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I am currently 15 and want to get into motocross. Im 6'2, 185 what size bike would be best for me? 250cc? What year? (if that matters) and some tips on where to get helmets, pads, ect. would be very helpful and also where to find races my age. I assume i can find local ones considering i live in texas.
The way i put this kinda seems like i want to jump into it in a month. Which is wrong i know im going to have to practice a lot and some beginner tips on what to improve on would be great also.
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You are not the first person to ask this question, but since Yahoo Answers decided they wanted to change their format and go with this stupid new format, I can't find it. So now I am going to have to type this all over again.
Okay.
First you are going to need to purchase a bike. For your height and weight you should be on a 250cc 2-stroke, 450cc 4-stroke or an open class 2-stroke. You will fit on any modern motocross bike.
Since you are just starting out, I would shy away from the open class 2-strokes, they are serious beasts.
Since you are not going to try and start racing right off the bat and you did not say if you have any riding experience, I would go with a 250cc 4-stroke. They have adequate power and are easy to learn to ride. I like 2-strokes for racing, but there are only three manufacturers that are still making new 2-strokes = Yamaha, KTM and Husqvarna.
Once you decide on a bike, you will then need to locate one. I would recommend you purchase new, but if the budget is tight and you are not going to be competing right from the get go, a used bike is more than adequate. If you go 4-stroke look for a bike made from 2000 to present. If you go 2-stroke you can go all the way back to the 1990's to present. There are those people that will tell you that you can't be competitive on an old 2-stroke, they don't know what they are talking about - The Retro Kid: http://vurbmoto.com/blogs/jerry-robins-kickin-it-old-school/14270/
You can find used bikes on Ebay, Craigslist, CycleTrader and BikeFinds. This will also be some of the sites that you will look for used motocross gear. Ebay, Craigslist, flea markets and garage sales. The only piece of gear I recommend you purchase new is a helmet. Make sure the helmet is SNELL approved. You can find new SNELL approved helmets on line. HJC makes a line of inexpensive SNELL approved helmets.
Bear minimum gear is: SNELL approved helmet, goggles, long sleeve shirt, long pants and motocross boots. You can get generic goggles on Ebay for under $15.00. Use an old sweat shirt as your long sleeve shirt. Military BDU pants work well. Motocross boots can be very expensive, unless you go used. Motocross boots are very tough and will last for decades. Oneal, Thor, Ocelot, etc all make good boots and you can find them used on Ebay, Craigslist, flea markets and garage sales. I have picked up used motocross boots for $25.00. After you have the basic gear, then you can look into shoulder pads with chest protector, gloves, racing jersey with elbow pads and armored racing pants. Wal Mart sells padded mechanics gloves that work well for motocross gloves, they cost about $25.00. You can usually find these items used also at the same places you found other used items at. Don't worry about the used gear being scratched, chipped and faded. You are not trying to make a fashion statement, you just want protective gear.
After you get the gear, you will need transportation for your bike, gear, tools and fuel. Most guys use a pick up truck, van or trailer. Once you get transportation then all you need to do is ride. If you don't know where to ride at, you can check Yahoo or Google for local motocross tracks in your area. You can also check the local shops and ask them where tracks are in your area.
Basic riding tips:
Stand up over rough terrain. Keep your knees slightly bent so they act like shock absorbers. If you sit on the sit or if you keep your knees locked, the motorcycle will buck you off.
It is okay to put your inside foot down when turning. This helps keep your balance as you go through. This is why you want motocross boots. They have a uni-direction tread that will slide as you put your foot down. If you use normal boots, they will stick when you put your foot down.
When making a turn, slide up on the seat to the gas tank. This puts weight onto the front wheel so that it sticks better, you can also lean forward as you have your foot out so you put even more weight on the front end while turning.
When going over rough terrain you want to keep the front end light and the gas on. The rear wheel driving will make the front end light and allow it to skim over bumps and ruts. If you let off, the front wheel will dive into those bumps and ruts. This technique also works for sand and mud.
Good luck, have fun and welcome to the sport.
You are not the first person to ask this question, but since Yahoo Answers decided they wanted to change their format and go with this stupid new format, I can't find it. So now I am going to have to type this all over again.
Okay.
First you are going to need to purchase a bike. For your height and weight you should be on a 250cc 2-stroke, 450cc 4-stroke or an open class 2-stroke. You will fit on any modern motocross bike.
Since you are just starting out, I would shy away from the open class 2-strokes, they are serious beasts.
Since you are not going to try and start racing right off the bat and you did not say if you have any riding experience, I would go with a 250cc 4-stroke. They have adequate power and are easy to learn to ride. I like 2-strokes for racing, but there are only three manufacturers that are still making new 2-strokes = Yamaha, KTM and Husqvarna.
Once you decide on a bike, you will then need to locate one. I would recommend you purchase new, but if the budget is tight and you are not going to be competing right from the get go, a used bike is more than adequate. If you go 4-stroke look for a bike made from 2000 to present. If you go 2-stroke you can go all the way back to the 1990's to present. There are those people that will tell you that you can't be competitive on an old 2-stroke, they don't know what they are talking about - The Retro Kid: http://vurbmoto.com/blogs/jerry-robins-kickin-it-old-school/14270/
You can find used bikes on Ebay, Craigslist, CycleTrader and BikeFinds. This will also be some of the sites that you will look for used motocross gear. Ebay, Craigslist, flea markets and garage sales. The only piece of gear I recommend you purchase new is a helmet. Make sure the helmet is SNELL approved. You can find new SNELL approved helmets on line. HJC makes a line of inexpensive SNELL approved helmets.
Bear minimum gear is: SNELL approved helmet, goggles, long sleeve shirt, long pants and motocross boots. You can get generic goggles on Ebay for under $15.00. Use an old sweat shirt as your long sleeve shirt. Military BDU pants work well. Motocross boots can be very expensive, unless you go used. Motocross boots are very tough and will last for decades. Oneal, Thor, Ocelot, etc all make good boots and you can find them used on Ebay, Craigslist, flea markets and garage sales. I have picked up used motocross boots for $25.00. After you have the basic gear, then you can look into shoulder pads with chest protector, gloves, racing jersey with elbow pads and armored racing pants. Wal Mart sells padded mechanics gloves that work well for motocross gloves, they cost about $25.00. You can usually find these items used also at the same places you found other used items at. Don't worry about the used gear being scratched, chipped and faded. You are not trying to make a fashion statement, you just want protective gear.
After you get the gear, you will need transportation for your bike, gear, tools and fuel. Most guys use a pick up truck, van or trailer. Once you get transportation then all you need to do is ride. If you don't know where to ride at, you can check Yahoo or Google for local motocross tracks in your area. You can also check the local shops and ask them where tracks are in your area.
Basic riding tips:
Stand up over rough terrain. Keep your knees slightly bent so they act like shock absorbers. If you sit on the sit or if you keep your knees locked, the motorcycle will buck you off.
It is okay to put your inside foot down when turning. This helps keep your balance as you go through. This is why you want motocross boots. They have a uni-direction tread that will slide as you put your foot down. If you use normal boots, they will stick when you put your foot down.
When making a turn, slide up on the seat to the gas tank. This puts weight onto the front wheel so that it sticks better, you can also lean forward as you have your foot out so you put even more weight on the front end while turning.
When going over rough terrain you want to keep the front end light and the gas on. The rear wheel driving will make the front end light and allow it to skim over bumps and ruts. If you let off, the front wheel will dive into those bumps and ruts. This technique also works for sand and mud.
Good luck, have fun and welcome to the sport.
Police took my bike and wont return it?
jay
Every day i ride to school and my red and yellow mountain bike. i lock it up near the police station on the railing for some stairs. after school i left and didnt see it i asked around and found out the police had it locked up in evidence. i told them i didnt know i could lock it up out there and they said i cant get it back without a recipt. The bike is 4 years old!! I even tryed to get my mom to get it back but no luck. Are the police lying or do i really need evidence that the bike is mine. i live in new jersey.
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Weird! You would think that the police would have better things to do than confiscate your bike!
What kind of "evidence" is it?
Do you have a bill of sale from when you bought the bike? Do you have the serial number of the bike? At least, you have the key to the padlock that you used to lock it to the rail!
I cannot imagine why the cops took your bike unless one wanted it for his kid! This is unconscionable! If the cops won't give it back, write letters to the chief of police, the mayor, the city council, your local state legislators, the newspapers, and anyone else you can think of!
I would be so pi$$ed about this that I would leave no stone unturned to get the bike back! Actually, while answering this, I have gotten so mad that your cops are lucky that I don't live in New Jersey! I would be tearing heads off!
Weird! You would think that the police would have better things to do than confiscate your bike!
What kind of "evidence" is it?
Do you have a bill of sale from when you bought the bike? Do you have the serial number of the bike? At least, you have the key to the padlock that you used to lock it to the rail!
I cannot imagine why the cops took your bike unless one wanted it for his kid! This is unconscionable! If the cops won't give it back, write letters to the chief of police, the mayor, the city council, your local state legislators, the newspapers, and anyone else you can think of!
I would be so pi$$ed about this that I would leave no stone unturned to get the bike back! Actually, while answering this, I have gotten so mad that your cops are lucky that I don't live in New Jersey! I would be tearing heads off!
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