Should I get a YZ426F or an XR100?

[motomadness]

I was wondering, since I lack a street bike, and would like to stay active on a motorcycle between rounds, should I purchase a YZ426 or something smaller like an XR100?

In Michigan there are a lot of motorcross or trail riding activities and I thought it would be good training to try them out.

[tigerblade]

XR would be good for double duty as a pit bike.  

[spyderchick]

TTR 125

[motomadness]

I was thinking about the TTR125LE, but my weight hovers around 200 lbs.  I have heard that heavier rider can actually cause the frame to flex, and possibly elongate.  That's why I was considering something a little bigger.  It would also make a pretty good Super Motard / flat track bike if I could scrounge up the money for the parts.

[spyderchick]

The 426 would be a fun motard bike, but then alot of those guys are going for the CRF 400

[motomadness]

I found a '98 YZ400F for $2200.  Shouldn't I jump on this?

[TZDeSioux]

Sean i'll sell you my XR50R for 2,200  ;)

[motomadness]

SuperDuck, I don't think so.  But I will pay $2,200 for that '03 TZ 2fiddy.

[am_#65_john_deere]

try a crf 150 or a crf230.
they are fun bikes.
i weigh 200plus and own the crf150.
i've put it through some rough stuff.

[chris_chops]

I found a '98 YZ400F for $2200.  Shouldn't I jump on this?

Monsta, jump on it.  I have three buddies with the 400f's and they love them.  100's are great for training but you'll get bored of the lack of power when you are on anything but a small oval practice flattrack.  Get the 100 after the 400.  

[Super Dave]

Frame flex?

This is about having fun, right?

TTR125 or maybe the comperable CRF150.  You don't need the flat out speed of an open class MXer do you?

Keep it simple.

[cb186]

Frame flex?



You don't need the flat out speed of an open class MXer do you?

umm, YES. ;D