike or atv would i need to get? Im 6foot 275lbs . Also what are easier to maintain atv or dirtbike.
These are a few i have found....
ATV's
1.2004 wolverine 350cc 4wd complete top end rebuilt for $2800.00 (dealer)
2.Honda 250cc Sportrax http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/rvs/2214675190.html
3.Honda 250cc http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/mcy/2267303532.html
Dirt Bikes
2000 cr250 http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/mcy/2281107174.html
2000 Suzuki drz 400 http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/mcy/2271349737.html
2005 Suzuki DR650 http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/mcy/2267363189.html
Out of all these what looks like the best deal?
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I own a Brute 7504x4 and a KTM 250 2stroke dirtbike.
If I had to give up one of them, it would be the ATV.
A dirtbike has alot of negatives but it is so much more fun once you start learning to ride. It feels really awkward for the first several months and you really need to find a good rider to ride with to teach you so that you don't start bad habits.
I think an ATV is more usable and if it is cared for, it will resale better as well. Also, most people don't buy hardly any protective gear for ATV's.
What is your spending range?
If you go dirtbike, factor in about $700 for boots, helmet, shin guards, pants, gloves, goggles, and some form of body protection. I think I spent about $800 total.
If I had to give up one of them, it would be the ATV.
A dirtbike has alot of negatives but it is so much more fun once you start learning to ride. It feels really awkward for the first several months and you really need to find a good rider to ride with to teach you so that you don't start bad habits.
I think an ATV is more usable and if it is cared for, it will resale better as well. Also, most people don't buy hardly any protective gear for ATV's.
What is your spending range?
If you go dirtbike, factor in about $700 for boots, helmet, shin guards, pants, gloves, goggles, and some form of body protection. I think I spent about $800 total.
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i'd go with a fourwheeler unless there's some nice trails available.
if you get a dirtbike, for your size i'd get a 450f add a heavier flywheel, change your sprockets and a set of handguards and you'd be set.
2 stroke will be no fun in the woods just putting around and you will foul out sparkplugs quickly if you don't know how to ride one.
the drz400 and 650 are ok bikes, i'd look into a early yz450f for around the same price and you will have a much better bike. maintenance isn't bad on them at all. mine was easier to work on then than my xr250, and was no more often than it either.
maintenance is all relative to what you get. i did oil changes every two rides (by choice), valves maybe once every 6 months (once again by choice), bike never had an issue and felt just as good with a 100+ hours on it as it did new.
if you get a dirtbike, for your size i'd get a 450f add a heavier flywheel, change your sprockets and a set of handguards and you'd be set.
2 stroke will be no fun in the woods just putting around and you will foul out sparkplugs quickly if you don't know how to ride one.
the drz400 and 650 are ok bikes, i'd look into a early yz450f for around the same price and you will have a much better bike. maintenance isn't bad on them at all. mine was easier to work on then than my xr250, and was no more often than it either.
maintenance is all relative to what you get. i did oil changes every two rides (by choice), valves maybe once every 6 months (once again by choice), bike never had an issue and felt just as good with a 100+ hours on it as it did new.
Last edited by 06yz250f; 03-23-2011 at 10:41 PM.
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